16th November 2006
Ga Ga Goo Goo
Zero de Conduite is one of my favourite bars in Paris. Not many bars can boast this particular USP - cocktails served in baby bottles. Yep, no need to read that again. You got it the first time. The bar is v small and cosy. Staff are friendly and will often share a joke with you. It's non-smoking which is v. rare in Paris. Although it takes a while to get used to drinking from a baby bottle, a quick glance round the bar at fully-grown male 20 somethings doing the same soon makes you feel at ease. The bar is cartoon-themed -everything from paintings on the walls to the cocktail menu. The bar has loads of board games you can borrow making this perfect for a quiet Sunday evening drink with friends. Last time I was in there, a French family walked in - Mum, Grandma and grandkids in tow. Obvious first-timers, it took them a good 20 minutes to realise that drinks were served in baby bottles. Hilarious! I think they must have imagined they'd walked in on some strange baby bottle fetish meeting. Be sure to drop in at least once. It's is very popular so avoid winging it and book in advance.