La Barge Lyon
La Barge Lyon is a privately held péniche (barge) bar culinaire and event venue moored on the Rhône in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, serving cocktails, tapas, and hosting private and corporate group privatizations of 25 to 250 guests. It expanded in 2025 with Le Batida Café, a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar off the water.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersLyon, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What La Barge Lyon does
La Barge Lyon is a privately held hospitality business operating as a péniche (barge) bar culinaire moored on the banks of the Rhône river in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, at Quai du Général Sarrail. Founded around 2010 and registered under SIRET 921 830 246 00010, the venue has operated for more than 15 years as a fixed two-deck floating venue (a semi-open lower deck with heating and an open-air rooftop), serving cocktails (€10–13), tapas (€9.50–26), wines, beers, and house-made beverages, alongside a proprietary signature gin co-developed with La Distillerie du Rhône using 36 botanicals.
The business runs two distinct customer formats. The first is walk-in beverage and tapas service to individual patrons and small social groups seeking a distinctive waterside experience. The second is group privatization for private and corporate events of 25 to 250 persons, including afterworks, birthdays, weddings, team buildings, and summer parties, priced on a custom-quote basis. A new lunch-format privatization product (apéro déjeunatoire) is scheduled for 2026. In 2025, the operator expanded beyond the water with Le Batida Café, a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar at 59 boulevard des Brotteaux, operated as a separate concept under the same team.
The company is independently owned with no disclosed venture or institutional backing. It employs six people, sources local charcuterie and cheese via G.A.E.C. de Montchervet, and holds commercial partnerships with major beverage suppliers (Asahi, Campari, Pernod Ricard). Revenue is generated exclusively through on-premise food and beverage sales and group event fees, with no delivery, takeaway, subscription, or e-commerce channels. Marketing relies on organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), earned press coverage in Lyon lifestyle outlets (Lyon Secret, Le Bonbon, City Crunch), recognition in the Gault & Millau 2024 guide, and a calendar of seasonal public events.
La Barge Lyon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- La Barge Lyon
- Legal name
- La Barge
- Website
- https://labarge-lyon.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- La Barge Lyon is a privately held péniche (barge) bar culinaire and event venue moored on the Rhône in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, serving cocktails, tapas, and hosting private and corporate group privatizations of 25 to 250 guests. It expanded in 2025 with Le Batida Café, a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar off the water.
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La Barge Lyon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality (Bar & Event Venue)
- NAICS
- Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ), Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC)
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Where La Barge Lyon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
La Barge Lyon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Food & Beverage Sales: The primary revenue stream: La Barge generates income from selling cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits, and tapas/gourmandises to walk-in and event guests. Pricing is à la carte with cocktails from €10–13, tapas from €9.50–€26.
- Group Event Reservations: Revenue from privatizing the péniche for private and corporate events — afterworks, birthdays, weddings, company evenings, team buildings, and summer parties. Minimum 25 persons required. A 2026 novelty, l'apéro déjeunatoire, adds a lunch-style group format.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cocktails — €10–13; Beers — €4.20–9; Wines — €6–85; Spirits & Softs — €3.50–7; Tapas — €9.50–€26 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
La Barge Lyon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
La Barge is a péniche (barge) bar and culinary venue permanently moored on the Rhône river in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, serving cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits, and tapas on an à la carte basis. The venue operates year-round and hosts private and corporate events (afterworks, birthdays, weddings, team buildings, summer parties) for 25 to 250 guests on two decks (semi-open lower deck and rooftop). A second concept, Le Batida Café, was added in 2025 as a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar at 59 boulevard des Brotteaux.
Product overview
La Barge Lyon operates as a péniche (barge) culinary bar and event venue moored on the Rhône river quays. The establishment comprises two distinct offerings: the main La Barge venue featuring a semi-open lower deck and rooftop terrace, serving an extensive menu of cocktails, tapas, and house-made drinks; and the newer Batida Cafe (a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar in the 6th arrondissement). The venue specializes in hosting private and professional events for 25-250 guests, with new apéro déjeunatoire services launching in 2026.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Le Batida Cafe: A Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar opened in 2025 at 59 boulevard des Brotteaux, 6th arrondissement of Lyon. A new spot operated by the La Barge team.
Products and services
- La Barge (Main Péniche Venue) Péniche (barge) bar and culinary venue permanently moored on the Rhône river in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, serving cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits, and tapas to walk-in customers on a two-deck layout (semi-open lower deck and rooftop).
- Batida Café Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar located at 59 boulevard des Brotteaux in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, operated year-round by the La Barge team as a new spot.
- Private & Corporate Event Privatization Custom group reservations from 25 to 250 persons for afterworks, birthdays, weddings, corporate evenings, team buildings, summer parties, and wine receptions on the privatized péniche.
