"Lyon is a city of wine drinkers at heart, but many trendy restaurants that serve small plates have started offering beer. While that’s all fine and well, the €10 price tag you’ll see at most places is double or more than a glass of vin. But Le Bouillon Paradis has stayed resolutely cheap and cheerful, with draft beers at rock bottom prices, and come-for-one-pint-stay-for-many energy with regular live music nights. Generous sharing platters spill over the edges of their wooden boards—in a true break from tradition, the best one here is vegetarian, with snacks like olive-infused cornbread and homemade guacamole rather than charcuterie. It’s pint-sized, so be prepared to rub shoulders with strangers if you arrive after 7pm." - Anna Richards