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Lyon’s top ten terraces
Our ten essential terraces for the summer in Lyon!
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Last updated date : 25/04/2024
Summer is here. Are you looking for places to enjoy a drink in the sun? If so, then you need look no further: here is our pick of the top ten terraces in Lyon.
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Whether it's for a drink with friends, a family meal, or a Sunday brunch as a couple, Lyon's terraces offer great options for all kinds of occasions. So, here is our selection of ten fantastic terraces in Lyon that won't fail to please.
Mama Shelter: the cosy terrace
Small but very welcoming, the terrace at Mama Shelter is open every day from 7 am to midnight. Located in the heart of Lyon’s 7th district, it offers a warm, cosy and laid-back atmosphere. Please note: reservation is required for lunch, dinner and brunch on the terrace.
Ninkasi Guillotière: the terrace with a breathtaking view of Fourvière
This bar boasts one of the biggest and finest terraces in Lyon! Overlooking the banks of the Rhône, from here you can enjoy unique sunsets behind the hill of Fourvière.
Brasserie
Ninkasi Guillotière
2 place Antonin Jutard - 69003 Lyon 3ème
Les SUBS: the artistic and cultural summer terrace
Every summer, SUBS invites an artist to take possession of its terrace by installing a huge work of art. Let yourself be surprised by a grandiose artistic project, complemented by a festive and exhilarating program.
Pilo: festive courtyard on the slopes of the Croix Rousse
The hotel installed in a former college on the slopes of the Croix Rousse invites you to celebrate. Eat, laugh, sleep, work, dance... Pilo makes you enjoy every minute of the day and night. Discover Pilo's inner courtyard without further delay for festive evenings, a game of pétanque, with family or friends.
Beer bar
Bar de l'Hôtel Pilo
10 montée des Carmélites - 69001 Lyon 1er
La Cité des Halles: Lyon's largest terrace
Located on a former industrial site, the Cité des Halles invites you to have a drink on its playful, artistic and festive terrace. Petanque and basketball courts, areas dedicated to the little ones, ephemeral shops of local artists and traders, as well as a second-hand shop with the brands Ciguë Vintage and Socrate. All of this will be accompanied by a restaurant and bar offering original cocktails and more than 15 brews from the emblematic Brooklyn Brewery.
Cultural centre
La Cité des Halles
124 avenue Jean Jaurès - 69007 Lyon 7ème
La Commune: the terrace of world flavors
Each season, this culinary incubator presents a fine selection of chefs who come to share their recipes. Open 7 days a week in summer, La Commune is sure to delight every palate!
Le Gourmet Bar Confluence: the terrace with a panoramic view
The Gourmet Bar Confluence offers a large, beautiful terrace overlooking the Saône. It's ideal for a gourmet break after a shopping session, a business lunch or a festive afterwork party!
Traditional cooking
Gourmet Bar Confluence
3 rue Paul Montrochet - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Marguerite: a stylish terrace and Lyonnais gastronomy
In a warm and stylish setting, discover the terrace of this beautiful mansion built at the beginning of the twentieth century, and previously owned by Marguerite and Auguste Lumière. This Bocuse restaurant welcomes diners in the heart of the district that saw the birth of cinema, for a delicious and refined moment.
Traditional cooking
Restaurant Marguerite
57 avenue des Frères Lumière - 69008 Lyon 8ème
Les Terrasses de Lyon: shady terrace with a view over Lyon’s rooftops
This Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant offers a pleasant shaded terrace: an ideal spot for a moment of calm. The cuisine served by Chef David Delsart gives pride of place to regional produce. The stunning view over the rooftops of Vieux-Lyon (Old Lyon) adds a touch of magic to the place.
Gastronomic restaurant
Les Terrasses de Lyon *
25 montée Saint Barthélemy - 69005 Lyon 5ème
Restaurant Fond Rose: a stylish terrace and gourmet food
Located in a former bourgeois residence, near the banks of the Saône in Caluire, this excellent Bocuse establishment welcomes guests in a verdant setting. The food is excellent and the service is attentive, which is no surprise! A superb spot to unwind and enjoy a delicious meal.
Traditional cooking
Restaurant Marguerite
57 avenue des Frères Lumière - 69008 Lyon 8ème
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