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Each beer spot listed below is labeled
with a number corresponding to one of my nine zones on this map of
central Paris. Hopefully, this will be of some help in finding
the pubs in your guidebook and street index. This map is also
useful in getting a general idea of which group of pubs may be walkable
in one afternoon and/or evening. Most locations below also have
the closest Metro station listed.
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Le Bar Belge
75,
Avenue de St.-Ouen
(Zone 1 from map above)
Metro: Guy
Moquet
I never made it to this Belgian pub which is a bit off the beaten path
up north near the Boulevard Peripherique. Someone please let me
know if this place is still in business and if they still have a good
range of Belgian and French beers and moules and frites.
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Restaurant Graindorge
15,
rue de L'Arc de Triomphe
(Zone 2 from map above)
Metro:
Charles de Gaulle/Etoile
If you are a lover of gourmet beers and cuisine that
is prepared with beer, please be sure to visit Graindorge when in
Paris. Located only a few blocks away from the Arc De Triomphe,
Graindorge is an upscale restaurant that will treat you to delicious
menu items and a specialty beer list that features many products from
very
small French breweries. The head chef is from Belgium and is very
familiar with pairing fine beers with fine food. The menu items are a
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Pub Elysees Berry
2,
rue de Berri
(Zone 2 from map above)
Metro:
George V
This small pub is located right off the busy, touristy Avenue des
Champs Elysees. They usually have Euro-pop music playing on the
stereo and offer a very limited range of good bottled beers and a
Belgian Wit on draft. This is a tiny bit of good beer in this
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La Cervoise
11bis,
Rue du Colisee (near Champs Elysees)
(Zone 2 from map above)
Metro:
Franklin D. Roosevelt
This is a pleasant, small bar near the Champs Elysees that has a decent
selection of bottled beers including Westmalle, Rochefort, and other
Belgian brands. The sign out front reads "Le Bar a Bieres de
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Clichy's Tavern
128bis,
Boulevard de Clichy
(Zone 3 from map above)
Metro: Place
de Clichy
Clichy's Tavern is a friendly pub out near the famous Moulin Rouge
dance hall. The substantial beer menu goes on for almost four
pages and includes respectable offerings from Belgium and other
countries. Stop in for lunch and try the Mussels and
frites. The Carolus Bar a few doors down looks promising as well.
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Brasserie
Munichoise
5
rue Danielle Casanova
(Zone 3 from map above)
Metro: Opera
or Pyramides
Here you will find a tiny bit of Munich in the middle of Paris.
The beer menu includes Erdinger wheat, Budvar Pilsener, Warsteiner
Kostritzer Schwartzbier and even some Belgian Lambics. The German
sausage sampler with Bratkartoffeln is superb -- the potatoes (deep
fried crisps) are a wonderful side dish. (Thanks to Joe and Laura
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Manneken-Pis
4,
rue Daunou
(Zone 3 from map above)
Metro: Opera
Located right across across the street from the famous Harry's New York
Bar, you will find the cozy Manneken-Pis bar. This pub is named
for the statue of a little urinating boy that is located in the city of
Brussels. Inside this establishment one will find an interesting
array of photos featuring jazz, blues, and rock artists along with some
celebrities and film stars. The staff is more than happy to
recommend food items from their menu, and the beer selection is quite
good with many Belgian ales highlighting the list. If your
bottled beer is sedimented, please be sure to ask to pour your own beer
into your glass, as the waitstaff often pours the entire bottle into a
glass at once -- including the sediment.
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Falstaff
15,
rue de Dunkerque (across from the Gare du Nord rail station)
(Zone 4 from map above)
Metro: Gare
du Nord
Falstaff
42,
rue du Montparnasse
(Zone 8 from map above)
Metro:
Montparnasse Bienvenue
These two delightful pubs feature many fine Belgian
beers including Lambics (no Cantillons, unfortunately), Trappists, La
Rochefortoise, and Gordon Scotch Ale. Gavroche French Specialty
beer at 8.5% alcohol and Ch'ti Blonde were also extremely good along
with a couple of crepes from the food menu. The interior of these
pubs is bright, large and inviting.
