Le Syndicat

At Le Syndicat, the 'food' is liquid, but don't mistake this for a simple drinks menu—what you'll experience here is mixology elevated to culinary art. The bar's revolutionary approach centers on collaborations with renowned French chefs, resulting in cocktails that incorporate techniques and ingredients more commonly found in restaurant kitchens than behind bars.

The cocktail menu reads like a love letter to French terroir, with each drink showcasing spirits from different regions of France. The Côté Obscur exemplifies this approach: gin meets gentiane liqueur (a bitter alpine spirit), balanced with Jurançon wine from Southwest France, honey, and the striking flavor of black grapefruit. It's a complex, layered drink that takes you on a journey through French landscapes. The Kissin' Pink pushes boundaries even further, combining rum and Calvados with fresh dill, oxalis (wood sorrel), and oyster leaf—ingredients that bring a savory, almost oceanic quality to the cocktail.

Beyond these signatures, the bar offers what they describe as an 'endless list' of French cocktails, each priced at €14. The simpler offerings, like the Titi Parisien and Parfum Quartier, prove that Le Syndicat can deliver both complexity and approachability. Every drink on the menu adheres to the bar's founding principle: 100% French spirits, no exceptions.

To accompany the cocktails, Le Syndicat serves tapas-style small plates. While the focus remains firmly on the drinks, these offerings provide sustenance for longer evenings and include vegetarian options as well as gluten-free choices available upon request. The food menu is designed to complement rather than compete with the cocktails, allowing the innovative drinks to remain the undisputed stars of the show.