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Restaurants & bars opening this season 2017/18 in Meribel
Find out what's new to eat & drink in Meribel
After our What's New in Meribel this winter article and our round-up of novelties in the 3 Valleys ski area, comes our selection of the best bars and restaurants opening this season in resort.
Visitors will find several new and exciting places to eat and drink in the centre of Méribel this winter!
Barometer Bar & Restaurant
Long-time favourite Barometer Bar has been transformed into a restaurant/bar with a smart, modern interior. It’s still a great place for a drink with an attractive bar area serving a good choice of beers on tap where you can watch major sporting events. The restaurant serves an interesting selection of dishes throughout the day, including crowd pleasers such as pizzas, traditional fish and chips and lamb shanks plus more modern dishes such as Thai beef/salmon salads. Make sure you leave room for the excellent white chocolate cheesecake! Barometer is located next to the Boulangerie in the centre of Méribel. Opening hours are 12:00 to 02:00.
Sushi Shop
Méribel’s first Sushi bar is due to open this week. Situated next to Hotel Le Savoy, this SushiShop franchise will serve takeaway Japanese food that you can order in advance online. Their menu includes sushi, spring rolls, California rolls, maki, sashimi, tataki and Chirashi/Poke bowls.
Copiña Tapas Bar
Just opened last week is Copiña Tapas Bar. Here you will find Spanish-style tapas, made with Iberian-sourced ingredients, making it a great place for après-ski or a light meal. Located on the site of the former Le Rosset (and La Maison before that) just below the Tourist Office square, Copiña offers cocktails, craft beers and international wines. Opening hours are 17:00 to 02:00.
Le Close-Up Restaurant
For a meal out with a difference, head to new restaurant Le Close-Up. After your dinner, owner/magician François will entertain you with close-up magic tricks performed at your table. And, at lunchtime, you can earn a discount on your bill if you succeed in solving one of his puzzles. While the entertainment is novel, the cuisine is traditional. French/Savoyard staples include salads, burgers, steaks, fondue and pierre chaude. Le Close-up is located 100m from the Tourist Office, in the Galerie des Cimes, on the first floor.
Méribel also has a new mountain restaurant, Le Monchu, which replaces le Coeur de Crystal. Lying between the main Rhodos and Marmotte pistes leading into Méribel, this sun-trap terrace is a great place for lunch or après-ski. The bistro serves a varied menu with colourful starters, matured steaks, burgers, fish, salads, pizzas and Savoyard specialities. They also offer breakfasts and Sunday brunch (book in advance). It promises to be a great place for après-ski, with parties on Thursdays on the terrace. And if you’re wondering what the name means, it’s a local word meaning ‘the Parisian who comes to the mountain’.
