Top 7 bars in Villeneuve-d’Ascq: the best places for an afterwork

Have you just arrived or do you live in Villeneuve-d’Ascq and you are wondering where to spend your evenings after a long day of work or classes? Looking for the perfect bar in Villeneuve-d’Ascq for an afterwork with colleagues or a night out with friends? You are in the right place. This dynamic area, often nicknamed the “green technopole,” sits at the heart of nightlife in Northern France. This selection is here to guide your whole community to the best spots.

Whether you are looking for a friendly place to enjoy a good night, a lively pub to cheer in front of big screens, or an offbeat food court with a motorcycle vibe, Villeneuve-d’Ascq will surprise you. Far from the hustle of central Lille, but just as vibrant, this part of the Lille metropolitan area offers a diversity of bars waiting to be explored. Get ready to discover unique places where you can create unforgettable memories.

Bars with food

Sometimes the urge to grab a bite goes hand in hand with the desire to have a drink. These spots offer great quality, a warm atmosphere, and a menu designed to please everyone.

1. Au Bureau Villeneuve-d’Ascq

⭐ 4.1 / 5 on Google

This is THE must-visit pub-brasserie in the area, right in the heart of the Héron Parc shopping center. A huge selection of burgers, grilled dishes, and share plates, washed down with draft beers and wines. The vibe is classic English pub: warm and lively, with sports events, themed nights, and karaoke. Capacity for 180 to 250 people, perfect for large groups.

• Address: 21 Avenue de l’Avenir, Centre Commercial Héron Parc, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq
• Phone: 03 20 04 50 34
• Website: aubureau.fr
• Hours: Bar open 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to midnight, restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Price: €€ (between €12 and €20)
• Services: Food, bar counter, sports on screens, karaoke, DJ, heated terrace, Wi‑Fi, parking, private hire possible

💡 Tip: Keep an eye on their Thursday-night lineup. It is often the liveliest night of the week.

2. The Office Bar

⭐ 4.3 / 5 on Google

Located in the Cousinerie district, L’Office is the afterwork spot that gets it right: restaurant, great vibe, and friendly atmosphere. The decor blends copper, wood, and stone for a super cozy feel. The selection is generous and well curated: regional dishes, fish, and grilled meats, with reduced prices every weekday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A great place to unwind after work with colleagues over local products and a drink.

• Address: 41 Rue de la Cousinerie, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq
• Phone: 09 54 15 31 47
• Website: loffice-restaurant.com
• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday lunch only
• Price: €€ (between €12 and €22)
• Services: Food, bar counter, happy hour (Mon–Fri 4–7 p.m.), terrace, large parking lot, air conditioning, private hire, wheelchair accessible

3. V and B Villeneuve-d’Ascq

⭐ 4.6 / 5 on Google

Half wine shop, half bar: V and B offers more than 1,000 references (wines, rums, whiskies, and more) to enjoy on site or take away. The 150 m² terrace is perfect for a cold beer with friends, and there is entertainment all year round: Oktoberfest, match nights, concerts, darts.

• Address: 191 Boulevard de Valmy, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq (Métro Hôtel de Ville)
• Phone: 03 28 14 44 60
• Website: vandb.fr
• Hours: Monday 2–8:30 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m.
• Price: € (from €4, sharing boards)
• Services: Bar counter, bottle shop (1,000+ references), 150 m² terrace, sharing boards, themed nights, sports screenings, darts tournaments, tasting workshops, beer tap rental

💡 Tip: Follow their Facebook or Instagram so you do not miss any themed nights. It is often fully booked.

Craft beer bars and breweries

If you love beer, these places are for you. You will find local creations as well as references from across France, with something for every taste.

4. Les 3 Brasseurs : Bistro’Pub

⭐ 4.2 / 5 on Google

Les 3 Brasseurs is a regional institution and one of the best local breweries. Each beer is brewed on site, right in front of you: blonde, amber, wheat, or triple, guaranteeing freshness and unbeatable flavor. The kitchen leans into a classic bistro feel: flammekueche, choucroute, burgers. The atmosphere is friendly and youthful, with live concerts on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, in a red-brick setting with digital ordering.

• Address: 72 Rue Jean Jaurès (Pilaterie), 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq
• Phone: 03 20 72 36 34
• Website: 3brasseurs.com
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Price: €€ (between €10 and €20, pints between €5 and €8)
• Services: On-site microbrewery, food, live concerts (1st and 3rd Thursdays), terrace, reservations available

💡 Tip: Arrive early on concert nights. It fills up fast and the atmosphere ramps up quickly.

