""Boites" in Lyon" Top 5 Page for this destination Lyon Nightlife Tip by Natrix

Lyon has a rich and surprisingly budget-friendly nightlife. Bars and pubs often offer free concerts (anything from Jazz to DJs to World Music) and there's many so-called "boites", bars that are also great for dancing, but at free entry. Ok, the drinks' prices compensate for the free entry (4 Euro for a coke...), but if you don't drink a lot of alcohol you can get by spending very little. There's also real nightclubs with hefty entry prices, but as you can imagine, the free places are more lively as they attract more young people. At some places you have to ring a bell and will be faced with a self-important security guard, but don't let that scare you off. They just don't want masses of people to walk in without control and girls usually get in more easily than boys.
Speaking of nightlife in general, I also love the lively atmosphere in Vieux Lyon (rue du Boeuf, rue Saint Jean) or at Rue Merciere in the evening. There's many restaurants and when the weather allows it you have many people eating outside.
Places I've been and liked: Ninkasi, La Fee Verte, La Marquise, Sirius, Le Since, Le Bastringue, 6eme continent, Hot Club (Jazz), La Mosaique Tropicale. Other recommended clubs: La mi-graine, Barberousse, Eden Rock Cafe, Cafe du bout du monde, L'Ambassade

Dress Code: I've never experienced clothing being an issue...

Directions: The quartiers Vieux Lyon and Hotel de Ville have a lot to offer, there's also some sleek places in Croix Rousse. Some clubs are on boats at the Rhone or Saone quays, such as Sirius or La Voile.
Theme: Dancing