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Pinte du Nord
38,
rue de St.-Quentin
(Zone 4 from map above)
Metro: Gare
du Nord
Another pub that is very close to the Gare du Nord train station, Pinte
du Nord is a beautiful bar with a very welcoming interior and
staff. Draft beers such as Leffe, Loburg, and Hoegaarden are
offered, along with bottles such as Duvel, Biere du Ch'Ti, Mort Subite
Lambic, and the range of Chimays. Limited hot food items are also
available.
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Rendez Vous des
Belges
23,
rue de Dunkerque
(Zone 4 from map above)
Metro: Gare
du Nord
This pub is on the same block as one of the Falstaff locations listed
above. The beer menu includes many standard Belgian beers that
are seen at many other bars listed on this page: Kwak, Rochefort,
Duvel, Orval, DeKoninck, etc. Although many locals love this bar,
it is also a favorite of many English and Belgian tourists who arrive
via the train station across the street. Check out the statue of
Mannekin Pis in back that is illuminated with blue neon lights (see
photo) and the attractive beer bottle artwork on the ceiling. The
food menu is very worthy of attention, with many unique and
interesting items.
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La Taverne
Republique
Place
de la Republique
(Zone 4 from map above)
Metro:
Republique
The happy hour beer prices in this pub make the full pints the same
price as the half pints, so try to arrive in the late afternoon (you'll
also have a better chance at finding a seat). A fun place with
kid's cartoon books all over and a big porcelain dragon over the
restroom doors, La Taverne Republique is located in not the most
attractive area of Paris a few blocks walk from any other pub on our
list, but it is still worth your time. You will find a good range
of Belgian beers here along with interesting French ales such as
Angelus, Sansculette (amber), La Goudale Blonde, La Choulette (amber),
delicious Cervoise Lancelot, and Ch'ti. Be sure not to confuse
this pub with other "Tavernes" on the square. Food items are
typical brasserie fare with mussels being the standout. |
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Le Mazet
61,
rue Saint-Andre-des-Arts
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro: Odeon
This was a fun pub, but not particularly outstanding for beer
connoisseurs. It features the standard range of beers in above
average pubs in Paris, very friendly staff, and customers who love to
smoke. Jim Morrison even visited here shortly before his death in
Paris. The upstairs area has a nice view of the bar down below
and the art on the walls and ceilings is pleasant. If you are
feeling adventuresome, try the expensive "biere flambee" where a spirit
of some kind is poured into a large glass and set on fire. A
smoked or stein beer is then poured into the hot glass just before
serving. Snack type foods are offered.
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Le Taverne de Nesle
32,
rue Dauphine
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro: Odeon
This tavern has pop music in the background and appeals to a somewhat
younger crowd. Nevertheless, the beer selection is very decent
with Trappists and other Belgian brews (including Forbidden Fruit)
being the standouts. It is amazing that some tasteless, imported
lagers here are the same prices as some of the outstanding Belgian
selections! Many fine French beers are also offered. The
food menu is very limited. The place opens in the late afternoon,
and you should be sure to visit early if you'd like a quiet place to
sit and enjoy a beer.
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Horse's Tavern
16,
carrefour de l'Odeon
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro: Odeon
This was the first pub we visited on our recent trip to Paris, and
Kerri and I were quite pleased with the food and beer. There is a
huge menu here that features chicken, salads, and seafood. There
are beers mixed with fruit juices and liqueurs (be wary) and a big
bottle list. The interior of the Horse is attractive, warm, dark
oak.
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O'Neil
20,
rue des Canettes
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro:
St.-Germain des Pres
This brewpub is part of a chain of French establishments (they even
have one in
Montreal, Canada) that feature their own house brews and
food. The attractive brew room is up front, and patrons can get a
sampler palette of the four homebrews. The Blonde, Amber, Brown,
White (Blanche), and Bock were all drinkable, but had a distracting
house mineral, herbal flavor. Perhaps this will improve in the
future. If you are hungry, try the flatbread pizzas called
Flammekeuches (they are delicious).
