We've had a secondary residence in Paulhan for almost 15 years and we always make a pilgrimage to The Commerce Bar -- perhaps the only restaurant in town that has been owned and managed by the same people since we arrived. Before A-75 bypassed the town and N9 - a National Road, this was The Place truckers ate, showered, hung out, and got refreshed to continue their trips.Some truckers still pay homage and eat very straightforward food and socialize. For the rest of us -- we get the luncheon menu at that price in the evenings when the ingredients are still fresh. It's a relatively cheap meal and always well portioned and very well served and always with a very nice house wine and homemade des...
We've had a secondary residence in Paulhan for almost 15 years and we always make a pilgrimage to The Commerce Bar perhaps the only restaurant in town that has been owned and managed by the same people since we arrived. Before A 75 bypassed the town and N9 a National Road, this was The Place truckers ate, showered, hung out, and got refreshed to continue their trips. Some truckers still pay homage and eat very straightforward food and socialize. For the rest of us we get the luncheon menu at that price in the evenings when the ingredients are still fresh. It's a relatively cheap meal and always well portioned and very well served and always with a very nice house wine and homemade desserts.....
Every Sunday there is a vide grenier (empty attic the French equivalent of a car boot sale) in Paulhan. The sun was shining as we circled the stalls before sitting outside for a cup of coffee at the Café du Commerce. One of our party, who lives in the village, had booked a table for lunch. I held out no hopes for anything decent to eat and, because the sun was shining, a table was laid for the six of us on the terrace. I 'd imagined lousy food brought to the table via freezer and microwave. How wrong can one be! This book 's cover was totally misleading. Madame, who has a wicked sense of humour, brought out one steaming dish after another, the food was delicious and the portions generous. Th...
Gave this restaurant a five star review last year. Regrettably following our last visit our opinion has turned full circle. Gone has the friendly warm welcome that we once received and clearly this establishment is now suffering from overcrowding and lack of staff at the lunchtime opening.Standard of meals has deteriorated as has the sanitary facilities. Regrettably we will not be returning and would advise other to do the same.
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local workers and troisieme age, who frequent it regularly (we know because we were there ourselves several times) So that's always a good sign. Excellent food at reasonable prices. Staff very convivial and informal, but also efficient. Very helpful/ sympathetic when we had a wine/water spillage don't think we were charged for the replacements. Outside eating very pleasant with plenty of shade.
Could not agree more with the previous review. We have been going for many years to The Commerce and have always been delighted with the experience. The atmosphere is superb especially in summer when you can dine outside in a courtyard under the platane trees. Service always good and the food excellent. Would rate it in our top 5 anywhere.
This restaurant is frequented by Brit expat's and locals. The food is excellent and well priced The wine is honest and served by the carafe The Staff try their best to help you, whilst said expat's make snide comments in the background. I'd return in a heartbeat
Best bar/restaurant of my life Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Nice friendly service
Cabaret meal
