Bars in Paris.

While in Paris, due to the amazing weather, we tended to chill by the Seine in the evening along with everyone else. Make sure you do this if you can, and bring a picnic/various bottles of wine to really feel like a local.

But at the weekend we did venture to some bars for a change of scene.
We just HAD to try some of the cocktails on offer (or the €3 wine if we had spent too much money in Zara that day).

 The first one we went to was Pont Ephemere near the Jaures metro stop.
This bar's terrace is right next to the canal but it's not huge so you might have to hover and wait to grab a table.

The deco inside makes it feel like an art gallery... probably because it is I have later found out. (look at the website for exhibition dates)

even the toilets are arty>>

 They also have concerts here but we failed to check the dates before went, so make sure you do!


This place is great for a chilled drink early evening on the terrace, then if you fancy it, throwing some shapes on the dance floor which gets busy a bit later on.








I was staying with a friend while in Paris, Lilys, who she is living there as an au-pair at the moment.

So we had a guide, although there is only really one bar that she goes to ALL THE TIME.

Looking at these, I'm sure you can see why! >>

It's called The Bottle Shop and its a favorite with the locals for its array of interesting cocktails and in-house DJ. It's owned by Cheap Blonde Bars so if you're staying a bit too far away from the Bastille area, check the other bars out which may be more convenient and just as good!

Happy Hour is 6-8 and I would recommend making the effort as the cocktails are amazing. The barman will pretty much make anything you want on request and who doesn't love some money off?  If you don't manage to get there early enough, get one anyway.

Starting at €8 they aren't cheap, but go on... TREAT YOURSELF. You've earnt it with all that walking I'm sure.