If you’re tired of ordering half a Kro or a glass of red (“the cheapest, please!”), the pink city has plenty of alternatives to offer. These include trendy cocktail bars where you can sip Spritz, Espresso Martini, Negroni and other intoxicating potions. Toulouse Secret reveals its must-visit addresses.
1. Le Fat Cat – the high-flyer
Pack your (emotional) bags and head back in time to the 20s. In a warm, intimate atmosphere, lulled by jazzy music, enjoy delicious cocktails carefullyprepared according to the inspiration of the head bartender. And every first Wednesday of the month, discover their menu of 6 signature cocktails based on seasonal ingredients and inspired by gastronomy: #1 amuse-bouche / #2 entrée / #3 plat / #4 dessert / #5 thé/café / #6 digestif.
📍4, rue Rémusat – 31000 Toulouse
2. La Maison – one of Toulouse’s most welcoming cocktail bars
At cocktail bar La Maison, you’ll feel right at home. Also known for its delicious tapas, our favorite thing to do is curl up on the sofa in front of the fireplace and enjoy a seasonal cocktail. Blind Test evenings, Halloween parties, DJ sets, karaoke… One thing’s for sure, there’s always an atmosphereat La Maison. And it’s one of our favorite cocktail bars in Toulouse.
📍9, rue Gabriel Péri – 31 000 Toulouse
3. Le Loup Blanc – the generous one
Blues, pinks, reds, greens, purples… you’ll see it all at LeLoup Blanc cocktail bar! Thismodern-chic venueoffers a multitude of cocktails to suit every taste. We also love their reasonable prices, with cocktails ranging from 8 to 11 euros. And we’ll let you in on a secret? All year round, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, take advantage of a 20% discount…
📍18, rue Nicolas Bachelier – 31000 Toulouse
4. L’Agence – one of Toulouse’s most secret cocktail bars
Well-hidden but easy to find, L’Agence stands out as the very first speakeasy in the pink city (by “speakeasy”, understand a reference to the “clandestine bars” typical of the American Prohibition period). Secretly located at number 26 rue du Languedoc, L’Agence invites you on an exotic journey halfway between Peaky Blinders and Boardwalk Empire. Themed cocktails and a steamy ambience intoxicate any traveler daring to pass through the doors…
📍26, Rue du Languedoc – 31000 Toulouse
5. Le Soulier – the 2-in-1
Open in the heart of Toulouse, Le Soulier is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. A winning formula that fits like a glove! No need to put on your seven-league boots to get to Le Soulier! Conveniently located at number 3 Place Montoulieu, in the heart of downtown Toulouse, this new address has something for everyone. Enveloped by a beautiful Art Nouveau decor, you’ll discover responsible, reasoned cuisine and sophisticated cocktails.
📍 3, Place Montoulieu – 31000 Toulouse
6. Le Pepponita – the 3-in-1
On the one hand, the place invites you to relax in a pub atmosphere, with darts and big screens showing the matches. On the other, you can indulge in the cuisine of this Italian restaurant, offering antipasti and wood-fired pizzas. Pepponita ‘s big plus? Great cocktails and a secluded patio for summer fun!
📍65, All. Charles de Fitte – 31300 Toulouse
7. Le Nasdrovia – le plus terroir
8. L’Arrosoir, the ultimate cocktail bar
An unusual address in the city center, this unusual cocktail bar serves cocktails with a watering can! In fact, it’s this particularity that gives it its name. Located on rue de Metz, the plant-based decor is a perfect match for our pink brick. The menu is full of surprises. Among the 12 cocktails, which change with the seasons, are some daring and tasty mixes. You’ll also find the best of the best in pastis and Mezcal-based drinks.
📍 47, rue de Metz – 31000 Toulouse