Synonyms of bistro

bistro

noun

ˈbē-(ˌ)strō 

as in nightclub

a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)

a section of the city populated with casual bistros offering entertainment to suit nearly every taste

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nightclub
• cabaret
• club
• café
• tavern
• roadhouse
• pub
• supper club
• nightspot
• disco
• saloon
• boîte
• nitery
• discotheque
• barroom
• speakeasy
• clip joint
• public house
• dive
• honky-tonk
• watering place
• key club
• canteen
• watering hole
• a-go-go

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bistro

There are two full-service eateries—a Mediterranean spot, Muze Lounge & Terrasse, and a French bistro, Commodore Restaurant—as well as an indoor pool and a dry sauna where guests can luxuriate. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

That restaurant is Faux, a neo-bistro that opened a few days ago on Church Street—just steps away from many galleries on White Street. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Its late founder, Sam Nakanishi, named his new spot in honor of his wife Aiko’s hometown, and the original bistro (and a second location) are still owned and operated by the Nakanishi family. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026

Potential buyers are interested in the space but are unlikely to keep it a French bistro. — Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Sep. 2026