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From trendy bars in the Marais to rooftop bars with views of the capital, Paris is full of great places to have a drink. Whether you're looking for a lively terrace, a secret speakeasy or a refined cocktail bar, each neighbourhood has something to charm you. Discover our selection of the best Parisian bars for all budgets and tastes.
This is the trendy hangout at the end of Rue de Bretagne. In addition to delicious small plates to share, Le Mary Celeste pairs its fine wines and cocktails with a carefully selected range of oysters. Whatever the season, its terrace is a popular spot for a chic evening with friends.
This authentic bar-tobacconist has become a trendy spot in the Marais with its large terrace and brasserie menu. L'Atelier, on the first floor, can be privatised, making it ideal for a team-building evening or birthday celebration.
The trendy crowd of the Marais come to La Perle to see and be seen. Here, fashionistas sit down for a glass of white wine and stay well into the night, putting the world to rights. The menu isn't particularly innovative, but they serve quality classics to guarantee a good night out, a full stomach and quenched thirsts.
Enjoy tapas, sangria and salsa in this large bar, ideally located in the quiet little street of Bourg Tibourg, a stone's throw from the bustle of the Marais and the Hôtel de Ville.
This has been the most famous café in Montmartre since Jean-Pierre Jeunet's film ‘Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain’.
A neighbourhood bar, Chez Camille is an authentic Montmartre pub that has retained its charm, its original pewter bar and its tiny terrace. Don't miss the concerts and aperitifs every Sunday evening.
On the small cobbled street Germain Pilon, which climbs towards Montmartre, this old neighbourhood bar with very affordable prices is completely atypical with its kitsch decor and back room that resembles a grandmother's bedroom where you can sit at the dressing table or on a bed.
A concert hall, studios, restaurant, conference and debate venue, and bar, Point Éphémère is the canal's well-known art centre. You'll often end up staying longer than just for a drink, as there's so much to discover. In winter, the large hall can be configured in several ways, and in summer, the terrace and even the rooftop are perfect for enjoying a beer by the water.
Not exactly clandestine, but certainly iconoclastic, this is Le Comptoir. Part bar, restaurant, library, flea market and museum, this community space turned foundation is bursting with ideas, projects and shows. Not to be missed.
This pavilion is the former home of the canal inspector, renovated into a cultural and friendly third place where you can come for a drink or a coffee, but also for lunch, dinner, screenings, conferences, workshops, exhibitions... or even to work.
A legendary spot on the banks of the Canal St Martin, this small bar-restaurant has a large stage that regularly hosts concerts of all genres as well as renowned DJs, not to mention tapas and mojitos that delight lovers of festive evenings.
This is a trendy bar... powered by 220 volts! Les Disquaires is the kingdom of vinyl and groove: DJs and black music concerts, from jazz to hip-hop, are on the programme almost every night. And on certain days, there's even an open aperitif and... open turntables!
As its name suggests, this bar-brasserie is dedicated to a drink with a scandalous past: absinthe. Enjoy it neat or in cocktails, but in moderation, as these spirits can reach up to 72% ABV! Our advice: take the opportunity to sample the dishes, which are inexpensive and served until late.
Opened in 1887, the Café de Flore has seen many famous faces on its terrace: Guillaume Apollinaire, André Breton, Jean-Paul Sartre, George Sand, Picasso... Over a coffee, lunch or a drink that lingers, walk in the footsteps of these great intellectuals at this address that continues to make the heart of Saint-Germain beat, thanks in particular to its well-thought-out menu, its beautiful terrace and its literary prize.
Completely redesigned by star decorator Laura Gonzales, L’Alcazar is a restaurant where it's nice to live and hang out. For a drink (or several), climb up to the balcony, which overlooks the beautiful dining room, and settle in at the bar. An elegant address, just like the menu it offers.
From the best happy hour deals to student bars and popular spots, here is a selection of affordable bars in Paris where you can enjoy a great atmosphere without emptying your wallet:
This isn't just a trendy bar, it's the trendiest bistro in Paris! Its reputation has spread around the world – well, almost – and it's well deserved: at Chez Jeannette, a diverse crowd comes to enjoy the vintage bar and an extensive, inexpensive wine list.
With its authentically old-fashioned decor (long live 1970s brown Formica), large, welcoming tables and low prices, Le Mauri7 is an institution! The atmosphere is electric at the weekend. It's the perfect place for drinks with friends.
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, Le Piano Vache is a student hangout, but not only! Once you step inside, you'll find a large bar decorated with photos and posters collected over time that are sure to impress. Come for the warm atmosphere, the diverse clientele and, above all, the cheap pints! A cult favourite.
What could be more pleasant than having a drink by the water? Head to the Bassin de La Villette! And when it comes to bars, you'll be spoilt for choice. Le BarOurcq is one of the spots not to be missed. A game of pétanque? Sunbathing on a deckchair? A board game? An exhibition? A pastis along the canal? Le BarOurcq is all of these things at once! Head there now, as this spot offers one of the most friendly and spring-like atmospheres in the capital (so spring-like that the bar closes during winter).
