El Grande is a cocktail bar in Montpellier, the lively university city in the south of France. You will find it at 1 Bis Rue de Verdun, in the 34000 postcode area, a short walk from the historic centre that many visitors come to see first.
What to expect
The bar is a relaxed place for an evening drink. The emphasis is on crafted cocktails, and the mood is social rather than formal, which suits a night out with friends or a quiet drink after a day of sightseeing.
- Crafted cocktails rather than a long list of standard drinks
- A sociable, easygoing atmosphere
- A good stop for an early evening or a later night out
Why visit
El Grande suits visitors who want to see the city's nightlife after exploring its old streets and squares. Montpellier's student population gives its evenings a lively energy, and a cocktail bar like this one is a simple way to take part in it. If you are planning your evening, it makes a natural next step once you have spent the afternoon in the historic centre.