Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Ephrem Church

Saint-Ephrem Church

Until February 28, 2025

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Location

Saint-Ephrem Church
17 rue des Carmes - 75005 Paris
Capacity 100 seats

Duration

1 h 15 min

No intermission


Details

Candlelight Piano Recitals

For all audiences

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Highlights: Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Ephrem Church

If you think you’ve seen everything there is to see in Paris, you may be mistaken. The charming streets, the characteristic shopfronts and cafés, the banks of the Seine, the unique Montmarte district, the awesome immensity of the Arc de Triomphe, the iconic Eiffel Tower, the limitless wonders of the Louvre, and yet still…

 

Paris has other beauties to offer you.

 

Hidden amongst the bustle of Paris’ 5th arrondissement, on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève and nestled within the Sorbonne district, stands a small church dedicated to Saint Ephrem, otherwise known as the “The Harp of the Holy Spirit”. This hair-raisingly magnificent space plays host to a series of beautiful candlelit concerts, conducted in complete privacy in an ethereal environment, enhanced by the gentle illumination of candlelight. Young artists from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris come to perform here to enchant lovers of music and of historical monuments alike.

 

Paris has more to offer in these intimate and little-known spaces such as Saint-Ephrem Church… don’t miss this enchanting experience!

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Story: Candlelight Concert Series at Saint-Ephrem Church

Listen to the most beloved scores by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, or Rachmaninoff as played by the talented fingers of young pianists from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris – an internationally acclaimed institution in the field of music. This unmissable experience is only elevated by the intimacy of its setting, burrowed silently within the beating heart of Paris, in a historically rich venue that glows with candlelight. All the beauty of the scores of the great composers will fill the soaring hall of the Saint-Ephrem church; in tandem with the dancing glow of the candles, you will bear witness to a transcendental and almost mystical atmosphere. An experience not to be missed!

Candlelight Concert Programme

Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
With Antoine Alérini (piano)
Chopin: Ballades, Waltzes, Mazurkas
Schumann: Fantasy op. 17

 

Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, ballades and polonaises

 

Saturday, December 7th, 2024 à 5:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga (piano)
Bach: Goldberg Variations
Debussy: Clair de lune
Schubert: Impromptus
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
With Thibaut Maudry (violin) and Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schumann: Sonata for violin and piano no. 1
Schubert: Rondo brillant
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs
Fauré: Après un rêve

 

Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Ballades
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique

 

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
With Antoine Alérini (piano)
Chopin: Ballades, Waltzes, Mazurkas
Schumann: Fantasy op. 17

 

Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Friday, December 13th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, ballades and polonaises

 

Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Pauline Boudon (cello) and Martin Jaspard (piano)
Schubert: Sonata for Arpeggione
Chopin: 3rd movement of the Sonata, op. 65
Brahms: Sonata no. 2
Schumann: Adagio and allegro

 

Monday, December 16th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
With Antoine Alérini (piano)
Chopin: Ballades, Waltzes, Mazurkas
Schumann: Fantasy op. 17

 

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Ballades Sonata Pathétique
Beethoven:

 

Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Pauline Boudon (cello) and Martin Jaspard (piano)
Schubert: Sonata Arepggione
Chopin: 3rd movement of the Sonata, op. 65
Brahms: Sonata no. 2
Schumann: Adagio and allegro

 

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Rémi Masunaga (piano)
Chopin: Preludes, Waltzes Polonaise militaire
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Eve Concert ★
Candlelight concert with Magdalena Rebacz (cello)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Wednesday, December 25th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ★ Christmas Concert ★
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Saturday, Decembre 28th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Saturday, Decembre 28th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Yanis Boudris (cello)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Monday, December 30th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Waltzes, nocturnes, preludes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. ★ New Year's Eve Concert ★
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. ★ New Year's Eve Concert ★
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Rémi Masunaga (piano)
Chopin: Preludes, Waltzes Polonaise militaire
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
Debussy: Clair de lune
Satie: Gymnopédies
Liszt: Liebestraüme, Tarentella
Chopin: Nocturne

 

Sunday, January 5th, at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga (piano)
Bach: Goldberg Variations
Debussy: Clair de lune
Schubert: Impromptus
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Monday, January 6th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Teva Mazoyer (piano)
Works by Mozart and Chopin

 

Thursday, January 9th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers

 

Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Concert aux chandelles avec Pauline Boudon (violoncelle)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Fréderic Moreau (violin) and Pascal Mantin (piano)
Mozart: Sonata
Beethoven: The Spring
Paganini: Campanella
Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy
Massenet: "Méditation" from Thaïs

 

Monday, January 13th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
With Gabriel Cassagnes (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Études
Beethoven: The Tempest
Albeniz: Jerez

 

Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Sunday, January 19th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Monday, January 20th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers

 

Tuesday, January 21st, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
With Gabriel Cassagnes (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Études
Beethoven: The Tempest
Albeniz: Jerez

 

Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Friday, January 24th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with William Winterstin (piano)
Chopin: Études, Nocturnes
Beethoven: Sonata Appassionata

 

Saturday, January 25th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Concert aux chandelles avec Pauline Boudon (violoncelle)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
With Thibaut Maudry (violin) and Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schumann: Sonata for violin and piano no. 1
Schubert: Rondo brillant
Beethoven: Romance

 

Monday, January 27th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Teva Mazoyer (piano)
Works by Mozart and Chopin

 

Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with William Winterstin (piano)
Chopin: Études, Nocturnes
Beethoven: Sonata Appassionata

 

