In Paris, having a drink is much more than just a ritual; it's a way of experiencing the city, soaking up its atmosphere, discovering its neighborhoods, its inhabitants, and its trends. Whether you're a wine lover, a cocktail enthusiast, a craft beer fan, or simply looking for a good spot for an aperitif, the capital is full of places to suit all tastes and styles. From lively terraces to intimate bars, sophisticated wine cellars to rooftops with views, here's a quick overview of the Parisian scene for a well-served drink.
Each arrondissement has its own atmosphere. In the Marais, you can choose between stylish cocktail bars , natural wine bars, and lively terraces, particularly around Rue de Bretagne. The Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés have a more literary and hushed atmosphere , with many historic cafés and a few more contemporary spots where you can enjoy a good drink in a refined setting.
Nightlife lovers will head to the 11th arrondissement, aroundOberkampf and Charonne, where there is a wide variety of bars offering creative cocktails, craft beers, trendy wine bars, and a festive atmosphere. Pigalle combines retro charm with contemporary style, offering intimate bars and clubs to extend the evening, while the 10th arrondissement has established itself as a prime location for aperitifs with its terraces around the Canal Saint-Martin and microbreweries.
Every address, every neighborhood, every bar offers its own version of Parisian conviviality. So, whether you're just passing through or a Parisian at heart, let yourself be guided by your desires, the neighborhood, and your mood. Paris has never lacked good reasons to raise a glass!
Bar Paris 1: Where to have a drink in the 1st arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Between the Louvre, the Palais Royal, and the Tuileries, Paris's 1st arrondissement offers an elegant selection of cocktail, wine, and beer bars where you can enjoy a drink in the historic heart of the capital. [Read more]
Bar Paris 2: Where to have a drink in the 2nd arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
From Montorgueil to the Bourse district, the 2nd arrondissement is full of cocktail bars, wine cellars, and lively terraces where you can raise a glass in a lively, central atmosphere. [Read more]
Bar Paris 3: Where to have a drink in the 3rd arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Fancy a drink in Paris's 3rd arrondissement? The Haut Marais, with its natural wine bars, hidden gems, and sophisticated cocktails, invites you to discover a friendly and trendy scene. [Read more]
Bar Paris 4: Where to have a drink in the 4th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
The 4th arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais and Île Saint-Louis, is ideal for a drink in a historic setting. Creative cocktails, intimate wine bars, and a festive atmosphere await you. [Read more]
Bar Paris 5: Where to have a drink in the 5th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
In Paris's 5th arrondissement, between the Latin Quarter and the Sorbonne, you can enjoy a drink in cafés steeped in history, cozy wine cellars, and discreet cocktail bars with timeless charm. [Read more]
Bar Paris 6: Where to have a drink in the 6th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Having a drink in Paris's 6th arrondissement means immersing yourself in the elegance of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Wine bars, signature cocktails, and legendary terraces make for a chic and Parisian experience. [Read more]
Bar Paris 7: Where to have a drink in the 7th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
Between Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, and the chic Left Bank, discover the refined bars, sophisticated wine cellars, and hidden gems with a cozy atmosphere in the 7th arrondissement. [Read more]
Bar Paris 8: Where to have a drink in the 8th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
From luxury hotel cocktails to discreet bars and Haussmannian terraces, Paris's 8th arrondissement offers a high-end selection of elegant places to have a drink, between the Champs-Élysées and La Madeleine. [Read more]
Bar Paris 9: Where to have a drink in the 9th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
With innovative cocktail bars, friendly wine cellars, and craft beers, the 9th arrondissement of Paris, between Pigalle and Saint-Georges, is one of the liveliest neighborhoods for an aperitif. [Read more]
Bar Paris 10: Where to have a drink in the 10th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
The 10th arrondissement of Paris charms with its beer bars, lively terraces around the Canal Saint-Martin, and friendly spots that are perfect for a relaxed drink. [Read more]
Bar Paris 11: Where to have a drink in the 11th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
The 11th arrondissement of Paris pulsates with bold cocktail bars, craft beers, and cozy wine cellars. Go out for a drink in this lively, open, and characterful neighborhood. [Read more]
Bar Paris 12: Where to have a drink in the 12th arrondissement? Our favorite places and recommendations
From Bastille to Bercy, Paris's 12th arrondissement is the place to be for a drink. Creative cocktails, well-served craft beers, and fine wines can be enjoyed in a lively neighborhood atmosphere. [Read more]
Bar Paris 13: Where to have a drink in the 13th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
A diverse neighborhood, Paris's 13th arrondissement invites you to its hidden cocktail bars, beer pubs, and wine cellars for an original and unpretentious evening. [Read more]
Bar Paris 14: Where to have a drink in the 14th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and top picks