A must-visit! Even though there is no sign outside, the welcome is warm and the prices are unbeatable. The icing on the cake: a programme of electronic music nights of all kinds, with 300 people dancing until dawn.
This was the first venue opened by the Perchoir team (who have since opened five more) and one of the first rooftop bars to make a name for itself in Paris. A beautiful view of the city, a simple and effective menu, a crowd of trendy young people and local residents, and great playlists. It's easy to see why it's been such a success!
The Marta's hanging garden offers a panoramic view of the Champs-Élysées. At the top of the Fouquet's Paris hotel, this chic and intimate terrace offers a menu of original cocktails and bespoke creations made with rare spirits. The décor designed by Cordelia de Castellane is worth the detour alone. And when the weather prevents you from enjoying the rooftop, the interior of the bar will make you feel like you're having a drink in a jewellery box.
The oldest restaurant in Paris, La Tour d'Argent, recently transformed its roof, on the 7th floor above the Seine, into a magnificent green terrace. Fifteen tables allow you to enjoy sunny days while sipping a cocktail or a glass of Roederer champagne in front of one of the most beautiful panoramas in Paris.
Enjoy views of the La Défense skyline from this rooftop bar at the Meliá hotel, which also serves as a cocktail bar with a classic menu of tapas and original creations. The view stretches from the towers of La Défense to the Eiffel Tower. Paris is at your feet!
A little red door... but a great place! If you love cocktails and fine spirits, and enjoy a mysterious yet friendly atmosphere, don't miss this charming (almost) clandestine bar, selected each year as one of the best in the world.
Workers, grab your glasses! In the heart of a working-class neighbourhood, behind a window camouflaged by a myriad of union posters, Le Syndicat champions the art of French spirits. Here, it's all about the spirits of our grandparents! A word of advice: try the ‘Le Sudiste’ cocktail, which makes you feel like you can hear the cicadas singing.
Hurry up and get there! It's one of the most fashionable places in Paris, and it's far from being overrated! First of all, because you enter it... at the back of a pizzeria! And then: welcome to 1930s Chicago! With its chic house club atmosphere, delicious cocktails and whiskies, and inexpensive beers, Le Moonshiner has everything you could want!
Tucked away at the back of the 1K hotel lobby, La Mezcaleria Paris serves cocktails made exclusively with... mezcal! Its menu and Inca-themed décor pay homage to Mexican culture, which is as festive as it is traditional, for an evening that will transport you to another world.
Named after Cocteau and Jean Marais, who used to frequent this libertine sauna, L’Orphée has mastered the art of cultivating the tradition of the neighbourhood's seedy bars. There is no shop front here: you enter through the door of an anonymous building. A word of advice: don't arrive too late.
Several rooms, several atmospheres in this bar dedicated to fans of fantasy, science fiction, fantasy and manga cinema. A haven for geeks and everyone else, it's worth a visit for the decor, the menu, and the programme: exhibitions inspired by Lovecraft or The Last of Us, geek blind tests, Beyblade tournaments, conferences on biochemistry or transhumanism, Doctor Who Day, and lots of board games!
This lively and welcoming café-bar is the place to be for poets and novelists, lovers of fine literature. The eclectic programme promises concerts and stand-up poetry, in both French and English. A true neighbourhood institution.
Right in the middle of Europe's largest flea market, this small bar-brasserie is a must-visit: everyone comes here to share a beer (there's a wide selection), grab a bite to eat or listen to a gypsy jazz concert. 100% authentic!
One of the most unusual settings in Greater Paris can be found in the south-west of the capital! In this bar-restaurant run by a Basque owner with a legendary welcome, with walls and shopfront covered in old signs, you can enjoy a homemade sangria that is to die for... Beautiful, inexpensive and friendly: what more could you ask for?
In this 4-star hotel dedicated to the MARVEL universe, the Skyline Bar offers a virtual but breathtaking view of the New York skyline, where you can even see your favourite superhero setting off on a mission. On the menu: iconic American cocktails and signature cocktails inspired by the Infinity Stones.
Want to discover Paris in all its facets? Explore Paris neighbourhood by neighbourhood – from the historic charm of the centre to the more discreet corners of Greater Paris.
From Montmartre to La Défense, via the Latin Quarter and the banks of the Marne, immerse yourself in a journey rich in history, culture, nature and unusual places.
Jacques' Bar at the Hoxton Hotel
The Bar du Brach
The 1807 at the Hôtel Napoléon
The Bar Botaniste at the Shangri-La Paris
The Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris
Les Ambassadeurs at the Hôtel de Crillon
The Bar Long at the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
The Duke's Bar at the Hôtel Westminster
The Bar du Noham Café at Maison Albar Hotel
Simply unmissable! This intimate bar has a Mexican vibe and is accessed through a hidden door at the back of the taqueria. Rumour has it that the margarita here is the best in the capital. On the VIP side, Kim Kardashian has been spotted here, in mum mode.
