Monkey Club

Monkey Club is a dedicated cocktail bar in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, on Rue Delandine a short walk from the Perrache station and the Confluence district. The bar has built a consistent reputation for the quality and creativity of its cocktail programme, overseen by an experienced team with a genuine interest in craft spirits and contemporary mixology. The interior references 1960s design with exposed brick walls, leather bar stools, and warm pendant lighting that gives the space a confident mid-century character. The drinks menu is structured around seasonal cocktail collections, refreshed approximately quarterly, built on a foundation of French and regional spirits. Chartreuse — the herbal liqueur produced by Carthusian monks at their distillery in the mountains near Grenoble — features prominently alongside Génépi, the wild Alpine herb spirit produced across the Savoie and Dauphiné. These local ingredients give Monkey Club's cocktail list a distinctive sense of place within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Classic recipes including Negronis, Old Fashioneds, and Sours are executed with care, and the bar's own signature creations rotate with each seasonal menu. The wine and spirits list is compact but well considered, and the team is willing to discuss the provenance of unfamiliar bottles. Non-alcoholic cocktails are available and receive equal care in preparation. Pricing is mid-range for a Lyon cocktail bar: most cocktails fall between €10 and €15. The bar opens Monday through Saturday from 18:00 and closes at 02:00; it is closed on Sundays. The crowd is predominantly in the 25–45 bracket — young professionals, design-conscious drinkers, and visitors interested in quality cocktails rather than late-night volume. The atmosphere is animated but not excessively loud; conversation is possible throughout the evening. There is no formal dress code, though the bar's aesthetic tends to attract a smart-casual clientele. The venue is not large and fills steadily, reaching capacity on weekends from around 22:00.