Finding the perfect bar in Paris is noeasy task. In a city where every street corner seems to have a cool spot, finding the ideal bar for a quality drink can sometimes be a headache. Because today, curious folks are no longer just looking for a place to sit down and order a beer; they want a full-fledged experience, a place that checks all the boxes for their mood or the event they're celebrating.
The perfect bar could be a secret speakeasy for a first date, a lively rooftop bar for after-work drinks with a view, or a cocktail bar where they mix you a drink tailored to your tastes. It may serve natural wine or champagne from a small producer, offer sophisticated mocktails or a good pint of craft beer, dry cider, or a refreshing spritz.
But the choice also depends on the atmosphere. Some people are looking for an intimate, subdued venue, while others want a lively room with board games, foosball, darts, or heated blind tests. For sports fans, the ideal bar will show live games on a giant screen, while karaoke enthusiasts will find what they're looking for in private rooms where they can sing along with friends.
And then, this dream bar must also adapt to your needs, hosting a birthday party, offering an after-work package, providing the possibility of reserving a space, or even being completely privatizable. And for those on a tight budget, it will have the good taste to offer a generous happy hour.
So, to help you find your next favorite bar in Paris, here are some great places to check out!
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The new cocktail bars in Paris, our top picks
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Where can you drink a good mocktail in Paris? Our top picks for non-alcoholic cocktails
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Wine bars and wine cellars in Paris, our top picks
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Beer bars in Paris, our favorite hoppy spots
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Breweries and microbreweries in Paris, our best addresses for beer lovers
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Champagne bars in Paris: our sparkling recommendations
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Where to drink cider in Paris? Our favorite cider bars
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Where to drink a good spritz in Paris? Our favorite Italian spots
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Where to sip a good whisky in Paris? Our best addresses for whisky lovers
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Where to drink mulled wine in Paris? Our good addresses
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Where to go for karaoke in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Our top picks for singing your heart out
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Blind test bars in Paris: our top picks for quiz lovers
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Game bars in Paris, our top picks for fun
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Geek and gaming bars in Paris, our top picks for gamers
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Bars where you can play foosball in Paris, our top picks
But where are the best bars to play foosball in Paris? Don't worry, here are some great places to go! [Read more]
Sports bars in Paris: our top picks for challenging your friends
Ping pong, darts, and even wrestling... Paris has no shortage of sports bars, so if you feel like having a drink while challenging your friends, here are some great addresses for friendly bars aimed at sports fans! [Read more]
Bars, pubs, and restaurants where you can watch sports events and matches in Paris: our top picks
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Audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris where to eat, drink and listen to vinyl records
If you love good sound, good wine and good food, you've come to the right place. Discover the audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris where you can combine all three. [Read more]
Where to see free concerts in Paris? Our best addresses for bars, cafés-concerts and small venues
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Cheap bars in Paris: our top tips and affordable places to go
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Bars available for private hire in Paris: our top picks for getting together with friends
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Bars for after-work drinks in Paris: our top picks for colleagues
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Bars where you can celebrate your birthday in Paris, our top picks
Looking for an original bar to celebrate your birthday in Paris? Discover some unusual places for a successful evening! [Read more]
Bars to take your date to in Paris, our top picks for a date night
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Cocktail bars with terraces in Paris, our top picks
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Covered terraces in Paris: our favorite sheltered spots
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Covered rooftops in Paris: our top picks for breathtaking views and shelter
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Immersive cocktail bars in Paris: our top picks
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Speakeasy bars in Paris, our favorite hidden bars
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Unusual bars in Paris, our favorite original spots
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Paris' intimate bars: our top picks for a cozy evening
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Bars with a beautiful view in Paris, our top picks
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Bars to grab a drink during Paris Fashion Week: our top picks
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Oktoberfest 2025: Beer bars to discover in Paris for a good frothy beer
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Where to celebrate Halloween 2025 in Paris? The scariest bars for an unforgettable evening
Halloween 2025 is shaping up to be terrifying in Paris! Many bars in the capital are preparing special parties to celebrate the night of October 31 in style. Scary costumes, an immersive atmosphere, themed decorations, and bewitching cocktails await you for an unforgettable Halloween party with friends. [Read more]
Where to celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 in Paris?
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Terraces, bars, restaurants, chalets, and winter bubbles in Paris for 2025-2026
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Beaux Parleurs: the charming cocktail bar and restaurant on Rue Lepic in Montmartre
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Kinágua: Asian and Portuguese fusion cocktail bar and tapas restaurant founded by a Koh-Lanta winner in Paris
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Japanese Rooftop in Paris: Aqua Kyoto on the Champs-Elysées
Aqua Kyoto unveils a new rooftop on the Champs-Élysées. We're off to number 26 of the world's most beautiful avenue to discover this beautiful address with terrace facing the Eiffel Tower, with the Arc de Triomphe on one side and the Grand Palais on the other. This is the place to be that you're going to love. We'll take you on a discovery tour! [Read more]
Superfine, the dive bar in place of the Motel
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Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement
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Chill & Golf: XXL indoor golf bar to open in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Chill & Golf, the very first indoor golf bar in Paris, opens its doors on June 10, 2025 in the 17th arrondissement. On the menu? State-of-the-art simulators and seasonal finger food, accompanied by shaken cocktails, all spread over two floors with a terrace. A new hybrid venue where people come to swing as much as to chill out, with friends, family or afterwork. [Read more]
Néroli, the Mediterranean cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement
Sponsored - Néroli, a new cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, welcomes you in a warm atmosphere with refined cocktails, sunny Mediterranean cuisine and a lovely summer terrace. Featuring spirits from France and abroad, as well as many local products, this bar in the 11th district smells like vacation, especially during Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm! [Read more]
De Vie, the fabulous cocktail bar x gourmet restaurant from Little Red Door's ex-mixologists
The mixologists behind Little Red Door are at it again with De Vie; not really a cocktail bar, nor just a gourmet restaurant... An absolutely stunning multi-faceted address. [Read more]
Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
Truffles are off the beaten track at Baratruf, Paris' very first truffle bar. A sharp counter, a vaulted ambience and a plateful of local produce: here, you can munch on the black diamond without fuss, right in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Kilomètre Zéro, a friendly microbrewery and beer bar in République
Both a microbrewery and a friendly bar where you can enjoy small plates and good beers, Kilomètre Zéro is well worth an extended stop in good company. [Read more]
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Where to have a drink in Paris? Cocktail bars, beer bars, and wine bars in every arrondissement
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Where to have a drink in Paris? Cocktail bars, beer bars, and wine bars in every arrondissement
