The original work is dated 1881-1882 and is kept at the Courtauld Gallery in London. Édouard Manet creates this painting in the last years of his life and this is considered the masterpiece of his late production: a delightful synthesis of impressionist technique and colour, his spiritual and artistic testament. The black colour, the representation of a moment of daily life and a still life are typical details of Manet's painting who is not consecrated by the public even after this masterpiece. The bar depicted is often attended by the artist, who describes it in detail, even if he paints it in his studio, asking the protagonist to pose for him. The protagonist, at the centre of the scene, is M.lle Suzon, the barmaid of the restaurant, a simple girl, with a chubby and reddened face in an elegant work dress. The girl leans on the counter with the palms of her hands and behind it there is a large mirror reflecting the general public of patrons. The plate of oranges or tangerines and the bottles of English beer are realistic elements, typical of a trendy place in Paris of that time. For the first time Manet does not respect the rule of the uniqueness of the point of view, overcoming the principles of perspective. This is the last of the important works to be painted by the painter, before his death in 1883.