Brique Machine - Paris 2 — Restaurant in Paris

Overall, worth a visit, but only once. Let’s start with the most obvious. The concept and decor are stunning. All the photos attest to that. On top of that and on the positive side, you will have plenty of different beers to try from, many of them quite good, and staff is overall polite and helpful. On the less positive side, this place has a heavy logistics that has the potential to spoil your visit. And example: we were looking for a place to have early drinks with friends and then late dinner. Booked a table “pour boire un coup” (for drinks) for 19:15 (you are expected to leave by 21:15). Instead of going to another place nearby for dinner after, we decided to also book a table at their “restaurant” for 21:15. When we arrived, the hostess lengthy explained to us before taking us to our table that this was not okay, that we should only be able to use one of the reservations, that if everyone did that it would be a problem, that the table advertised for drinks is not any different from the other options marked as restaurant, that we could eat first and drink after, that we could do this or that... mind you that it was still possible to book a table for 21:15, which means the restaurant wasn’t full (at that was true throughout the entire time we were there), and that we consumed throughout the entire evening (drinks and then food/drinks). These type of things is not what you need when going out. On top of that, the food is okay but you can find easily better (for example, my pizza was cold), the toilet walls covered in playboy magazine covers in 2023 is no longer acceptable, and you will spend your evening calling a waiter only to be told s/he is not the one responsible for your section/table and you have to wait (which you will do a lot, really a lot…). To summarize, a place to try once, take some photos, have a good time, and...

-Interior design ✨: Inviting, funky, and creative atmosphere. Each section is unique with designs on the walls, distinctive chairs, and even some games such as flipper and fossball. We sat in a pink room that has the same design on the walls and furniture, it was very cool and is nice if you’re on a date. Great place to dine in with family, friends or as a couple.

-Service 🛎️: Impeccable, attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The service was a bit slow particularly since we were in a section at the very end of the floor so it was difficult to call the staff since they were mostly on the move and it was pretty crowded.

-Food🥘: They have a wide variety of choices and good quality of food and homemade drinks. If you wish to try the Lille speciality try the Welsh. If you want to play it more safe I would recommend the smash burger ( vegetarian option also available). The quantity of food is generous and very filling.

-Overall impression 🌟: Memorable experience, highly recommended place! And just a pointer, you should stop by the toilets, the journey is worth it and you will surely want to take a few snaps!

Price 💶: Quality price ration is great. The quantity of food is very generous. Very affordable place.

-Location 📍: Nice region at the center of Paris, with plenty of activities around, touristic attractions and pubs you can visit.

Good to know 💡: Make sure to reserve in advance. I reserved two weeks before and waited for around 10 minutes. If you are a beer enthousiast try their selection of crafted...

The staff were very accommodating and found us a table even though we had not made a reservation. The place is really cool and instagramable with some insane art pieces! The place is amazing!! (Theres even a photobooth). The food and cocktails were very yummy too but my only criticism is that it would have been nice to receive an english menu. I appreciate it is in France and the national language is French, and I can speak the basics - it was just a little difficult to have to google translate an entire menu for intricate ingredient details (especially in a European country that seems quite advanced)😅. The waiter was so understanding though, and did his best to communicate with us! We travlled across Paris for this restaurant and it did not disappoint at all! I would definitely return during my next visit too! Thank you for a great...