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Buddha Bar has recieved mixed reviews, as some believe it to be full of tourists, but others love the atmosphere and the music. I belong to the latter group! Buddha Bar, at any time during the week, is filled with a wide variety of people, but always has such an amazing ambience due to the physical beauty of the club/restaurant and the funky music.
You do not have to pay for entry into Buddha Bar, though this can be compensated with the expensive cocktails...it costs 16 euros for a coctail...which is roughly converted into £12 and $24 What I normally did was buy one drink, enjoy it, and if I wanted to party all night, I found a considerably cheaper bar nearby, which is a viable solution, as it is located in the middle of the city, near place de la concorde! I have not eaten at the restaurant, because I think the prices for dining are astronomical!
Even though it is a very expensive place, I really like Buddha Bar, and if you are in Paris and in the mood for a relaxing drink, it is definately somewhere I would recommend!
Warning:
It is very difficult to catch a cab home on the weekend, be prepared to wait for a long time, but please don't let this put you off!
Dress code...smart and sexy...so technically jeans and sneakers/trainers are allowed, but they cannot look sporty...
For men, it is best to wear jeans that are one colour (not faded) and preferably shoes as it is more difficult for men to enter.
For women...it is easier for us to enter without any problems, but I think its best if you do not wear sneakers/trainers Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingPhone: 01 53 05 90 00Directions: Metro: Concorde (line 1)
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The most amazing bar aesthetically! The bar is in a circular deck with low level lcandle lighting and dark wood. Comfy couches and chairs are difficult to come by but I got lucky. In the background enchanting asian/newage techno plays. You can look down on the giant buddha that sits aside from the dinner area which is downstairs. It is a very romantic place but space and low level lighting makes it difficult to have a conversation. Great martinis for 18 euros!?
Defintally dress up for this bar! Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingPhone: 01 53 05 90 00
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Went there with a couple of friends...Needless to say, you WILL enjoy the music, the staff were friendly and went out of their way to find us a table, although the place was packed..and the mood was great.
We had just had dinner elsewhere, so we just went there for the drinks...But, you have the option of having dinner at the lower bar area..we sat in the upper area..and could see the HUGE Buddha's head! (Really HUGE)
However, be ware...it IS expensive..You can spend around 45-55 euros for 2 drinks! But it's worth a try ;-)
No special dress code..although Paris makes you want to dress up ;-) Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubPhone: 01 53 05 90 00Directions: Close to the Hotel de Crillon and Place de la Concorde in the heart of the 8th Arrondissement.Website: http://www.buddha-bar.com
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One of those *if you have to ask, don't bother* details...the downstairs, expensive dining area was definitely for the moneyed, fashion-show crowd...in the ringside, upstairs bar area however, we saw dressy casual, including sweaters and jeans. Go figure. Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubPhone: 01 53 05 90 00Other Contact: buddha.bar@buddha-bar.fr
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 by OrlandoBR
Dress up Leave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingDirections: Close to Place de la Concorde, behind the Hotel de Crillon
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Been there several times over the years. In 2002 waiters were friendly and ambiance was inspiring. Food was prepared with love and attention. Over the years prices went sky-high and the quality of food went from exclusive to more avarage; cocktails though are still good, yet not great and to expensive. Crowd changed over the years from (partially avant-garde) ambient and worldmusic scene to flashy moneyspenders, businessmen and tourists. Nevertheless still a good concept and the bar offers overall absolutely enough quality to spend a few pleasant hours.
Good meals and nice cocktails served by cocky employees in an exclusive environment with good music for overrated prices. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: 01 53 05 90 00
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 by starstudio
as a famous club, have a big waiting list.
notice, you don't have more than 2 and half hours to stay in a table for eat.
is a hot spot for your memories
modern classy Theme: Eating and DrinkingPhone: 01 53 05 90 00
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HAVING THE IMAGE OF LORD BUDDHA IN A LIQUOR BAR IS AN INSULT TO A GREAT RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY. TO NAME THE PLACE BUDDHA BAR IS EVEN MORE INSULTING.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A BAR CALLED JESUS BAR, ALLAH BAR WITH A STATUE OF JESUS OR A PICTURE OF MECCA ON DISPLAY.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE TO RESPECT EACH OTHERS RELIGIONS AND THE BUDDHA BAR CONCEPT IS A CHEAP, SICK WAY OF TRYING TO MAKE MONEY.
JOIN THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO BOYCOTT THE BUDDHA BARS Theme: NightclubPhone: 01 53 05 90 00
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A very hip and big bar that serves food during the day and expensive drink during the night. Nonetheless the place looks very nice in its oriental style and during the day it's a cool place to unwind.
Neat, definitely! Leave a Comment Theme: NightclubDirections: Rue Royale, north off the Place de la Concorde
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 by BixenteLeave a Comment Theme: Eating and DrinkingDirections: 8 Rue Boissy d' Anglais, M. Concorde, Paris, 75008 Telephone: 01 53 05 90 00
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