Au roi de la bière
| Company type | Former brasserie |
|---|---|
| Industry | Foodservice |
| Founded | 1892 |
| Founder | Jacqueminot Graff (restaurateur) |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Beer, food |
Au roi de la bière is a former brasserie situated at 119 Rue Saint-Lazare in Paris’s 8th arrondissement, France. Since 1997, it has held the status of an official Monument historique.
Location
Positioned close to the Saint-Lazare train station, this location enjoys substantial pedestrian flow within a key commercial area.
Architecture
The structure stands on a slender plot measuring approximately 10 meters in width and comprises a ground floor, three stories above, plus an attic. Its exterior showcases brickwork combined with polished timber framing characteristic of the Alsatian regionalist architectural style. Distinctive features include a chimney crowned by a stork sculpture and a central figure of Gambrinus, the mythical beer monarch, which underscores the establishment’s thematic identity.
History
Originally built in 1892 by architect Chausson, the building experienced major modifications in 1894 under Paul Marbeau’s direction for Alsatian restaurateur Jacqueminot Graff. These changes involved redesigning the façade and adding additional vertical space. The Alsatian-inspired façade, rooftop statues, and three connected ground-floor rooms were officially listed as a Historic Monument on November 18, 1997.
In 1998, the premises were converted into a McDonald's outlet, exemplifying the adaptive reuse of historic commercial buildings within Paris’s dynamic foodservice sector.