Le Bibent
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Le Bibent is a French brasserie serving high-end cuisine at 5 place du Capitole in Toulouse’s Capitole district.
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Why go
- Belle Époque decor with restored green, red and gold colours, Murano mirrors and chandeliers
- Historic-monument status awarded in 1975 for its interior decoration
- Toulouse’s first café to serve draught beer, in 1861—possibly France’s first
- The terrace where Jean Jaurès wrote articles for La Dépêche in the early 20th century
Opening hours
Today08:30 – 22:15Show all
Monday08:30 – 22:15
Tuesday08:30 – 22:15
Wednesday08:30 – 22:15
Thursday08:30 – 22:15
Friday08:30 – 22:15
Saturday08:30 – 22:15
Sunday08:30 – 22:15
Good to know
BreakfastLunchDinnerBrunchLate NightFull BarGift Cards AvailableNon-smoking restaurantsOutdoor SeatingPrivate DiningServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible
Booking a table
- Reserve a table through Zenchef.
Atmosphere
- Sumptuous stucco decoration gives the dining room its Napoleon III character.
- Outdoor seating and private dining are available.
History
Local support helped preserve architect Jean Pascal Virebent’s work. In early 1914, three Serbian students reportedly plotted Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination on the terrace.
- Around 1843Jean-Catherine Bibent founded the café.
- 1861The café began serving draught beer, reportedly the first in Toulouse and possibly in France.
- 1870Jean-Catherine Bibent passed the café to his son Narcisse-Léon.
- 1979A restoration altered the café’s original colours.
- 1986The café expanded across three floors and became a brasserie.
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- 1999Groupe Thierry Oldak bought the property to restore its former appearance.
- 2009Architect Axel Letellier and chef Christian Constant joined the renovation project.
- 9 June 2011The café reopened after its restoration.
- 2019Chef Yann Ghazal joined the brasserie’s kitchen.
- Late January 2024Groupe La Dépêche du Midi and Groupe Esprit Pergo took over the business.
How to get there
- TrainCapitole is the nearest metro stop.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Café Bibent - Wikipedia · Toulouse - Wikivoyage (eat) · Le Bibent - Iconic French Restaurant in Toulouse · Le Bibent Menu - Gourmet French Cuisine in Toul… · The History of Le Bibent, Iconic Restaurant in … · La carte du Bibent, restaurant emblématique au … · Le Bibent: booking (its own site) · Le Bibent: description (its own site) · checked 7 Oct 2026
Where
5 Place du Capitole, Toulouse, 31000
- Website
- bibent.fr/
- Phone
- 0762714207
Questions and answers
What are Le Bibent’s opening hours?
Open daily from 08:30 to 22:15.
Can I pay by credit card at Le Bibent?
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
Does Le Bibent serve alcohol?
Yes. It has a full bar and serves wine and beer.
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