The French AlpsEntertainment

Bar entertainment in The French Alps

  1. A

    Chambre Neuf

    Cover bands, raucous après-ski drinking and Swedish blondes dancing on the tables make Chambre Neuf one of Chamonix' liveliest party haunts. Conversations about epic off-pistes and monster jumps that are, like, totally mental, man, dominate at every table.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Barberousse

    There are 70-odd types of aromatic rum (think cherry, apple, papaya etc) to try - many fermenting in giant pirate-style glass flasks behind the counter - at this superbly hip shooter bar hidden down an alley. Down a shot of cherry, apple, papaya or other fruit-flavoured liqueurs. Note that a planteur is fruitier than a shooter,and backpacks must be left in the wardrobe (around €1).

    reviewed

  3. C

    Le Couche Tard

    If you're too cool for school, check out the 'go to bed late', a grungy pub that actively encourages you to graffiti its walls. The merrier you become during happy hour (until 10pm daily), the more imaginative those doodles become...

    reviewed

  4. D

    Elevation 1904

    Alpine paraphernalia lines the walls of this merry bet by the train station, with an all-day snack shack. The suntrap terrace is just right for relaxing over a cold one.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Les 3 Canards

    A studenty in-the-know set favours this candle-lit bar with violet tables and a decor that seriously distracts. Locals call it 'Les 3C' ('the three ducks').

    reviewed

  6. River's Café

    A young and hip crowd linger over expertly mixed caipirinhas and house beats at this voguish lounge bar.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Office

    Sunday roast, English footy and a load of Brits, this is Argentière's party headquarters.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Bar'd Up

    Snowboarder fave with themed parties, big-screen sports and cheapish drinks.

    reviewed

  9. H

    At The Villa

    Minimalist bar At The Villa , has a red-neon bar.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Styx

    Designer cocktails, DJs, soft red light and attitude by the shakerload. The terrace is a favourite hang-out on warm evenings.

    reviewed

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