Bar Ourcq

Bar Ourcq review

This was one of the first hip joints to hit the Canal de l'Ourcq, with an embankment broad enough to accommodate pétanque games (ask at the bar) and a cluster of deckchairs. It's a completely different scene from the crowded bustle along Canal St-Martin - more discerning and less self-satisfied. The cabin-like interior is cosy, and drinks are listed in a hit parade of prices, starting with €2.40 for a demi or glass of red. Pastas at €8, exhibitions and a regular DJ spot keep the cool clientele sated. Closed on rainy weekdays in summer.