|
|
| Home > City Guide - Strasbourg - Nightlife | ||
|
||
|
Nightlife The student population keeps Strasbourg’s nightlife vibrant. Many of the regular hotspots are clustered around the Cathedral and along rue des Juifs, however, it is worth considering other options – such as an evening tour on a bateau-mouche or the son et lumière performances at the Cathedral in the summer. Bars stay open until at least 2330 and often until 0400. The legal drinking age in France is 16 and the price of a drink is approximately €5. Visitors proficient in the mother tongue can refer to Strassnight, published by the tourist office, for nightlife listings and information. There is also an online source of useful information (website: www.strassbuch.com), thanks to some local students. However, this is also published in French. Bars: Le Zurich, 59 rue de Zurich, is a sparse but comfortable café. Decorated with faded photographs, it has a certain old-world charm and draws a mixed bunch of people who gather to chat, read the newspaper or play cards. The relaxing Académie de la Bière, 17 rue Adolphe Seyboth, is open daily until 0400, serving over 70 varieties of beer – including beer cocktails – in gorgeous, wooded interiors. Zum Schluch, 3 rue de l’Outre, is a large, friendly and centrally located bierstub, while the Quai des Bières, at the pont du Corbeau, is best visited for happy hour (1730-2000). Murphy’s House, 9 rue des Frères, is the obligatory Irish pub complete with Celtic music and pop. Pub Nelson, 20 rue des Couples, is another anglophile hangout, with a wide choice of beers from England, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, France and Germany. The Elastic Bar, 27 rue des Orphelins, is one of the trendiest bars, a step ahead of the popular Tapas Café, 16 rue de Bain Finkwiller. Designed by cutting-edge architect Jean Nouvel, Le Schutzenberger, 29 rue des Grandes Arcades, is a hyper-trendy, three-levelled bar that serves good tapas and snacks and is open daily 1000-0200 and later at weekends. Another must is Les Frères Berthom, 18 rue des Tonneliers (website: www.lesfreresberthom.com), with attractive decor, friendly staff, a good variety of beer and excellent cocktails – small wonder it is so popular. Perennial favourites include Les Aviateurs, 12 rue des Soeurs, L’Annexe, 29 quai Finkwiller, and La Java-Le Village, 6 rue du Faisan. More dignified evenings are in order at the Hilton Hotel, avenue Herrenschmidt, which draws the business community with its ever-so-British Churchill Bar. Casinos: Casino de Niederbronn, place des Thermes, Niederbronn, is the region’s one and only casino, situated to the north of Strasbourg. Games include the traditional roulette and blackjack, as well as slot machines. The dress code is smart, the minimum age is 18 years and a passport is required for entry. Clubs: Le Divan, 6 impasse de l’Ecrevisse, features Latino music, house, groove and salsa, from Tuesday to Saturday. A mixed crowd dance the night away at Le Chalet, 376 route de la Wantzenau (Wednesday-Thursday 2200-0400), with two dancefloors, karaoke, restaurants and bars in a large, flash complex. Another mammoth venue, Le Colysée, route de Mommenheim, in nearby Brumath, is open Tuesday-Sunday 2200-0400 and Wednesday 2030-0400 (website: www.lecolysee.com), boasting one of the largest dancefloors in the region, along with lasers, restaurants, and frequent themed evenings. For a more intimate evening, La Cascade, 17 rue des Moulins, open Thursday-Sunday 2200-0400, is an attractive little venue, situated in the heart of the Petite France district. Le Joker, 7 Simenstrasse (Friday-Saturday 2200-0500), located in the industrial Kehl district, is the venue of choice for fans of RnB, while two-level bar-club Le Café des Anges, 42 rue de la Krutenau, open Tuesday-Saturday 2100-0400, plays salsa with tango, as well as jazz and groove. Le Blue B (website: www.blue-b.fr), open Tuesday-Sunday 2200-0400, at 1 rue du Miroir, is a good all rounder, with friendly staff, star-studded decor, a well-stocked bar and good grooves. For a student vibe, Le Caveau, 1 place de l’Université, situated under La Gallia student canteen, is about as studenty as it gets. For those who just want to keep partying, Le Rock City, 24 rue des Poules, has after-parties on Saturday and Sunday from 0400-0700. Live music: La Salamandre, 3 rue Paul-Janet, open Tuesday-Thursday 2100-0300 and Friday-Sunday 2100-0400 (website: www.lasalamandre-strasbourg.fr), is a popular venue that hosts around 40 major concerts every year – live music is Tuesday or Friday. International stars to have graced the stage include The Stranglers, Les Négresses Vertes, Pulp and Tri Yann. With space for around 500 people and reasonable prices, early booking is advisable. In the absence of major performances, check out salsa, 60s, 80s, student, flexigroove and reggae evenings. The older members of the community are treated to ballroom dancing on Sunday nights. Another top venue for live performance is La Laiterie, 10 rue du Howald (tel: (03) 8823 7237). Le Griot, at the impasse de l’Ecrevisse, just opposite the Hôtel de Ville on place Broglie, is one of Strasbourg’s best jazz clubs. |
||
