Guide to quirky bars

L'Arbane, an unusual cocktail bar with a €10 happy hour on the Saint-Michel side of Paris

L'Arbane is a cocktail bar with inventive creations in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the Paris Mint. The program features unusual creations and a €10 happy hour every day of the week. As an added bonus, the address boasts a private room in the heart of a vaulted cellar typical of the Latin Quarter.

Bubble of dreams: the winter terrace of Restaurant George at the top of the Centre Pompidou

An XXL Bubble of Dreams has landed on the Georges terrace atop the Centre Pompidou. To coincide with the Surrealism exhibition, this ephemeral bar celebrates art and festivities with creative cocktails, sweets inspired by the work of Magritte and a breathtaking view of Paris. Open until January 13, 2025!

The Christmas (Pastry) Bar at the George V: the Christmas bar with exceptional Danico cocktails

December's chicest cocktail collab takes up residence at the Four Seasons Hotel George V. The palace has teamed up with Danico, bar no. 49 in the "World's 50 Best Bars", for an exclusive mixological interlude until December 31, 2024. A cosy atmosphere, exceptional cocktails and DJ sets (Thursday to Saturday) for a Christmas as refined as it is warm.

BAM Karaoke Parmentier: large tropical bar and mega-large room

Karaoke Box venues continue to invade Paris and win new fans. At BAM Karaoké Parmentier, you'll find an even bigger, even louder establishment... All the ingredients for a good time.

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile, the festive karaoke on the Champs-Élysées

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile has finally opened its doors a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées! Originally scheduled to open in 2020, the festive spot has been waiting to break your voice since September 9, 2021. Warm up your vocal chords, your evening is likely to be melodious (or not).

Potions & Co: the "escape bar" for an unusual outing in Paris

Do you like cocktails and puzzles? Escape game fans can now discover Potions & Co, Paris' first escape bar offering an immersive cocktail experience.

Bar-Restaurant Manigua, Cuban-style bistronomy in the 9th arrondissement of Paris

Manigua is an astonishing bar-restaurant in Paris's 9th arrondissement, offering dishes from the four corners of the globe revisited in Cuban style. A wonderful culinary experience!

Copperbay Lancaster: an unusual bar with sweet and savoury Mediterranean-inspired cocktails

If you're a fan of unusual cocktails, here's an exotic concept to satisfy your thirst for discovery. At Copperbay Lancaster, you'll discover an unusual menu featuring sweet and savory specialties inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean basin.

Marlusse et Lapin: the unusual bar where you can have a drink in a bathtub or bed in Pigalle

Have you ever had a drink in a bathtub or on a bed? Well, maybe, but certainly not in a bar! Chez Marlusse et Lapin, in the Pigalle district, even recommends it in this not-to-be-missed spot!

Discover the George V's hidden sports bar during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

During the Olympic Games, the George V palace unveils an ephemeral, hidden sports bar. Looking for an elegant place to have a drink, grab a bite to eat and watch the Olympic Games on the big screen?

Brique Machine in Paris: the unusual taproom that breaks with codes and takes us back to the 90s

Are you a fan of craft beers and looking for a unique and unusual venue? Look no further than Grands Boulevards for Brique Machine, Brique House's first taproom in Paris.

Golden Promise, the speakeasy-style hidden bar at La Maison du Whisky

Hidden beneath the Maison du Whisky, Golden Promise is a speakeasy like no other. Under century-old vaulted ceilings, you can sip over 1,000 whisky references, 100 sake references, cocktails and mouth-watering Japanese finger food.

Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.

We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor.

Atomic Cat bar: the place to enjoy a cocktail in the middle of the Apocalypse

The Atomic Cat bar, located in the 11th arrondissement, is the immersive bar that promises to make you feel like the end of the world. As a survivor, the bar offers a cocktail and beer menu that should make you forget the Apocalypse.

Perpette, an Orange is the New Black-style immersive cocktail experience in Paris

For lovers of original experiences and cocktails, an immersive spot is coming to Paris: Perpette is the concept that unveils an adventure combining immersive theater and mixology in an Orange is the New Black-style atmosphere.

Unplug, an unusual, immersive bar in Paris that plunges you into a retro-futuristic atmosphere

Calling all fans of unusual addresses: an immersive bar has arrived in Paris's 8th arrondissement. Head for Unplug, an astonishing address that plunges you into a retro-futuristic atmosphere while inviting you to sip creative cocktails.

The Monastic, a skeapeasy bar hidden in a chapel just outside Paris

How about getting off the beaten track? Le Monastic is the name of this rum bar and speakeasy, hidden away in a restored neo-Gothic monastery. In a timeless atmosphere, come and enjoy a special experience, and learn the art of tasting rums from around the world.

Marta, the boudoir cocktail bar and its festive evenings at the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris

Le Marta, Entourage Paris and Barrière's signature cocktail bar, awaits you Thursday to Saturday evenings in the prestigious Fouquet's Paris hotel. In the heart of this elegant setting on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, refined cocktails, chefs' burgers and electro DJ sets redefine the Parisian night with class. Cheers!

Bisou: the bar for personalized cocktails

Bisou is a cosy bar with a rosy façade that catches the eye of the curious. You enter as if you were friends, and then surprise! Where's the menu? Quite simply, there isn't one.

Le Gainsbarre, the café-restaurant and cocktail bar at the Maison Gainsbourg

Le Gainsbarre is the name of a hybrid café-restaurant by day and cocktail bar-restaurant by night in the Maison Gainsbourg, the famous house transformed into a museum in honor of the artist. With a decor evoking the artist's early piano-bar years, come and enjoy a room service menu from lunch to dinner.