Le Mary Celeste, Gay bar and restaurant in the Marais, Paris, France
Le Mary Celeste is a bar and restaurant in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, on Rue Commines in the Marais neighborhood. Inside, a large semi-circular counter takes up much of the space, with a few tables set aside for those who want to eat.
Le Mary Celeste was opened by the same team behind the cocktail bar Candelaria, as part of a wave of new venues that changed the Marais nightlife scene in the 2010s. The name refers to a 19th-century ghost ship that vanished at sea without a trace.
Le Mary Celeste is a welcoming spot for the local gay community and draws a mixed crowd of regulars and first-time visitors. The semi-circular bar makes it easy to strike up a conversation with whoever is sitting nearby.
The venue is open every day until late, so it works for an early dinner as well as a late-night drink. Reservations are possible but many guests simply walk in and take a seat at the bar if space allows.
The kitchen rotates its menu often and draws on Asian flavors that are rarely found in Paris bars, such as steamed oysters with chili and black vinegar or kimchi. This combination of carefully made cocktails and a serious cooking approach is unusual for a place with such an informal setting.
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