Made this our first stop in Lyon based on local recommendation, glad we did. In order of personal…read moreimportance: 1. Ample beer selection at decent prices with samples and suggestions 2. Meat & cheeses delicatessen sampler 3. Caramel crepe 4. Chicken pizza Quick friendly service, good selection and location!

I don't go to Ninkasi very often! Probably because I have spent most of the past 20 years in the US…read moreand the thought of having burger and fries while in a city such as Lyon, where restaurant options are endless, just does not seem that exciting to me. Still, every now and then, it is an enticing prospect so I ended up there last night because the vegetarian restaurant where I was planning to go was unexpectedly closed. Well, I had a great meal and pleasant evening there... The waiter was very nice and helpful, chatting and making jokes with us without being too intruding (which always goes a long way for me). He helped us choose the right beer and to pick the right 'garniture' for our burgers. The food was good --I had a fish burger (vegetarian over here!) with the Holly Luya sauce which was excellent--and was brought to our table in no time. The fries were good (although I do prefer them a bit crunchier) and so was the tarte tatin. On top of it, there was a band playing there so the ambiance was really great and it made for a really nice evening... Je ne mange pas chez Ninkasi très souvent. J'ai vécu près de 20 ans aux US donc maintenant que je suis de retour en France, dans une ville comme Lyon où il y a des restaurants à tous les coins de rue, j'ai rarement envie d'un burger ou de frites. Cependant, parfois, je me retrouve dans un Ninkasi et jusqu'à présent, je n'ai jamais été déçue. Manger au Ninkasi Gratte-Ciel a même été un très agréable moment : le serveur était très sympathique, serviable et plaisant. Rien à redire sur ce que nous avons mangé : délicieux fish burger accompagné de la très bonne petite sauce Holly Luya. Les frites ne sont pas super croustillantes mais tout va bien. La tarte tatin était également très bonne. Le plus de la soirée, un groupe qui jouait de la musique pour une ambiance super sympa !

Typical Irish pub in Lyon. A pint of Guinness was my reason seeking this place out…read more The experienced lady bartender conveniently, didn't know how to give me their happy hour price. If it wasn't for quick internet banking, I would never have known. Although she didn't have an apology, when I showed her the discrepancy, she quickly went to the till and give me a Euro!

Fate decreed that on the evening of the 9th of July, while my family and I were strolling past the…read moreJames Joyce pub in Lyon, a large pint glass was hurled directly at my son's forehead. Never will I forget the bone chilling scream of my son in my wife's arms. Staff was of little assistance. The so-called manager, "Liam" was violently drunk. He was telling me that the supposed assailant had fled the scene, then a moment later, "he was in handcuffs, downstairs". It was evident who actually threw the glass. This particular individual was merely trying to dissimulate the situation. We received no official apology from the establishment. We left feeling sick and confused. The owner(s) were nowhere to be seen, although, reading these reviews it seems that this "Liam" was indeed the owner. Wonderful. How could this happen to us? How could this happen to a child? And how can a person get away with such abhorrent behaviour? These were questions that haunted us and which lead me to write this review. To all potential customers, I would recommend you look elsewhere for an evening pint. I tend to believe that most people would not support this cowardly act. To the James Joyce Pub, I expect an apology. I can be contacted by email, facebook, instagram and whatsApp. There is no excuse. To my son, I apologise that I could not protect you.

Great small almost-divey bar (my fave for the size, locals, dim lighting, etc) but with a disco…read moreball and great music. HUGE selection of liquors and all pints are 5€ during happy hour (beautiful cocktails - one even finished off with a torch like a crème brûlée! - are only 8€). The staff are great, too!

From the owner: Implantée dans un cadre rare de 3 étages et 4 salles, la déco des Oursons est atypique, belle et…read moredouteuse à la fois. Depuis 2011 au coeur de la Guillotière, La Faute aux Ours est devenue une institution et un incontournable des bars du 7ème (oui parce qu'on est à 20 mètres de la sortie de métro :D). Ici on mêle des cocktails soignés, aux shooters multicolores (mais pas vénéneux...quoique...), au grignotage préparé maison, aux soirées ( à thèmes, blind-test, DJ, Karaoké...) à l'Amour des Ours. Bienvenue chez les Ours, GrrRrAaaOoouuU ! Maman Ourse

From the owner: Un bon pub près de la fac Proche de l'université Lyon 3, ce pub affiche une ambiance étudiante…read moreconviviale. Lieu idéal pour se retrouver après les cours autour d'une bière, d'un billard ou d'un match sportif retransmis. Une touche rock est apportée avec l'organisation de concert.

I was just in Lyon on business and spent a Sunday afternoon and evening just roaming around the…read morecity center and old town. My colleagues and I stumbled upon The Smoking Dog and couldn't pass up giving it a try. What a fun place. The interior is just very cool. Got that classic but quirky combination that makes for a great pub. There was a soccer game going on and the patrons were very very into it. That added to the fun atmosphere. I had a glass of wine and a couple pints of beer over two visits (we went before and after dinner!) Great place that I'll be seeking out again!

Convenient, friendly spot for a pint in Vieux Lyon. Plenty of indoor seating, plus a few spots out…read morefront that make for good people-watching.

What a great name... ha, don;t think many French people realise that this is a saying in English…read more At least my family didn't know anyway. It's a well laid out bar with a nice big outside area for a bar on a road. They do lovely cocktails which seemed to be on offer although I have no idea what the offer was. Spirits was a little lacking compared to what I'm used to but I wouldn;t say no to going back.

Good selection of drinks and decent enough food, although a bit expensive. There's a dart board and…read morea small pool table on the 1st floor as well!

From the owner: Irish way of life Ouvert depuis 1996, à mi-chemin entre les métro Charpennes et République, le…read moreBryan's café anime le quartier d'une atmosphère typiquement irlandaise. Le pub organise des concerts live, des karaokés et de multiples animations, et l'ambiance est à son comble les soirs de match.