Le Petit Fer à Cheval

Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville


A Marais institution, the Little Horseshoe is a minute space with an original horseshoe-shaped zinc bar from 1903. The place overflows with regulars from dawn to dark and is a great apéro (predinner drink) spot.

Classic French fare, served until 1.15am in the hidden dining room behind the bar, includes andouillette (offal sausage), duck confit and premium entrecôte steak.


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