Home of the Bloody Mary and a hangout for writer Ernest Hemingway, Harry's got its name in 1921, when Scottish expat Harry MacElhone bought the bar from the original founder, American jockey Tod Sloan. Today, it's still considered a must-see pub stop and one of the premiere expatriate venues in the city. The restaurant serves roasted turkey on Thanksgiving and cocktail specials on the Fourth of July. While the mahogany panels and sports pennants may remind of your local pub in the states, the pricey drinks probably won't. You may also have to hunt through the crooked streets around the Opera Garnier to find Harry's, but once you're close, you won't miss the giant neon sign that still hangs over the door.
Harry's New York Bar
5 Rue Daunou, 75002
Paris, France
01 42 61 71 14
www.harrys-bar.fr/-main-.html
If you want to catch the televised broadcast of any American sport while you're visiting or living in Paris, head to the Great Canadian Pub. Five massive screens adorn the walls of this traditional sports bar, showing satellite feeds of the NFL, NHL, NBA and even NASCAR. Though they mostly serve Canadian beer, the half-pound beef burgers, nachos and loaded potato skins will make you feel like you're back at a chain restaurant in the states. The pub is located on the left bank of the River Seine, almost directly across from the Notre Dame cathedral. Show up on Monday for wing night.
The Great Canadian Pub
25 Quai des Grands Augustins
75006 Paris, France
01 46 33 54 20
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New York native Joe Allen added his name on the mantle of storefront in 1972 and since then, his bar has become an expat hangout. To cater to its American clientele, Joe Allen's throws an excellent Super Bowl party, and it rolls out the red carpet for its annual Academy Awards night each March. An eclectic beer and wine menu complements an all-day brunch that includes scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and cheeseburgers. Stop in at night when they cook up a massive T-bone steak for dinner. Joe Allen's is located a stone's throw from the Louvre in Paris's 1st arrondissement, or district.
Joe Allen's
30 Rue Pierre Lescot
75001 Paris, France
01 42 36 70 13
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With a name like Breakfast in America, it's not hard to draw in the expatriate crowd, not to mention the curious. The '50s-era vinyl booths and sparkling countertops might seem a little quaint, but the big-plattered meals more than satisfy. Two locations can provide your morning fix of scrambled eggs, bacon and pancakes.
Breakfast in America
17, Rue des Ecoles
75005 Paris, France
Métro: Cardinal LeMoine or Jussieu
01 43 54 50 28
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Breakfast in America
4, Rue Malher
75004 Paris, France
Métro: St Paul
01 42 72 40 21
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