I don't think you'll have a problem. Go to the nearest brasserie where you can eat or drink til the wee small hours. Not sure how late..........I'm probably in my bed when they close!

how much should i expect to pay for a large beer in paris then
(just so i know how much pocket money to ask for)

You will need to take out a second morgage. About 4 years ago in a not very touristy area, but late at night we had to pay about 40 quid for 4 pints of beer and a portion of fried eggs !! in a grotty cafe.

You will be able to eat and drink late into the night but boy will it cost you.

Neil is quite correct about the high costs of food and drink in Paris!

Why not buy some duty-free beer and enjoy it in your hotel room once you've settled in?

Avoid the beer (lager) and stick with Wine - especially if buying house wine by the "pichet" (a 1/4 or 1/2 litre sized container, often unglazed porcelain to help keep white wine chilled).

Sorry I have to disagree about the high costs of Paris.
I was there 2 weeks ago and had 2 great evening meals/lunches/coffees etc, and the prices were all well below what I'd pay here in Belfast. The set menus were excellent and the value was incredible, so don't be put off.
I'm not a beer drinker, but can tell you that a litre of very good house wine worked out at 17 euros and the menu was 19 euros each....IMO a bargain.
Enjoy!

If I'm not mistaken, the question was regarding the cost of BEER, not meals or wine.

The cost of beer is exhorbitant. In the late 90's it cost £4.50 at the Campanile hotel at the airport.

Patka

hello everyone my wife and i are going to paris for the first time on monday 12/03/07 we are hoping to arrive at our hotel around 2230hrs and were (ok i was) wondering will we be able to get a drink at a bar which is just up the road from our hotel which does not have a bar
what time do bars etc close?
also can you go to reseaurants just for a drink
anyone please help a thirsty m

I think the original question was a general inquiry, rather than being just about BEER.

Sarah

how much should i expect to pay for a large beer in paris then
(just so i know how much pocket money to ask for)

Wine or beer, an arm and three legs.

I'd expect to pay a fiver a pint in real money nowadays. The difference in price between what you pay in a supermarket - v - the price in a bar is astronomical.

Peter

Forgot to mention once went into restaurant in artist quarter...didnt know it was one of best in Paris and paid 20 quid for a bowl of soup !!

Seriously though if you avoid the real tourist traps you can eat reasonably, and as suggested go for the set menu, which will be the best value.....just take a dictionary so you know what you are ordering.

Wierdly there is a 3 tier system for the price of a drink or a coffee

if you sit outside on the pavement ...the most expensive
sit inside...the middle
stand at the bar..the cheapest.

If on a budget you will find loads of good takeaways....sit on a bench, eat and watch the world go by.

You will find it cheaper to have the obligatory large lunch, between the hours of 12 and 2. than have a large dinner at night.