Griffon, a cultural and committed café-bar with a magnificent terrace in the heart of the Marais district

Hot-spot alert! As summer approaches, café-bar Griffon, in the heart of the Marais district, is the place to be. With its large hidden terrace, vintage decor, on-the-go cuisine and even cultural activities, you can stay all day.

With the warm weather just around the corner, Parisians and tourists alike are looking for the terrace of their dreams, where they can relax and enjoy the magnificent surroundings. Café-bar Griffon is exactly what you need! Nestled in the heart of the Marais district, it's a connoisseur's address where you can enjoy a huge , leafy terrace at any time of day. Open from 12 noon to midnight, Griffon is a restaurant, café and bar where you can enjoy a meal on the go or a drink. Perfect for this summer!

In fact, if you're not too keen on terrace dining, you'll be pleased to know that Chez Griffon is literally two rooms, two atmospheres. Inside, you'll find a cosy lounge with a chill vibe. Whether you're sitting on the club armchairs, at the bar or in front of the vintage piano, you could stay all day, so inspiring is the decor.

Found here and there, at flea markets and elsewhere, the decorations dress up the place and give it a warm aspect that we love! At the end of the day, the sound rises, the tempo quickens and a new energy animates the bar: cocktails are made, wine glasses clink, reunions and tales of adventure mingle with family dinners.

Above all, it's a real cultural place where you can make some funny discoveries. This happens every other Sunday, with a free card-drawing workshop every first Sunday of the month, led by a professional tarot reader. The third Sunday of the month is dedicated to unusual cultural activities: art exhibitions and sales, theatrical readings, literary discussions... The salon is transformed into an open stage for different events every month.

Halfway between the functionality of an office, the cosy atmosphere of a café and the conviviality of a bar, everyone can meet here to toast or share ideas. What's more, the cocktails are tasty and original. We recommend the homemade creations and non-alcoholic cocktails, which are a far cry from simple fruit juices (we'll let you discover the menu in our photo album).

Note that the Griffon menu will be revisited and improved as of June 21. It'll be a good opportunity to come back for a visit!

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