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Frog and Princess
9,
rue Princesse
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro:
Mabillon
An English ale brewpub chain in Paris? I know that the Frog's
beers are not true real ales (they have gas additions and are served
out of large tanks). The beers are mild in flavor and easy to
drink. I still love these places! They are cheery, fun, and
have tasty, filling food items. Paris also has the Frog and Rosbif (see listing and
photo below), the Frog and British
Library ( 114, avenue de France, M: Bibliotheque), and the Frog at Bercy Village (25 cour Saint
Emillion). Beers include: Froegaarden white beer (4.2% alcohol),
Dark de Triomphe (5%), and Inseine Bitter (4.4%). Happy hour is
5:30-8 pm.
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La Gueuze
19,
rue Soufflot
(Zone 6 from map above)
Metro:
Cardinal Lemoine
Spontaneously fermented Lambics from Belgium are featured here at La
Gueuze. The very best versions are the expensive brands from
Cantillon in Brussels, but there is quite a range of other beers from
which to choose. Some French beers are on the menu along with
Duvel and some Belgian Trappist varieties. This is an attractive
and friendly place that should definitely be a part of your Parisian
itinerary.
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Frog and Rosbif
116,
rue St.-Denis
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro:
Etienne Marcel
Pictured to the right is Frog brewer, Mike Gilmore, who is actually
from the
United States. He's worked with many microbreweries in America
before deciding to move to Paris with his French wife to work with the
Frog brewpub chain. The food at the pubs is very British oriented
with eggs and smoked salmon, bangers and mash, a curry dish or two, and
fish
and chips. The tiny brewery at the Rosbif is in the basement and
shows signs of age and wear-and-tear, but it still cranks out plenty of
ales to supply the pub. Most of the staff and patrons at the Frog
are British, so if you become tired of French cuisine and want to speak
a little English with someone, stop by for an ale, a meal, and a
conversation.
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Hall's Beer Tavern
68,
rue St.-Denis
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro:
Chatelet-Les Halles
By now you probably have realized that "brasserie" in French refers to
a type of restaurant rather than a brewery. Students and quite a
young crowd tend to hang out here at Hall's, and the beer selection is
good
with almost 200 bottles from which to choose and a heavy emphasis on
Belgian brews. There is also a big TV for viewing European sports.
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Le Sous-Bock Tavern
49-51,
rue Saint-Honore
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro:
Chatelet-Les Halles
The funny name of this bar means "under Bock" and refers to a beer
coaster (I think). This is definitely a must-see beer spot in
Paris for any fan of great beer. There are Lambics, Leffe, and
Guinness on draft and a huge range of bottled beers (including a whole
menu section with some rare examples from tiny French
breweries). Try to avoid the gimicky "cocktails de bieres" and
"bieres flambee." The food menu is noteworthy as well with
mussels
and frites, beer cuisine, cheeses, meat dishes, soups, and
sandwiches. You'll also find dartboards and a huge amount of
comfortable seating. Thirsty for a Biere de Garde at 5 am?
No problem -- Sous-Bock is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week!
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Au Trappiste
4,
rue St.-Denis
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro:
Chatelet
St.-Denis used to be known for its sex shops and strip clubs, but now
the street has cleaned itself up and is home to some pleasant shops,
cafes, and taverns. Au Trappiste is on the south end of the
street (near the river Seine) and is one of the most attractive beer
bars in the city. There is breezy outdoor seating during the warm
months of the year and beautiful light wooden decor inside with
matching beams, walls, and tables. Here the beer fan will find a
very nice selection of Belgian bottled beers and well prepared food
items.
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Le Tango du Chat
6,
rue Saint-Severin
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro:
Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame
The Cat is a small pub in a touristy area of Paris. There is a
respectable selection of French and Belgian beers and some tasty daily
food specials. Some say the beer selection has become smaller in
recent years, but it is still a pleasant spot for a beer and a tavern
meal.
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La Taverne de Cluny
51,
Rue de la Harpe
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro: Saint-Michel-Notre-Dame
Again, a pleasant pub in a bit of a touristy area. Cluny
has standard pub food and eight draft (pressions) beers (including
Leffe, Hoegaarden, and Guinness) and 18 or so bottles (half these
are somewhat interesting -- Lambics, EKU 28 from Germany, Orval,
Rochefort, etc.).
