Stolly's Dive Bar

Marais - 3eme / 4eme, Paris –

Part pub and part Brit-punk dive tucked away on a modest little side street of the Marais, Stolly’s is a friendly neighborhood bar with just a dash of grit.

Frequented by a largely English-speaking crowd, this easygoing tavern features stone walls, a small terrace, and a random décor that includes a bear statue, a lava lamp, and a Roy Lichtenstein print, but that is hardly the focal point of the place – that spot is reserved for the customers themselves, who create a convivial, hospitable ambiance that makes everyone feel right at home.

During the week, the scruffy and outgoing bartenders serve a special brew called Cheap Blonde to the devoted regulars who gather for pints and rugby matches, while on the weekends a young French crowd fills the place out to create a pleasant mix of people looking for laid-back fun.

Stolly’s isn’t unique and is worlds away from hip, but for patrons just looking to chill with a drink it’s downright special.