One of the perennially popular places to drink in Chamonix is Atelier Cafe, found in the bustling heart of Chamonix’s pedestrian area next to the Rive Arve, it serves some of the best beer and hot chocolate in town.

There is also a small snack menu featuring salads and omelettes for those after something more substantial. In summer the terrace runs right down to the river’s edge, while come winter it’s heated to enable al fresco drinking to continue well into the colder months.