Friday, January 31st, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga (piano)
Bach: Goldberg Variations
Debussy: Clair de lune
Schubert: Impromptus
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Pascal Mantin (piano)
Chopin: Waltzes, Nocturnes, Ballades and Polonaises

 

Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Yanis Boudris (cello)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with the Orchestre Les Violons de France
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Mozart: A Little Night Music

 

Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
Debussy: Clair de lune
Satie: Gymnopédies
Liszt: Liebestraüme, Tarentella
Chopin: Nocturne

 

Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
Beethoven: The Tempest
Chopin: Scherzos
Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

Friday, February 14th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. ★ Valentine's Day Concert in Paris ★
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Yanis Boudris (cello)
Bach: Cello Suites

 

Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
Beethoven: The Tempest
Chopin: Scherzos
Rachmaninoff: Preludes

 

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Adrien Polycarpe (piano)
Schubert: Impromptus
Satie: Gymnopédies
Chopin: Nocturnes
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata

 

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Natasha Kadyrova (piano)
Chopin: Nocturnes, Waltzes
Beethoven: Sonata Pathétique
Tchaikovsky: The Waltz of the Flowers, Valse Sentimentale

 

Monday, February 24th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Remi Masunaga (piano)
Bach: Goldberg Variations
Debussy: Clair de lune
Schubert: Impromptus
Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata
Debussy: Clair de lune
Satie: Gymnopédies
Liszt: Liebestraüme, Tarentella
Chopin: Nocturne

 

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelit concert with Remi Masunaga (piano)
Chopin: Ballade, Preludes, Waltz, Scherzo, Mazurka Polonaise militaire
Liszt : Consolation, Hungarian Rhapsody

 

Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
Chopin Recital
Candlelight concert with Elio di Tanna (piano)
Works by Chopin heard in the famous film The Pianist

 

Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Candlelight concert with Pierre Venissac (piano)
Beethoven: The Tempest
Chopin: Scherzos
Rachmaninoff: Preludes

Reviews

No language barrier!
Great place for a small piano recital. I saw a local pianist play Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, etc. The old church was dimly lit with candles. Great atmosphere. I don’t speak French at all but I play piano. With the music, there was no language barrier. Loved it!
Csaba
Breathtaking
A breathtaking performance by two phenomenal musicians performing a mix of Mozart and Beethoven on violin and piano. If you have a spare evening in Paris, it’s well worth the effort.
Coco

Saint-Ephrem Church

17 rue des Carmes - 75005 Paris

History and Fun Facts about Saint-Ephrem Church


Amidst its world-famous monuments and locations, any local will let you know that there is more to Paris than meets the eye. Should you stumble across one of its many little-known gems, it might feel tempting to keep it to yourself. However, it is precisely this characteristically Parisian “je-ne-sais-quoi” of mystery, of beauty, and of elusivity that is so universally appealing – a kind of tranquil allure that you want to share. The church of Saint-Ephrem, nestled in Paris’ bustling 5th arrondissement within the Sorbonne district, is just one of these charming yet little-known locations.

The Saint-Ephrem church stands on the site of the Collège des Lombards, the third chapel to be built on these grounds. This college was founded in 1334 for Italian students, and would later become the Collège des Irlandais, responsible for training missionaries for the conversion of England in 1677.

In 1925, the Paris City Council bought the church of Saint-Ephrem, giving it the status of a Syriac Catholic Mission. Its arresting facade is adorned with a Baroque-style portal, reminiscent of that of the church of Saint Andrew of the Quirinal in Rome – a stunning invitation to enter and rest after a long walk exploring Paris, and to listen to a beautiful piano recital whilst ensconced in the gentle glow of candlelight.

 

Fast facts
Capacity: 100
Handicap Accessible: No
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat check: No

FAQ

How do I get to Saint-Ephrem Church in the 5th arrondissement of Paris?

The Sainte-Ephrem Church is accessible by:
Metro lines: Sainte-Ephrem Church is accessible by Metro lines10 and 7 which run to the stations Maubert-Mutualité and Jussieu.
Metro lines: Sainte-Ephrem Church is accessible by RER line B which runs to the station Luxembourg.
Bus lines: Sainte-Ephrem Church is accessible by the bus lines 38, 47, 63, 72, 84, 86 which go to the following bus stations: Collège de France, Maubert-Mutualité, Panthéon, Lycée Henri IV.

In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.

What do I do when I get to the Saint-Ephrem Church in Paris?

We invite you to arrive 30 minutes before the beginning of the candlelight concerts, and present your voucher at the front desk.

How long do the candlelight concerts at Saint-Ephrem last?

The candlelight concerts last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, with no intermission.

Can I take photos during the candlelight concerts?

In order not to disturb the artists on stage, and for the comfort of other guests, you are not permitted to photograph, film, or record the performance for the duration of the candlelight concerts. As long as the performance is not currently in session, feel free to take a snapshot of the Saint-Ephrem Church to remember your night out!

Are the candlelight concerts at the Saint-Ephrem Church for an international audience or French speakers?

Both! The Saint-Ephrem Church welcomes audiences from all over the world! The candle light concerts are in the universal language of music, and are therefore accessible to anyone from any corner of the world.

Does the Saint-Ephrem Church have a specific dress code?

There is no specific dress code but proper attire is appreciated for the candlelight concerts at the Saint-Ephrem Church in Paris.

Is tipping customary at the Saint-Ephrem Church?

Tips are not mandatory. However, ushers will usually appreciate a small tip of between €2 and €5, which you can give them when they’ve shown you to your seat.
Fun fact: the French word for “tip” is “pourboire”, which literally translates to “to have a drink”.