The area around the train station and the stadium isn't blessed with many bars however, the best places to get a couple of drinks before kick off are near the Town Hall and the Jules Ferry. Le Parisien is a cute albeit small bar with two TVs that will help ramp up the atmosphere by showing all the pre match build up of FC Lorient and the rest of the league.Expat and foreign style bars might be your best bet to get that 'home away from home' feeling. Australia Street and Le Shamrock Irish Bar are not that far from the ground and are very welcoming to football fans.A little further will take you to the Quay Street Bar and Galway Inn – both great places near the water to get a drink.

Le Jame'Son is a very charming place, which has a good reputation thanks to its big, gorgeous and delicious cocktails. If you are more of an Irish person or you like their traditions, Galway Inn is perfect for you. Warm Celtic environment and kind people come hand in hand with fantastic beer and Irish coffee.