CHEZ JEANNETTE
Love it or hate it, Chez Jeannette is now a staple of Faubourg St Denis, so why not stop by if you have some shopping to do at Chez Jules epicerie or you’re just arriving from Gare du Nord or you’re visiting the old gates into Paris. This relatively small bar/bistrot is great for a quick... read more
ANDY WAHLOO
It can be said that this bar is a victim of its own success but I prefer to just stick with the success part. It can also be said that the crowd is bobo-barf but I will just call them hot! Andy WAHLOO does happy hour, it serves food ( North African tapas ) has a dj ( playing dance table elctropop... read more
LA MARINE
Another ‘canal’ staple, this cafe/bar is always full and for a reason. Its art nouveau decor, super nice staff and simple homey seafood dishes make is a great place to grab lunch or dinner with friends and then stay for a few more drinks. The crowd is young arty bo bo. Practical Information Tel:... read more
LES PARIGOTS
It can be difficult to find a nice authentic cafe that is not a chain directly in Place de Republique, but Les Parigots which not that long ago replaced the Cafe des Syndicats lives up to its mission and its name. Steps away from the hustle and bustle of the politically-charged square and Paris’s... read more
CANNIBALE CAFE
© photo Julie Cartier-Cohen A popular cafe, bar, restaurant between Belleville and Menilmontant with a beautifully restored interior of moulding and tile. Great place to get some work done on your own before your friends join you for an originally fashioned burger and a beer. If you have no other... read more
LE SAINTE MARTHE BISTROT
Everyone knows Place Sainte Marthe as the place for a great party during the annual Fete de la Musique, but with its quaint atmosphere, this tiny square is a peaceful refuge any day of the year, when one wants to stretch out on a terrace and enjoy a quiet drink and a hearty meal. This particular bistro’s... read more
LA FEE VERTE
It is hard to describe but somehow this place is always SUNNY. Great for first dates, small celebratory meals with friends and family. The menu has traditional hardy dishes for the guys and lighter dishes for the ladies. Great for aperitifs (try absinthe and champagne for example) and deserts, too.... read more
LE JEMMAPES
A staple of Canal St Martin. Presentation It is a tiny place with just four or five barstools and three or four tables but that doesn’t matter, all action is outside along the banks of the canal. When the sun is out, this area is one of the key spots where Parisians gather and LE JEMAPES becomes... read more
EXPERIMENTAL COCKTAIL CLUB
Presentation They understand the true meaning of cocktail. France is known for its wines but when it comes to cocktails…yes, in a fine martini glass iced before use… yes, with proper ingredients properly shaken…yes, not watered down by one lone ice cube floating desperately to... read more
PRUNE DE NUIT
The owners of the all-famous Chez Prune have recently opened this little and happening nightspot with a heavier focus on classic cocktails and electro parties. The ambiance is cozy, friendly and without a defined age bracket. If you find yourself on the canal ( St Martin that is) and dreaming of a... read more