5. Ninkasi Lille-Lezennes

⭐ 4.6 / 5 on Google

Opened in July 2024, Ninkasi set up in Lezennes, just a stone’s throw from Stade Pierre-Mauroy. On 450 m², this vibrant bar-restaurant combines a taproom, generous food, and a busy schedule: quiz nights, karaoke, live concerts, and match screenings. A bar-brewery with a Lille spirit, brick walls, and tasteful decor. Their citrus signature rita is worth the trip on its own, and the student-friendly lunch price is very accessible.

• Address: 277 Boulevard de Tournai, 59260 Lezennes / Villeneuve-d’Ascq
• Phone: 03 66 59 95 71
• Website: ninkasi.fr
• Hours: Monday to Wednesday 11 a.m.–midnight, Thursday to Saturday 11 a.m.–1 a.m.
• Price: €€ (lunch set menus from €15)
• Services: House brewing, food, bar counter, rooftop, terrace, karaoke, concerts, happy hour 5–8 p.m., free parking, private hire possible

💡 Tip: Every day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., it is happy hour time to try their draft range at reduced prices.

Bars with atmosphere

Want something different? These two places have a real soul, mixing motorcycle culture with an industrial setting facing the stadium. Same promise: you will not be bored.

6. Bécane : Petrol Café

⭐ 4.4 / 5 on Google

Bécane is the kind of place that takes you straight out of your comfort zone. In a 1,000+ m² warehouse with brick walls, you will find a well-stocked bar counter, a food court with three food corners, a coworking space, and a real motorcycle workshop. The signature rita is part of an original selection of cocktails. Perfect for a memorable team night out, with pool, darts, and DJ nights until 2 a.m.

• Address: 3 Avenue de la Marque, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq (Cousinerie district)
• Phone: 03 20 15 85 64
• Website: becaneworkshop.com
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m.–midnight, Friday 9:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 a.m., closed Sunday
• Price: €€ (between €10 and €20)
• Services: Bar counter, food court, motorcycle workshop, pool, darts, concerts, DJ nights, coworking, shop, terrace

💡 Tip: The venue can host up to 400 people on event nights, ideal for organizing an original team event.

7. The Factory

⭐ 4.0 / 5 on Google

Located in Lezennes opposite Stade Pierre-Mauroy, The Factory mixes raw wood, metal, and dim lighting for a modern industrial vibe. This restaurant-bar offers a well-crafted menu (tartares, ribeye steaks, risottos), a selection of cocktails and wines, and a large room that can be privatized. Ideal for business events, with sports screenings.

• Address: 235 Boulevard de Tournai, 59650 Villeneuve-d’Ascq
• Phone: 03 20 31 25 96
• Hours: Lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, weekends by private booking
• Price: €€€ (between €10 and €20, average price around €31)
• Services: Food, bar counter, cocktails, draft beers, terrace, large private room, underground parking, wheelchair accessible, sports screenings

💡 Tip: For any reservation of 10 people or more, a mixed sharing board is offered, perfect to kick off a company afterwork.

Tips for a successful night out in Villeneuve-d’Ascq

Tip 1: Get around smartly

Villeneuve-d’Ascq is well served by public transport, a real advantage when the night runs late.

• Metro: Line 1 serves many districts: Cité Scientifique, Les Prés, Hôtel de Ville, and the V2/Héron Parc stop. Line 2 quickly connects Lille to the stadium area.
• Bus: The Ilévia network complements the metro for less accessible areas.
• Shared bikes and scooters: Perfect for short distances.
• Ride-hailing / carpooling: Uber, Bolt, and BlaBlaCar Daily are available, ideal for getting home safely.

💡 Download the Ilévia app (ilevia.fr) to plan your trips in real time.

Tip 2: Extend the fun with other nearby activities

A night out in Villeneuve-d’Ascq is not limited to bars.

• Stade Pierre-Mauroy: Watch a LOSC match or attend a concert. Several bars in this guide are just a few minutes’ walk away.
• Les Halles de la Maillerie: A new trendy neighborhood at the junction of Villeneuve-d’Ascq and Croix, perfect for a stroll before heading out.
• Parc du Héron: A walk by the lake before your night out is the perfect balance between nature and conviviality.