Le Bodard Bar
historic old town, La Rochelle
Bar in La Rochelle, France
Book with PearlWhy go
Le Bodard Bar is worth choosing for a quiet La Rochelle date night rather than a high-energy cocktail session. The fireplace-led salon setting, local wines, globally framed cocktails, shareable plates make it strongest for couples who want conversation and a polished hotel-bar mood without fighting for a hard-to-get table.
About Le Bodard Bar
Le Bodard Bar is a La Rochelle venue with an average price of $40 per person and a smart casual dress code. The confirmed public details are useful for planning the timing of a visit, but they do not verify a specific cuisine, drinks program, menu format, seating style, or hotel setting. Treat this as a direct planning note: decide whether the price point, dress code, afternoon-to-evening hours fit your plans in La Rochelle.
For broader planning around the city, cross-check dining plans in Our full La Rochelle restaurants guide. If the night includes a stay, Our full La Rochelle hotels guide may also help with logistics.
A smart casual La Rochelle venue to plan by time and budget
The most reliable reason to shortlist Le Bodard Bar is practical: the venue is open every day from mid-afternoon into the evening, with later closing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The hours are Monday to Wednesday from 3–11 PM, Thursday to Saturday from 3 PM–12 AM, Sunday from 3–11 PM.
The dress code is smart casual, so it is better framed as a polished stop than an ultra-casual one.
What to know before you go
Confirmed price is $40 per person. That gives a useful expectation for budgeting, but it should not be read as a guarantee of a particular menu, tasting format, food offering, cocktail list, or wine focus.
If comparing options, keep Le Bodard Bar in mind as a La Rochelle choice with known hours and a smart casual dress code. For other dining or drinking plans in the city, use generic La Rochelle research alongside the confirmed details here.
Quick reference: choose it if the $40 per person price point, smart casual dress code, 3 PM opening fit your La Rochelle plans; check the day of the week if a later close matters.
Planning details
- Location
- 43 Rue du Minage, 17000 La Rochelle, France
- Website
- maisondesambassadeurs.com
- Phone
- 05 46 28 06 00
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Salon d'Olivia, Notable alternative
- Sleek jewel-box-like bar, Notable alternative
- Cafe Lavinal, Notable alternative
- Divine Comédie, Notable alternative
- Le Mirza, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in La Rochelle
Le Bodard Bar is the pragmatic pick if the priority is an easy central stop and a low-pressure two-person evening. Salon d'Olivia and Divine Comédie are better cross-shops if the night needs a more defined sense of occasion, while Le Bodard Bar makes more sense when flexibility is the point.
For value, the safest call is to avoid treating any of these as a splurge venue without confirmed pricing. Le Mirza is the one to compare if the group wants another relaxed bar option; Cafe Lavinal is better suited to readers willing to look beyond the immediate La Rochelle plan for a different setting.
Sleek jewel-box-like bar is the sharper alternative for guests who care more about polish and atmosphere than convenience. Choose Le Bodard Bar when the decision is about keeping the evening simple; choose the peer options when the bar itself needs to carry the night.
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Compare Le Bodard Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Le Bodard Bar | La Rochelle | No published awards |
| Salon d'Olivia | Saint-Martin-de-Ré | No published awards |
| Sleek jewel-box-like bar | Juillac-le-Coq | No published awards |
| Cafe Lavinal | Pauillac | No published awards |
| Divine Comédie | Nantes | No published awards |
| Le Mirza | Nantes | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Le Bodard Bar good for groups?
The confirmed information is that Le Bodard Bar is in La Rochelle, has a $40 per person price point, follows a smart casual dress code. No specific group facilities or seating details are here.
Is the food good at Le Bodard Bar?
No specific food menu or cuisine is here. Plan around the confirmed $40 per person price point and check directly with the venue if food options are important to your visit.
Is Le Bodard Bar open late?
Yes, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday it is open until 12 AM. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday it closes at 11 PM.
Is Le Bodard Bar worth the prices?
That depends on what you want from a La Rochelle visit. The price is $40 per person, with a smart casual dress code and hours every day.
Is Le Bodard Bar good for a date?
It may work if the $40 per person price point, smart casual dress code, opening hours suit your plans. No specific atmosphere or seating details are here.
What's the best time to go to Le Bodard Bar?
Go between 3 PM and closing, based on the day. It is open 3–11 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, 3 PM–12 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
