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Nightlife The best way to see the city’s architectural heritage is by night, when over 100 sites are illuminated. Like most international cities, Lyon has a good selection of bars, clubs, café-theatres, a casino and many other features. Old Lyon, the banks of the Saône, the Presqu’île and Croix Rousse are the liveliest districts at night. There is a wide variety of bars or pubs scattered all over the city and it is not always easy to choose between Irish, English, Latino, Cuban and the exotic among the range of watering holes available. There are also traditional Lyonnais bars. Cyber cafés are becoming ever more popular in Lyon and these are generally open quite late. There are many nightclubs in Lyon, catering for all tastes, although smart dress is advised (no jeans or trainers). Bars can serve alcohol until 0300 and the minimum age for drinking is 18 years. The average price for a draught beer is about €3 and between €3 and €4 for a glass of wine in most bars in Lyon. Information on Lyon’s nightlife is availabale online (website: www.webcity.com). Having accessed the main pages, users then have to search under ‘Lyon’. Information in print is found in Lyon Poche, Lyon Débrouille, Lyon Jour et Nuit and Le Petit Paumé. Bars: The Albion, 12 rue Ste-Catherine, is a popular English-style bar with two giant screens for concerts and sporting events, a dartboard and a wide selection of draught beers. There are concerts on Wednesday, from 2130 (jazz, soul, rhythm and blues). The Saint-James’s Pub, 19 rue St-Jean, is a traditional Irish tavern, with Irish music, a dartboard and pool tables. Latin-style pubs, such as Le Moana, 20 quai Pierre Scize, guarantee exotic decor and drinks. For a more traditional Lyonnais feel, there is Le 110 Vins, rue Saint Georges, or Café du Soleil, rue Saint Georges – a typical Lyonnais café, with references to the famous local puppet, Guignol, in its decor. Casinos: There is one casino in Lyon, Le Lyon Vert, 200 avenue du Casino. It is open every day 1000-0400 and offers about 400 fruit machines, as well as blackjack, stud poker tables and roulette wheels. There are three restaurants and the luxurious surroundings throughout require a smart dress code. The age restriction is 18 years and some form of identification, although not necessarily a passport, is required for entrance. Clubs: L’Alibi, 13 quai Romain Rolland, offers disco music on Tuesday, ladies’ night on Wednesday and is the place for those who want to party. The club is open from 1030 until dawn. Another happening place is The Hot Club, 26 rue Lanterne, which is a music club set in an arched cellar. Open Tuesday-Saturday 2100-0100, the club features jam sessions and jazz concerts. Live music: Le Bar de la Tour Rose, 22 rue du Boeuf, is situated in an old Jeu de Paume (a type of 13th-century tennis court). The venue has an authentic chimney, Renaissance panelling and comfortable sofas. It holds jazz concerts and readings (October-May) on Friday and Saturday at 2130 and Sunday at 1800, serving traditional beverages, as well as cocktails and cigars. Eden Rock Café, 68 rue Mercière, is an American-style café with rock, blues, funk and country concerts. There is an excellent piano bar, Le Ciel de Lyon, located on the 32nd floor of the Part Dieu Tower, Hôtel Méridien, 129 rue Servient, which is open every day from 1100-0130 and features a pianist on Tuesday and Thursday, as well as jazz every Wednesday. |
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