The 19th arrondissement of Paris, vast and contrasting, is one of the liveliest but least known areas of the capital. Bordered by the Ourcq Canal and home to the Grande Halle de La Villette and the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, it attracts families and artists as well as students. It is an area undergoing rapid change, where social diversity coexists with a real creative buzz. And when it comes to going out for a drink, the 19th arrondissement has more than one trick up its sleeve.
Around the Canal de l'Ourcq, the terraces fill up as soon as the sun comes out. Here you can sip a craft beer brewed in Île-de-France, a revisited spritz or a freshly squeezed juice in a relaxed and festive neighborhood atmosphere. In the Belleville and Jaurès neighborhoods, cocktail bars compete to be the most daring, offering house creations made with infused syrups, local liqueurs, and spirits from Asia. At La Villette, former industrial wastelands are now home to cultural bars, combining aperitifs and concerts, draft beers, and DJ sets.
But the 19th arrondissement is also a destination for natural wine lovers. Several places offer carefully selected wines. People come here to toast, of course, but also to discuss terroirs, fermentations, and forgotten grape varieties. And when evening comes, the quays become a natural extension of these places. With a glass in hand, facing the water, the 19th arrondissement offers a moment of respite, far from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy areas.
Here are some great places to have a drink in Paris's 19th arrondissement!
Rosa Bonheur des Buttes-Chaumont, the festive guinguette in the heart of the 19th arrondissement park
Feel like going green? Then head for the Rosa Bonheur in Buttes Chaumont, nestled in the heart of a lush green park. Le Rosa Bonheur, as the owners call it, is a friendly, tolerant place, open to different mixes, ages and tastes, where quality and atmosphere come together every day. And of course, it's the place to go to find happiness! [Read more]
Kiez: the friendly German bar with two Parisian addresses
The Kiez bars in Paris welcome lovers of German beers and gastronomy in a chill, friendly atmosphere! With two locations, in the 18th and 19th arrondissements, Kiez bars also broadcast sporting events and soccer matches. [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]
Belushi's Gare du Nord: the rock and sports bar where you won't want to miss a match
For years, the Gare du Nord district has been home to Belushi's: a modern, sporty establishment that wakes up the neighborhood, where you can catch the best soccer or rugby matches! [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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Restaurants in Paris 19: Where to eat in the 19th arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
