The Cuisine of the Sun
Brasserie Le Sud
A restaurant in Lyon Bellecour
Brasserie Le Sud first opened its doors in 1995, one year after the opening of Brasserie Le Nord. This brasserie is situated a few steps from the emblematic Place Bellecour in Lyon, not far from the banks of the Rhône and the iconic "Flower Tree" bouquet on Place Antonin Poncet.
You will be charmed by the red and ochre tones of our Brasserie Le Sud, while sitting under a magnificent veranda enjoying every ray of sunshine during the summer as well as the winter. Evoking a mediterranean atmosphere In the summer, the Brasserie Le Sud provides an intimate terrace to enjoy the warm summer evenings. Benefit from a restaurant with an intimate terrace in the center of Lyon.
A Mediterranean cuisine
At our restaurant in Lyon Bellecour you can find a cuisine with Mediterranean and Oriental influences. Here, olive oil rules, as well as the spices which add flavour to our fish, meats and poultries recipes in tagines and other traditional dishes.
The signature courses of the Brasserie Le Sud that you will find all year long? Our tajine of poultry and the poultry pastilla.
The Chef of the Brasserie Le Sud
Our Chef Sébastien Cornu embodies the generosity and brightness of Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Lyon. Passionate about the flavors of the South, he offers a sunny, colorful cuisine that celebrates fresh produce, fragrant herbs, and the Provençal art of living.
He joined the Maisons Bocuse in January 2025 as Sous-Chef at Brasserie Le Sud, where he quickly stood out for his high standards, precision, and love of culinary creativity. Thanks to his keen attention to detail and technical expertise, he rapidly earned the trust of both his teams and the House.
Since September 1st, 2025, he has held the position of Junior Head Chef, a role in which he fully expresses his talent and passion for sun-inspired cuisine. Under his leadership, the kitchen of Brasserie Le Sud continues to shine with a gastronomy inspired by the Mediterranean coast—generous, elegant, and full of vitality, true to the spirit of Provence.
Faithful to the values of the Maisons Bocuse, Chef Cornu carries on the promise of a convivial and refined table, where every dish is an invitation to travel between sea, sunshine, and tradition.
The teams of the Brasserie Le Sud
With a radiant smile on face, Charles Astier and his team will welcome you every day of the year at the Brasserie Le Sud. Our kitchen brigade will prepare mouth watering dishes in summer and winter, to heat up your hearts. Rely on our teams to enjoy a friendly moment with family or friends in our brasserie situated at Bellecour in Lyon.
Practical information
Contact us
04 72 77 80 00
11 place Antonin Poncet
69002 Lyon
How to get there?
Car park: Parking Indigo Lyon Bellecour ( paid car park)
TCL : Métro A, Bellecour stop
Our timetable
From Monday to Thursday : 12pm-2pm, 7pm-10pm
Friday : 12pm-2pm, 7pm-10.30pm
Saturday : 12pm-2.30pm, 7pm-10.30pm
Sunday : 12pm-2.30pm, 7pm-10pm
Group & event
Book a lounge or privatise the Brasserie Le Sud
For more information, contact us via our contact form or by phone at +33 04 37 64 64 69.
