pub très cool, soirées musicales, groupes le plus souvent très très sympa avec zik de qualité et…read morequand la qualité est moindre (ça peut arriver!) l'ambiance permet de compenser largement. rendez vous à l'ellan devant un excellent whisky ou une stout. à bientot

From the owner: pub irllandais avec sont ambiance , ses concerts et soirs de matchs dans ce pub confortable au…read moredécor à la fois typique et chaleureux.on y prône la convivialité et la chaleur humaine. billard , fléchettes et terrasse ombragée sur la place Drouaise vous promette de bons moments de détente.

From the owner: Un cadre chaleureux, un accueil sympathique Ici, les chaises et les tables sont suspendues à des…read morecordes et une cheminée ancienne agrémente le décor. C'est dans ce cadre qui combine mélange des styles et esthétique que le Pressoir vous accueille. Concerts et karaokés sont quelquefois au programme. Vous pouvez mettre votre adresse à l'épreuve aux fléchettes. Ici, les chaises et les tables sont suspendues à des cordes et une cheminée ancienne agrémente le décor. C'est dans ce cadre qui combine mélange des styles et esthétique que le Pressoir vous accueille. Concerts et karaokés sont quelquefois au programme. Vous pouvez mettre votre adresse à l'épreuve aux fléchettes.

From the owner: Tendance rock Le Café Saint Pierre, c'est un décor sympathique, une terrasse, un bar à tendance…read morerock et surtout un club de billard anglais. Vous pouvez passer ici des débuts de soirée sportifs ou musicaux, profiter de la salle de billard ou vous délecter de la vue agréable sur l'église Saint Pierre offerte par la terrasse. Les patrons Jérôme et Jean-Christophe proposent une restauration rapide pour étudiants le midi.

We were desperate to find an acceptable bar in Chartres and became sooo happy to find this gem!…read more They have ~150 different beers, including ~10 on tap. They notably have many French craft beers (including a reasonable amount of IPA beers, usually hard to find in France). Prices are ~7-8€ for a pint of draft beer or for a ~35cL bottle - more expensive than a bar serving bad beers, but OK for the quality of the selection. The place itself is nice - hard rock music but not too loud, knowledgeable waiters but also very pleasant. You have beer ads as decoration and beer barrels as tables. Due to the prices, the client base excludes young thugs - you'll mostly find groups of college friends. I'd definitely be back if I go back to Chartres!

Excellent bar hang out in Chartres, that seems to be open when the rest of Chartres goes dead. It…read moreis a really local place, the owner couple can always be found behind the bar. The academy has a vast selection of beers from all over the world and the opportunity to try something new makes every visit interesting. The atmosphere is very relaxed (perhaps a bit too relaxed for some with the unisex toilet with a urinal in plain sight). This bar seems like the place where everyone is welcome and everyone seems to be having a good time. I am not sure how many come here to meet new people, though. There is a seated outdoor area for smokers.

From the owner: L'incontournable Animations, concerts, soirées avec DJ tous les week-end sont largement à la…read morehauteur du décor paradisiaque du Jungle Café. Bambous, roches et bois taillés ornent l'intérieur, tandis qu'un jardin verdoyant vous attend pour une bouffée d'air frais. Cette escale tropicale est agrémentée par un accueil sympathique, tout cela au son des musiques du monde.

This ultra French and local eatery has a fantastic atmosphere and culinary ambitions. The selection…read moreon the menu is not big, but boasts of French specialities with a twist - like Pot au Feu meets Thai. The staff is extremely friendly and is happy to explain the dishes to you (they also speak English). We had Mojitos with dinner (yeah OK not super French) and they were very good and not overly sweet. A tip: reservations are recommended as this place only have 5 tables. Closed on Sunday and Monday and on quiet days during winter.

Reservation recommended. Great hotel. Very different than my impression of Best Western in the…read morestates. Classy, gourmet big league dining.

I have stayed many times at The Grand Monarque when travelling to Chartres with work and often I…read moreend up just eating at their brasserie. The food is always delicious and kept in a French, yet modern style. There are always something on the menu that makes me curious - like the beet root carpaccio I had last year. You can really tell that a lot of heart and soul goes into making the food here. The restaurant has a winter garden ambience during the colder months and is open air during summer. Staff is generally friendly, but could be more attentive (not sure yet if this is a French thing ;-)) and do NOT, I repeat, do not wave your hand to get their attention - you will only be ignored more. Attire is a little dressy here - I would say smart casual (put on that blazer or high heels and lipstick - you will fit right in)