- À la Carte Menu (Cocktails, Beers, Wines, Spirits & Tapas) Full bar and food offering at La Barge: cocktails €10–13, mocktails €7–8, beers €4.20–9, wines €6–85, spirits/softs €3.50–7, and tapas/charcuterie boards €9.50–26, including house-made drinks like gimonade and iced tea.
- La Barge Signature Custom Gin Exclusive custom gin created by La Distillerie du Rhône, served only at La Barge as part of its cocktail menu.
Companies that use La Barge Lyon
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
La Barge Lyon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
La Barge Lyon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- La Distillerie du RhônecoreLa Distillerie du Rhône creates an exclusive custom gin for La Barge, using 36 carefully selected botanicals renewed throughout distillation. This proprietary spirit is a signature offering unique to La Barge, reflecting a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation.
- G.A.E.C. de Montchervet (La Ferme de Montchervet)minorCollaborates with G.A.E.C. de Montchervet, a family farm in Beaujolais vert, supplying locally produced charcuterie and cheeses made from animals raised on-site with non-GMO feed, processed directly on the farm for full traceability.
- PESD Lyon (Lyon PESD Volleyball)minorLa Barge sponsors the PESD volleyball association, reflecting shared values of camaraderie and collective spirit. This partnership supports a local sports club and reinforces community ties.
- AsahiminorAsahi is listed as a commercial partner and beer supplier to La Barge.
- CampariminorCampari is listed as a commercial partner and spirits supplier to La Barge.
- Pernod RicardminorPernod Ricard is listed as a commercial partner and spirits supplier to La Barge.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
La Barge Lyon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Le Sucre: Lyon rooftop bar and event venue in the Confluence area, directly comparable to La Barge in terms of cocktail-led nightlife programming, riverside/social atmosphere, and event-hosting capacity for groups.
- Le Perchoir: Paris-based rooftop bar chain, comparable to La Barge's rooftop deck concept in terms of cocktail-focused programming, apéritif positioning, and atmosphere-led social venue model.
- Le Perché: Rooftop bar in Lyon's Part-Dieu district running a tropical/apéritif-led cocktail concept highly comparable to La Barge's rooftop offering and aperitif positioning.
Others
- Hôtel Costes: Iconic Parisian hotel whose cocktail bar is comparable in terms of premium cocktail program curation and aspirationalized hospitality positioning, though operating globally and at a materially different scale.
Broad incumbents
- La Mère Brazier: Lyon bistro institution with bar and dining, comparable in terms of heritage Lyon hospitality positioning and curated F&B experience, though at a fine-dining tier rather than bar/cocktail.
- Ninkasi: Lyon-based brewery chain with multiple bars and restaurants across the city, broadly comparable in terms of craft-beverage-led venue concepts and local Lyon craft-food positioning.
- Big Mamma: French restaurant group with multiple branded trattorias and bars, comparable in terms of experiential, design-led, bar-led venue concepts and aspirationalized food and beverage offerings across France.
- Mama Shelter Lyon: Design-led hotel with rooftop bar and restaurant in Lyon, comparable in terms of experiential cocktail-bar positioning and aspirationalized hospitality, though operating as part of a wider hotel portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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La Barge Lyon leadership team
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La Barge Lyon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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La Barge Lyon M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about La Barge Lyon
What does La Barge Lyon do?
La Barge is a péniche (barge) bar and culinary venue permanently moored on the Rhône river in Lyon's 6th arrondissement, serving cocktails, mocktails, beers, wines, spirits, and tapas on an à la carte basis. The venue operates year-round and hosts private and corporate events (afterworks, birthdays, weddings, team buildings, summer parties) for 25 to 250 guests on two decks (semi-open lower deck and rooftop). A second concept, Le Batida Café, was added in 2025 as a Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar at 59 boulevard des Brotteaux.
Is La Barge Lyon a public or private company?
La Barge Lyon is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was La Barge Lyon founded?
La Barge Lyon was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is La Barge Lyon based?
La Barge Lyon is headquartered in Lyon, France, in the Europe region.
How does La Barge Lyon make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Food & Beverage Sales are the primary driver. The others are group Event Reservations.
Who are La Barge Lyon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Le Sucre, Le Perchoir and Le Perché. Hôtel Costes is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are La Mère Brazier, Ninkasi, Big Mamma and Mama Shelter Lyon.
Does La Barge Lyon have an API?
No public API is recorded for La Barge Lyon.
What industry is La Barge Lyon in?
La Barge Lyon's product category is Hospitality (Bar & Event Venue). Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANACAD, Cocktail Bars & Lounges, with a secondary code of THAFAEAJ, Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars. Its NAICS code is 7224 and its SIC code is 5810.