Break out the mugs and big smiles, Oktoberfest is back! This historic folk festival, traditionally celebrated in Munich, exports its good cheer beyond Germany's borders. This year'sOktoberfest takes place from September 20 to October 5, 2025, and is the perfect opportunity to toast with friends and family while sipping some cold beer.
So if you'd like to get in on the Oktoberfest vibe, we invite you to discover our pick of the best bars in Paris.
Yes, we're scouring the four corners of the capital for the best deals. So what better time to take advantage of the Oktoberfest period to discover new addresses that have everything it takes to become the future HQ of your festive aperitifs?
Tell your dream team in advance, and stock up on good tips for finding the best spots to toast with good craft beers or in hot spots. After all, in two weeks, you'll have plenty of time to survey the capital's most promising spots.
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]
La Brasserie Gallia, visit and tastings at the Pantin beer factory
If you're a beer lover, you've probably heard of Gallia, the local brewery in the Paris region! For the passionate and the curious, it's possible to discover the secrets of brewing at the Pantin site, through guided tours and tastings. It's also an opportunity to stop off at the brewery's festive taproom! [Read more]
La Communale: the festive gourmet spot in Saint-Ouen, the largest food court in the Paris region
An extraordinary spot has arrived in Saint-Ouen! La Communale is a huge festive and gourmet hall dedicated to gastronomy and culture, the largest food court in the region, to be discovered without delay! [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]
The Highlander Pub, Saint-Michel’s Scottish pub to watch the games in Paris
Just steps from Saint-Michel, The Highlander Pub blends a Scottish vibe with sports broadcasts, whiskies, beers, and live concerts in a warm setting in the heart of the Latin Quarter. [Read more]
The Auld Alliance, the Scottish pub in the Marais where you can catch the big games
In Paris's 4th arrondissement, The Auld Alliance fuses Scottish culture, live sports, whiskies and craft beers in the warm atmosphere of an authentic pub. [Read more]
La Ménagerie du Roi: Yvelines’ go-to spot for gourmet burgers and craft beers
We're off to Saint-Cyr l'École in the Yvelines, just outside Versailles, and more precisely to La Ménagerie du Roi, to discover this new brasserie where the French Burger Champion 2024, Anthony Pautrat, now officiates in the kitchen. Let's go for a treat! [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 Bombardier: the English bar a stone's throw from the Pantheon
An English pub located next to the Pantheon, The Bombardier is a must in the 5th arrondissement for a good beer or to watch a match with atmosphere! [Read more]
Star Wars : Mos Eisley Bar, the self-service draught beer bar in Claye-Souilly
How about a Star Wars bar a few stations away from Paris? Let's go to the Mos Eisley Bar, in Claye-Souilly! A unique establishment offering self-service draught beers in a decor inspired by the space saga universe. Located in the Shopping Promenade shopping center, this themed bar attracts craft beer lovers and science fiction fans. [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]
Paris' FrogPubs bars, real hubs for supporters with live game broadcasts.
The six FrogPubs in Paris are quintessential British-style bars where you go for house-brewed craft beer, pub grub, watching the big games on the big screen, and a convivial moment with friends. [Read more]
McBride's Irish Pub, Châtelet's lively sports bar.
In the heart of the 1st arrondissement, McBride's Irish Pub brings together Irish beers, lively evenings, and live sports broadcasts in a bustling, sports-pub atmosphere, just a stone's throw from Châtelet-Les Halles. [Read more]
Number 10 in Pigalle offers affordable smash burgers, a rock ambiance, and a tattoo studio located in the basement.
In Pigalle, Number 10 combines expertly crafted smash burgers at affordable prices with a lively rock vibe and a hidden tattoo parlor tucked away in the basement. A vibrant spot that makes you want to come back again and again! [Read more]
The Blossom Arms, Alexandre Chapier's English seafood pub
Chef Alexandre Chapier has opened The Blossom Arms, a British pub where English cuisine is meticulously prepared and Guinness flows freely. [Read more]
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]
La Mercerie, the bistro and bar on rue Oberkampf
In the Rue Oberkampf, there are bound to be good and not-so-good addresses, but there are also sure-fire values like La Mercerie. La Mercerie bar now doubles as a restaurant serving classic French cuisine. [Read more]
Le Ballon Vert, an Irish pub where you can watch sports matches in the 11th arrondissement of Paris
Le Ballon Vert is a cosy Irish pub where you can enjoy a drink with your mates, or catch up on sporting events such as soccer and rugby. On the menu: fish & chips, beef pie and other comforting specialities to enjoy with a cold beer, curled up in an armchair or on the terrace. [Read more]
The Green Goose Paris, the friendly Irish pub and sports bar with craft beers and tapas in Paris
Craft beer and gourmet tapas fans, The Green Goose could well become your HQ. This Irish pub occasionally broadcasts sports matches and offers a friendly atmosphere in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
La Tête à L'Envers: a world tour of beer at this bar in Vincennes
La Tête à L'Envers is the temple of beer just outside Paris. This sports-minded bar offers a wide range of beers from all over the world in a friendly atmosphere. [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]
The Sir Winston and its chic English pub atmosphere
The Sir Winston has undergone a facelift to become a spicy restaurant, somewhere between an English pub and Indian cuisine made in London. [Read more]
BBP Canal, the Brussels Beer Project beer bar and restaurant
Good news for Brussels Beer Project regulars: the famous beer bar on the Canal Saint-Martin has reopened, just in time for the summer season (aka the season of good beer!). [Read more]
Opening of Bar Fondamental in Pigalle
Bar Fondamental is a new venue entirely dedicated to craft beer, opening its doors in the Pigalle district. Both a tasting venue and a microbrewery, it is the perfect place for drinks with friends and beer lovers. [Read more]
La Fine Mousse restaurant: the "biéro-nomique" restaurant in Paris
If, by any chance, you haven't yet heard of La Fine Mousse Restaurant, then head to Paris's 11th arrondissement and push open the doors. La Fine Mousse Restaurant seduces the taste buds with its delicious seasonal cuisine, created by chef Victor Leclercq, and enhanced by careful food-beer pairings. [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 Mal est Fait, the new trendy bar in the 11th district with craft beers and reasoned wines
Looking for a cool new spot to meet up with friends? Head for Le Mal est Fait, the new Parisian bar featuring craft beers, sustainable wines and original cocktails! [Read more]
Brussels Beer Project opens a beer bar in Pigalle
Brussels Beer Project, a Belgian beer bar concept, opens a taproom in Paris, right in the heart of Pigalle. A friendly place for all Craft Beer lovers! [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From September 20, 2025 to October 5, 2025
