Bar cocktail terrace guide

The Paris Beer Festival is back from May 25 to May 31, 2026!

The largest festival in Île-de-France dedicated to craft and independent beer is set to return to Ground Control Paris starting May 25, 2026.

TiKi Playa is your urban escape in the heart of Paris: a lively beach bar and a sprawling outdoor terrace.

Tiki Playa is the kind of place that promises escape and relaxation, and it truly delivers! With its unique decor, a veranda reminiscent of a beach hut, a bamboo-lined bar, a sprawling outdoor terrace, and a club hidden in the basement... and the best part? It’s open every day!

An unprecedented spot in Paris: a pub, a nightclub, and even a hidden speakeasy-bar tucked away inside a chapel.

Go to the Hide: it's a huge pub, a discotheque under the vaults and even a spekeasy bar (a hidden bar at the 500 shooters). Reserve your evenings - you'll love the festive atmosphere!

The hottest spots in the heart of Paris to book for a night out!

Because you're looking to go out, unwind, and have fun—whether it's during the week, on weekends, day or night... here’s a curated list of the best venues in the heart of Paris where you can party or reserve for your own evenings out! Plus, with the arrival of sunnier days, take advantage of spacious outdoor terraces to enjoy the sunshine.

Néroli: The Mediterranean-Inspired Cocktail Bar in the 11th District

Néroli, a cocktail bar and Mediterranean cuisine spot located in the 11th arrondissement.

Beaux Parleurs: the charming cocktail bar and restaurant on Rue Lepic in Montmartre

With its carefully crafted cocktails, witty banter, and cozy atmosphere, Beaux Parleurs brings color to Rue Lepic. This Montmartre bar-restaurant combines the art of words with the art of taste in an elegant and welcoming setting.

Bar du OFF Paris Seine: the unusual floating poolside bar overlooking the Seine

Looking for a spot that makes waves? The bar at OFF Paris Seine, a floating hotel-pool at the foot of the Gare d'Austerlitz, combines cocktails, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique waterside setting, for a relaxing Parisian interlude.

Terraza Mikuna: the 300 m2 rooftop at BHV Marais creates a sensation

Following its success last summer on the 6th floor, Terraza Mikuna has extended its space to the 7th floor of the BHV Marais, with 300 m2 of rooftop space and a 360° view of Paris. This is the place to be for lovers of South American cuisine and great views.

The Shed: the secret, intimate rooftop bar perched atop the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards

In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, The Shed rises discreetly from the 4th floor of the Grands Boulevards hotel, a secret, intimate rooftop where you can escape above Paris. There are no spectacular views here, just a charming, urban green setting that invites you to relax. Since 2018, this little haven has been seducing with its creative cocktails and suspended sunset moments, open every day from 5pm, even in winter.

La Guinguette de Villennes (78): XXL terrace, restaurant-bar and musical evenings on the banks of the Seine

Want to cast off without leaving the Paris region? When the weather's fine, head for La Guinguette de Villennes, a bucolic gem on the banks of the Seine. Until October 19, 2025, this Yvelinoise (78) address will offer its three terraces - restaurant, bar and lounge - with cocktails, planks to share and themed evenings to enjoy summer with your feet (almost) in the water.

The Printemps Haussmann 2025 summer terrace overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower

The terrace at Printemps Haussmann goes into glamorous picnic mode and gets a golden makeover thanks to Veuve Clicquot. From May 5 to September 30, 2025, head for the 7ème Ciel spot, perched atop the Femme store, to toast the sun, head in the clouds and eyes riveted on the Eiffel Tower. Panoramic views, iconic bubbles and French art de vivre: summer promises to be chic, fresh and effervescent at the top of Paris!

Tuco: the confidential rooftop of the Hôtel Wallace, an Italian-style terrace bar in Paris

At Tuco, aperitifs take on the Italian accent and the golden light of an endless summer. When the patio bar swaps its glass roof for a rooftop, the whole of Paris takes on the air of the Italian Riviera. With deckchairs, Spritz twists, shared plates and a Nordic bath overlooking the capital's rooftops, Hôtel Wallace is the sunniest (and thirstiest) spot of the season in the 15th arrondissement.

Marina les Maquereaux: terrace on the water with pool, restaurant, cocktails, oysters & DJ sets in Paris

This summer, head for the 16th arrondissement with Marina les Maquereaux, the chic new spot on the banks of the Seine. Floating pool, oysters, cocktails and DJ sets... it's official: Paris goes Riviera!

La Terrasse du Musée d'Orsay: the new summer rooftop bar where you can savour the view over Paris

The summer of 2025 promises to be a stunning one on the rooftops of Paris. The terrace of the Musée d'Orsay opens its doors on July 3, 2025, becoming one of the season's must-see spots, with its breathtaking views and arty-chic ambience. The key? A confidential rooftop, an Art Nouveau bar, a unique gourmet offering... and the capital as a backdrop.

Bonnotte Club: the festive and affordable guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

A new terrace on the banks of the Seine with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower? The Bonnotte Club livens up the Quais de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement all summer long with a vast open-air terrace and a convivial barge. A trendy address where cocktails, planks and oysters for €1 await you until autumn 2025.

Le Céleste, the exceptional Rooftop at Cheval Blanc Paris, unveils its summer terrace

A confidential rooftop with an exceptional view over the whole of Paris? Let's go to Céleste at Cheval Blanc Paris, which is opening exceptionally for the summer season. Cocktails and aperitifs by Arnaud Donckele await you as you admire the sunset from Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower via the vasque rise.

Pullman Paris Bercy: a chic family getaway with pool and spa just a stone's throw from Paris

Fancy a family wellness break without leaving the capital? The Pullman Paris Centre-Bercy opens its doors to you for a summer stay combining indoor pool, spa by Sothys, chic restaurant and festive terrace, all just a few metro stops from the heart of Paris.

Le Marta, the cocktail bar perched on the rooftop of the Hôtel Fouquet's Paris all summer 2025

The Marta Rooftop reinvents itself this summer as an elegant garden under the artistic direction of Cordelia de Castellane. Perched atop the Hôtel Fouquet's, the terrace offers a haven of peace a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, and features a food & cocktails menu to be savored in a bucolic, chic setting, evenings from Wednesday to Sunday from May 14, 2025.

The Rooftop Terrace at Peninsula Paris 2025, a perched bar with an exceptional view

A beautiful rooftop in Paris? The terrace bar at the Peninsula Paris is reopening its secret garden and beautiful view for the 2025 summer season from May onwards. So let's get out there and enjoy a delicious flowery cocktail accompanied by veggie tapas while admiring the capital.

Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet: the Korean terrace with an Eiffel Tower view for summer 2025 - photos

Han Rooftop at the Musée Guimet awaits you for the 2025 summer season. Nestled atop the Asian Art Museum in the 16th arrondissement, this ephemeral Korean terrace welcomes you all summer long with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, Korean specialties, and cultural programming under the Parisian sky.