Small in size but big in energy, Paris's 2nd arrondissement is home to an astonishing variety of bars and great places to visit. Between the covered passages, the Bourse, Rue Montorgueil, and Le Sentier, this lively and central Parisian neighborhood combines neighborhood spirit with Parisian excitement. Whether you're a fan of wine, creative cocktails, or good beer, the 2nd arrondissement offers an eclectic and stylish bar scene, always with a lively atmosphere.
This is one of the best arrondissements for an aperitif on a weekday or weekend. In Montorgueil, terraces spill out onto the streets as soon as the sun comes out, attracting a mix of locals, neighborhood workers, and passersby. Here you can enjoy spritzes, chilled glasses of white wine, or draft beer in a cheerful, sometimes noisy atmosphere—but that's part of its charm.
Le Sentier, now a hotspot for tech and digital, has seen the emergence of contemporary cocktail bars where recipes change with the seasons, ingredients are sourced locally, and presentations are often polished. These spots, more intimate than those on the boulevards, appeal to lovers of sophisticated mixology.
And for wine enthusiasts, the 2nd arrondissement has plenty to offer. Several wine bars offer a fine selection of natural, biodynamic, or more traditional wines, with platters and plates to share in a relaxed and refined setting.
To enjoy this lively and welcoming side of Paris, here are some great places to visit!
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]
The Shed: the secret, intimate rooftop bar perched atop the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, The Shed rises discreetly from the 4th floor of the Grands Boulevards hotel, a secret, intimate rooftop where you can escape above Paris. There are no spectacular views here, just a charming, urban green setting that invites you to relax. Since 2018, this little haven has been seducing with its creative cocktails and suspended sunset moments, open every day from 5pm, even in winter. [Read more]
Les Snobs: a convivial place to drink and nibble in Paris's 2nd arrondissement
Looking for a welcoming spot where you can sip clever beverages and enjoy a few plates to share? Head for Les Snobs, a cosy, convivial place to live in Paris's 2nd arrondissement. [Read more]
Les Grands Gamins: the board game bar that doubles as a boutique
Looking for a fun evening out with friends? Located at 19 rue de Cléry, in the 2ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, Les Grands Gamins is a board game bar offering over 450 games suitable for all ages. In a friendly atmosphere, you can discover a wide selection of games while enjoying cocktails, craft beers and aperitif boards. Themed events are also organized regularly. Want to drop in? [Read more]
The Good Game: the gaming bar in the 2nd arrondissement with lots of board games
Fancy having a drink while playing board games? Head for the Good Game, a games bar in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, with over 800 board game references. There's plenty to keep you, your family and your friends busy and entertained! [Read more]
Harry's Bar in Paris: a century-old bar with many unusual anecdotes
Ever heard of Harry's New York Bar? Located in the capital's 2nd arrondissement, this cocktail bar of American origin opened its doors in Paris in 1911. With 113 years of history behind it, Harry's Bar is not short of unusual anecdotes. We'd like to share a few of them with you! [Read more]
Roller skating evenings, disco DJ sets and American cuisine at the Montecito, Kimpton St Honoré
Get out your best fluorescent and sequined overalls and head for the Montecito at the Kimpton St Honoré hotel, which organizes roller-skating evenings every Thursday, complete with disco DJ set. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
OMASAKE: the art of sake unveiled in a futuristic bar in Paris
As sake makes its way more and more frequently onto our tables, there's a place in Paris that's putting the spotlight on this famous traditional Japanese drink. The name? OMASAKE. Nestling on the first floor of the 27/4 building, the OMASAKE bar offers a rich journey to the land of the rising sun, to discover this alcoholic speciality whose secrets have been closely guarded for millennia. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Vignes en Ville, bulk wine in a warm and friendly wine cellar.
Vignes en Ville is a new wine bar offering wine in bulk, to take home with you by sealing the bottle with wax, or to enjoy on the premises during an aperitif, accompanied by delicious 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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Restaurants in Paris 2: Where to eat in the 2nd arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
