La Vertu
Boulingrin, Reims
Bar in Reims, France
Book with PearlWhy go
La Vertu is a better pick for a wine-led evening in Reims than for a full dinner plan. Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a credible wine signal, but with no confirmed cuisine, pricing, or booking channel, treat it as a focused bar choice and compare it with Au Bon Manger or Le Coq Rouge if food matters more.
About La Vertu
La Vertu in Reims is a venue to consider for a wine-minded evening stop. La Vertu is recognized by Star Wine List in 2026, lists smart casual dress, and opens Tuesday through Saturday evenings, with Sunday and Monday closed.
If cuisine type, menu format, price range, terrace, seating count, or booking policy matter to your plans, check with the venue directly before building a full night around those details. Use the hours and recognition as the practical starting point.
A Star Wine List-recognized Reims option
The main hook is Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes La Vertu relevant for travelers comparing wine-oriented options in Reims, but it should not be stretched into claims about a specific drinks program, bottle list, food menu, chef, or service style.
The hours point to an evening-only plan: Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 1 AM, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Plan ahead, then cross-check the fit
La Vertu is easiest to assess around its Reims location, smart casual dress, evening hours, and Star Wine List recognition. If your priority is a fuller meal, compare your options carefully with places such as Au Bon Manger or Le Coq Rouge before committing.
For a broader scan of the city, use Our full Reims bars guide first, then cross-check dinner and stay options in Our full Reims restaurants guide and Our full Reims hotels guide. Travelers planning a wider Champagne-region itinerary may also want Our full Reims wineries guide and Our full Reims experiences guide so that one evening venue does not carry too much of the trip plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 51100 Reims, France
- Website
- lavertu-reims.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 04 89 21
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Vertu sits squarely in Boulingrin's lively, social fabric: a contemporary bar à vins that plugs into a neighborhood known for its covered market and independent nightspots. The editorial position is clear — it caters to under-40 drinkers who take wine seriously but want it to lubricate conversation rather than demand ritual. Expect a spirited, convivial room where curated bottles by the glass encourage tasting and sharing. The energy is youthful and urban rather than heritage-heavy, and the address reads as a modern, neighborhood hangout that complements the animated quarter rather than mimicking Champagne-house formality.
Best For
This is a spot built for convivial evening drinking: after-work pours, relaxed dinners, and casual get-togethers with friends. La Vertu’s focus on accessible curation means it works well for small groups who want to sample multiple styles across a night out, and for dates that prefer a social, informal wine list over ceremony. Because the bar is embedded in a busy quarter of independent venues, it also functions as a natural stop in a longer night of neighborhood hopping — ideal for visitors and locals looking to keep the evening moving.
Ordering Tips
The bar’s list prioritises curation and glasses over encyclopedic cellars, so approach the menu with curiosity. Order wines by the glass to taste a range of styles without committing to a full bottle, and expect Champagne to appear as one element of a broader, internationally minded selection rather than the sole focus. Ask staff for short recommendations based on a mood or pairing; the format rewards sampling and a conversational approach to discovery rather than formal wine service.
Venue details
Ambiance
warm, inviting, cosy lounge atmosphere
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 51100 Reims, France
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If food is central to the night, start with Au Bon Manger instead. If the group wants another wine-bar option before committing, compare availability and mood with Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage.
Bar context
How it compares in Reims
Choose La Vertu when the priority is a serious wine stop in the city rather than a broad night-out format. Au Bon Manger is the safer cross-shop when food is a bigger part of the plan, while Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage is the more obvious alternative for readers who want another wine-bar option before deciding.
For atmosphere, The Glue Pot and Le Coq Rouge are better comparisons if the group wants a more casual bar decision rather than a wine-first one. La Vertu is the sharper choice when the evening is built around bottle selection and conversation; those peers make more sense when flexibility matters more than wine depth.
Bar La Rotonde is the comparison to make if a hotel-bar style evening sounds more appealing. Pick it for a more conventional setting; pick La Vertu when the Reims stop should feel anchored in wine rather than general drinks.
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Compare La Vertu
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| La Vertu | Reims | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Au Bon Manger | Reims | No published awards |
| Le Wine Bar by Le Vintage | Reims | No published awards |
| The Glue Pot | Reims | No published awards |
| Le Coq Rouge | Reims | No published awards |
| Bar La Rotonde | Reims | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at La Vertu?
If you want a specific evening slot, contact La Vertu directly before going. Its hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM, Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 1 AM, and closed Sunday and Monday.
Is La Vertu good for groups?
Is the food good at La Vertu?
Before planning around a specific meal, check La Vertu's current food offering directly. If food needs to anchor the night, compare options such as Le Coq Rouge while considering La Vertu for its Star Wine List recognition and evening hours.
Is La Vertu good for a date?
It may suit an evening plan in Reims if Star Wine List recognition, smart casual dress, and later opening hours fit what you want. If atmosphere, seating, or service style are important, check directly before you go.
