Little wine bar and wine shop had the best cheese assortment we found in Paris! Service is…read moreadequate, not many tables, cute location on rue des Abbesses. Did I mention - VERY good cheese!

nice wine list and range of bottles to take away, and very nice, affordable cheese and meat plates…read more There is a bar in the back if the wine shop as well as the few tables on the street.

After a few days of my seemingly selecting the perfect place for a late afternoon drink from the…read morehundreds I'd bypassed, I was asked how I decide where to stop. The decision often feels abrupt or unmeasured but it rarely is. All I can say is that I'll know it when I see it and La Belle Hortense was a perfect example. We'd been walking for over an hour when I suddenly crossed the street in front of 3 other cafes and declared "This is it. Let's have a drink". I mean, who wouldn't stop for a tiny storefront doing double-duty as a wine bar cum bookstore? Seats at the small bar were mere inches away from the few tables behind my stool. A play list from a streaming service was visible, amplifying music that could be easily talked above. A tiny passage led to an intimate back room, windowless, with filled bookshelves and several more tables for drinks and diners. It wasn't mealtime for me so I enjoyed only wine at the bar and buying a few postcards in-house before leaving. As such, I didn't sample the food menu sourced from other restaurants on the street. It amused me though, to sit at the bar and watch plates being ferried back and forth across the street to tables inside. Charming and eclectic, La Belle Hortense isn't anything to go out of your way for but if you find yourself nearby it' might be time to stop for a drink.

Instantly became my favorite wine bar in Paris, especially as a book lover. The atmosphere is so…read morecozy, the wait staff is personable and welcoming and the food choices are extremely tasty. We had the house wine, a ham sandwich, the tarama and chicken liver salad when we went and everything was delicious. The tarama was unreal, it was whipped in a way I have never had tarama before and I and my husband come from Greek families. The chicken salad was perfect as well and the chicken liver was grilled and seasoned to perfection. My husband and I went here while they had the Peter Turnley exhibit happening and his photos added even more ambience to the place if that is even possible. We stayed here until the back of the restaurant cleared out and honestly I would have been happy to spend all night here. It was a truly magical place that I will be sure to visit every time I go to Paris.

Great selection of beers in Paris. They don't speak great English, but the language of beer is…read moreuniversal lol.

Having been around for 28 years, Bootlegger is the real deal. This boutique, specializing in beers…read morefrom around the world, is the perfect place to pick up a special bottle for a friend, to find something creative to serve at your next party or just to open your eyes (and tastebuds) to something new. There must be over 500 different beers clearly labeled with country of origin and type of beer to make finding what you're looking for a little easier. The man who runs the shop is obviously quite knowledgeable and happy to share his expertise. You can also find the perfect glass to go with your beer or pick up a mini-keg for your next soirée. I only gave the place four stars because I find some of the prices a bit outrageous. Expect to pay between 2€ and 4€ per bottle.

Exceptional, small wine shop with helpful, patient and knowledgeable staff. As example, I said,…read more"I'd like a white-wine with moderate acidity but with flint or gravel undertones" and, poof, an excellent bottle. Nice selection of wines from small wineries not carried in the larger chains. A range of French wine at reasonable prices in addition to a small selection of whisky and other old-world wines. Monthly wine tastings are fun.

I used to go to this wine store religiously, as the staff was friendly and helpful and the wines…read morewere reasonably priced and delicious. I noticed on this trip that the prices were higher than last year. As normal, I asked for recommendations based on specific preferences of mine and bought 3 bottles of wine. Even though pricier, if they were delicious it was worth it, I am in Paris after all right? The white was delicious, the first red was mediocre and the second red was corked. We took it back and they exchanged it for us - nice. But when we opened it, it smells terrible and had an off taste, similar to the original bottle. This time when we took it back, with less than 1/2 a glass missing, they refused to exchange or substitute it. One comment made was that the wine was not his style but it was still good. Hmm, not my style either but they would not stand by either their suggestion to us or the bad taste of the wine. For this reason, I will not go back and will not suggest this place to others. There are too many other wonderful wine stores in Paris

They have a new name - La Goberie. Great wines lovely charcuterie. Good music, amiable host. I am…read moredefinitely going to buy a bottle of what be served us.

Lovely and laid back wine bar that also functions as a caviste where you are going to get a lot of…read morepersonal attention. Picked up some wonderful wines last week for a dinner with friends and they loved the choices, particularly the family (Fleury) champagne which is in a region closer to Paris than the traditional northern champagnes we are used to. Worth checking out.

I am hesitant to write reviews in English on some of the spots we discovered in Paris via French…read moreYelp, but this store should not remain a secret. Paris definitely does not have a craft beer culture. This is a real shame because there are many wonderful beers produced in France. But you would be hard pressed to find 95% of them in bars in Paris, even bars known for having good beer. One of your only options is going to Cave a Bulles and buying individual bottles of French beer. If Simon is not busy, you can easily chat with him for an hour about beer. He will help you choose a good variety of beers to bring home, ones that you are probably not going to find in the US. His English is excellent. And If you really want to make a friend, bring him a rare beer from the US (or elsewhere).

If you want an amazing selection of beer and you are in Paris, this needs to be your first stop…read more Actually, considering Simon is so helpful and just a pleasure to deal with, this should be your only stop. I showed up 15-20 minutes before closing, and I wish I had gone in sooner. Simon loves what he does and it's evident. My 2 biggest regrets were not bringing him a bottle from back home and not having a checked bag to bring the loads of Cantillon (that I wish I had bought) back to where I was staying in Nice. La Cave a Bulles will certainly be a staple for me whenever I visit Paris.

What a fantastic way to start our trip in Paris! Located about an 8 min walk from our air bnb in…read morethe 11th arrondissement we decided to have some wine and charcuterie after two long days of travel. What I love about Paris is how lively the city is at night! Strolling along streets there were plenty of outdoor cafes filled with local Parisians chitchatting and sipping wine and beer. What made this place stand out was their superb hospitality, seating us quickly and welcoming us in their perfect English, which made us feel more at ease (we try but we fail at French!). Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the variety of wines and after asking us a few questions on our taste, he recommended a beautiful, bold and hint of spice bottle of wine. We paired it with a filling and delicious small charcuterie. The only caveat this evening was they were having trouble with their Wi-Fi and we couldn't pay with a card so we walked a short 3-min to an ATM to pay with cash. If you are in this neighborhood and want to mingle with the locals, I highly recommend this place!

I cannot recommend this place enough. Impecable wines for great prices! They also serve yummy…read moresnacks. Great place for an intimate night or hanging out with friends. Service by Asuna was wonderful. Definitely the spot to go.