Raise a glass to Bacchus in Biarritz

The crown jewel of the Basque country, Biarritz flings open the doors to its stylish, warm and welcoming wine bars. Turn to our guide for the very best evenings out near your hotel.

L’ArtNoa: where art and wine collide

Works by contemporary artists cover the walls, while grands crus line up behind the streamlined bar. The warm, friendly atmosphere here encourages you to get talking with the locals. Savour the opportunity to share a Pauillac, a Saint-Julien, or even a Mouton-Rothschild for an unforgettable experience.

Les Contrebandiers: undercover aperitifs

The terrace here is hidden away behind a towering balustrade, and the lights are turned down low to create the perfect setting for secret encounters. There's no better spot for tucking into a plate of chorizo served alongside a full-bodied red. If you're coming with a group, blend in with the locals by ordering the daily special and a selection of the house wines.

Le Plaza: so Art Déco

One of the city's most elegant wine bars located inside the Biarritz Centre Plaza Mercure hotel on the shores of the Atlantic. The tinkling piano will help you relax in style, while the Art Déco décor plunges you into the opulent glamour of yesteryear. If you're planning on raising a glass to Bacchus, you'll be spoilt for choice with a range of subtle offerings from the vineyards of Burgundy and Bordeaux. Enjoy your wine by the glass or bottle.

Le Plaza: so Art Déco

Luminous by day, warm by night, the bar boasts untreated wooden shelves stacked with bottles to awaken your wine-tasting senses with a selection of exclusive vintages. Ask for advice in navigating the wine list that offers up thirty-odd different wines by the glass. Reds take pride of place here, followed by champagnes and white wines.