Cocktail bars in Toulouse: our top 10 places to sip a good drink

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 get drunk on Moscow Mules, Cuba Libre and Tequ’ Paf.  Toulouse Secret reveals its 10 must-visit addresses. 

• Monkey Time – the innovator 

In the heart of the St Aubin district you’ll find l’Heure du Singe. A connoisseur’s HQ, the place offers “friendly, cutting-edge cocktails and surprising combinations”. The little extra? The products used to make these homemade cocktails are seasonal… So let yourself be surprised by their Libératché, a beautiful combination of Pineapple-Curcuma-Ginger Shrub, Longteau Rum and Lehmann Pear brandy.

 📍59, rue Riquet – 31 000 Toulouse

• The Fat Cat – high-flying 

Pack your (emotional) bags for a trip back in time to the 1920s. In a warm and intimate atmosphere, lulled by jazzy music, enjoy delicious cocktails prepared with care 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 inspiredby gastronomy: #1 amuse-bouche / #2 entrée / #3 plat / #4 dessert / #5 thé/café / #6 digestif.  

 📍4, rue Rémusat – 31000 Toulouse

• La Maison –  one of Toulouse’s most welcoming cocktail bars

At La Maison cocktail bar, you’ll feel right at home. Also known for its delicious tapas what we really like is to sink into their sofa in front of the fireplace and sip a seasonal cocktail. Blind Test evenings, Halloween parties, DJ sets, karaoke… One thing’s for sure, there’s always a good timee La Maison. And it’s one of our favorite cocktail bars in Toulouse.

 📍9, rue Gabriel Péri – 31 000 Toulouse

• Le Moloko – the retro

Le Moloko – whose name is a wink to the character Alex, from the film Clockwork Orange – offers a pleasantly zany atmosphere. With its “cocktails and dancing” program, it’s the ideal place to have fun to the sound of psychedelic music and surrounded by beautiful retro decor. With a cocktail menu that changes every 6 months, this quirky cocktail bar is all about novelty. 

 📍6, Rue joutx aigues – 31000 Toulouse

• Le Loup Blanc – the generous one  

Blues, pinks, reds, greens, purples… you’ll see it all at the cocktail barLe Loup Blanc! Thismodern-chic venue offers a multitude of cocktails to suit all tastes. We also love their reasonable prices, with cocktails ranging from 8 to 11 euros. And we tell you a secret? All year round, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, enjoy a 20% discount…

📍18, rue Nicolas Bachelier – 31000 Toulouse

• L’Agence – one of Toulouse’s most secret cocktail bars

Well hidden but easy to find, The Agency has established itself 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 the series Peaky Blinders  and  Boardwalk Empire. Themed cocktails and a steamy ambience intoxicate every traveler who dares to pass through our doors..

📍26, Rue du Languedoc – 31000 Toulouse

• Le Soulier – the 2-in-1

Open in the heart of Toulouse, the Shoe is both a restaurant and a cocktail bar. A winning formula that fits him 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. Wrapped in a beautiful Art Nouveau decor, you’ll discover responsible cuisine and sophisticated cocktails.

📍 3, Place Montoulieu – 31000 Toulouse

• Le Pepponita – the 3-in-1

On the one hand, the venue invites you to relax in a pub atmosphere thanks to its darts games and large screens for match broadcasts. On the other, you can enjoy the cuisine of this Italian restaurant, offering antipasti and wood-fired pizzas. The big plus of Pepponita ?   cocktails to die for, and a patio sheltered from view in a guinguette atmosphere to savour summer!

📍65, All. Charles de Fitte – 31300 Toulouse

• Nasdrovia – the most terroir-like

• L’Arrosoir, the ultimate cocktail bar

An unusual address in the city center, this cocktail bar is a different kind of place, where you can serve yourself with a watering can ! It’s this particularity that gives it its name. Located on the rue de Metz, the plant decoration blends perfectly with our pink brick. When it comes to the menu, you’ll be in for quite a surprise. Among the 12 cocktails, which change with the seasons, are some daring and tasty mixes. We also offer a range of drinks based on pastis or mezcal.

📍 47, rue de Metz – 31000 Toulouse