Carpe Diem Café, 21 rue des Halles, 75001, T 01 42 21 02 01. Mon-Thu 0100-0200, Fri-Sat 1000-0400. M Châtelet. A welcome oasis of sophisticated calm in an area better known for raucous bars. The dark walls, tiny blue spotlights, candles and comfy chairs create a relaxed, vaguely hip atmosphere. On Fridays there is often live music and on Saturdays a DJ playing house and funk, otherwise the musical ambiance is soothing jazz. Double Fond, 1 place du Marché Ste Catherine, 75004, T 01 42 71 40 20, http://www.doublefond.com Summer Mon-Sun 1500-0200, winter Tue-Fri 1900-0200, Sat 1500-0200. Show €16, students €11, afternoon shows/children €9. M St Paul. A pub with a magical difference. All the waiters are magicians and for those that want more magic there are shows in the basement. Children’s shows Wednesday and Saturday at 1530, adult shows most evenings 2100 and 2300 (check times in advance). The Frog and Rosbif, 116 rue St Denis, 75002, T 01 42 36 34 73. Mon-Sun 1200-0200. M Etienne Marcel. An English pub where English staff serve English food – accompanied by English newspapers and satellite sports – to predominantly English punters. Arrive early (or avoid) on days of important sport fixtures, mostly football and rugby, as the seats with the best views of the TV screens fill up quickly. To make doubly sure of what’s showing on any given day, ring in advance. Lizard Lounge, 18 rue du Bourg-Tibourg, 75004, T 01 42 72 81 34. Mon-Sun 1200-0200. M St Paul. A loud, American-style watering hole. The cellar basement is claustrophobic (DJs Wednesday-Sunday) and the food is mediocre. Almost not worth mentioning, except that it’s such a popular meeting point for ex-pats and students. La Perla, 26 rue François Miron, 75004, T 01 42 77 59 40. Mon-Sun 1200-0200. Happy hour Mon-Fri 1800-2000. M St Paul. A Latin Amercian vibe, a mixed crowd and reportedly the best margaritas in town. The menu features tortillas, fajitas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas. La Tartine, 24 rue de Rivoli, 75004, T 01 42 72 76 85. Tue-Sun 0800-2400. M St Paul. An unpretentious and atmospheric wine bar where studious customers read or write over a pot of tea in the afternoons, and in the evenings gregarious groups of friends wash down platters of cheese and charcuterie with plenty of good wine. The tartines (open sandwiches) are listed on the large wall mirrors, starting from just €5. Le Café Marly, Cours Napoléon, 93 rue de Rivoli 75001, T 01 49 26 06 60. Mon-Sun 0800-0200. M Louvre. Pricey it might be, but this suave and sophisticated Costes bros address has a location worth paying for. It is situated in the Palais du Louvre, with a long terrace overlooking the Pyramid and the visitors toing and froing. Good in the evenings once the lights have come on. Le Fumoir, 6 rue de l’Amiral de Coligny, 75001, T 01 42 92 00 24. Mon-Sun 1100-0200. M Louvre. This stylish establishment is as popular with businessmen as with artists, who come here to read newspapers, play boardgames, listen to jazz or just sit and chat. Play it soothing with a choice of teas, or sophisticated with a choice of cocktails. Happy hour 1800-2000. SOMO, 168 rue Montmartre, 75002, T 01 40 13 08 80. Mon-Sun 1200-0130. Happy hour 1800-2000 daily. M Grands Boulevards. Two floors of understated designer chic, with interesting lighting, leather directors' chairs and English staff. Street level for the bar, mezzanine level for the restaurant. The cocktail list (€9) is long and satisfying. Pints are possible (€5.50), not to be taken for granted in France. Food is pricey and complicated, with main dishes averaging €17.
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