Cocktail lovers, you can call off the search. Tucked away in a quiet street between Bastille and Nation lies Inside Bar, a down-to-earth establishment that serves some of the best cocktails you’ll find in Paris. Enter and you will notice that the vibe veers towards Zen, with a plethora of Buddha statues decorating the bar, and club lounge music playing gently in the background. Faux black leather, chandeliers and red velvet complete the ensemble for a splash of faded glamour. But the real draw of Inside Bar is its excellent cocktails. Choose from the old favorites advertised above the bar, or opt for a made-to-measure tipple and prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning presentation, more reminiscent of a swish Champs-Elysées address than a discreet bar in eastern Paris. Drinks are served in the correct glasses and swathed in berries and elaborately carved fruits. In the unlikely event that you’re unhappy, the barmen will tinker with your cocktail until you’re completely satisfied. Relatively new on the scene, this bar is a well-kept secret, with that rare thing: truly personalized service. It tends to be quiet during the week before getting busier at weekends. So choose your time wisely according to whether you’re looking for chilled-out drinks with friends or a warm-up for a...
Read moreThe ambiance was not great, the sofas were partially destroyed so not the best sitting experience.
The drink offering is not that interesting. Maybe a good place if you're looking for affordability first, not so much...
Read moreBar sympathique, avec de savoureux cocktails bien servis. J'ai même trouvé que ma Piña Colada était bien alcoolisée vu ma réaction!
Le lieu est joli, bien qu'un peu sombre. Le personnel a été agréable. La musique est un peu forte pour la conversation, comme dans la plupart des bars du même type. Les chaises sont parfois un peu trop serrées les unes aux autres à mon goût, la salle n'est pas immense comparée au nombre de personnes pouvant être reçues.
J'en garde néanmoins un très bon souvenir, et j'y retournerai pour les cocktails qui sont...
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