GOING OUT IN PAU: 9 ESSENTIAL BARS TO HAVE A DRINK
"Where are we going tonight? Want to go for a drink?" Oh yes!
But when you want to go out in Pau at night, as anywhere else, you might as well have a great list of cool bars to discover!
To make it easier for you to plan your evening, we've made a small selection of our favorite bars in Pau!
From the Boulevard des Pyrénées bars to the Château district and the Hédas, we reveal our favorite spots!
So if you want to know where to have a drink in Pau, this is the place! ⤵️
Summary
- Cool bars in Pau city center
- Going out in Pau on Boulevard des Pyrénées
- Having a drink in the Château and Hédas district
COOL BARS IN PAU CITY CENTER
The advantage of Pau city center is that you can park your car in one of the city center car parks and walk around the entire city center.
It's very convenient, especially when you come for a shopping day in Pau.
The city center is full of very cool little bars, and we've selected some of them to give you ideas for great places to go out in Pau.
🍺 AU FÛT ET À MESURE: BEER BAR WITH AN ORIGINAL CONCEPT!
📍 31 rue Bernadotte
Do you know the concept of this franchise?
It's very original!
Ideal for an after-work drink with friends, Au Fût et à Mesure offers you the chance to sit at a table and serve yourself autonomously from the beer taps in the center of the table.
Thanks to a reloadable card (which you load with euros as soon as you arrive at the bar), you can either order at the bar via a connected tablet, or serve yourself directly from the tap at your table.
An innovative concept that will appeal to beer lovers and foodies alike: delicious platters of cold cuts, cheese, etc.
🎸 LE GARAGE: AMERICAN ROCK
📍 47 rue Emile Garet
This Irish pub is known to all locals in Pau!
Not only is the food good, but the decor is just incredible!
You're literally plunged into a 100% American garage rock atmosphere! At any time of day, at Le Garage, you can drink a pint of Guinness or a good Whiskey and eat a homemade burger (delicious!) or fish & chips.
The team is dynamic, friendly, and very efficient (the place is huge, they have to keep up with the service!). A must-visit place, just to discover the decor and atmosphere.
🎲 LALUDITAVERN: BOARD GAME BAR WITH A CRAZY ATMOSPHERE!
📍 11 rue Valéry Meunier
The principle of Laluditavern is simple: you can eat, drink, and play the board game of your choice! A host will advise you, explain the rules, and off you go for an evening of fun with family, as a couple, or with friends.
Everyone is welcome, even Sunday players!
Hundreds of games for all ages, an efficient menu, and a great team to serve you!
An ideal place for an original outing in Pau!
GOING OUT IN PAU ON THE BOULEVARD DES PYRÉNÉES
The Boulevard des Pyrénées is this 2 km long balcony with a view of the Pyrenees, stretching from the Beaumont Park to the Château district. It was built in the style of the Promenade des Anglais in Nice!
It's a great place for a stroll (the view is truly incredible!) and, most importantly, to go out for a drink in Pau!
You'll find 3 trendy bars at
The Place To Be for going out in Pau!
📍 20 Boulevard des Pyrénées.
🦘 LE WINFIELD: AUSTRALIAN BAR (BUT NO KANGAROOS)
Welcome to Australia!
This Australian bar serves ice-cold Foster (of course!), but that's not all!
From morning to night, the terrace is packed. During the day, families stop by for a break, sunbathe facing the Pyrenees, and sip a relaxed drink.
In the evening, friends gather for a lively and trendy night out with cocktails (alcoholic or not) and beers.
Lounge atmosphere, dark decor, and neon lights welcome you for a great evening.
🍀 LE GALWAY: HEAD TO IRELAND
This time, we're heading for an Irish/British atmosphere with this pub decorated in shades of green, with wooden furniture and Irish decor.
A multitude of beer varieties are offered to you. Sometimes calm, sometimes lively, this bar successfully recreates an authentic Irish atmosphere.
The bar is packed during sporting events!
🍸 LE CAFÉ RUSSE: ELEGANT AND INTIMATE
The 3rd bar on Boulevard des Pyrénées in our selection is the unmissable Café Russe. The welcome is friendly, and the decor is simple and elegant.
We love the small raised area with leather armchairs.
An intimate atmosphere, ideal for a night out as a couple in Pau.
The large terrace faces the Pyrénées, we love to soak up the sun there during the day while having a tea or coffee.
The menu is varied with a large and well-curated rum and whisky cellar.
And if you're feeling a little hungry, at any time, you can indulge in a platter of cold cuts, sheep's cheese, or a sweet crêpe!
HAVE A DRINK IN THE CHÂTEAU AND HÉDAS DISTRICT
If you're passing through the château district, there are a few essential bars where it's pleasant to stop for a drink. For a night out in Pau, it's a very nice area (also great for eating!).
The Hédas district is located below the Château de Pau. It was completely renovated in 2017, and since then, this district has become a must-visit place for going out in Pau, with bars, restaurants, and entertainment.
🍹 LE SNUG: CUSTOM-MADE HOUSE COCKTAILS!
📍 1 rue du Château
If you want to drink a quality cocktail, made just for you, then the place to go is Le Snug!
In a cozy, intimate, friendly, and warm atmosphere, mixology professionals (the art of cocktail creation) welcome you with homemade cocktails, fresh seasonal fruits, and well-chosen spirits. Over 350 spirits are available for sale, accompanied by informed advice.
With family or friends, come and have a good time on the terrace facing the Château.
🍷 AU GRAIN DE RAISIN: A WINE BAR TO REMEMBER!
📍 11 rue Sully
Wine bars are all the rage in Pau! In a very pleasant pedestrian street, Au Grain de Raisin welcomes you with jazzy, 60s rhythm'n'blues music and offers a wide wine list.
Red, white, rosé, about forty wines by the glass are offered. While sipping your drink, you can choose from the snacks: platters of regional charcuterie (local producers), cheeses, pâtés, tapas and tapenades. A warm atmosphere, woody ambiance, you will undoubtedly have a good time with friends or family!
💡 L’IMPARFAIT: OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
📍 20 rue du Hédas
Here, we reinvent the world. In every sense. Lively debates take place on the terrace. This bar, off the beaten track, welcomes a diverse and relaxed clientele. People flock to this bar at sunset for an aperitif and leave at closing time after attending a concert.
Now you have no more reason to stay cooped up at home without knowing where to go out in Pau on the weekend!
And before you've tried all these places to go out in Pau, you shouldn't run out of ideas for a while!
Warning: alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, consume with moderation! 😅
