Bedford Arms

In this area of St. Germain-des-Prés there are pubs, cafés and bars on every street corner it seems. But this place is a bit more selective and you can't even enter without ringing the little doorbell. They screen for drunken students out on having a binge. If you do get in, you're greeted with plush velour booths and paintings of gentlemen having a game of cricket hung on the walls. As you sip your Guinness, the Queen herself watches over you even. You won't find too many tourists or expats here as it's a favorite of mostly French people who either live in the area or stop in after working at one of the many upscale boutiques and professional office buildings around.