French 75 Gallery and Lounge

01/13/2025

We are excited to reopen tomorrow at 4pm for regular business. Thank you to all our regulars who waited as we took a much needed break to start the year! But we are back and ready to shake up your favorite cocktail! Stop by and say hello. Cheers!

01/02/2025

Happy New Year from the team at French 75! We want to thank everyone who spent New Year's Eve with us. It was a truly amazing night with such a great crowd. As many of you know, we will be closed for the first two weeks of January and will reopen on the 14th. Thank you to everyone who came by French 75 this year and we will see you again in two weeks! Cheers!

12/08/2024

2025 is almost here and if you find yourself in need of a place to ring in the new year, consider spending it with us at French 75. We will be taking reservations starting at 10pm to make sure everyone has a seat come midnight and will be passing out complimentary sparkling wine for everyone here at midnight as well! If you're looking for a relaxed and cozy place to spend New Year's Eve contact Braden at [email protected] to reserve your spot! We would love to have you! Cheers!

12/06/2024

First Friday is back! And so is The Hot Apple Cheer, our much loved 24hr mulled cider poured over 100 proof bonded Bourbon. We won't be serving cocoa this Friday but be sure to stop by and warm up with delicious hot treat that is one of our most popular drinks during the winter time. Dont worry if you can't make it though because we will be serving it every Friday and Saturday through the winter months! Cheers!

12/05/2024

We will be closed tonight,12/5, for a private event and will reopen for regular business tomorrow! We apologize for the inconvenience and will see you all again for First Friday! Cheers!

11/27/2024

Tonight will be the last Wednesday that you will be able to see live jazz at French 75 for the remainder of the year. We will resume our regular Wednesday jazz series starting again in February 2025! Stop by for a set this evening and have a Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!

11/24/2024

We will be closed today, Sunday 11/24, for a private event and will reopen for regular business on Tuesday at 4pm. Cheers!

11/22/2024

Introducing a special cocktail made for The Stolp Island Theatre's Million Dollar Quartet, "My Favorite Relative." This cocktail was made by our resident theatre expert and bartender Olive Manning. It's a delicious Kentucky Mule made with Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon, Gifford Peach de Vigne, and Fever Tree Ginger Beer, concocted as a nod to our favorite relative--Old Grand Dad! Stop by and give it a try before heading over to see Million Dollar Quartet! Cheers!

My Favorite Relative
Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon, Gifford Peach De Vigne, Honey Syrup, Lime Juice, Fever Tree Ginger Beer, Dehydrated Lime Wheel

11/08/2024

⭐ Don't miss the City of Lights Film Festival's signature cocktail, the Director's Cut, handcrafted by the team at French 75 Gallery and Lounge!

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11/07/2024

10/23/2024

Our throwback menu has been super popular so far! Here is the Jamaican Almond, a deliciously rich daiquiri riff using Appleton Estate and Luxardo Amaretto. Stop by and give it a try! Cheers!

Jamaican Almond
Appleton Estate Signature Blend, Luxardo Amaretto, Orgeat, Lime Juice, Shaved Almond

10/15/2024

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday the 16th, most artwork will be 50% off! This is a great time to grab a piece you have been eyeing! We are going into the Holiday season as well, so if you have your eye on something, please reach out or stop by to inquire about which pieces are available. Cheers!

10/09/2024

No live jazz tonight! We are open for regular business. The band will be back next Wednesday! Cheers!

10/03/2024

This week marks three years since we opened our doors here in downtown Aurora and we couldn't be happier! Thanks once again to our dedicated staff, our outstanding regulars, and this incredible community that continues to support us! We continue onward with a throwbacks menu, going live for First Friday tomorrow, that features several of the most popular drinks from our three years in business! Stay tuned. Cheers!

09/01/2024

We will be closed tomorrow, Sunday the 1st, for Labor Day weekend! See you Tuesday! Cheers!

08/24/2024

Ludwig has arrived! We are honored to offer this Gold Medal Winning Vienna Style Lager from Brother Chimp Brewing! We were lucky to get our hands on a few cases so stop by and give it a try while supplies last! It's delicious! Cheers!

08/14/2024

Live Jazz tonight 6:30-9:30! See you soon. Cheers!

08/08/2024

We will be closed for a Private Event this evening from 6:30pm onward and will be open for regular business again tomorrow. Cheers!