Dick Turpin's
One of the oldest English pubs in Bordeaux, popular with young and old alike. Good music, no TV.
El Chuchumbe
Best place to go for a salsa dance, head there around midnight when bodies really start shaking on the dance floor. They serve great mojitos as well to complement the mood.
Le Break
A popular hipster-like bar just outside la place de la victoire which plays great music and attracts a younger crowd. Arrive early if you want to get a table during the weekend.
Le Café Brun
An old-looking but very cosy bar with a huge offer of Belgian beers and Whiskies.
Le Frog and Rosbif
English pub near La Garonne with an all-English staff. A popular hangout for those who want to catch football or rugby matches.
Bordeaux is lively during the day and continues throughout the night. If you're looking for a bar to hang out with friends or to enjoy watching a football match, head for La Victoire, as most of the pubs and bars of the town are here. Virtually, all the shops in the surroundings of this area are bars, and you'll likely be able to find one that suits your needs.
If you prefer dancing or clubbing, most of the night-clubs are on the Quais, near the train station. From rock to disco, dance to techno, you also have a lot of choice.
While the entrance is free to the majority of the clubs, don't get there drunk or you will not be let in.
Shadow Lounge International
The place to go for the young and trendy, Shadow possess a certain sexiness to its decor that is very appealing, even the restrooms are marble. The DJ spins the latest tunes while the hip clientele sip on very expensive drinks.
Xing-Xing
An animé/manga themed bar with a very fun atmosphere.