In the south of Paris, the 14th arrondissement combines a village atmosphere with urban life. Inventive cocktail bars, craft beer pubs, wine cellars... There are so many places to enjoy a good drink in a warm and welcoming setting. [Read more]
Bar Paris 15: Where to have a drink in the 15th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Residential yet dynamic, Paris's 15th arrondissement is home to some excellent cocktail bars, craft beer bars, and wine bars. Enjoy a relaxed and tasty outing far from the tourist clichés. [Read more]
Bar Paris 16: Where to have a drink in the 16th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
With its opulent houses, terraces overlooking the Seine, and cozy bars, Paris's 16th arrondissement is the perfect setting for a sophisticated aperitif or cocktail, a craft beer, or a well-chosen glass of natural wine. [Read more]
Bar Paris 17: Where to have a drink in the 17th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
The elegant 17th arrondissement of Paris is seeing a proliferation of sophisticated cocktail bars, craft beer bars, and natural wine bars. It's the ideal place to go for a drink that combines sophistication and authenticity! [Read more]
Bar Paris 18: Where to have a drink in the 18th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
From Montmartre to Pigalle, Paris's 18th arrondissement offers a range of creative cocktail bars, craft beer pubs, and natural wine cellars. Here are some great places to have a drink in the neighborhood! [Read more]
Bar Paris 19: Where to have a drink in the 19th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
With its canals, terraces, and urban mixology, Paris's 19th arrondissement welcomes visitors for a great evening in a cocktail bar, a pint of fresh craft beer, or a visit to a natural wine cellar. Here are some great places to go! [Read more]
Bar Paris 20: Where to have a drink in the 20th arrondissement? Our favorite spots and recommendations
Between Belleville and Ménilmontant, Paris's 20th arrondissement is the ideal playground for lovers of cocktail bars, craft beer, and natural wine. Discover where to have a drink in this authentic, laid-back neighborhood full of surprises. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Kinágua: Asian and Portuguese fusion cocktail bar and tapas restaurant founded by a Koh-Lanta winner in Paris
Frédéric Khouvilay, winner of the 2023 edition of the TV show Koh-Lanta, is opening his own bar in Paris. Kinágua is coming to Paris's 2nd arrondissement, offering cocktails and fusion cuisine combining East Asian and Portuguese influences. [Read more]
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
In place of the Motel, Superfine is the dive bar that's making a big splash in the 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
Frivole, the festive bar-restaurant with hidden terrace in the 8th arrondissement
Frivole is the name of the festive new bar-restaurant in Paris's 8th arrondissement that awaits you at Maison Champs-Élysées, a stone's throw from the Golden Triangle. Open since June 2025, this lively venue combines a hidden terrace, creative cocktails and contemporary French cuisine in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, open every day until 2am. [Read more]
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
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Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
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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]
Baronne, Paris Society's exceptional restaurant, nestled in a historic townhouse
Baronne, the exceptional restaurant nestled in the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild, combines refined cuisine with the majesty of a listed building. With its 19th-century salons, 4,000 m² garden, top-flight grills and intimate bar, the latest Parisian address from the Paris Society group continues to win over the 8th arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Flirt: the chic cocktail bar and party club in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
In a chic and intimate atmosphere, Le Flirt combines exceptional cocktails, refined finger food and festive evenings in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This bar-club reveals a warm and secret setting, perfect for starting an unforgettable evening, or ending it! [Read more]
Spiti Sou, the astonishing Greek bistronomic bar-restaurant with beautiful dishes to share
Spiti Sou is the restaurant that lets you savor Greece as you've rarely tasted it in Paris! Here, you'll find refined, sharing cuisine, where gourmet tapas and comforting dishes battle it out to the delight of gourmets. [Read more]
Brique Machine in Paris: the unusual taproom that breaks with codes and takes us back to the 90s
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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]
OMASAKE: the art of sake unveiled in a futuristic bar in Paris
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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. [Read more]
The Monastic, a skeapeasy bar hidden in a chapel just outside Paris
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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. [Read more]
Jjin Paris, Montparnasse's great Korean barbecue and cocktail bar with great grills
Jjin Paris - Korean Barbecue & Cocktail is the name of a new Korean barbecue restaurant in the Montparnasse district of Paris. With its exceptional grilled meats, typical dishes and dripping cheese, we take you on a voyage of discovery. [Read more]
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