Your restaurant on the banks of the Nive
Step through the doors of the Hôtel Le Bayonne: the Brasserie de la Nive is right there, just a few steps up. Although many Bayonne residents are still unaware of it, the restaurant is open to everyone – hotel guests and visitors alike.
It features a large hall lined with columns, a bar where you can enjoy a drink before sitting down to eat, and, above all, a terrace overlooking the River Nive and the swimming pool, set amidst lush greenery. The Lauga neighbourhood is quiet; Bayonne’s historic centre is a three-minute walk away.
The cuisine here is straightforward, seasonal and unpretentious. The menu changes every week depending on what’s in season, and everything is prepared on the premises by our head chef, Guillaume Deprade, and his team.
In the kitchen: Guillaume Deprade and his team
In the kitchen, chef Guillaume Deprade creates a new menu every week, based on the fresh produce that arrives. He is assisted by Éric Brendel, his sous-chef, and Christian Pourrut, a long-serving chef at the Brasserie.
The three of them stick to a simple philosophy: fresh, homemade ingredients, perfectly cooked dishes, and a Basque influence. The pastries are made on the premises and change throughout the year. A cheese from the Basque Country is always on the menu.
The Rossini burger, the restaurant’s signature dish
Puff pastry bun, pan-fried foie gras escalope, French beef steak, onion confit and piquillo pepper confit: the Rossini burger is the dish that regulars come back for.
The recipe of the week
Our menu is updated every week, depending on our chef’s inspiration, the season and the produce available from our local suppliers. It features an average of four to five starters and six to eight main courses, always including a signature burger. In summer, the menu is expanded to include large salads and a scoop of homemade ice cream.
Our producers and suppliers
At the Brasserie de la Nive, the menu changes every week as it depends on what’s in season. We prioritise French producers and suppliers, particularly those from the Basque Country! Examples include Aubard charcuterie, Ithurria honey, Bastidarra yoghurts, Haute Soule jams and Le Presseur du Pays Basque juices.
Highlights of the week
Lunch
Open from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Quick set menus and a full à la carte menu, available indoors or on the terrace. The service is organised to cater for lunch breaks.
Dinner
Open from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm, Monday to Thursday. A quieter atmosphere; the terrace is open in the warmer months.
The Snack Corner
At the hotel bar, a light set menu is available until 12 noon, featuring a delicious breakfast buffet.
Business meals, groups and seminars
The Brasserie de la Nive is naturally extending The seminar packages at the Hôtel Le Bayonne : 99 rooms and 9 flexible meeting rooms on the same site. Head chef Guillaume Deprade creates bespoke group menus, tailored to the event format and budget.
Its location also makes it a popular spot for business lunches; the Lauga neighbourhood is quiet and easily accessible, and the Jean Dauger Stadium is right on the doorstep, which means the Brasserie has a regular clientele of sportspeople and teams.
Our accommodation capacity
The restaurant can seat up to 90 people. By opening up the adjoining bar area, which has a further 30 seats, we can accommodate up to 120 people.
Groups are seated at large tables seating between 11 and 14 people. For a group lunch or dinner in a private setting, we would recommend one of our private dining rooms: the Garazi room or the Bayon suite. This ensures your group has its own dedicated space.
Our group menus
Two options, with a single choice for the whole group:
- 3-course menu: €34 per person, drinks included
Starter, main course and dessert. Mineral water, coffee and wine (one bottle for three people) included. - Two-course menu: €24 per person
Starter + main course or main course + dessert. €30 per person, including drinks.
Allergies and dietary requirements: please let us know in advance so that the chef can adapt the relevant dishes.
Study days: meeting and lunch at the same venue
For your seminars, meeting rooms and catering facilities are all located on a single site.
- Study day: €58 per person
Venue hire, two breaks (hot drinks, pastries and cakes) and a three-course lunch, including drinks. - Half-day study session: €50 per person
A meeting in the morning or afternoon, a break and a three-course lunch, including drinks.
These dishes are available without alcohol on request.
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Every year, the Brasserie supports Bayonne’s major events.
During the Ham Fair, the chef is offering an exclusive menu centred around Bayonne ham.
During the Bayonne Festival, the Brasserie de la Nive is decked out in Basque colours during themed music evenings.
Why choose the Brasserie de la Nive?
- A terrace on the banks of the Nive, set in lush green surroundings
- Open to the public, not just for hotel guests
- Menu updated weekly, all dishes made from scratch
- A 3-minute walk from Bayonne’s historic centre
- The hotel car park is available to restaurant guests
- Access for people with reduced mobility
- Outdoor swimming pool and hotel lounge in the immediate vicinity
- Pets welcome
Practical information
- Address: Hôtel Le Bayonne, 1 Avenue Jean Rostand, 64100 Bayonne (Lauga district)
- Telephone: 05 59 52 84 22.
- Email: brasseriedelanive@belha-collection.com
- Opening hours:
– Monday: 07:00–10:00, 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:30
– Tuesday: 07:00–10:00, 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:30
– Wednesday: 07:00–10:00, 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:30
– Thursday: 07:00–10:00, 12:30–14:00, 19:30–21:30
– Friday: 07:00–10:00, 12:30–14:00
– Saturday and Sunday: 07:00–12:00 - Access: A 3-minute walk from the historic centre · Car park · Access for people with reduced mobility
or by telephone on 05 59 52 84 22
