Fashionable Hang-outs
Zéro Zéro It
doesn’t get much cooler than this den-like bar with wood panelling and
flowered wallpaper. Though not listed on the menu, cocktails are a
speciality. Andy Wahloo Located
in one of Henri IV’s former mansions, pop art and Oriental decor form a
backdrop for some of the city’s most fashionable soirées. Barrio Latino Vast Cuban-themed club on three floors – tapas, restaurant and great music.
Barrio Latino
Bataclan This
venerable concert hall attracts international artists as well as
household French names. The adjoining bar provides beer and meals. Pop In A shabby-chic bar cum nightclub with cheap drinks, friendly staff, a cool crowd and funky DJs. It is open on Sundays.
Pop In
Café de l’Industrie This
fashionable and sizeable café has three rooms where the walls are lined
with paintings and old-fashioned artifacts. The food is cheap but
pretty good, and the later it gets the better the buzz .
Le Clown Bar As
its name suggests, clown-related clutter fills this fashionable, arty
hangout. The wine list is excellent and the staff knowledgeable. Le Fanfaron This is a must for lovers of rare film music, the Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop, with hip tunes and the cheapest beer in Bastille. Le Square Trousseau This bistro was one of the first media watering holes when the Bastille became chic a few years ago.
SanZSanS Hip bar, club and restaurant open until the small hours.
Places to Eat
L’Ambroisie The
finest service matching the finest of food. Renowned wine list, and the
chocolate tart is out of this world. Reserve in advance. 9 pl des Vosges, 75004 01 42 78 51 45
Gli Angeli One of Paris’s best Italian restaurants. Their carpaccio is highly rated, as is the tiramisù. 5 rue St-Gilles, 75003 01 42 71 05 80 No disabled access
La Guirlande de Julie Owned by Claude Terrail of the Tour d’Argent, this delightful restaurant offers haute cuisine at affordable prices. 25 pl des Vosges, 75003 01 48 87 94 07 Closed Mon
Au Vieux Chêne Hidden
down a side street, this atmospheric bistro is a treat. Expect updated
French classics such as bacon-wrapped monkfish with white beans. 7 rue Dahomey, 75011 01 43 71 67 69 Closed Sun, Aug
La Gazzetta Contemporary French dishes, such as venison, polenta, dried figs and dandelion leaves, in a relaxing neo-Art Deco setting. 29 rue de Cotte, 75012 01 43 47 47 05 Open Tue–Sat, Sun L
La Gazetta
Pitchi Poï Traditional Yiddish home cooking and a famous Sunday brunch can be found in this delightful restaurant. 7 rue Caron, 75004 01 42 77 46 15
Le Baron Rouge Cold meats and cheese platters are served in an authentic setting by the Aligre Market. Chez Paul This old bistro has a fairly simple menu but it is always delicious. Book ahead. Unico Set in a former butcher’s shop, this Argentinian restaurant mixes retro design with the best steaks in Paris. 15 rue Paul Bert, 75011 01 43 67 68 08
L’As du Fallafel
Undoubtedly the best fallafel joint. The “special” with fried aubergine and spicy sauce is a must.
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