THE BEST Bars and Nightlife in Paris

From hidden speakeasies to rooftop lounges — explore the best bars and nightlife in Paris with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

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🍸 Bars and Nightlife in Paris

  • Café de Flore — A historic Saint-Germain café once frequented by writers and philosophers.
  • Harry’s New York Bar — A century-old bar claiming invention of the Bloody Mary and Sidecar.
  • Hemingway Bar — A legendary cocktail bar at the Ritz a haunt of Ernest Hemingway.
  • Little Red Door — A speakeasy-style bar behind a red door, acclaimed for creative cocktails.
  • Experimental Cocktail Club — A dimly lit cocktail bar in the Marais with inventive drinks.
  • Beaujolais d’Auteuil — A wine bar and bistro with a focus on Beaujolais and natural wines.
  • Le Mary Celeste — A stylish oyster and cocktail bar near the Place de la République.
  • Mabel — A rum-focused cocktail bar with a Caribbean-inspired menu.
  • Stollys — A casual bar in the Marais popular with students and expats.
  • Le Comptoir Général — A large canal-side bar with African décor, brunch and weekend parties.
  • Castor Club — A hidden cocktail club with a speakeasy vibe and creative menu.
  • Lulu White Drinking Club — A New Orleans-inspired cocktail bar with absinthe drinks and live music.
  • Le Syndicat — A cocktail bar championing French spirits and ingredients.
  • Sherry Butt — A Japanese-influenced cocktail bar with an extensive whisky selection.
  • Panic Room — A basement club and bar in the Marais with indie music and dancing.
  • La Fine Mousse — A craft beer bar with a large selection of French and international beers on tap.
  • Klay — A restaurant and bar with a heated terrace, popular for after-work drinks.
  • Matamata Coffee Bar — A café and bar serving specialty coffee, natural wine and small plates.
  • Café de la Nouvelle Mairie — A student-friendly Latin Quarter bar with craft beer and a terrace.
  • Rosa Bonheur — A festive guinguette in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont with drinks and dancing.

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