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    Café Charles

    2.5 (2 reviews)
    InexpensiveCocktail Bars, Tapas Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Monsieur Moutarde

    Monsieur Moutarde

    3.0(2 reviews)
    42.9 km

    Gorgeous hipster bar, great beer, godawful waitress. Full disclosure: we are POC Americans trying…read moreto get by on meager French. We walked in and were asked by a male waiter to wait to be seated, so my husband and I stood by the reception desk at the door. Another couple (French) waltz in and another waiter (female, dark curly hair, pretty) seats them immediately, ignoring us. Then she notices us and leads us to a table. The bar's front room seating options feature comfy sofas and armchairs in three of its four corners in what looks like an old-fashioned salon. Additionally, there are tables for two in the middle.The cozy corner nooks are taken when we arrive,so our waitress leads us to one of the middle tables. Not great, but okay. But then while waitjng to place our order, a couple leaves one of the cozy corner armchair sections. A party of four asks to take that newly vacated prime spot. They are moved immediately, no problem. They leave a small corner table with plush seating by the bar. Naturally we ask (in our flawed but well-intentioned French) if we can take their spot. Our waitress says NO. From what I understand, she explains that the newly vacated table is already reserved. Fine, I think. Maybe 4 other people made reservations for those two little two-top tables and their plush seats. Maybe they ordered dinner, and we were lower priority because we only ordered beer. I'm disappointed, but I get it. Ten minutes later, a lone woman walks and is ushered to that corner table. We assume she's waiting for three friends to join her. Nope. She stares at her phone for an hour, doesn't order food, finishes her one drink, and leaves. Not long after, two people walk in and are given the same table. Clearly NO ONE has made a reservation. For whatever reason, that waitress just didn't want to move us a measly five feet over to the next table. WHY? Did she really disapprove of our meager but polite French? Who knows. I really wanted to love this bar, but we are never drinking there again.

    If you ever need a break from wine while in Burgundy (crazy, I know), this is the place to go!…read more Adorable little speakeasy-style bar with an interesting, ever-changing menu. The staff didn't speak much English but they tried their best (and I also tried my best in broken French), but frankly it didn't matter, as every cocktail we had was delicious.

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    Monsieur Moutarde - Awesome bartenders. Not in photo: un-awesome waitress.

    Awesome bartenders. Not in photo: un-awesome waitress.

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    L'Atelier Cocktail Club

    L'Atelier Cocktail Club

    4.3(18 reviews)
    111.0 km
    $$

    This is the one (cocktail) bar in Geneva that makes me feel like I'm back home in San Diego. With…read morethe dark decor, terrace seating and excellent cocktails just a couple blocks from the lake- l'atelier is worth a stop if you ever find yourself in eaux vives. Heck, even if you're across town, l'atelier is worth the hike! As I was doing a bit of a quick cocktail tour of the neighborhood, I limited myself to one cocktail, but the truth is that my one cocktail was so good that I don't think I would have ordered another that might have challenged the experience. The Gin Geneva Gin is out of this world- with gin, lemon, mango and basil the drink hits all the right notes. Plus, the drinks are served with less fuss than other cocktail bars in Geneva and at a slightly better price (I'm thinking of la verre Monique in Plainpalais). 5 stars!!!

    I went here on a Friday night, after I read some good reviews on this place and also had some…read morerecommendations from locals . It's located on a street with lots of other cocktail bars. It was definitely a perfect place to start the evening at. They have outside seating, but it seemed like the only people placed outside was the smokers. And as I'm a non-smoker plus the weather was a little too cold, I chose to sit inside. The place was full of people but not too crowded, which made it possible to have a chat while enjoying your drink. There were plenty of seating, but it seemed like if you are more than 5 people, it would be hard to find a table that fits. My friend and I both got the same drink, which was the "Rom of passion" (picture attached, sorry had a few sips). It's a nice drink, but it was a little too sweet for my taste (I'm more of a sweet and sour girl). The service there is flawless. Well dressed busboys are quick to clear the table.

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