Named for the anise-forward aperitif that arrives here in serious quantities, Monsieur Ricard is a compact Parc Avenue bar with a French bistro sensibility and a loyal following among European football and rugby watchers. The terrasse fills up fast on match days, particularly when Marseille or a French national team is involved. Between the pastis, the draft beers, the pool table, and the weekly darts tournament, it has the nostalgic atmosphere of a neighbourhood bar that knows exactly what it is.