KriZa bar (CLOSED)

In a little side street off the lively main road in Gaîté, KriZa has been a neighbourhood favourite for years, offering aperitifs based around Suze gentian bitters or port (€4), good quality draught beers and lethal cocktails make up a drinks list that’s broad and well-priced for the area. A frozen margarita is €6 during happy hour (7pm-9pm), or you can pay €9 for a concoction specially mixed for you by the barmaid, with touches of strawberry syrup, Chantilly and basil leaves. The food offering is classic tapas: manchego, tortillas, olives or foie gras (from €5.80 to €11). With big, cosy sofas inside and an interior patio for sunny days, it’s a friendly, reliable bet.