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Biere Academy
7,
rue des Ecoles
(Zone 7 from map above)
Metro: Cardinal Lemoine
The Biere Academy is an enjoyable pub manned by a fun-loving staff who
really knows their beer. Appropriate glassware is used for the
most part, and the beers are served in good condition. Try a
French microbrew such as Ch'ti from Castelain, Korenwolf (a 5% white
beer from the Gulpener Brewery), or a classic Belgian ale like
LaChouffe. There is a cozy bar to the left of the entrance and seating
for diners in the back. Be sure not to confuse this place with
L'Academie de la Biere (see listing below).
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Ti Jos
30,
rue Delambre
(Zone 8 from map above)
Metro: Edgar
Quinet
This restaurant has food and beers from Britanny. The upstairs
restaurant is very popular, and there is a small pub downstairs for
beer. Upon our visit, there was one French cider on draft and two
French beers. The Cervoise Lancelot was outstanding along with
Bonnets Rouges - a fruity, French amber ale. Upstairs has a big,
diverse menu with a wide range of crepes for dessert. Don't miss
this unique establishment.
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Le Pantalon Bar
7,
rue Royer Collard
(Zone 8 from map above)
Metro:
Cardinal Lemoine
The English translation of this pub means "trousers," and there is a
big painting on the front of the building of women with no
trousers. The name is also a play on words from the nearby burial
hall and landmark Le Pantheon. Happy hour at Le Pantalon is 5:30
to 7:30 pm and is often populated with the local college crowd.
The beer menu is moderate here, and the night that Kerri
and I popped in was very crowded and smoky. Nonetheless, be sure
to stop by if you are in the area.
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Le Academie de la
Biere
88bis,
Blvd. de Port-Royal
(Zone 8 from map above)
Metro:
Denfert Rochereau
As mentioned above, this pub is different from the Beer Academy.
Here there are a dozen draft beers that are all noteworthy and a range
of bottled beers that include: Affligem, Ename, Cantillon, Hoegaarden
Grand Cru, Rodenbach Grand Cru, St. Bernardus Abt, and Karmeliet.
There are also some German and French bottled beers from which to
choose. The food is also excellent -- with mussels in Gueuze
being my favorite. If the upstairs is crowded, try the smaller
downstairs dining area.
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The Bombardier
2,
Place du Pantheon
(Zone 8/9 from map
above)
Metro:
Cardinal Lemoine
Right on the Pantheon square you will find another English pub in Paris
-- the Bombardier. This is a Charles Wells pub with front patio,
bar inside the front door, and dining area to the left. The
afternoon that Kerri and I ventured inside, we were excited to see real
ale hand pumps on the bar. We were very disappointed to find that
these pumps are not really authentic -- the beer seemed to be dispensed
from
serving tanks with added nitrogen gas (quite a shame). The beers
were somewhat tasty, however, and included a range of standard English
Pale Ales and a Stout. The place had loud music forcing its way
from the speakers and was one giant cloud of cigarette smoke
inside. Happy
hour is from 6-9 pm.
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L' Envol Quebecois
32,
rue Lacepede
(Zone 8/9 from map
above)
Metro: Monge
This delightful pub has a theme that encompasses all things
Quebec. The beers of Montreal's Unibroue brewery are featured
here along with some cool decorations and wall hangings from French
Canada. The owner and waitstaff are very friendly, and the area
of
Paris where the pub is located is very interesting and off the beaten
track of most tourists. Be sure to try the Maudite, Trois
Pistoles, and Blanche de Chambly beers from Unibroue.
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La Pompe a Biere
52,
avenue des Gobelins
(Zone 9 from map above)
Metro: Les
Gobelins
The Beer Pump is worth seeking out.. There are 12 draft beers here
that are relatively standard for the better pubs in Paris, and their
180
bottles include: Paulaner Roggen (rye), Ch'ti, Trois Monts, La Chouffe,
Angelus, Orval, Westmalle, Rochefort, etc. This pub is near the
Place d'Italie and has the best beer selection in the entire
area. There are full meals here with croque monsieurs, fried
haddock, moules and frites, and onion soup highlighting the menu. There
is a nice wine store next door called La Cave des Gobelins, and the
English ale brewpubs Frog at Bercy and Frog and British Library are
several blocks to the east.
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