LE CHINA

The  chesterfield English leather sofas, black and white tile flooring, rich red walls, velvet curtains, brass bars, very low lighting and allusions to gentleman clubs take you out of time and into the roaring 20′s… albeit minus the  smoking. If you are looking for a comfortable dinner you may be disappointed – lighting is much too low, but if you are coming to have proper cocktails in a proper lounge with a small appetizer on the side, it is an address to keep. On a sunny afternoon  ask for a table upstairs in the fumoir.  Try for a quiet corner table if you’re on a date.  The menu consists of updated Asian dishes. The service can be a little haughty but pay no attention. Reservations are preferred.

PS. Until recently this establishment was called China Club and downstairs jazz concerts still happen several times a week.

Practical Information

Tel: 00 33 (0)1 43 46 08 09
Address: 50, Rue de Charenton, 75012
M: Bastille
Average Price: Cocktails 12 euros; Main course 15 euros
Opening Hours: Everyday 18h-02h; Brunch Saturday and Sunday at noon