You know how to judge whether a bar really cares about its beer? Look at the glasses. The more…read moretypes of glassware they stock, the more committed they are to serving you your beer correctly. At Bar L'Aviso, I watched the bartender put aside his dinner and search for 15 minutes to find _exactly_ the right type of glass for a bottle of beer. And here's the kicker, it was only a bottle of Fischer d'Alsace Amber. Gods know the lengths he would go to for a trappist ale or a McChouffe bruin. Did I mention that they have both of the latter on draft? They do, and a half-dozen excellent others besides. This is a cool bar, and not just any cool, but French cool, which means mellow, musical and very relaxed. The location is also excellent, right in the heart of the walled town. So, if you are in St. Malo and you want great beer in a sweet locale, you should come here. Definitely.

From the owner: Une thérapie à succès Dès la lecture de la plaque, à l'entrée, on est prévenus : le patron…read moreJean-François Fiévet, bièristothérapeute, consulte de 18h à 1h du matin, voire jusqu'à 3h. Le docteur n'épargne pas sa peine, et soigne avec les meilleurs potions du monde entier : de Bretagne natürliche (dremmwel blonde, rousse ou dorée), d'Allemagne, de Belgique, du Mexique, des U.S., du Québec, d'Australie, de Thaïlande, de Singapour... Plus de 300 sortes de bières entrent aussi dans la composition de cocktails. Avant l'anesthésie générale, nous recommandons l'ordonnance de deux choix de 8 saucissons,le fromage vieux chimay et un pçaté belge à la bière trappiste.

Beer lovers ! This place is for you ! Good beer and good…read morefood. Large choice of craft beer, and very good advice You have to go !

From the owner: 15 craft beers à la pression à emporter en canettes ou à consommer sur place en accord avec des…read moreproduits locaux. Tartines au menu tous les midis en semaine !

Toad in the Hole. Do it…read more This place has cheap beer, good food and great people. If I'm ever back in Jersey, this is the first place I'm coming back to!

Excellent place for local beers and ambiance off the main tourist roadsread more

Three things make a good bar into a great bar. First, an interesting and unique atmosphere. So…read moremany bars try to be "the" place, or even just "a" place. But a great bar is original and complete unto itself. Second, good booze overall, and something special. Not every bar can have great beer and great wine _and_ great spirits, but as long as you do one excellently and the others decently, that's enough. Lastly, good service. This doesn't necessarily mean you have to kowtow to ever tosser who rolls in and demands a glass, but it means that you make your custom feel welcome and offer them just a little extra, whether it's a chat or a bite to eat or even, the holiest of holies, one on the house. Go to Le Shamrock, have some rum "d'arrange" (infused rum), chat with the owners, prop up the bar, settle in, and enjoy. See what a great bar looks like. You will never set foot in a Wetherspoons again.