The 3 Best NYC Parties for Bastille Day
Bastille Day at Jacques Bistro and 1534
20 Prince St.
New York, NY
(212) 966-5073
jacquesnyc.com
Starting at 6 p.m. at Jacques upstairs, feast on a French countryside spread of whole-roast pig, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, all for just $17.89. Cocktails will also be served by the pitcher for $17.89. Then at 10 p.m., head downstairs to cocktail lounge 1534 for a raucous evening of burlesque, absinthe ice cream and popsicles, and cocktails like The French Trip (mint leaves, agave nectar, yuzu juice, pineapple juice, Pernod Absinthe and water).
Bastille Day Party at Flute Gramercy
40 E. 20th St.
New York, NY
(212) 529-7870
Indulge in complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drink sparkling wine and Kir Royals for $5 from 4 to 8 p.m. Staff will be dressed in costume and the French band Amazing Floanne will keep the Parisian vibes rolling. RSVP to seb@flutebar.com.
Bastille Day at Brasserie Beaumarchais
409 W. 13th St.
New York, NY
(212) 675-2400
brasseriebeaumarchais.com
From 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., this chic Meatpacking District restaurant will offer Ricard cocktails for $5 to $10 such as La Vie En Rose (Ricard, Champagne, raspberry puree) and specially-priced nibbles such as Croque Monsieur. L'Aprero, or French happy hour, will kick off with a game of pétanque, otherwise known as French bocce ball, on the outdoor patio.
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Selena-Ricks Good writes about drinks and produces events as The Dizzy Fizz.
