Pouya Y.
Yelp
Reuben is the man. If you drop by PBC, he's usually behind the bar. Ask for him, meet him, tell him I said so.
This bar is fortuitously located on the "Bassin de la Villette" which means that even when the day isn't quite so nice, your view will be. They have a huge patio perched above the river (sort of like a wharf) that is the perfect place to hang after work and if you're lucky, they might even have a band lined up. On June 21st for Fête de la Musique (annual music celebration), this place was slammed until closing.
Their beer selection is also on point and since they are a brewery, they make everything in house. L'oeil de biche (Doe's Eye) and Bête Noire (Black beast) black IPA were my favorite beers.
On this most recent visit, I also had a mojito which was good. Then, I met Reuben. I was buying shots for a friend on his birthday on top of all the other beers and drinks I was getting and I don't know what happened but Reuben decided to get me plastered. Next thing I knew, every time I went to get another round of beers, we were doing a round of shots. Reuben definitely made a lo-key Tuesday evening very interesting that night. Then the beer munchies kicked in and I decided to order some food. The cheese plate was huge (but nothing to write home about) and I needed greasy meat at this point so I ordered the pork ribs. For bar food, it was on point.
So its location, sweet ass patio, awesome service, and their home brewed beers makes this place a true Parisian hipster magnet. Get here early if you're looking to get a large space for a big crowd. And if it is raining, don't worry, you will still have plenty of space inside!