This was my favorite bar in Lyon by far. Checks all the boxes. Great menu , service, quality and…read moreambiance. The bartenders we interacted with while we sat at the bar were so cool and happy to talk to us about drinks and their knowledge which in France if your a bartender it's an actual profession. A job taken Seriously. They know their stuff! We came here a couple of nights and had Kir Royales and espresso martinis and some of their signature creations off the menu as well. Lloyd made me a mezcal drink which he created based on on my likes so that was kinda cool. Loved this bar and everyone needs to try it if your a cocktail drinker. It's not huge inside so get there early or make reservations. We got lucky both times with finding bar seating. Fabulous drinks and amazing service from Emma, Lloyd and Laura! Definitely a gem in Lyon.

Sultry is the vibe here and the cocktails are well made. Come for the espresso martini and cozy…read moreambiance. Seating is booth style but can get a little tight and there are a few stools for bar seating. Jazz was the music playlist on my night and it was perfect with the vibe.

Upscale, beautiful, and a guaranteed good time. It has delicious drinks, and a magnificent view of…read morethe Rhone. A word of warning: it is a little expensive, and after an hour or so of the drinks and the view it is definitely time to move on. But it's certainly worth a visit with friends - a good "1st stop" of the night. Just be sure to get a table near the window!

From the owner: Niché au 8ème étage de l'hôtel Sofitel, le Melhor vous offre une vue panoramique sur la ville de…read moreLyon. Dans une ambiance feutrée, venez vous délecter des cocktails de la carte ou laissez-vous surprendre par les créations inédites de nos habiles barmen...

On my first visit to Lyon, I convinced my friend for us to make a stop at Le Fantôme, so we did and…read morewe were both very confused because although the menu items matched those in the pictures, we felt like we were in the wrong bar. I say this because in one of the pictures we saw a rooftop view but when we arrived it was just a two story, house-like ambiance, which at the end of the day worked out anyway as we were very comfortable and it wasn't noisy at all, but still very confusing. The drinks were out of this world! I got the shark in a bikini or something along those lines and it was served in a Tiki cup while my friend's was served in this little stout looking jar. My drink wasn't too strong which is exactly how I like my cocktails so I was very impressed. All in all I would definitely come back here if ever in Lyon again :)

Friendly bar staff. Younger crowd is also very friendly. The view is to die for. A must for…read morevisitors!

This cocktail bar is a wonderful place to stop before or after dinner for drinks, or to grab a…read moresnack. The vibe is cozy, relaxing and is conducive to taking your time with a friend or two. We loved that it's lots of locals and not overly hyped like some Parisian bars. If you're in Lyon, definitely don't miss it... it's a great cocktail scene here.

We went into this place with no expectations, just wanted to make a stop on the way home. We were…read morewarmly greeted by the bartender Lionel. We were feeling adventurous after spending almost 2 weeks in wine country and decided to ask him for a suggestion in the cocktails. He prepared a ginger beer and rum one for me, it was very good. We then decided to order a cheese and charcuterie plate, and switched to red, also very good. As we chatted with him and his colleague we discussed the merits of the American cocktail known as the Martini and how it is not a French thing at all. Once we finished our food and a few glasses of wine, he insisted on making and buying us a Martini, we were a little more than tipsy by this time and decided we could share one. Result: we now know where to get the best Dry Gin Martini, straight up with olives in all of France, it was so good that the hubby sang them a little Singing in the rain ditty with his umbrella, and we all parted with big smiles on our faces. Thanks and see you next time.

Great outdoor spot for lunch - waiter was excellent! Shared a spicy chicken sandwich & couple of…read moreglasses of wine . All was good . Perfect send off before a riverboat cruise !

This is an awesome place to hang out with friends and grab a drink. The food was not bad either but…read morethis is definitely not a food place. We stumbled upon this place after being rejected from two restaurants in Lyon because we didn't have a reservation. We were hungry and tired after a day of traveling but the monkey club took us in and fed it well. The service was great. The waiter did not speak much English but tried his best to help us and was able to understand us! We got a grill cheese sandwich and meat and cheese plate to go with our alcohol. All tasted good but we were really hungry! Ask the waiter to recommend a drink! The ambience is also a plus with nice gothic vibe!!

