AMA: A new gourmet cocktail bar in Bordeaux

Looking for new discoveries? Allow us to introduce AMA Bordeaux, the latest addition to Victor-Hugo street. A café, cocktail bar, and sharing cuisine spot all in one, this new haven for foodies opened its doors on June 21st. Behind this project are Mélissa and Cloé, the two founders who met during a bartender competition. Having honed their skills in renowned cocktail spots, and with a shared passion for well-executed experiences, they decided to create AMA (like "soul" in Occitan) for enjoying quality drinks and food. ama bordeaux cocktails bar

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Flavor combinations, creativity, and gourmet craftsmanship

One from Paris, the other from Bordeaux, they hop on the high-speed train to start their first business together. In this seasonal cocktail bar, everything is homemade and sourced from local producers (within 150 km of Bordeaux). From syrups, to infusions, fermentations, and lemonades... the two gals prepare it all behind the bar. A unique feature of this place? Special Suze Tonic and Americano kegs served with a vintage beer pump.

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10 cocktails on the menu that evolve with the seasons

The cocktail menu is dizzying with its creative & elaborate offerings. Among them, there is number 19 with « gin, fresh herb syrup, white vermouth, and coriander seed distillate » or number 0.14 « Oléo Saccharum of lime and sancho berries, verjus, rooibos, and Italian soda with citrus flavors ». Like haute cuisine, AMA Bordeaux crafts high-flying cocktails, sometimes even with lesser-known ingredients that showcase the quality of mixology.

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All cocktail creations are priced at 12 euros (8 euros for non-alcoholic ones). On the menu? 10 alcoholic cocktails (with cognac, gin, eau de vigne or tequila), 4 virgins and some "low ABV" with very low alcohol content. The selection is wide and varied, destined to evolve over time according to the inspiration of the mixology chefs and market arrivals.

AMA Bordeaux: Cocktails and snacks in a light-hearted atmosphere

For nibbling, enjoy a small fresh and simple kitchen. At AMA, most dishes are meant to be shared in a spirit of conviviality. For example, try the "zucchini hummus, feta, dehydrated olives and marinated eggplants", followed by a "beef laap" resembling a Laotian tartare or a "ceviche" before indulging in a good "black curry & turmeric trout gravlax".or a "labneh with thyme and lemon zest with honey-roasted butternut squash". The menu abounds with interesting flavor combinations. ama bordeaux cocktails bar ©AMA Bordeaux - Inès David

With 60 indoor seats and a terrace with 12 seats, AMA Bordeaux welcomes its guests in a warm setting. The decor is cozy, blending Bordeaux's raw stone with vintage furniture illuminated by candles and an enchanting jazz – funk – soul playlist. Soon, the spot will launch its "AMA BOOM" events with concerts and DJ sets scheduled every Friday night. A little neighborhood gem, AMA shines with its unique soul.

AMA Bordeaux
135 Cr Victor Hugo, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 30 75 17
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