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 their watering hole. A small collection of Belgian beers is on tap, with a pint from five to seven euros that they will happily serve in a plastic cup if you want to go directly to join your friends already squating on the low benches by the water. And do not be fooled by its tiny kitchen, LE JEMMAPES offers to tame your hunger with handsome portions of steaks, grilled scallops, or octopus ink rissotto for 12 to 18 euros.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0) 1 40 40 02 35
Address: 82, Quai de Jemmapes, 75010
Metro: Jacques Bonsergent, Goncourt, Republique
Cafe hours: Monday – Friday 16h-2h, Saturday – Sunday 11h – 2h
Average price: 1/2 pint 2,80 to 4 euros, pint 5 to 7,50 euros