A resounding YES!…read more Came here on a Friday night with a friend to help them experience the world of jazz. A local trio including the owner of the venue stepped up to the stage and from the first chord progression the group clicked and went away with a groove that is second to very few. A Chicago native, I love jazz and local bands are notoriously novice, however this trio was one of the best groups I have ever seen. As many local artists take part at this venue, they similarly play to have fun, and spread the enjoyment as they play for an audience. The venue is very cozy, welcoming and accommodating. A great ambient light, amazing acoustics (It's a cave, yet it is padded) and the drinks were cheap. There was a 10-Euro cover, which may seem steep for local bands, but it was WELL worth the price. Wine selection was a bit small, but local and also very good. This is one of the best venues I have been to outside of the United States, and it's lack of generational history is made up with amazing artists. I will be back, and often. A must-see if in Lyon.

I came from Zagreb for the Beaujolais Nouveau on the third Thursday in November with a group of…read moreRotary friends, but this visit to Lyon will be remembered for this Friday and the visit to "La Clef de Voute". The space is a cave under the building, romantically decorated and acoustic. The wine is good and moderately priced. The space is similar to the Hot Club de Lyon which I visited two nights before, but the difference in the band is huge. This Jazz band is incredible. One of the best I have ever heard. And I am coming after visiting New Orleans and the clubs on "Franchman Street" and Bourbon Street". Not a recommendation. This is simply not to be missed by any jazz fan in Europe. Like "Papa Joe's jazz local" in Cologne.

My favorite night spot in all of Lyon. The music is great, and so is the crowd; the atmosphere…read morehints that anything could happen. I've watched people find the love of their life here and also lose themselves in the same night. The only drawback is the drink prices. 7.50€ for a pint of beer is a bit steep, but no cover charge so that's cool.

From the owner: Jazz des tavernes Tchango Dei est à la fois pianiste, peintre, et patron du Bec de Jazz. Cette…read moretaverne des pentes de la Croix-Rousse vient ajouter à l'éclectisme musical, qui caractérise le quartier, son style résolument jazzy. Autour d'un punch ou d'un verre de vin, on y ouvre grand ses oreilles.

I visited this club recently, which is in Vieux Lyon, the intact old city. The music was very…read moregood. The man who appears to be the owner plays drums. There is a bar and limited food offerings. One then carries his or hers drink and food downstairs to a very small space. Listeners perch on chairs elbow to elbow and place drinks on small trays fastened to pedestals. I wouldn't bother with the food--it's not that good, and it's tricky to manage eating and moving out of the way for other people. The couple next to me said that they assumed all jazz clubs were like this, and I explained that they are not. Americans would generally find that space uncomfortable. It's true that Vieux Lyon is very concentrated, but I was in comfortable restaurants. The main problem for me was the rudeness of the staff during intermission. I left after the first set because of the nastiness of a young woman working the bar and a young man who had some kind of function. Who knows what? I attempted to carry my glass upstairs, and he yelled at me "Madam!" and grabbed the glass. When I ordered "cidre" at he bar, the young woman laughed at me and said that she didn't understand what I was saying. "Cidre" (cider) is not a difficult word. I speak French well enough so that I could joke with a guy working security at the airport when he removed my watch and said that he would take it home for his wife. I said that she deserved better. He said he would give it to his mistress. I can order cidre. The French have a reputation for rudeness, but I have found that they are generally polite and kind. Not these people. I have been twice to Aux Petits Joueurs in Parus and will go there again. The music is good, the food is good, and the people are nice.

From the owner: Le temple du jazz A quelques pas de la place des Terreaux, Le Hot Club de Lyon est depuis près d'un…read moredemi-siècle "la" salle de jazz de Lyon. Avec 5 concerts par semaine (du mardi au samedi), Le Hot Club propose une programmation riche et variée, allant du be-bop au New-Orleans en passant par le latino ou le cool jazz. Incontournable pour les amateurs.

