Why is Harry's Bar famous Paris?
Why is Harry's Bar famous Paris? As well as being the adopted home of legendary ex-pat drinkers, Harry's also claims to be the home of legendary drinks. Fernand Petiot is said to have invented the Bloody Mary there in 1921 (although other accounts place the restorative cocktail's birthplace at Manhattan's 21 Club by George Jessel).
What is the oldest bar in Paris?
Bar de L'Entracte – 1614. It's often claimed, but difficult to verify, that Bar de L'Entracte was the first bar in Paris. In 1614 the place was known as La Pissote because, being kitty-corner from Palais Royale, the king's coach drivers would stop here for a quick bathroom break and a drink.