Café du Châtelet

The central location near Metro stop Châtelet and right off busy Rue de Rivoli makes Café du Châtelet the perfect place to get to know Paris. The drinks are reasonably priced during happy hour and the bar staff is friendly and English speaking for those too afraid to practice their French. If you are someone who is French shy, but really wants to learn the language then you should check this place out on Tuesday nights at 8PM when they offer French/English pub quiz. The bar offers drinks and dinner specials all night long for the quiz. The food is decent and can help introduce any first-timer to a tasty croque monseiur or croque madame. It is a great way to meet actual Parisians who wish to practice their English and are willing to help you learn French! Just make sure to come early as the bar fills up fast and their is limited space available. If you wish to express yourself in a different way, Café du Châtelet is one of the few places in Paris to host proper karaoke nights. The atmosphere is fun and lively and the party often spills out onto the patio when Paris is offering nice weather. Don't be surprised to see a long line wrapping around the café as a busy tabac store operates next door. Extra advice- If you need to use the little girls/boys room, make sure you ask the bartender for a bathroom coin to unlock the door and beware of the steep, winding steps on the way down! Overall, Café du Châtelet is a great location to have fun and feel comfortable meeting new people in the amazing City of Lights.