Badaboum, wine and Spritz bar
A new establishment has appeared in the Toulon landscape.
BADABOUM Badaboum, a wine and Spritz bar, will introduce you to a selection of refined spirits, all in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. At its helm, three partners including Christophe Vaillant, a spirits enthusiast who dedicated 28 years of his life to the Marine before launching into this adventure. Originally from Brittany, this former serviceman arrived in Toulon in 2000.
He developed a passion for cocktails, wine, and spirits throughout his career. Two years spent in a distillery in Cotignac and organizing numerous trade shows strengthened his attraction to the culture of spirits.
“We wanted to create an establishment that offers affordable prices, without overwhelming customers,” he explains, while emphasizing the quality of the food and drinks on offer. GOURMET MENU Badaboum stands out for its sharing platters, carefully prepared by partner Feel Food. Among the delights on offer are a hand-cut Charolais beef tartare, homemade gnocchi au gratin with Comté and Beaufort, patatas bravas, and a winter vegetable shakshuka...
Plates are priced between €7 and €12 while spreads start at €6.
The bar also offers a liqueur and Spritz list that goes off the beaten path. “We select local, national, but also European products, such as German, Belgian, English, and Portuguese gins or liqueurs from Pays Basque, Vendée, or Côte d'Or,” emphasizes Christophe. The bitters used come from France, Italy, and Sardinia, adding a touch of originality to the cocktails.
“Our goal is to introduce spirits that people are not used to seeing, at reasonable prices,” he says.
The menu changes regularly to adapt to the seasons, with new options every month for the dishes and every five weeks for the wines. Through his travels, Christophe has explored distilleries and vineyards in South Africa or other countries, allowing him to combine quality products to create innovative cocktails.
To enhance the experience, events and concerts are also on the program, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere.
« Nous sélectionnons des produits locaux, nationaux, mais aussi européens, comme des gins allemands, belges, anglais et portugais ou des liqueurs du pays basque, de Vendée ou de Côte d’Or », souligne Christophe. Les bitter utilisés proviennent de France, d’Italie, de Sardaigne, ajoutant une touche d’originalité aux cocktails. « Notre objectif est de faire découvrir des alcools que les gens n’ont pas l’habitude de voir, à des prix raisonnables », déclare-t-il. La carte change régulièrement pour s’adapter aux saisons, avec des nouveautés chaque mois pour les assiettes et toutes les cinq semaines pour les vins. Au gré de ses voyages, Christophe a exploré des distilleries et des vignobles en Afrique du Sud ou dans d’autres pays ce qui lui permet d’associer des produits de qualité pour créer des cocktails innovants. Pour agrémenter l’expérience, des animations et des concerts sont également au programme, créant une atmosphère festive et engageante. Bref, un lieu de découvertes gustatives à Toulon, où il fait bon se retrouver autour d’une bonne table et d’un verre bien choisi. •
In short, a place for culinary discoveries in Toulon, where it is good to meet up around a great table and a well-chosen glass. • Place Dame Sibille - Toulon 06 60 04 01 35 From Tuesday to Saturday lunch and dinner (winter). 7 days a week during the summer period. Instagram: @badaboum_spi_wine
Laurette PARAY – Photos Philippe OLIVIER.