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Le Violon Dingue

Le Violon Dingue Paris France 48.8476271 2.3485373
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Bar / Club

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Neighborhood:

Latin Quarter - 5eme

Address:

46 Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève
75005 Paris
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Metro:

Maubert-Mutualité

Phone:

01 43 25 79 93

Hours:

Tu–Sa 8pm–5am

Recommended as:

Night Spot

Le Violon Dingue Review

Tip from Lucas:

“This is a typical college drinking den – there’s a lot of alcohol flowing, which of course leads to plenty of interaction between the sexes.”

The Scene

Something of an institution for American study-abroad students in Paris, Le Violon Dingue (The Mad Violin) is an energetic bar decorated entirely in US sports memorabilia that does double duty as a bumping little club as the...

Something of an institution for American study-abroad students in Paris, Le Violon Dingue (The Mad Violin) is an energetic bar decorated entirely in US sports memorabilia that does double duty as a bumping little club as the night wears on.

The ground floor offers up a pretty standard pub vibe, with young sports lovers crowding on the simple stools or the handful of tables in back to catch a game airing States-side and mingle with lots of other kids looking for an American-style sports bar.

The reasonably priced cocktails attract a young, rowdy, and serious drinking crowd where the atmosphere is all about... read more

Crowd

Animated, outgoing English speakers, mostly American and international students, late teens to early 20s.

Entertainment/Music

Mix of 80s, 90s, and contemporary American rock and Top 40.

Food/Miscellaneous

Happy Hour Tu–Sa 8–10pm. US dollars are accepted.

Prices

Beer €2–€4, cocktails €4.50, shots €2.50.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

The bar attracts a crowd Tuesdays through Thursdays, but weekends are the most fun.

Tags:

CasualConversationalDance FloorDancingDiverseEarly 20sFriendlyHappy HourInternationalRockRowdySpecialty CocktailsStudentsTeenagersTourists