Sunset over the Dune du Pilat, oysters and a drink facing the Bassin, a chic wine bar or a morning coffee before the beach: here are our best bars in Cap Ferret, with Le Mirador at no. 1, the place where you simply have to spend an evening.
Our pick at a glance
1. Le Mirador
The sunset
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2. Le 44
A drink at La Pointe
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3. Le Vintage Ferret
A chic aperitif
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4. La Madrague du Cap
Affordable cocktails
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5. Chacha Café
The morning coffee
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6. Le Bout du Monde
Quiet oysters and drinks
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7. No’Mad
Live music and DJ nights
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Bar-restaurant · La Pointe · €€
The no. 1 sunset spot
Because it is the place that best sums up the Cap Ferret spirit: feet almost in the sand, a stunning view of the Banc d’Arguin and the dune, and an atmosphere that slowly builds until nightfall. You come for one drink and stay for the evening.
Bar · La Pointe · €€
La Pointe’s neighbourhood bar
For its village-bar atmosphere, its location near La Pointe and its authentic feel, away from the bustle of the centre.
Wine bar · Cap Ferret centre · €€
The chic wine bar in the centre
For its wine list, from Bordeaux and beyond, and its sharing boards: roast camembert, pâté, cheeses and cold cuts. Ideal before or after dinner.
Bar & brasserie · Cap Ferret centre · €
Cocktails and oysters, nice and simple
For its laid-back atmosphere, its cheap oysters, its wide range of cocktails and a menu that suits everyone, vegetarians included.
Coffee shop · Cap Ferret centre · €
Cap Ferret’s coffee shop
For a morning coffee before the beach, a light lunch or a quiet moment in the heart of the village. Accessible, pets welcome, wifi: the perfect base.
Oyster tasting · Les Jacquets · €
Oysters facing the Bassin, in Les Jacquets
For total peace and the view, away from the bustle of La Pointe. The perfect oysters-and-a-drink stop at the end of the day, when the light turns golden over the Bassin.
Restaurant & bar · La Vigne harbour · €€
The lively restaurant at La Vigne harbour
For its home-made food by La Vigne harbour, its cocktails made with syrups prepared at the bar and its live music or DJ nights all summer.
Frequently asked questions
Our no. 1: Le Mirador, at La Pointe, facing the Dune du Pilat. On the Bassin side, L’Escale and the Pinasse Café at the Bélisaire jetty are also beautiful. For more ideas, see our 6 sunset spots in Cap Ferret.
Le Mirador and Le 44 at La Pointe, Le Vintage Ferret and La Madrague du Cap in the village centre. To eat, see the best restaurants in Cap Ferret.
Chacha Café, rue des Cormorans, is our go-to for a morning coffee.
Photos of the places (not of the venues themselves) via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY / CC BY-SA licences. Selection updated in October 2026.
