Paris is famous for its lively cafés and bars, but also for its sometimes high prices. Fortunately, there is a great selection of cheap bars in the capital where you can relax witha drink without spending too much. Perfect for students, those on a budget, and those who like to go out often without breaking the bank.
These affordable bars focus on the essentials: a friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks, and sometimes even great deals during happy hour. You'll find discounted pints, simple but effective cocktails, and glasses of wine starting at just a few euros.
Some inexpensive bars in Paris also offer set menus with sharing platters or tapas at low prices, ideal for drinks with friends ora relaxed after-work gathering. Student and lively neighborhoods such as Oberkampf, République, and Bastille are obviously home to many of these inexpensive spots!
If you don't want to sacrifice quality and atmosphere, here are some great addresses for inexpensive bars where you can have a drink in Paris without having to sell a kidney!
The Cubana Café Paris Montparnasse bar-restaurant-smoking room: fiesta, flavours & caliente atmosphere!
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Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant, and smoking room where a warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the week and until 5 a.m. on weekends.
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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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
The Hurling Pub: the Irish sports bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement
Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of the Hurling Pub in Paris, where Irish culture meets live sports matches in a warm, festive atmosphere. [Read more]
The Long Hop: an English pub not to be missed in Paris
Located in the 5th arrondissement, The Long Hop is a lively, friendly English pub in the heart of Paris, ideal for sports fans and beer lovers. [Read more]
Le Nouvel Institut: the cheap, festive and sporty bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement
A well-known bar in Paris's 5th arrondissement, the Nouvel Institut is the inexpensive place to sit out on the terrace, watch a match or play a game of billiards in the evening! [Read more]
The TLM, the new living space on the Petite Ceinture in the 19th district, accessible and supportive of others
TLM is the spot that's waking up the Little Belt in Paris's 19th arrondissement. After closing for renovation, the TLM, located at 105 rue Curial in Paris's 19th arrondissement, reopened on March 26, 2024. This project, initiated by the Au fil du Rail collective following a call for projects from the SNCF, transforms a former railway hall into a living space dedicated to culture, sustainable fashion and responsible food, with the ultimate aim of bringing together all publics from all walks of life. [Read more]
Zozoo bar, the gourmet restaurant-club with a speakeasy atmosphere that makes the Butte-aux-Cailles vibrate
Nestling in the heart of Paris's Butte-aux-Cailles, Zozoo Bar is the spot that's set to rock this amazing village district. On the program: a Californian speakeasy bar, a restaurant with South American and Asian inspirations, a mini-club and an eclectic program ranging from techno to jazz and hip-hop. [Read more]
La Trincante: ultra-affordable oyster bar and hidden flea market in the 18th arrondissement of Paris
Good plan alert! La Trincante is the place to go for oyster lovers and Sunday bargain hunters. In this friendly neighborhood bar in Paris's 18th arrondissement, you can enjoy seafood platters at low prices and meet up in the basement to unearth great finds in a secret flea market. [Read more]
Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio
Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans treat you to excellent value for money. Perfect for lovers of oyster-apéros! [Read more]
Monsieur Le Zinc: the self-service beer and wine bar
If you've ever dreamed of filling your glass with old-fashioned petrol pumps, then check out Monsieur Le Zinc, nestled in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Le Sape Bar: the bar with a thousand and one flavors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris for rhythmic afterworks
The Sape Bar, the bar of the Hotel Paris Terminus Nord, enchants the 10th district from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am. Last novelty, every Thursday you will find the Happy Hour "Thursday is the new Friday" and come to fill up with flavours in this resolutely fashionable universe of the sapology! [Read more]
The 46 Bar, a creative cocktail bar in Paris - Video
The 46 Bar is the spot that transports you to a quirky New York atmosphere without leaving Paris. A relaxed atmosphere, tasty cocktails and a platter of cheeses and charcuterie! [Read more]
The Frog & Underground: the latest addition to FrogPubs in Paris
FrogPubs continues its rise... Having already opened 12 bar-restaurants in France, the brand recently launched a new establishment in Paris. Nestled in the capital's 2nd arrondissement, The Frog & Underground has everything it needs to be as successful as its big brothers! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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