Bar Le Tambourin
An old-fashioned Arlesian bar and restaurant, famous for its bullfighting memorabilia, affordable wine, and local charm.
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Bar Le Tambourin
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An old-fashioned Arlesian bar and restaurant, famous for its bullfighting memorabilia, affordable wine, and local charm.
"Enjoy generous portions of house wines for only €3 per glass and taste delicious local dishes!"
Cash is Key
Bring cash, as card payments are not accepted for amounts under €20.
Salad Star
Don't miss the chicken Caesar salad; the chicken is particularly flavorful and tasty.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
French
Price
Budget/Mid-range
Phone
+33 4 90 96 48 39
Address
Pl. du Forum, 13200 Arles, France
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Generous House Wine
Enjoy incredibly affordable house wines with generous pours for just €3 per glass. Perfect for a leisurely drink.
Authentic Arlesian Charm
Experience a charming setting steeped in history, with bullfighting-themed decor and a friendly atmosphere frequented by locals.
Flavorful Duck Breast
Savor the delicious and generously portioned duck breast, a local specialty that diners rave about.
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Cash is Key
Bring cash, as card payments are not accepted for amounts under €20.
Salad Star
Don't miss the chicken Caesar salad; the chicken is particularly flavorful and tasty.
Visit Off-Peak
For potentially better service, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
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from all over the internet
Cash is Key
Bring cash, as card payments are not accepted for amounts under €20.
Salad Star
Don't miss the chicken Caesar salad; the chicken is particularly flavorful and tasty.
Visit Off-Peak
For potentially better service, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bar Le Tambourin is a charming Arlesian institution offering affordable drinks and decent food in a unique, bullfighting-themed setting. While many praise the friendly service and value, some diners have experienced minor issues with order accuracy and occasional staff stress during busy periods.
"Just a simple bar in the heart of Arles. Lots of locals and very affordable: two small beers (25 cl), one pastis and one glass of wine for €13. Bring cash, no card payment below €20."
David Samuelson
"Well we had mixed feelings about the place. The food was ok, not very good not bad. The stuff was friendly in general and really tried their best even though you could feel their streas! Only one waitor (very young one so we guessed not experienced yet) was a bit unpolite. When i asked if they can put half rice half fries as a side dish for my main course instead of fries, so i can give the rice to my 3-year old child, the answer was -No madame, you have to choose.. So i said ok only rice then. Then they forgot my main dish for some time, but lets say that due the super busy lunch time this can happen. The atmosphere and the location was nice. I am not sure if i would go back again.."
Foteini Paschalidou
"nice place for getting coffee, right next to the cafe van gogh, so there is very nice view on it from the table on the street. the negative thing was the limit of paying by card from 10 euros. but definitely would come back and get here another short coffee stay :)"
Veronika Tabišová
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Frequently Asked Questions
While card payments are accepted, there is a minimum of €20 for card transactions. It's best to have cash on hand.
Diners often praise the duck breast and the chicken Caesar salad for their flavor and generous portions.
The restaurant has a charming, old-fashioned Arlesian ambiance, decorated with bullfighting memorabilia.
The restaurant is popular with locals, and can get busy, especially during peak hours.
Yes, house wines are very affordable at €3 per glass with generous pours.
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