Drinking isn’t separate from food in France—it’s part of the performance. Whether it’s a chilled Gamay, a farmhouse ale, or a spritz shared before dinner, drinking here is about pairing, ritual, and pleasure. This tag brings together drink reviews from a chef who’s tasted broadly, poured carelessly, and matched more cheese to more wine than he probably should’ve.
Drinking well is about eating deliciously. I’ve never trusted a sommelier who skips the cheese course—or a beer bar that doesn’t sell crisps.
Think Paris is just for wine lovers? Think again. The city’s beer scene is an intriguing counter-culture movement, a rebellion against the dominance of wine, fueled by passionate brewers and a growing community of beer lovers. Paris may not be a global craft beer capital, but it offers something different—a unique mix of creativity, subversive … Read more
If you’re a hop-head heading to Paris in the spring, forget the wine clichés—Paris Beer Week and the Paris Beer Festival are where the city really lets its hair down. Running across multiple days and venues throughout the city, this annual celebration of all things bière is a love letter to France’s booming craft beer … Read more
Let’s be brutally honest—France is not a beer country. It never has been. And I should know. I’ve got photos of me at age three sipping real ale with my dad in a British beer garden, long before the words “craft beer” ever made it to a French bar menu. Still, things are changing. Over … Read more
To say I was mildly hungover on Monday morning would be an understatement. The dreary drizzle over Bordeaux wasn’t helping, nor was my capsule hostel bed that seemed to be a cocoon designed to trap me in my misery. But after some internal wrestling, I managed to drag myself into the grey world, driven by … Read more
This is not just a review of the Adnams brewery tour, their beers or their pubs but instead a little exploration into the tasty palace of memoires Adnams craft beer has built in my mind. Find out why I think Adnams make the best craft beer in the world and what being an avid fan … Read more
Ah, Paris in summer. The sun kisses the Seine, laughter spills from sidewalk cafés, and the aroma of freshly baked bread mingles with something a bit more…spirited. That’s right fellow foodies, it’s street apéro season! Forget stuffy bars and overpriced cocktails. Parisians know that the real magic happens outdoors, with a chilled bottle of wine, … Read more
On my recent trip back to London, I had an unsettling realisation: I’m officially more Parisian than British. The pubs, the ales, even the accents—they felt both familiar and foreign at once. Yet, living in Paris, I still crave a proper British pub—the kind where you stand at the bar shouting at football matches, nursing … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: France might be the land of wine, but Paris? Paris is a damn good beer city if you know where to look. Forget the mass-market blondes in bistros and that sad pint of Kronenbourg at the corner tabac. We’re talking about hunting down the best craft beer in Paris, proper … Read more
Drinking Water in Paris is safe and it’s easy to stay hydrated for free. This handy guide is here to help you find and learn everything you need to about drinking water in Paris. Eau de Paris encourages both locals and visitors to ditch plastic bottles and opt for refillable ones. You don’t need to … Read more