It's impossible not to be drawn to Bisou's candy-pink façade. This cocktail bar, open from early morning until late at night, is a cosy little spot where you can enjoy delicious cocktails. There's no menu here; the mixologists create each drink according to your desires and tastes. Surprises guaranteed!
This cosy bar has both a mansion-style décor and a Moroccan atmosphere, offering a wide selection of creative cocktails. Its bonus: a pretty hidden terrace.
Only the name recalls the neighbourhood's scandalous past... because the only lascivious woman at Dirty Dick is a vahiné on the monumental painting that adorns this bar, which serves delicious Polynesian cocktails at very good value for money.
A new wind is blowing through the 16th arrondissement, and Cravan is the place to know, just a stone's throw from the Maison de la Radio. In a magnificent Art Nouveau setting, listed as a historic monument, this cocktail bar serves inventive and delicious house creations such as the legendary Tunnel, a revisited Negroni that is to die for.
Established more than 20 years ago on the banks of the Canal St-Martin, Le Verre Volé was one of the capital's first ‘eating’ wine cellars. Today, it is a neighbourhood institution with its carefully selected natural wines and small daily specials.
A chic and cosy wine bar for an evening with friends or a romantic date, with a menu listing some 3,000 wines.
In the Rue des Dames, businesses come and go, but that's not the case for the ‘Caves Pop’, as regulars call this relaxed and friendly neighbourhood bar, which offers a wide variety of wines.
The cellar at the Michelin-starred Septime is a good alternative. Run by the same team, the cellar offers a selection of around a hundred fine wines and delicious dishes prepared in the Septime kitchen.
This gay bar is one of the most famous spots in the Marais! The atmosphere here is warm and festive, whatever the time of day. From wild parties to Sunday brunch, there's something for everyone.
La Bellevilloise needs no introduction, with a reputation that extends beyond the capital. A multidisciplinary cultural venue, it is a café-restaurant that organises concerts, clubs, exhibitions, debates, meetings and markets, all spread over 2,000 m² and four floors. For an evening to remember, start with a drink on the terrace near the olive trees and finish with a lively atmosphere at the club.
The Cité de la Mode offers beautiful rooftop and basement spaces on the quays. Bars and clubs set up shop there on a temporary or pop-up basis. For many years, Le Wanderlust has been one of the must-see spots in the neighbourhood with its beautiful space, restaurant area, dance floor and, above all, its view of the city lights and the Seine at nightfall.
A real favourite! Combining table football, a basement that turns into a dance floor in the evening and more than reasonable prices: there's no doubt about it, Le 9b is a resounding success. From breakfast to concerts, brunch to clubbing, there's something for everyone at any time of the day (and night).
This pub in central Paris has a Californian vibe and hides a large club in the basement where you can party almost every night of the week.
This large, lively bar on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine is buzzing every night of the week. Spread over several floors, it features a dance floor with its own DJ and several themed bars.
The first cocktail bar in Paris dedicated to gin, Tiger offers 130 types of homemade gin and tonic that can be enjoyed with delicious tapas. Located on the lively Rue Princesse, the party doesn't stop when the bar closes.
If you want to treat your ears, head to Café La Pêche (Mairie de Montreuil metro station). Opened in 1994, this bar hosts numerous urban music concerts.
In these four cheerful and festive guinguettes located throughout Paris, the recipe remains the same: pizzas, convivial evenings and a unique atmosphere to offer Parisians a festive atmosphere, whatever the season.
In the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, where the iconic first location is located: the Rosa Bonheur - Buttes Chaumont, on a barge on the Seine at the foot of Les Invalides with the Rosa Bonheur sur Seine, in the middle of the Bois de Vincennes with Rosa Bonheur à l'Est, or at Port Bas, on the banks of the Seine in Asnières with Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest.
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So many unique places to have a drink, dine or admire the sunset. A perfect idea if you're looking for things to do in Paris with breathtaking views.
A long terrace bar, both by the canal and on the roof, where you can enjoy the sunshine and the gentle lifestyle of this waterfront neighbourhood. Very popular when the weather is nice.
More than just a terrace, À la Folie, located in the heart of La Villette park, is a garden full of sun loungers. Ideal for a long summer aperitif, a break during a stroll in the park, or an afternoon of reading/sunbathing in the greenery. On site: a bar, a restaurant and a party area.
Everyone's talking about it: the opening of Dock B in Pantin. A must-see venue that's making waves! It houses, among other things, a café-concert, a restaurant, a cocktail bar (secret), a concept store... All with a great terrace!
In the heart of its brewery, Gallia has opened a friendly bar serving its signature beers on tap or in bottles. In the brewery's enclosed courtyard, you can sit at tables and benches to enjoy a pleasant moment. Events are regularly organised here, and if you're feeling peckish, food trucks serve up tasty dishes to satisfy your hunger.
