Paris rendez Vous [Archive]

rebus2008

19/10/2009, 3:56 PM

Due to several recent matches in Paris (Football and rugby), whats the recommenedtaions for pre and post match drinks?
I know paris prices would make a "Cafe En Seine" barman blush but its just the one night i guess.

Any suggestions on where the "thick of the action" will be?
Cheers

IsMiseSean

19/10/2009, 4:07 PM

Outside O'Sullivan's a few hours before kickoff the last time round... Was good craic!!

Girl in Green

19/10/2009, 4:10 PM

Our gang hung out in O'Sullivan's Irish Bar in a place close by the Pavillon De Montmartre.

If I remember correctly the Irish fans gathered on matchday at the Eiffel Tower; dat was great craic maybe we'll do that again.

Lets hope the mobile phone coverage does'nt disappear this time round, it was a nightmare last time....no phones at all was crazy.

siasy

19/10/2009, 4:18 PM

http://www.europeanirish.com/pubs.php?lacarte_country=46
Irish Pubs in Paris
including the pubs showing live Irish Soccer coverage
and Rugby (Ireland V Australia 15th Nov, V Fiji on 21s)
and Irish Pubs for real atmosphere.

OneRedArmy

19/10/2009, 4:45 PM

Outside O'Sullivan's a few hours before kickoff the last time round... Was good craic!!
I thought it was god awful, nasty atmosphere, full of scummers (Irish and otherwise) and couldn't get far enough away.

Each to their own I suppose but Pigalle ain't my cup of tea at night.

On the other hand, I'd be surprised if 10% of the amount that travelled last time go this time.

centre mid

19/10/2009, 4:48 PM

If we win in Dublin then there will be a sizable contingent, on the otherhand if we get well beat then probably only a couple of thousand.

SuperDave

19/10/2009, 5:12 PM

If we win in Dublin then there will be a sizable contingent, on the otherhand if we get well beat then probably only a couple of thousand.

in fairness, travel plans will have to be made well in advance and will cost a fair bit..... people will not want to see that much money wasted (plus i'm not sure that many of our away travelling fans are really that fickle)

magnumpi

19/10/2009, 5:14 PM

is the Coolin, in Mabillon.

that's where i'll be pre and post match i'd say.

Patricks near Nation is also good.

Pints are ridiculous expensive most places, so head to a supermarche if you're on a budget, no problem drinking on the street.

eaststand85

19/10/2009, 5:15 PM

I thought it was god awful, nasty atmosphere, full of scummers (Irish and otherwise) and couldn't get far enough away.

Each to their own I suppose but Pigalle ain't my cup of tea at night.

On the other hand, I'd be surprised if 10% of the amount that travelled last time go this time.

Been to Paris a number of times at this stage and not great imo. Is there anywhere for accommodation and nightlife which is a bit of craic and isn't the Pigalle (which is fairly tawdry and seedy)?

jbyrne

19/10/2009, 5:26 PM

paul_oshea

19/10/2009, 6:26 PM

boulevard do glichy closest metro stop place de clichy.

auchan is always cheap enough in there canteens to get a good feed with sizeable portions and cheap enough.

ptegan

19/10/2009, 6:42 PM

no problem drinking on the street.

I'm afraid that the law was changed a few months ago. It's generally overlooked for law-abiding citizens enjoying a bottle of wine in a park but a load of Irish football supporters drinking cans on the street is gonna draw attention.

centre mid

19/10/2009, 6:45 PM

dont think o'sullivans is in pigalle

There are two O'Sullivans IIRC, one beside the Moullon Rouge and one somewhere else (cant remember the name - across from the Hard Rock cafe).

ptegan

19/10/2009, 6:45 PM

dont think o'sullivans is in pigalle

There are two O'Sullivans IIRC, one beside the Moullon Rouge and one somewhere else (cant remember the name - across from the Hard Rock cafe).

