Looking for a good cocktail bar in Paris? The City of Lights is full of places where you can sip a drink in an intimate or festive atmosphere (the choice is yours!), whether you're a fan of classic recipes or more daring creations. Yes, in the bustling streets of Paris, cocktail bars are reinventing themselves!
Gone are the days of overly sweet mojitos and uninspired menus. Today, Parisian mixologists work with fresh, seasonal ingredients, experimenting with infusions, homemade bitters, and artisanal spirits to offer tailor-made cocktails and carefully curated selections. Each drink becomes an experience in itself.
From hidden gems behind discreet facades to chic hotel bars and lively counters, cocktail barscan be found in every arrondissement of Paris! And the atmospheres vary from cozy speakeasies to vintage decor, soft lighting, and lively music. There's something for everyone, from the curious to the connoisseur!
For a successful evening with friends or a romantic date, Paris' cocktail bars are the perfect place to discover new flavors. Some even offer non-alcoholic cocktails crafted with as much care as the classics, for those who prefer them! Without further ado, here are the best cocktail bars in Paris!
Mama Shelter Paris East – The must-visit address in eastern Paris
Sponsored - Just a stone's throw from Père-Lachaise, Mama Shelter Paris East brings the east of Paris to life with its stylish restaurant and friendly atmosphere. Here, people come to share a good meal, raise a glass with friends, and enjoy a festive moment. [Read more]
Afterwork and parties: book these trendy venues in the heart of Paris for free!
Sponsored - If you feel like going out and getting away from it all, during the week, at the weekend, during the day or at night... here's a selection of the best places in central Paris to party, but also to book for your evenings out! [Read more]
The Cubana Café Paris Montparnasse bar-restaurant-smoking room: fiesta, flavours & caliente atmosphere!
Sponsored - Fancy a trip to Havana in the heart of Paris?
Welcome to Cubana Café, a unique bar, restaurant, and smoking room where a warm atmosphere and Cuban flavors await you from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. during the week and until 5 a.m. on weekends.
Salsa lessons every Tuesday! [Read more]
Speechless Bar: Upcoming Evenings at the Queer and Ethical Bar in the 11th District
In Paris’s 11th arrondissement, Speechless has established itself as a queer and socially conscious cocktail bar where guests can enjoy drinks, share plant-based tapas, and take part in lively, inclusive parties hosted year-round on Rue de Montreuil. [Read more]
The enchanted Christmas bar and tea salon at the George V 2025
The Four Seasons George V in Paris is turning its bar into a festive tea lounge and cocktail bar this December 2025. Guests can indulge in the creations of Michael Bartocetti alongside tapas by Alan Taudon, all complemented by inventive cocktails in a cozy, fireside setting. [Read more]
Located on the outskirts of Paris, this restaurant offers cocktails inspired by astrological signs.
Lovebird is a place full of good vibes waiting for you in the Hauts-de-Seine (92)! On the menu: seasonal cuisine, gourmet tapas, and cocktails based on your astrological sign! [Read more]
Casa Loca, a muy caliente spot in the heart of Paris: Bar, festive restaurant, party & brunch
Sponsored - For those who don't know Casa Loca, it's an exotic, unique, and muy caliente place... an immersion in a festive world and a unique atmosphere: a journey without leaving Paris. Cocktail bar, festive restaurant, themed parties, and gourmet brunch on weekends—everything we love! [Read more]
Miami Boulevard: Brunch on weekends, Bar & Club during the week
Sponsored - Miami Boulevard, located in Paris's 1st arrondissement, is already the talk of the town. If you haven't heard of it yet, now's the time! One of Paris's most famous festive restaurants, it offers a fantastic all-you-can-eat brunch every weekend. [Read more]
Solera, the craziest cocktail bar in Paris
Solera is the crazy cocktail bar on the Left Bank. Here you'll discover a stunning menu of spectacular signature creations. The perfect place for an unusual cocktail experience! [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]
Bar du OFF Paris Seine: the unusual floating poolside bar overlooking the Seine
Looking for a spot that makes waves? The bar at OFF Paris Seine, a floating hotel-pool at the foot of the Gare d'Austerlitz, combines cocktails, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique waterside setting, for a relaxing Parisian interlude. [Read more]
Terraza Mikuna: the 300 m2 rooftop at BHV Marais creates a sensation
Following its success last summer on the 6th floor, Terraza Mikuna has extended its space to the 7th floor of the BHV Marais, with 300 m2 of rooftop space and a 360° view of Paris. This is the place to be for lovers of South American cuisine and great views. [Read more]
Owen's: cocktail bar and small food court, Renaissance atmosphere, in the Italie 2 shopping center
On the first floor of the Italie 2 shopping center, Owen's plunges us into a Renaissance atmosphere, combining signature cocktails, a mini food court and a perched terrace. An unusual place that combines royal decor and conviviality for an experience that's both festive and offbeat. [Read more]
Grouvie: the boudoir-style cocktail bar hidden away in the Cour du Commerce Saint-André
In its retro boudoir, Grouvie unveils a cocktail menu as creative as it is gourmet. Above Brasserie des Prés, each glass promises its share of surprises, from unexpected combinations to spectacular presentations. [Read more]
Cravan: haute couture cocktail bar and bookshop in a historic Paris townhouse
