Gate-side wine bar in T4 that feels a notch calmer
In Terminal 4, Le Grand Comptoir runs as the unofficial wine bar for long‑haul departures, with many FlyerTalk regulars timing their stop here before evening flights. It sits post‑security in T4’s main concourse and skews $$$, so think preflight splurge, not casual pit stop. The setup is more bar with small plates than full restaurant, so plan on snacks over a full three‑course meal.
Wine is the draw: multiple reviewers call out a strong by‑the‑glass list, with a good spread of reds and whites but frequent mentions of sticker shock. Expect to pay big‑city prices per glass, often well into the mid‑teens and higher. Beer and basic cocktails are around, but if you’re not drinking wine, you’re paying a premium for the atmosphere compared to the food court.
Food runs to shareable bites and bar plates, with portions regularly described as small for the price. Think cheese boards, charcuterie, and light dishes rather than burgers the size of your fist. A Yelp reviewer flatly said the atmosphere beats the food court but warned that mains and boards don’t fill you up. If you’re hungry after a long flight, this works best as course one, then grab something more substantial elsewhere in T4.
Regulars often do exactly that: one FlyerTalk poster says they stop in for a single glass of wine and a snack before a T4 departure, then move on. Bar seating is the smart play, partly because regulars report faster service and easier bill payment when boarding starts. With long‑haul banks leaving in waves, the bar can fill quickly in the 18:00–21:00 window.
Watch out for slow service when the place is packed and for wait lists when multiple transatlantic flights leave around the same time. Prices plus portion size are the most common gripe across Google and Yelp. Practical move: grab a bar stool, order one glass and one plate, ask for the check as soon as the wine lands, and you won’t be clock‑watching when your T4 gate starts boarding.