It's not as difficult as I thought to find beer places in Lyon, this place is especially crowded on…read morea sunny afternoon with young people flocking over the table, choosing beer in the wine country. The beers is one of those trendy places, with good vibes, staffed as well with young people who could converse in English - however they don't have much of craft beer ( special beer ) here. Some from the neighbouring Belgium is here, and they have Brewdog beers but the rest are probably the familiar names, apart from the mainstream pilsner that they are probably proud not to have in here. It's a perfectly okay place to hang out with your friends and the like, but not for beer nerds.

Very good beers bar ! A huge choice indeed ! Especially…read morebelgian beers ! THE BEST ! Terrasse for summer evenings ! Cool atmosphere ! I just want one now !

This place is more specialised for beer nerds than people who just want to hang out, they don't…read morereally have outdoor setting despite the location by the river. They don't have many taps (I'm spoiled with the amount and quality of beer bars in Copenhagen) but they have a massive bottle menu, nothing like beer bars back home or in Amsterdam, but hey, this is a wine country, so I'm happy enough. They have a lot of space inside and although the acoustic is bad, it's still bearable for a couple of good beers!

Very pleasant atmosphere, great music and of course excellent variety of beers. That was nice place…read moreto stop near the river, drink beer, and go further up to the road.

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.

Craft beer done right. As an American on the hunt for beer I can't find back home, I was not…read moredisappointed. There was a decent amount of variety, although the taps definitely leaned toward saison and farmhouse ales. The venue itself felt a little more like a cross between a bar and a coffee shop (people hanging out working on laptops). On a Saturday around 3pm it was pretty crowded but not too loud.

Good selection of beers, old decor, cool/laid back first floor…read more Try finding a spot on the first floor or outside for a cool time with your friends

Amazing beer, great ambiance, and super friendly staff! All their beers come from lyon and are…read moredelcious. There are descriptions of the beer with alcohol % and the prices on chalkboards along the wall. The beers are extremely cheap in comparison to most places in Lyon where you automatically pay 7 € for a pint of Leffe. They have a super cute patio out back as well and when we went there was live music! Also, you can take your pint glass home with you for only 1 €!

From the owner: Bières artisanales et régionales, vins biologiques et biodynamiques, cuisine de saison et produits…read morelocaux, flammekueche (tartes flambées) au feu de bois, jardin, chill et concerts

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!

Great and very local beers. Superb stuff! Big bottles maybe a drawback if you want to try many. Go!read more

Beautiful shop with only regional craft beers. Lots of them! And the owner is very friendly and…read morehelpful. Be warned, this is only for the craft beer lover. Most bottles are large 750ml, but there are also a few 330ml choices. The beers are not cheap, but this is a great example of "you get what you pay for." Yes, there is great beer in France!

This is a great pub in the heart of Croix-Rousse. They have a large and varied selection of beers…read moreon tap and many good food options for lunch, dinner, or a snack. Their Alpine Burger may have been the best hamburger that I've ever had. Service was friendly, with good indoor and outdoor seating options.

Was in Lyon for 2 nights and after a lot of walking, googled "pub." Paddy's popped up to solid…read morereviews. Bar staff was friendly, all tables were full and the beer was tasty and cold. Waited for a table outside and ordered a burger. Tasty!