Behind a door that doesn’t reveal itself at first glance, the Experimental Cocktail Club slipped into the Sentier in 2007 as a new‑generation speakeasy. A Parisian address that keeps a low profile on the façade, but quickly made its presence felt at the bar.
In charge of the bar: three childhood friends, Olivier Bon, Pierre-Charles Cros and Romée de Goriainoff. At 25, they decide to fuse their ambitions into a shared project. After a detour through Canada and the United States, they discover a livelier, more creative cocktail culture—far from what they observed in Paris at the time, where cocktails were mainly the preserve of hotel bars.
Back in the capital, they’re opening their first bar, a nod to the speakeasy era: a discreet entrance, a thoughtfully crafted atmosphere, and a genuine showcase of cocktails. The menu ranges from revamped classics to signature creations like the Configroni, the Porn Star Martini, and the Espresso Coco.
In this world, every glass is crafted with precision: balance of flavors, thoughtful pairings, mastery of technique, and the culture of the cocktail bar in its most demanding form.
Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Paris's cocktail culture, the Experimental Cocktail Club helped redefine what a cocktail bar could be in the capital. By 2026, the Experimental group will run around 15 venues worldwide, including several Parisian spots like the Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels and Prescription Cocktail Club, but this first Sentier speakeasy remains the founding cornerstone of the story.
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Location
Experimental Cocktail Club
37, Rue Saint Sauveur
75002 Paris 2
Recommended age
From 18 to 99 years old
Official website
www.experimentalcocktailclub.com
