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As you’d expect in such a world-class resort as Courchevel
there are a host après ski venues available. From dusk till
dawn, even the most hardened party animal will not be disappointed
with the entertainment on offer.
Le Pizzaria, Le Praz
Large and friendly french run bar and restaurant popoular with all
Le Praz chalet staff. Offers a range of English style bar snacks
and pizzas. Large range of beers, shooters and of course The Mutzig.
Regular bands Tuesday & Friday and other events entertainment.
Now with free Wi-Fi access.
Le Darbeilo, Le Praz
Now owned by the boys from the L'escorchevel (pizzaria to the locals).
This was formerly an intimate French family owned bar and restaurant
serving quality food in a traditional savoyard setting. Very popular
so it's necessary to book in advance particularily on Wednesdays.
Regular musical entertainment usually provided by resort staff.
It remains to be seen what will become of this hostelry under the
new ownership although Pierro & Olivier assure us that it will
remain fundamentally the same operation.
The Pub Ski Lodge,
La Tania
Awarded 'Best Resort Bar' in 2004. Pub Le Ski Lodge is the main
bar and social centre of life in La Tania. Now with free wi-fi access,
(no purchase required). Drinks include draught Tarentaise Bitter,
Murphys, Strongbow, Heineken and Amstel. Try the evil Absenthe,
Genipi and Chartreuse for a quick hit and don't forget the infamous
Ski Lodge Cocktail (ask the staff for details). Decent prices, good
food and big party nights make this a place you'll spend a lot of
time in. Be there on a Tuesday for the biggest night of the week
(it's chalet girls day off tomorrow) when bands such as Shibboleth,
Four Play, Your Mum, 2MJ or Mowgli perform to a rowdy crowd. All
the live sports events are on satellite TV including Premiership
Plus. Now with a exterior heated terrace.
www.publeskilodge.com
La Taiga, La Tania
Owned by Tim, the same guy as blows his french horn
badly on the heated terrace of Pub Ski Lodge, this however is a
much more upmarket establishment than it's boisterous sister. Highly
recommended and increasingly popular French restaurant upstairs
with a relaxed bar below. Quality leather sofa seating and open
log fire. Unexpectedly the bar has maintained very competitive prices
very much on a par with other less refined drinking places. Lunchtime
BBQs on the terrace have become a regular feature.
Hotel Telemark, La
Tania
New in the 2004/5 season and undergoing further devlopment for season
05/06. Bar and Bistro Restaurant situated in the forest next to
the chalets overlooking La Tania. www.hoteltelemark.com
Le Farcon (Pub L'Arbatt)
, La Tania
Pinball and pool. Escape space from the Ski Lodge just opposite.
Bubble Bar 1650
Le Bubble Bar has firmly established itself as the meeting place
in Courchevel 1650. It's right in the centre of the village and
you can ski to the door most of the season. The décor, the
service and the atmosphere are all special at Le Bubble where fast
internet access, comfy sofas and snacks are available all day long.
Every day from 16.00 to 18.00 there's the famed "Double Bubble
Happy Hours", accompanied by live music at least twice a week
to add some extra zest to your après ski celebrations. On
whiteout days there are English films as well as the usual full
Satellite TV service. Le Bubble offers everything including breakfast
from 8 o'clock through to cocktails after midnight. www.lebubble.com
New Space Pub 1650
If you are looking for a great bar and a wild night out, look no
further than the New Space Bar, located towards the end of the main
road that runs through Courchevel 1650, on the way to 1850. Open
from 16h until 01h00 every day, here the emphasis is definitely
on Fun with a capital "F". As a Café Concert, you
will often find live bands playing to a packed and rocking house.
No excuses for not having a good time, whether watching a video,
sipping a cocktail or bopping to the band.
The Bar 1550
The Bar in Courchevel 1550 -the old Cactus bar- is now under new
British management and is the base of Pleisure Snowboarding Holidays.
Refurbished to create one of the coolest, most chilled out place
in Courchevel, with the cheapest beer prices in town. Satellite
TV, Internet access, and PS2, have all been installed for your enjoyment.
On the decks, their Resident DJ mixes 70’s to Hip Hop to danceable
beats. If that’s not enough, try their extensive range of flavoured
vodkas from the sweet shop.
Le Barouf 1550
This bar was a great addition to the choice of après ski
and night time venues in 1550. Situated right by the Grangettes
bubble, the new owners, Philippe and Jeanot, invite you to come
and make the most of your holiday play time. The traditional style
wooden décor creates a warm and cosy ambiance that is enhanced
by the good choice of music : Rock, Blues, Latino sounds, live music
and themed party nights are all part of the entertainment throughout
the season. Don’t worry if late nights are not always your
cup of tea, the après ski menu is also enticing. Relax with
a vin chaud, and watch the latest sporting events and matches on
the large screen, whilst regaling each other with talks of your
exploits on the pistes. The Barouf is open every day from 2pm until
1am.
TJ’s 1850
Definitely one for the Brits, run by the Brits. Shooters, Tequila
Slammers, Flavoured Vodkas shots, everything you should need to
get in the party spirit.
Piggy’s 1850
A very chic cocktail and wine bar. Leather sofas, flowing champagne,
good music, and beautiful people (well some of them). A good place
to get in the holiday mood. Caution required however as this bar
can be very expensive (eg: half pint Guinness 6euros)
Gringos 1850
Very much a resort workers bar. Tequila and Mutzig. Cheap prices
and lots of chalet staff.
Rocky's 1650
An English style bar with pints and football.
The Signal 1650
- (The Schuzz Bar)
The bar that introduced Mutzig Old Strong Lager to Courchevel. The
bar has recently changed ownership and has recently undergone a
major refurbishment, however the views across the Bozel valley toward
the direction of Meribel and Val Thorens remain stunning.
LATE NIGHT CLUBS
For those that fancy a late night bop,
there are four places to go once the other bars are shut. All of
them are open until 4 am.
La Kalico 1850
Situated bang in the middle of 1850, the Kalico has got it all.
By day it is a popular piste-side lunchtime venue serving Pizzas,
burgers and a variety of pasta dishes. By night it is a Rhumerie,
a Bar, and a heaving dancing venue, popular with a younger crowd
as the prices are cheaper.
La Grange 1850
Following a change of management last season, this renowned night-spot
has been completely refurbished this season. Situated in the Rue
Park City, it has added a Moroccan restaurant to its list of talents,
so you can eat, drink and be merry.
Les Caves 1850
Situated near the entrance to the resort, Les Caves is popular with
locals, tourists and celebrities alike. Probably not the place for
those on a tight budget.
La Godille 1650
This is a well needed alternative to the range of late night venues
outside 1850. The only other place open till 4am is the New Space.
It plays a range of music, which can tend towards the euro-pop,
but then again, this is France.
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