What to order at L'Explo

Signature drink
Draught beers from La Comédienne and other regional breweries
Editor tip
Hoppy hour runs Tuesday to Thursday from 17:00 to 19:00, and the bar hosts live music and blind-test evenings through the year.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCraft beer bar
Price€€
NeighborhoodTeinturiers
HoursTue-Sat 17:00-01:00; closed Sun-Mon
Signature drinkDraught beers from La Comédienne and other regional breweries
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Food program: A small food menu, hot drinks and soft drinks

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Address: 2 Rue des Teinturiers, 84000 Avignon

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