I absolutely loved this bar. A highlight of my visit to Tours and France for sure. Drinks are…read morepricey, but huge and in unique glasses if you can even call them that. My drink was in a vase! My friends and I sat with some locals and laughed the night away. I would absolutely recommend stopping by here for a drink or 3!

From the owner: Cap sur le large Larguez les amarres et embarquez-vous sur le Corsaire. Avec plus de cinq cent…read morecocktails, la carte ressemble à un annuaire. Chaque cocktail possède son propre verre, tous plus originaux les uns que les autres. A siroter au rez de chaussée, entre les aquariums, dans une salle boisée semblable à la cabine d'un bateau. Sous l'oeil goguenard des corsaires, sagement installés dans leur cadre. Partout, des poutres apparentes surplombent vos têtes. Quant aux lueurs vacillantes des bougies, elles participent à l'atmosphère intimiste du lieu. L'on y déguste aussi les " gourmandises " (sorbets). A l'heure de l'apéro, les boissons sont généreusement accompagnées d'amuses gueules de toutes sortes.

Nope, don't go there…read more It is hella expensive for Tours (€7.50 the bad cocktail! And €8 the bottled 33cL IPA!!!!) and the waiters / waitresses are honestly the worst. Only plus point: really cool and comfy place, all black and red with velvety armchairs :)

What's not to love?! My friends have all started a contest here where you drink 100 pints of beer…read morethen you get a beer glass with your name engraved on the wall. A great thing to aspire to! There are tables inside and out, and outside is truly lovely to enjoy a beer in the night air.

I miss The Pale. It's been too long, but I have so many great memories from The Pale. My only…read moreregret is that I was unable to attain a mug with my name on the wall in the time was a regular there. It is a great place to take in sporting events and chat with others in your similar situation. My fondest memory was The Pale being our starting off point during Fête de la Musique. I dream of my return.