With its laid-back, tropical atmosphere, the Comptoir Général is like a retro bubble, reverting in time and space, with its liana vines, old photos of African leaders and other curiosities reminiscent of the décor of French trading posts in Africa. Spend the evening on a comfortable sofa, sipping a cocktail and listening to Afro music in the background. It’s the ideal place to escape from Paris for as long as it takes to have a drink!
This very special place is tucked away at the far end of a little alley. It looks like a cave and is housed in an old Parisian mansion. This gay-friendly bar regularly holds LGBT evenings. People come to enjoy the cocktails based on green chartreuse. The events held here are eclectic, ranging from jazz evenings on Wednesdays to funk, clubbing and even literary evenings.
This temple of multi-disciplinary culture offers a range of artistic activities and events. The programme combines “cafés concerts”, performances, creative displays, exhibitions and alternative film projections. You won’t get bored at the end of the week, if you make a date for an evening of Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, Reggae or even World Music.
Forget the weather, drink a glass or two here in good humour while joining in a game of pétanque on a sandy bowling ground that is better than outdoors. In this special, friendly atmosphere, you can spend some quality time, enjoying a glass of beer or a cocktail with accompanying plates of delicatessen and cheeses – such a typically “French” way to spend an evening!
Immerse yourself in the canaille Pigalle of the late 19th century with this charming venue! In its Thousand and One Nights lounge, decorated by the famous Jacques Garcia, you'll find a wide selection of exclusive, floral cocktails named after former courtesans, as well as forgotten aperitifs, unrivalled liqueurs and fine vintages waiting to be discovered.
With its city farm and kitchen garden, this is a real oxygen bubble, an environmental initiative. The venue has taken over a former railway station that it has transformed into a lifestyle setting based on recycling and sustainable principles. Relax on the brightly coloured chairs and enjoy a glass of wine on tap made by one of the small French wine-makers. There are lots of exciting events, such as “Swap Parties”, discussions and debates, film showings and meetings of all kinds.
To gain access to this secret hideaway, you have to go through a washing machine that conceals a door that you enter by pressing a button. This reveals a staircase leading to a little bar that is as cosy as it is incongruous. When you finally arrive, you will be greeted with surprising cocktails made from clever, tasty combinations. It’s great fun to sit on the swings and drink in the warm atmosphere and brightly coloured decor.
Once upon a time this was a hostess bar but all that remains of its past is the decor and the intimate atmosphere. Le Lipstick is now famous in the world of mixology for its cocktail creations. We even suggest that you design your own cocktail to fit in with your mood, and you can do so at a reasonable price. Take advantage of the happy hour that lasts until late (until 10.00 p.m.) and the club that is open until 5.00 a.m. from Tuesday to Saturday.
Once the week-end has begun, the MK2 Germain Paradisio cinema reveals its screen and is transformed into a secret and intimate night club. Whether you are here to sip a glass of champagne or let off steam on the dance floor, you are welcome until dawn. It is not unusual to meet famous actors, elegant Parisians or celebrities from the world of fashion who flock here every week-end.
