Restaurants where you can dine after 10pm this summer

It can be challenging to decide on a place to eat in Poitiers after a movie or when looking for a restaurant open after 10 p.m. to enjoy the summer evenings. According to Hugues Baalouch, the president of the Vienne branch of the Union of Hotel Trades and Industries, “Labor costs are high. After 10 p.m., the establishments become less profitable as the number of customers decreases.” Several restaurant owners in Poitiers were contacted to find out until what time they are willing to serve customers in their dining establishments.

Varying Opening Hours During the Week

Restaurant opening hours often vary depending on the day of the week, with some establishments extending their service hours during the weekends. For example, Manhattan Café on Place Alphonse-Lepetit, Rouge Basilic on Rue de Magenta, and Les Fines Gueules on Place Charles-de-Gaulle accept orders until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, instead of the usual 10 p.m. closing time during the rest of the week. Similarly, L’Oliveto in Poitiers Sud usually closes its kitchen at 9:30 p.m., but extends the closing time to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

At La Serrurerie on Rue des Grandes-Écoles, last orders are taken daily at 10:30 p.m., including on Sundays. Customers can still order appetizers and platters until midnight as the restaurant also functions as a bar. Le Bateau Ivre, near the CHU, also accepts customers until 10:30 p.m. every day except Sundays, operating as a wine cellar and restaurant that requires reservations.

Some Establishments Serve Until 11 p.m.

Some restaurants like 3 Brasseurs in Poitiers Nord and Baïla Pizza de la Demi-Lune have kitchens that close at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays instead of the usual 10 p.m. closing time. The Rooftop on Rue de la Marne takes orders until 11 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday, with tapas service continuing until midnight.

At 16 Carnot, customers can be served until 10:20 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, albeit with a slightly reduced menu. The opening hours of Comptoir à Moustache on Rue Carnot are a bit more complex, allowing customers until 10 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 p.m. on Saturdays.

Late Night Dining Options

On Rue Carnot, Au Bureau restaurant and bar is known for serving food until 10:30 p.m. daily and until 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s advisable to arrive at least ten minutes before the kitchen closes to place an order.

Flamingo on Rue Sylvain-Drault offers traditional French cuisine, platters, and tapas until 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and until midnight from Thursday to Saturday.

For late-night meals, one can opt for takeaway from kebab or taco joints. Food trucks at Republic Corner and Guinguette Pictave provide a friendly atmosphere for dining. The vendors at Guinguette close at 10:30 p.m. daily, extending to 11 p.m. during busy times. At Republic Corner, vendors close just after 10 p.m. on weekdays, but remain open until 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Landmarks

The list of restaurants mentioned is not exhaustive. Out of 44 contacted restaurants, 34 responded. We selected 13 establishments that confirmed they would be open after 10 p.m. during the summer season, focusing on establishments in Poitiers.

It’s not always easy to know where to eat in Poitiers when you come out of the cinema, or simply when you want to dine at a restaurant after 10 p.m., to enjoy the long summer evenings. As Hugues Baalouch, president for the Vienne de Union of hotel trades and industries, stated, “Labor is expensive. After 10 p.m., the rooms empty and it’s no longer profitable.” We called several dozen restaurateurs in Poitiers to ask them until what time customers can arrive and be served in the dining room.

Variable hours during the week
Restaurant opening times often depend on the day of the week, and some take advantage of the weekend to extend their service a little. This is the case of the Manhattan Café, Rouge Basilic, and Les Fines Gueules, which take orders until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The same goes for the pizzeria L’Oliveto in Poitiers Sud, whose kitchens usually close at 9:30 p.m., but which extends to 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

At La Serrurerie, last orders are taken every day at 10:30 p.m., even on Sundays. The restaurant is also a bar and customers can still order a few starters and aperitif platters until half past midnight. Le Bateau Ivre accepts customers by reservation and serves until 10:30 p.m. every day except Sundays.

Some brands sometimes go until 11 p.m.
The kitchens of some restaurants like the 3 Brasseurs and Baïla Pizza de la Demi-Lune close at 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays instead of 10 p.m. Rooftop takes orders until 11 p.m. from Thursday to Saturday, with service continuing until midnight with tapas.

At 16 Carnot, customers are served until 10:20 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Comptoir à Moustache opens until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays and 11 p.m. on Saturdays.

Night owls
Au Bureau allows customers to order food until 10:30 p.m. every day and even until 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Flamingo serves until midnight from Thursday to Saturday and until 11 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

For late meals, options include takeaway from kebabs, tacos, or food trucks at Republic Corner or Guinguette Pictave, which close at 10:30 p.m. daily, and sometimes until 11 p.m. The vendors at Republic Corner close just after 10 p.m. on weekdays, but still serve at 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Landmarks
The list of restaurants mentioned is not exhaustive. Out of 44 restaurants contacted, 34 responded, and we selected the 13 that would accept customers after 10 p.m. this summer, focusing on restaurants in Poitiers.

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