From the owner: Une salle culturelle à Perrache Le Périscope située à 2 pas de Perrache propose une variété de…read moremanifestations culturelles : Concerts Jazz & Musiques Improvisées , Vidéos ou encore Rencontres y sont organisées. Essentiellement ouverte aux musiques actuelles tournées vers le Jazz et les musiques improvisées, cette salle privilégie aussi d'autres formes artistiques (chanson, films courts, expositions, débats, ateliers de philosophie...). Ouverture des portes à 20H et début des concerts à 21H Un bar associatif se tient également sur les lieux.

From the owner: Un bar tendance au cœur de Lyon Situé dans la rue la plus connue de Lyon, le bar Le Charles…read moreMercière est une référence dans son domaine. Basé rue Mercière (classée au patrimoine mondiale de l'UNESCO) Le Charles Mercière profite pleinement de sa situation pour attirer les clients. Pourtant entouré de plus de 30 bars et restaurants, il parvient malgré tout à tirer son épingle du jeu. Sa force ? Une ambiance chaleureuse et une clientèle diverse et variée. Vous trouverez aussi bien des habitués de 60 ans que des jeunes de 18 ans dans ce bar indémodable crée il y a plus de 14 ans. Profitez de l'ambiance festive de ce lieu et de son décor cosy toute l'année et pour terminer la soirée, Le Charles ouvre sa piste de danse les soirs de week-end ! un salon fumeur confortable est également à votre disposition.

Nice restaurant, great tasting food. We had the beef couscous and the kefta tajin and they were…read moreamazing. Live music. Ok cocktails. Would have appreciated bigher portions.

Very cute place. Live music at night . We stopped for some dessert and coffee . The desserts were…read moredecadent. The mood was perfect with the live music . I place to definitely check out if you are in Lyon.

I just went here for the first time on Monday, so I doubt it was a "typical night," but I thought I…read morewould leave a review anyway. My bf and I took a table and we both ordered the "punch" - for 2 Euros/glass, I figured we might as well try it. It was a fruity rum punch but I thought it tasted like singed plastic, so we switched to beer after that. We were pretty much left alone, but not in a rude, when-are-you-going-to-leave way. The atmosphere was super laid-back and it was very quiet. Besides us, there were some men seated at the bar who, judging by their chatting with the bartender, were local and regulars, and there was also a group of 20- or 30-somethings at another table. There was music playing in the background from I'm guessing an iPod or something. There is a record player behind the bar though, so I'm curious if they ever break out their vinyl collection. When we left, my bf started talking with the bartender, who told us that they sometimes have live music on Friday nights, and sometimes will show concert footage or other live recordings. (I wonder if they ever play Dark Side of the Moon over Wizard of Oz? I should suggest that next time we go in.) The bartender was very friendly; when we told her that we were new residents of the neighborhood, she welcomed us and offered to help if we ever needed anything. I was touched! All in all, I doubt this will ever be my favorite bar in Lyon, but it's close to home and I will definitely go back.

From the owner: Sur les marches de l'Opéra En été, les arcades de l'opéra de Lyon se transforment en terrasse…read morebranchée où des concerts de jazz ont lieu tous les soirs. La carte propose boissons et restauration à tout moment de la journée. Petits-déjeuners, sandwichs et assiettes composées (tomates mozzarella, méli-mélo de poissons fumés, assortiment de charcuterie, gaspacho...). Quelques gourmandises sucrées, pâtisseries ou glaces, et un choix plus vaste pour les cafés, chocolats et vins (verre ou bouteille). Grâce à son design agréable, en rouge et noir, tous les ingrédients sont réunis pour passer un agréable moment.

From the owner: Piano bar Le Baryton jouit d'un emplacement privilégié, dans un quartier animé par des bars…read morebranchés et des restos très fréquentés.C'est un bar des plus simples, sans cachet particulier. Le service n'en est pas moins chaleureux. Le gérant est souriant et sympathique, demandez-lui à boire et il vous servira la "dose Baryton" (à l'oeil, sans doseur) ! La terrasse sur la rue piétonne sait également se faire apprécier. Des musiciens livrent régulièrement leurs sets jazz.