Mark Williamson is “Willi” of Willi's Wine Bar, and he has been lavishing his clientele with stunning wines since 1980.

This is one of the most well respected wine bars in Paris, coupled with the talents of chef Francois Yon. His dining menu is seasonal and offers daily specials using only the freshest and best ingredients, cooked to perfection.

Willi’s is also famous for its bottle art posters, which adorn the walls.

Of course Mark Williamson, the Brit, attracts a fair number of ex-pats along with a loyal following of local, chic Parisians. When you need a little hit of Anglo with your wine, this is the place to come and be convivial.

Willi’s Wine Bar
13 Rue des Petits-Champs
1st Arrondisement
Metro: Palais Royal or Bourse
Open Until 11pm, closed Sunday
www.williswinebar.com

Owners of wine bars are passionate about wine.

They believe in forging relationships with winegrowers and go so far as to order barrels of carefully selected vintages, which they will then bottle and store themselves, in the caves, beneath their establishments. Each wine bar has its own personality with one thing in common, the belief that wine should be carefully paired with food.

Traditional charcuterie (cheeses and meats) may be offered along with more substantial specials of the day. Whatever the fare, the philosophy is unfalteringly, “ Eat, drink and be merry”.