Bar Prohibition - Nantes (downtown, Bouffay neighborhood)
Located in the heart of downtown Nantes, in the Bouffay neighborhood, Bar Prohibition is a lively bar popular with students and young professionals. The bar offers an atmosphere inspired by American speakeasies, featuring cocktails, music, and parties that go on late into the night. Thanks to its central location and late-night hours, it’s one of the most popular spots for students to go out in Nantes.
Atmosphere, parties and students
Bar Prohibition regularly hosts DJ nights featuring a diverse lineup of music, including electronic, hip-hop, pop, and party music. The venue is particularly popular with students from Nantes and international students.
Tuesday nights are reserved for Erasmus parties, which attract a large number of international students and feature a friendly atmosphere. On weekends, the atmosphere becomes more festive after midnight, with a large crowd.
Rates, access and services
Admission is usually free, and the bar offers happy hour specials in the early evening. Cocktails, beers, and spirits are priced in line with typical downtown Nantes bars.
The Bar Prohibition is located just a few minutes' walk from the Bouffay stop and is easily accessible by tram and on foot from several student neighborhoods.
Practical info
- Address: 7 Rue de la Baclerie, 44000 Nantes
- Hours: Tuesday through Saturday until 3:30 a.m., depending on the night
- Prices: Free admission; cocktails and drinks at varying prices
- Accessibility: near the Bouffay tram stop
- Audience: students, Erasmus students, young professionals, partygoers