Chez Tonton — Restaurant in Toulouse

If you’re looking for the heart and soul of Toulouse nightlife, you have to check out Chez Tonton! 🍻 Located right on the buzzing Place Saint-Pierre, this legendary bar is a true institution—ask any local or university student, and they’ll tell you it’s a rite of passage to spend an evening (or two!) here.

Chez Tonton is famous for its unbeatable atmosphere: the energy is always electric, especially when the terrace spills over with happy crowds. Whether you’re starting your night or looking for that perfect spot to celebrate with friends, this is the place to be. Their signature drink? The iconic “demi mètre de pastis”—a must-try for first-timers and a classic for regulars! 🥃

Prices are super student-friendly, which explains why it’s a favorite hangout for university students from all over Toulouse. The staff are quick, friendly, and always up for a laugh, even on the busiest nights. Plus, the location couldn’t be better—right in the heart of the action, steps from the Garonne, and surrounded by other great bars.

If you want an authentic Toulouse experience, full of laughter, music, and unforgettable memories, Chez Tonton is the place to be. Don’t...

I am told this place is the place where everyone wants to go. I Don know why?? Because the thing is they serve beer by the meter, what they actually mean is, they will serve you 14 halfs, which if you place the plastic cups next to each other will cover a meter. The beer is not great, not my preferred type of beer, it is most definitely a bit rough and ready, but it is cheap, depending what you have it is around €3 per half. I will not be...

Chez Tonton was recommended by our Airbnb hosts. It had a fun atmosphere and was packed. Do be aware that it is a bar for youngsters, the college crowd. My wife and I are middle aged and we seemed to be a decade or two too old! They told us they didn’t have any red wine!?! Hate to give it a low rating just because we aren’t the target audience. If I were still in college, it would be a 4...