From the owner: Tapas (charcuterie, fromage ou fruits de mer), cocktails, belle carte de vins et de champagnes…read more Ambiance lounge avec soirées à thème tout au long de la semaine.

One of the best hookah places I have been to in my life. The environment is very trendy and it is…read moreunderground. The best flavor is mint cream (menthel creme) and it is only €13 The hookah was smooth and the staff are friendly and speak good English If you are in town and want a unique hookah experience. This is the place to go!

Traditional Hookah&Tea cafe, set up in almost a cave-like hole in the middle of Vieux-Lyon…read more The hookah was good! Not the best but smokable without any burn. What made it was the friendly staff. Despite my disgraceful French the two spoke their best English to make me feel at home among the regulars. Pipe up first to let them know you're in a alkative mood (many like to smoke in peace & quiet so that's understandable.) If you're in town and hankering for a shisha/hookah/nargihle/chicha in a traditional, friendly (non-alcoholic) cafe then you're in for a treat.

Where do I even begin? This was hands down, without question, the best dining experience I have…read moreever had and likely ever will. I had some last minute unplanned travel changes that landed me in Lyon for a few days. Being the gastronomic capital of France, I wanted to dine at as many Michelin Star restaurants as I could. As fortune would have it, I only had a day or two in advance, so I was only able to reserve a table at one. That meant I had time to visit a little restaurant my friend told me I absolutely HAD to try. I'm so glad I took his advice. Words can't do justice to how truly incredible it was, but I'll do my best to describe my experience... Atmosphere: 5 The restaurant was very nice but not pretentious. The kind of place you could go to dressed up for a very special occasion or dressed casually for a delicious lunch. I was dressed very casually and felt as welcome as the man dressed to the nines a few tables from me. Service: 5 I don't typically write reviews about service because, frankly, I care much more about the food. However, the service here was so above and beyond excellent, I had to include it. My waiter was not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but was genuinely kind. I could really tell how much he cared about me and my experience and how passionate he was about the food he was serving. I had similar positive interactions with the rest of the staff as well. In fact, the chef personally reached out to me on Instagram to thank me for mentioning them in my stories. How cool is that?! Food: 5 I honestly don't know how to even put the food into words. It was indescribably delicious. Every aspect of the meal, from start to finish, was absolutely perfect. No exaggeration, my brain released so much dopamine in response to the meal, I legitimately felt high for at least an hour afterwards. I didn't even know food could do that. It was really that good. In conclusion: I cannot recommend this restaurant more highly. It's been over a year since I've been and I still think about it almost daily. I feel no need to return to Lyon except to eat here again. You can bet I'll go well out of my way to return. If you have an opportunity, GO! To the staff, thank you SO much for everything. Dining with you was by far the best part of my trip to France. I can't wait to see you again someday soon!

Certainly one of the best meals I've ever had in my lifetime. We walked in and were immediately…read moregreeted by a very friendly waiter who owns the restaurant with his wife - it's french italian fusion because they are french and italian if i recall correctly. My mom and i got the three course tasting menu with a wine pairing - I got the octopus and my mom got the quail (you didn't pick the appetizer) for dessert i got the marscapone heart and my mom got the cheese plate. The octopus was FABULOUS - tender but not mushy and full of flavor. The wine pairing was literal perfection - every wine paired flawlessly with the dish I was impressed. Seriously floored by how well all of the flavors went together. The appetizer was some carrot dish that was phenomenal - I'd have no problem getting my veggies in if they were all prepared like this. The quail was also so delicious tender and flavorful. The marscapone heart was lovely as was the cheese plate. I cannot rave about this restaurant enough. Perfect perfect perfect cuisine in a lovely little restaurant with wonderful, welcoming decor. I would come back to Lyon just to eat here. Fabulous. immaculate. wonderful. One of my all time favorite restaurants. I adore this restaurant.