On the left bank, CRAVAN electrifies Saint-Germain-des-Prés with its haute couture cocktails and literary atmosphere. Nestled at 165 boulevard Saint-Germain, this bar imagined by Franck Audoux unfurls over four floors a universe where one drinks as much as one reads. With its shaker, library and rooftop cinema, this historic address revisits the art of the cocktail with style. [Read more]
Marina les Maquereaux: terrace on the water with pool, restaurant, cocktails, oysters & DJ sets in Paris
This summer, head for the 16th arrondissement with Marina les Maquereaux, the chic new spot on the banks of the Seine. Floating pool, oysters, cocktails and DJ sets... it's official: Paris goes Riviera! [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]
Haze: a chic, discreet speakeasy with a Prohibition ambience, a stone's throw from the Arc de Triomphe
Behind a discreet door next to the Arc de Triomphe, Haze takes over from UC-61, swapping the underwater ambience for a hushed setting straight out of the Roaring Twenties. A chic yet relaxed speakeasy offering exceptional, balanced and refined cocktails. [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
The mixologists behind Little Red Door are at it again with De Vie; not really a cocktail bar, nor just a gourmet restaurant... An absolutely stunning multi-faceted address. [Read more]
Baratruf: the first truffle bar to take root in Paris's Marais district
Truffles are off the beaten track at Baratruf, Paris' very first truffle bar. A sharp counter, a vaulted ambience and a plateful of local produce: here, you can munch on the black diamond without fuss, right in the heart of the Marais district. [Read more]
Kinugawa Rive Gauche, the Franco-Japanese rooftop restaurant at Hôtel Sax, unveiled
A new restaurant with an exceptional terrace has opened its doors on the Rive Gauche side of Paris' 7th arrondissement. Kinugawa Rive Gauche offers refined Franco-Japanese cuisine in a restaurant overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower, and we take you on a tour of the restaurant. [Read more]
A unique, festive venue: the Miami Boulevard ( Terrace / Bar-club / Restaurant / Karaoke )
Sponsored - A completely new venue: bar/club/resto and even Karoke! Miami Boulevard is big, it's beautiful, there's plenty of room and we love to party, so you can come for a drink, celebrate an occasion, eat, sing and even privatize a room for you and your friends! [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]
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]
Maison Gainsbourg and its museum in Paris: opening date for bookings
30 minutes of immersion in Serge Gainsbourg's incredible home, where everything has remained unchanged since his death on March 2, 1991. This is the moving and incredible experience that the Maison Gainsbourg has been offering since September 20, 2023. For the occasion, we pushed open the doors of the Maison Gainsbourg. We tell you all about this visit, a real plunge into the singer's intimacy, guided by Charlotte Gainsbourg's voice. And find out when the next reservations will open. [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]
L'Arbane, an unusual cocktail bar with a €10 happy hour on the Saint-Michel side of Paris
L'Arbane is a cocktail bar with inventive creations in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the Paris Mint. The program features unusual creations and a €10 happy hour every day of the week. As an added bonus, the address boasts a private room in the heart of a vaulted cellar typical of the Latin Quarter. [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]
Cuba Compagnie: a vintage restaurant and bar in the 11th arrondissement that takes you on a trip to Havana
Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, Cuba Compagnie invites you to take a trip to the heart of Cuban culture, in its vintage-style restaurant, where you can sample Havana-style specialities, enjoy cocktails and typical rums, or even smoke a cigar! [Read more]
Potions & Co: the "escape bar" for an unusual outing in Paris
Do you like cocktails and puzzles? Escape game fans can now discover Potions & Co, Paris' first escape bar offering an immersive cocktail experience. [Read more]
Libertino, Big Mamma's trattoria in Paris
Big Mamma has a delicious trattoria in its family: Libertino! Located on rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement, this new establishment is zany, colorful, friendly and as gourmet as ever. [Read more]
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]
Au Vieux Carré, the cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement, offers refined, made-to-measure creations.
Au Vieux Carré is the bar not to be missed, especially by the most discerning connoisseurs of fine cocktails. Here, you'll find refined creations full of character, as well as made-to-measure cocktails that can also be found in the bottle! [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]
B.O.U.L.O.M: Chef Julien Duboué's bakery-restaurant with all-you-can-eat buffet
3 concepts in one place: that's what Chef Julien Duboué is offering you to discover with his latest gourmet baby named Boulom. Opened in February 2018, Boulom brings together not only a restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffet, but also a bakery and a hidden cocktail bar... [Read more]
Chez Gala: the festive, nostalgic Mediterranean restaurant & cocktail bar near the Champs-Élysées
Chez Gala is the festive Mediterranean-style restaurant that's got the Champs Élysées moving! From Tuesday to Sunday, the restaurant comes alive with two evening courses of tasty dishes to share, to the accompaniment of piano-vocals and frenzied DJ sets. [Read more]
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