There are now 3 different ones in town (http://www.osullivans-pubs.com/index2.php?lang=eng&id=bars), one being by the Moulin Rouge in Pigalle, the one you mentioned opposite the Hrd Rock and a new one in central town around the corner of Mcbrides.

Last time we all met up at the Eiffel tower though I imagine that most groups will have their own rdv points in different parts of town. Generally I suggest drinking in a cheap non-irish pub during the day and then heading to one of the big Irish places for the 'craic'.

Polster

19/10/2009, 7:14 PM

I'm afraid that the law was changed a few months ago. It's generally overlooked for law-abiding citizens enjoying a bottle of wine in a park but a load of Irish football supporters drinking cans on the street is gonna draw attention.

They'd hardly bother 10k or more Irish fans having a kick around and a can under the Eiffel Tower in the pouring rain, ah the memories.

irishultra

19/10/2009, 7:40 PM

will there be busses going over from rosslare? ****ing hate irelands location!!!

Newryrep

19/10/2009, 7:43 PM

Been to Paris a number of times at this stage and not great imo. Is there anywhere for accommodation and nightlife which is a bit of craic and isn't the Pigalle (which is fairly tawdry and seedy)?

Was told the Latin Quater was a good spot. Went there last year with the mrs , handy enough

Thought the Mollin Rouge area was a kip TBH and that was during the day. Dodgy shops even dodgier people - the sort of place to keep your wits about you

twoenz

19/10/2009, 7:47 PM

Polster

20/10/2009, 8:13 AM

will there be busses going over from rosslare? ****ing hate irelands location!!!

Thats a bit harsh, would you prefer we were part of the main land? I like our spot on the map to be honest.

jok1

20/10/2009, 8:51 AM

Last game in Paris, ended up outside an Irish Pub after the game, with a off-licence accross the road from it, just drank cans all night outside used their jacks etc. Ring a bell with anyone?

Sligo Hornet

20/10/2009, 9:35 AM

Last game in Paris, ended up outside an Irish Pub after the game, with a off-licence accross the road from it, just drank cans all night outside used their jacks etc. Ring a bell with anyone?

Quasimodo

Royal rover

20/10/2009, 9:41 AM

i'm booked and ready to go whats the average price of a pint in paris

ptegan

20/10/2009, 9:42 AM

Between €3 and €8 depending on what you're drinking and where you're drinking.

Polster

20/10/2009, 9:42 AM

i'm booked and ready to go whats the average price of a pint in paris

Was anything from 5 to 10 euros 5 years ago, not cheap.

Hence 24 cans for a tenner, and down to the eiffel tower for a big party.

finbarrk

20/10/2009, 11:04 AM

There was some sort of an Irish joint beside the Stade last time we were there. I cant remember the name of it but the metro stop was close to it.

ptegan

20/10/2009, 11:26 AM

There was some sort of an Irish joint beside the Stade last time we were there. I cant remember the name of it but the metro stop was close to it.

PaddyWacks (http://www.concertandco.com/lieu/paddywacks-st-denis/salle-concert-5192.htm) ?

finbarrk

20/10/2009, 11:44 AM

Ah that was it ptegan! It was good that day anyway. I wonder is it still there? What was the name of that Metro stop can you think? Thanks.

ptegan

20/10/2009, 2:24 PM

It's Metro line 13. The stop is Saint-Denis Porte de Paris. I have no idea if it's still there or not though...

Bluebeard

20/10/2009, 3:25 PM

You should make sure wherever ye go, you have this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvJVIXxb4Mw) played.

Every time I see this thread pop up I hear this.

blobbyblob

20/10/2009, 4:06 PM

2pm under the Eiffel Tower - see ya there. Bring a ball!

philliyk

20/10/2009, 9:35 PM

2pm under the Eiffel Tower - see ya there. Bring a ball!

I'll bring the ball(just the one in Bari was spot on & the 3 or 4 just ruined Sofia:D:D) - and a few beers too!!