
Nightlife of Lyon
Any holiday can be a cultural education, and there is no better place to absorb the culture than in Lyon. The many ancient buildings and Roman ruins can enrich your knowledge of history as well as being pleasing to the eye. But every now and then it’s good just to let you hair down and hit the town. Here we look at some of the best nightlife hotspots.
Café du Soleil
If you’re a fan of traditional cafes then Café du Soleil is for you. Located in a quiet part of Lyon the Café de Soleil is said to be one of the oldest cafes in Lyon. The place is ideal if you fancy a change to the normal hustle and bustle of nightlife.
Le Moana
If exotic bars are more your thing then you should definitely pay a visit to Le Moana. This bar offers a variety of cocktails whilst offering a fantastic exotic setting. Expect to see coconuts and flowers as you enjoy your prepared beverage.
New Albion
When visiting from England it is normal for you to become a little homesick, so why not pay a visit to New Albion. Featuring live sports events and a dartboard you will feel at home with its selection of draught beers.
Le Marche Gare
Although a new venue to Lyon this venue is steadily building up the promotion of new acts in live music circles. Offering genres from rock to reggae, lovers of indie are bound to find some raw talent in this venue.
Auditorium
The Auditorium offers fans of classical music to view its very own National Orchestra. Consisting of over 100 musicians this classical music venue has built its reputation internationally.
Ninkasi
A rare venue in that it brews its own beer, of which there are six varieties. Throw in some DJs and live music acts and you have a night out with a bit of twist.