Fitzroy : the very first Public House in Paris

If you can't make it to Australia, then the land of kangaroos and koalas comes to you! The 11th arrondissement of Paris welcomes a newcomer. His name? Fitzroy. Melbourne's cool and underground neighborhood has moved to the capital with the opening of this place, described as a real " Public House ". A hybrid, a real crossroads of cultures, a meeting place, a family home... The Fitzroy wants to bring a real breath of fresh air to Paris and it works!

Its strength? To evolve with the hours (from 8am to 2am continuously), starting with a coffee shop at breakfast time. On the menu? Gourmet proposals, such as vegemite rolls, sweet and sour pastries made with the cult Australian spread, but also toast with homemade peanut butter or banana bread and scones. As for coffee, the place offers you its filter coffee in mug, or served in cold brew, but also latte with cow milk or vegetable milk (almond or oat), the inevitable cappuccino, without forgetting of course the flat white, the Australian specialty.

Around noon, a new atmosphere with seasonal products, accompanied by a gluten-free bread from Chambelland, to titillate your taste buds. Yes, the young chef, Mathieu Longchamps (trained at Anne-Sophie Pic, La Tour d'Argent, Château de Mercuès...) has imagined a tempting menu composed of quality products where homemade, organic and local products are the key words. At Fitzroy's, you will find Terroir d'Avenir, Café Coutume, or the poulardes de Culoiseau as suppliers...

Time flies and it is already afternoon. The time flies and it's already afternoon. The opportunity to relax and indulge in your favorite pastimes: petanque or play Mariot Kart with a vintage console (available on the first floor of the place), all while enjoying a little foam! For parents, good news because Fitzroy has a kids' area with everything you need to entertain them: a tree house, filled with books, games, coloring pages, felt pens and crayons!

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Finally, the festive spirit of the Beer Garden arrives in the evening with a stage, live artists and DJ sets... And who says Beer Garden, says quality beers. On the menu, we find several beers signed Gallia, the famous brewery settled in Pantin, but also Vaucelles, a young French craft brewery specialized in abbey beer. If you prefer foreign beers, opt for the IPA from Lagunitas. And for those who love clever drinks, Fitzroy also offers some unmissable cocktails made with rum, gin or vodka.

To accompany these beverages, there are homemade dishes to share, such as the delicious codfish accras with citrus sauce, or the excellent trio of mini cheeseburgers (French Charolais beef, cheddar and bacon) without forgetting the famous small pizzas, specialties of the house. We fall for the addictive " Truffle Shuffle " (truffle shavings, stracciatella and parmesan) and we melt for the " More cheese " (mozzarella fior di latte, gorgonzola, scamorza, goat cheese, parmesan, stracciatella).

And for those with a sweet tooth, we can only advise you to let yourself be tempted by the " Big Little Desserts " based on a cheesecake, a strawberry pie, and a chocolate mousse.

The evening ends with a live performance by promising artists, a set in partnership with Radio Nova DJs, or vinyl and disco evenings to travel back in time! On weekends and holidays, it's Brunch! And it's à la carte according to your mood by combining the different proposals. A whole program that you can discover from now on at Fitzroy, in the 11th district!