Vieux Lyon: where to eat, drink, taste and shop?
Where to eat in Old Lyon?
Cork Bât-d’Argent
A true Lyonnais bouchon, without red tablecloths or menus translated into 5 languages. Here, everything is homemade, generous and served with a smile.
Why do we love it? For the wood-fired andouillette, the airy quenelles, and the folklore-free atmosphere.
Address: 5 Rue du Bœuf, 69005 Lyon
Prices: Formulas around €28
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, lunch & dinner
The Luminarium
A café-restaurant tucked away in a discreet courtyard. Local produce, homemade pies, market cuisine.
Why do we love it? For a quiet brunch or lunch away from the hustle and bustle.
Address: 9 Rue des Trois Maries, 69005 Lyon
Price: Dish + drink under €20
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 7pm
Where to have a drink in old Lyon?
The flowers of Malt
A connoisseur’s beer bar in a listed vaulted cellar. Over 200 references, and passionate waiters.
Address: 15 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon
Price: Pints around €6
Opening hours: Every day from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Try: Local craft beers and the charcuterie/cheese board.
The Detour
A tiny wine bar where everything is lovingly selected: natural, organic and good. A warm welcome guaranteed.
Address: 5 Rue du Bœuf, 69005 Lyon
Prices: Glasses from €4, bottles on the premises or to take away
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 6 p.m.
Why do we love it? For the confidential atmosphere and the discoveries in every sip.
Where to eat in Lyon?
The House Debeaux
A family-run tearoom, straight out of another era, for a praline tart or homemade hot chocolate.
Address: 12 Rue Lainerie, 69005 Lyon
Price: Pastries around €5
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:30am – 6:30pm
A must-try: Walnut sablé and lemon cake.
Piece of Cake
A little spot with an Anglo-Saxon feel, perfect for a carrot cake or a soft cookie.
Address: 8 Rue du Garet, 69001 (5 min walk from Vieux Lyon via the Passerelle du Palais)
Price: Snack around €6 with drink
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 7pm
Why do we love it? For its retro decor, generous portions and warm welcome.
Where to shop in Old Lyon?
La Librairie du Tramway – Vieux Lyon branch
A sharp selection of literature, essays and children’s books in an independent bookshop that smells of paper.
Address: 10 Rue Lainerie, 69005 Lyon
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am – 7pm
Why do we love it? For expert advice and unexpected reads.
The beautiful Dung
A shop for 100% local and funny designers: jewelry, stationery, home decor, gifts with a tender or wry sense of humor.
Address: 7 Rue Saint-Jean, 69005 Lyon
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 7pm
As a gift: An absurd badge or a stylish Lyon poster.
Broc Café Brocante
A cheerful mix of café, vintage boutique and little treasure trove.
Address: 5 Rue du Palais de Justice, 69005 Lyon
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am – 7pm
Why go? To find a vintage mug while enjoying an espresso.
Old Lyon
authentic
In short, avoid the overly enticing tourist menus and gold-priced made-in-China boutiques. Open your eyes, push open the doors… and trust those who really love their neighborhood.
At Les Aubergistes Lyonnais, we love Vieux Lyon: authentic, lively, not staid.