Third Annual Lyon Beer Festival at La Sucrière April 21 and 22
The Lyon Beer Festival returns with a focus on American brewers.
From bistropubs to beer boutiques to local brewers and more, Lyon is brewing its way into the international beer world more and more every year.
Beer testing at the Ninkasi brewery in Lyon
The city has been graced with an increasingly prevalent and raucous Irish and English bar scene, with everything from classic Irish pubs to relaxed bar-cafés with full menus and daily specials.
But more and more the city is making its own mark on beer. The city of wine has turned into a brewer’s paradise, with Lyonnais beers brewed right here in the city and displayed at festivals throughout the year.
From international cult classics to uncommon craft beer, Lyon has it all, and This is Lyon knows exactly where to find it.
The Lyon Beer Festival returns with a focus on American brewers.
Take the best beers home with you.
Urban, crafted and locally produced beers has become more and more trendy in Lyon. This Is Lyon has opened for you a few bottles of some good local beers.
The best Irish craft beers served with fine French cuisine? It sounds like a perfect match to us.
James Edgar and Emma Clark put it to the test.
Why Lyon is a beer city! I admit – while the title “Lyon is a beer city“ may sound catchy, it is a little exaggerated. France is a wine country, and with the Beaujolais and the Côtes du Rhône not being far, Lyon is more a wine city than anything else. Still, Lyon […]
Lyon’s very own organic brewery located near Hotel de Ville.
A tale of Irish bars and bloody French food.
The city is teaming with Irish spirit.
Among the growing trend of British and Irish style pubs to arrive in Lyon is the Wallace which opened in 2005. It’s a pretty big place (holds around 200 people) and there are four large TV screens to catch up with the latest sports action including football, rugby, golf, cricket, NFL, Formula 1 and cricket.
The Pub: The Albion is Lyon’s first English pub opening its doors in 1982 and paving the way for the new trend of Anglo Saxon style pubs to take root in Lyon over the last 30 years. The evening’s entertainment is centred around a good pint in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The walls […]
My name is Ian Wilkinson, 58 years old from Wigan in northern England. I’m a former teacher of Physical Education and rugby player.