Our selection of addresses for an original after-work event in Paris!

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Looking for a Parisian venue to enjoy an after-work drink with your colleagues or clients? Discover our selection of trendy and original places to enjoy a delicious cocktail in Paris!

Afterwork with live music and DJs

For an unforgettable experience, the Public House, just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier, is the ideal place to transport you instantly into a typically British world. Thanks to its ideal position and its three floors, the Public House offers a range of experiences to surprise your guests, a Loggia that provides a fabulous setting for soaking up the sun, and to extend the evening, the Divine House welcomes you to dance the night away.

A famous Parisian nightclub, the Alcazar offers over 500 m² of space and a mezzanine bar where the focus is on DJ sets. An arty vibe combining sobriety and elegance, and decor with English and Brazilian influences, will appeal to all your colleagues. A party hotspot since 1996, the Buddha-Bar is one of the places to be for a trendy, musical after-work event. With its majestic space (1,000,m²), alcoves and mezzanine, and a bar sculpted in the shape of a dragon, it is a veritable cinema set! Relax to the electro, ethno-house or organic-house sounds of the resident DJs …

Ideally located near the Marais neighborhood, Le Féria Café is perfect for hosting groups in a festive and friendly atmosphere. With its tasteful decor and lively atmosphere, it’s the ideal spot for after-work gatherings, birthdays, or simply unwinding, open every day until 2 a.m.

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A relaxed and welcoming afterwork

To kick back after a day's work, organize an after-work social event just "like at home".

A haven of peace, situated near to the Grands Boulevards, the Échiquier Opéra Paris takes its inspiration from the Belle Époque and the Roaring Twenties to take you travelling through time. Sit down under a glass roof around the majestic central mosaic bar and sip a cocktail with your colleagues (up to 180 persons).

In a trendy, warm and bright setting, Brasserie Rosie Lou welcomes you for your festive evenings, after-work gatherings or corporate events seven days a week. Serving French cuisine with a twist, from Paris to the south-west, the brasserie can accommodate 10 to 250 people (130 for business dinners), particularly with its private mezzanine. Guests can also enjoy a sophisticated cocktail bar and a selection of fine drinks.

Situated on the first floor of the 25hours Terminus Nord, the Sape Bar offers an original setting for a great after-work event. The name of this cocktail bar is a nod to the Congolese Sapeurs - eccentric and colourful African dandies. The place to enjoy excellent cocktails created by renowned mixologist Joerg Meyer, in a relaxed, upbeat atmosphere. At the Hôtel Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe, the Solis Bar & Restaurant offers a sunny interlude inspired by the colours of the Mediterranean. The light-filled venue boasts a bar seating up to 150 persons, a restaurant seating 80 and a terrace overlooking a leafy inner courtyard.

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Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe – Views from the suites
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Bars with entertainment for your afterwork

Shuffled is the perfect venue for your business events, offering a festive atmosphere and interactive activities such as shuffleboard and darts, ideal for team-building.
Discover Tiger Paris, the capital's first gin bar! The establishment offers 100 different gins and 13 signature cocktails in a trendy decor and festive atmosphere.

The Fitzroy, located not far from Place de la Bastille, offers a wide selection of craft beers, finger food and delicious cocktails. Concerts, DJ-sets and dance parties are regularly organized.
Enjoy socializing with colleagues in the charming district of Bercy Village by organizing an after-work event at the Frog. The Restaurant Frog at Bercy Village offers classic Anglo-Saxon dishes, a ‘feel good’ menu and a Finger Food menu for those with a small appetite! The two terraces are ideal for enjoying a drink with your colleagues.

And why not organise a memorable afterwork in a wine cellar? The wine cellar Arthus et Jean, right in the heart of the Marais district, offers a friendly setting for your corporate evenings, with a wide selection of wines and cheese and charcuterie boards. Tastings are also available.

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Vibrant venues for festive afterworks

To extend the workday in a friendly and lively atmosphere, certain Parisian hotspots combine dining, bars, culture, and entertainment. These hybrid spaces are perfect for everything from informal after-work gatherings to custom-designed corporate events: discover La Communale and Ground Control.

La Communale de Saint-Ouen - Food court

Communale Saint-Ouen

A festive gourmet hall on the outskirts of Paris
Enjoy cuisines from around the world, bars, and a variety of events all under one roof. DJ sets, concerts, trivia nights, karaoke, and entertainment liven up the evenings in an atmosphere that’s perfect for colleagues to mingle. For professional events, this 7,500 m² industrial hall can be partially or fully reserved for private use, with customized formats ranging from after-work gatherings to corporate parties, product launches, and conventions.
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Ground Control

Let yourself be charmed by this 5,600 m² venue, which brings together restaurants, bars, a performance hall, a bookstore, a record store, and outdoor spaces. Open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, it also offers partial private rentals for after-work gatherings and corporate events in a lively and creative setting. On Mondays and Tuesdays, the entire venue can be reserved to accommodate up to 2,100 people for seminars, product launches, conferences, or corporate events.
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Hidden bars for an unusual afterwork

For a completely different kind of after-work event the City of Light’s hidden bars are havens of peace, a great option for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Tucked away in central Paris, the Secret 8 at the Buddha Bar is the ultimate spot for an exceptional after-work event. Access to this exclusive place must be earned: this ‘bar within a bar’, a veritable cabinet of curiosities of the head barman, can only be entered after deciphering the riddle posted on social networks. An unforgettable sensory journey in a mesmerizing atmosphere … Also in a restaurant, the hidden No Entry bar, accessible from the Pink Mamma cold room, offers an intimate atmosphere and refined cocktails to impress your business partners.

Tucked away in the famous Normandy le Chantier hotel, the hidden bar Rehab is a sanctuary for cocktail fans. A hushed atmosphere and elegant decor make it a favourite place for a sophisticated after-work event. Surprise yourself with the barman's original creations, designed to ‘rehabilitate’ your taste buds. At the Ice bar, within the hotel Kube, ice reigns supreme! In this refrigerated setting, the experience is both refreshing and fascinating.
Cocktails served in ice glasses add a unique touch to this memorable after-work experience.

If you're looking for something a little warmer, head to La Mezcaleria, the hidden Mexican bar at Hotel 1k. Temple to mezcal in Paris, this bar with its colourful, folkloric decor will transport you to Latin America for the evening and offer tailor-made cocktails. In the 5th arrondissement, dive into the intimacy of Le Toit de la Tour, an exclusive hidden bar at the top of the Tour d'Argent, where only a lucky thirty or so persons can venture. On the 7th floor, this transformed roof-top venue has a leafy terrace with a wonderful panoramic view across the Parisian rooftops.

Buddha bar Secret 8
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