Between the Champs-Élysées, the gardens of Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and the outskirts of Parc Monceau, Paris's 8th arrondissement embodies chic and refinement. But behind its Haussmann-style facades, luxury hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, it also hides a selection of bars where you can enjoy a drink in an elegant and discreetly festive atmosphere. It's the perfect neighborhood for a cozy after-work drink, a sophisticated aperitif, or a glass of champagne with friends.
Here, cocktail bars take on the air of private salons. Mixologists, often trained in prestigious establishments, create precise concoctions using premium spirits, fine infusions, and impeccable presentation. The 8th arrondissement is one of the districts where you can also find hotels with high-quality bars, offering an experience that matches the decor. But there are also more discreet addresses, tucked away in quiet streets, where you can sip a revisited Old Fashioned at the corner of a counter.
For wine lovers, several wine cellars and wine bars offer excellent selections ranging from grands crus classés to more obscure vintages, as well as natural wines selected by passionate sommeliers. These places are often quiet, conducive to tasting and conversation, with a cozy atmosphere. As for beer, while the 8th arrondissement is not the kingdom of hops, a few more contemporary pubs and brasseries have nevertheless set up shop there, often frequented in the early evening.
From the elegant terraces of La Madeleine to discreet hotel bars and well-stocked cellars, here are the best places to visit in this golden corner of the capital!
Copperbay Lancaster: an unusual bar with sweet and savoury Mediterranean-inspired cocktails
If you're a fan of unusual cocktails, here's an exotic concept to satisfy your thirst for discovery. At Copperbay Lancaster, you'll discover an unusual menu featuring sweet and savory specialties inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean basin. [Read more]
Vinyl Club, vintage DJ nights in a Parisian hotel
Every Thursday evening, a festive, vintage and musical rendez-vous awaits us in Paris. The Hôtel Lancaster, in the Copperbay bar, is the place to be for a trendy afterwork, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées. [Read more]
Talaé, the bar at the Hôtel Royal Madeleine, with its stunning cocktails by Fayçal Mokhchane
At Talaé, the bar of the Royal Madeleine hotel, mixologist Fayçal Mokhchane creates a menu of absolutely stunning cocktails. [Read more]
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]
At the Royal Monceau Paris, live jazz band evenings every Thursday with cocktails and tapas
For a cozy evening in a beautiful Parisian setting, head for the Royal Monceau, one of the capital's 8th arrondissement palaces. Every Thursday evening, you'll enjoy a lounge atmosphere with tapas and creative cocktails, while a live band reinterprets your favorite songs jazz-style! [Read more]
Marta, the boudoir cocktail bar and its festive evenings at the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet's Paris
Le Marta, Entourage Paris and Barrière's signature cocktail bar, awaits you Thursday to Saturday evenings in the prestigious Fouquet's Paris hotel. In the heart of this elegant setting on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, refined cocktails, chefs' burgers and electro DJ sets redefine the Parisian night with class. Cheers! [Read more]
Drinks&Co in Paris: a new concept store dedicated to the world of wines, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages
Drinks&Co: remember the name of this new Parisian address dedicated to the world of wines, champagnes, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Part e-shop, part boutique, part cocktail bar and part masterclasses venue, Drinks&Co opened its doors on December 5 in the heart of the Saint-Lazare district. [Read more]
Secret 8 : the hidden bar of Buddha-Bar Paris
If you like hidden cocktail bars then here is THE new address to discover urgently! If you have the password then you will be able to discover Secret 8, nestled behind a hidden door of the Buddha-Bar Paris! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Restaurant Paris 8: Where to eat in the 8th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 8th arrondissement? Click here to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
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Restaurant Paris 8: Where to eat in the 8th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
