🇫🇷 Lyon Bar | A Magical Spot with Its Own Lab

During my internship, my chef recommended a bar—he called it the best in Lyon. Curious, I visited with friends, and ended up going back just two weeks later 🍹 Tucked away on a hillside corner, our first trip involved following a winding mountain path at night, growing more and more skeptical that the GPS was wrong. But once we hit the main hillside road and spotted this standalone bar, it all made sense. My friends and I joked: its youthful vibe made us question if we were still in Lyon (a city that feels quite "mature" to me) 😆 The bartenders are two girls in colorful overalls—cute as Teletubbies 🧸. Chatting with customers is part of most bartenders’ jobs, but their energy radiated a genuine love for the bar and their craft. The owner gives every table a tour of their lab, explaining Abstract’s philosophy: they never buy pre-made spirits. Instead, they distill ingredients to extract their purest flavors, then blend them to create unique drinks. The menu splits into "creative" and "classic," though even classics get a fresh twist 🔬 Unlike bars that focus on flashy decor, Abstract’s presentation is surprisingly simple: a glass, a cube of ice, and a clear, clean pour. No frills—so the drinks have to stand on their own. And stand out they do: the layers of flavor need no extra flair to impress ✨ My most memorable sip? A Kir that smelled like Sichuan pickled chicken feet—shocking both me and my Chengdu (hometown friend) 😂. Personal faves: Daiquiri and Citron Preseé. The Daiquiri starts with plain sweet-sour lemon, but finishes with a cool, lingering sweetness that made my eyes light up. Citron Preseé’s take on cheese notes is genius—creamy richness and zesty lemon coexist perfectly, no clashing 🧀🍋 #LyonBars #CraftCocktails #LyonNightlife #HiddenGemLyon #FranceTravel #BarHopping #LyonVibes