You’ve fallen under her spell and want to seal the deal? Is this the third time you’ve asked her out for a drink? So even though the city has no shortage of incredible cocktails we’ll help you find the perfect place for a romantic date in Bordeaux. Whether you want to declare your love to your crush or impress your significant other, we’ve got our tips and favourite places for you ! Take note, with a bit of luck you’ll be able to finish your date on a brunch !
1. A drink in a hidden bar
To surprise your date, we recommend Le Symbiose. Located in the Chartrons district, this restaurant has a hidden bar. Behind a large clock lies an old wine storehouse with exposed stonework and subdued lighting, where you can enjoy delicious cocktails. In an intimate, musical atmosphere, enter a timeless world of spirits, aperitifs and other secret mixtures. Between drinks, you can also indulge in a variety of creative dishes.
📍 4 quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
2. Choose a blindfold candlelight dinner
To get out of the routine, there’s nothing better than Dining in the Dark. In addition to offering a 3-course gourmet meal, this original dinner puts your taste buds to the test by letting you enjoy your meal blindfolded. From laughing at every missed bite to debating the ingredients on your plate, you’re sure to have plenty to talk about all evening. Do you think food will take on new flavors once it’s been taken out of sight? We’ll let you and your loved one find out.
📍 Le Family, 12 Rue du Grand Maurian
3. Show your originality with Neon Brush: Paint in the Dark
Neon Brush: Paint in the Dark it’s the original concept that mixes a painting workshop with an aperitif, but the little twist is that it takes place in the dark. Illuminated by UV lamps, you’ll take your date to a retro-futuristic setting unique to Bordeaux. Draw her portrait if you’re not afraid of offending her, or play it safe and go for the abstract. Don’t worry, even if you can paint whatever comes to mind, a professional painter will be there to guide and advise you. Grab your brushes and make fluorescent paints shine!
📍 Les Vivres de l’Art, 4 Rue Achard
4. An evening stroll through Bordeaux
What could be more romantic than discovering Bordeaux by night? Lose yourself in the narrow streets of the Golden Triangle, passing by the sublime Place de la Comédie. You can head for the quayside, arm in arm with your crush to admire the Pont de Pierre or the magnificent Place de la Bourse, illuminated and reflected on the water mirror. To mark the occasion, we recommend that you take a seat facing the Garonne River, with something to nibble and drink! Yes, it’s simple, but you know the saying, don’t you?
5. See a candlelight concert
Why not take her on a musical date? We’ve got just the thing for you: concerts Candlelight ! A must for a romantic date, you can surprise your crush with a magnificent candlelit concert. Whether your date is a fan of Michael Jackson, Chopin, ABBA or Elvis Presley, you’re bound to find a session to suit his or her taste! All performed on piano or string instruments in sumptuous venues for even more romance. With this, it’s impossible for your date not to crack!
6. A candlelit dinner
It’s a classic that works every time: the candlelit dinner. And for that we have the perfect address! Direction rue des Bahutiers, in the Tante Charlotte restaurant. In an intimate, baroque setting, you can enjoy dishes featuring fresh, local produce. By candlelight, you can enjoy creative, tasty cuisine, accompanied by one of the many wines on the menu. Big plus: an exceptional welcome! For a successful romantic date, sometimes you need to stick to the classics!
📍 7 rue des Bahutiers
7. Soar high on a magnificent rooftop
For the best view in town, head for the Siman rooftop! It offers breathtaking views of the Pont de Pierre, Place de la Bourse and the Garonne River. If by chance the sky is starry, it’s even more magical. But Siman is not only a feast for the eyes, it’s also a treat for the taste buds. You’ll discover a bodega-style restaurant and an exceptional wine bar. Bistro cuisine, tapas, aperitif platters, everything is here to ensure you have a good time.
📍 7 quai des Queyries