Tucked away in the vibrant 20ᵉ arrondissement, La Commune is a stylish Belleville gem helmed by the innovators behind Le Syndicat. With a jungle-like terrace, hammered concrete walls, plush armchairs, and a sleek green marble bar, the atmosphere hits just the right mix of warm and edgy. What truly sets it apart? Big-punch-style bowls—made to share—filled with cocktails inspired by global ingredients and France’s best spirits, from cognac and Armagnac to eau-de-vie and rhum agricole. Their recipes fall into five regions: India, Africa, the Antilles, "Five Oceans," and the local neighborhood, offering a spirited taste adventure in each sip. Time Out captures the vibe just right: “a clandestine shopfront and a hip-hop soundtrack... jungle-like terrace... goodbye to the Paris drizzle and aloha liquid sun.” Punch bowls go for around €11 per person, and sharing one is the true La Commune experience. Objective menus (Fooding) reflect vibrant offerings like the “Planteur” punch, laced with house-made falernum, lemon, mint, cucumber, sparkling water, egg white, and Calvados; and the unexpected “Barattage de la mer de lait” with milk, green tea, clove, absinthe, and French whiskey for €10–€13. Despite its chic setup, La Commune remains relaxed and welcoming. It’s open evenings daily, typically from 16:00 or 18:00 until around 02:00, with a lively crowd and no frills—just good drinks and laid-back energy.
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