La Tantina de Burgos - 27 Avenue de la Garonnette - 05.61.55.59.29 - 8 minutes walk from Metro Esquirol
Flamenco, Rioja and decent tapas. Friendly staff who will try to take your order in English. Large outside terrace off the main road. Extremely lovely restaurant come bar come live music venue come dance floor.
(Open Tuesday-Friday 12:00-14:00, Tuesday-Saturday 20:00 - 01:00)
Top Tip: Find out what night they have live music - from flamenco guitar to fun rock
De Danú Irish Pub - 9, rue du Pont Guilhemery - 05 61 62 58 79 - 3 minutes walk from Metro Francois Verdier
A warm and very friendly Irish Pub with a large capacity serving traditional French cuisine at lunch-time and traditional Irish pub grub in the evening. At the weekend watch the match in the convivial atmosphere and enjoy the famous Full Irish Breakfast served all day until 6pm!
(During the week serves food between 11.30-14.30 and 19.00- 22.30)
Top Tip: If you’re looking to eat on a match day, get there early to get a seat … it’s gets busy!
Entrecôte - 15 Boulevard Strasbourg - 05.61.21.87.18 - 2 min walk from Metro Jeanne d’Arc
Open since 1962, this is a steak lovers paradise with pommes frites a volontés . If you want a good cut of beef at a reasonable price in a convivial atmosphere; you can’t go wrong. Be prepared to queue - a locals favourite.
(Open everyday from 12.00 - 14.00 and 19.15 - 22.45 )
Top Tip: How do you like your steak? Bleu, seignant, a point, bien cuit, trés bien cuit?….learn your cuisson!
Jour de Fête - 43 Rue de Taur - 05.61.23.36.48 - 5 min walk from Metro Capitol
The ultimate lunch Créperie where alternative students hang out surrounded by local artwork. Savoury crepes are a delicacy. Perfect for a mid-afternoon or late-night meal, plat du jour €6-€8 and wine by the carafe.
(Non-stop service Monday to Sunday 11.30 am ‘til midnight)
Top Tip: Don’t be put off by the egg on top! Indulge in a Nutella crepe.
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