Paris is full of crazy concepts, and bars are no exception. If you're in the mood to be surprised by an unusual address for an aperitif with friends, then you've come to the right place! We're scouring the four corners of the capital for you, to unearth the hot and original spots that are just waiting for you. This time, we're taking you on a tour of the most unusual bars in Paris, with addresses that will revolutionize your evenings and break your routine.
On the program: wow-factor cocktails, immersive decorations, original activities... and many other concepts designed to surprise Parisians for a day and for ever. Here, we reveal our favorite bars that break the mould to our delight.
Don't forget, this guide is updated regularly as we make new discoveries. To make sure you don't miss out on any of the great things to do in the capital, bookmark this page and check back regularly!
Le Biscornu, a bar-club for epicureans and lovers of a good atmosphere!
Sponsored - Nestled in the heart of Paris, Le Biscornu is a restaurant-bar-club that never leaves you indifferent. The atmosphere is ultra-warm during the day and crazy at night, with DJ sets! [Read more]
A unique, festive venue: a pub/disco and even a spekeasy bar (in the same place)
Sponsored - Go to the Hide: it's a huge pub, a discotheque under the vaults and even a spekeasy bar (a hidden bar at the 500 shooters). Reserve your evenings - you'll love the festive atmosphere! [Read more]
BAM Karaoke Parmentier: large tropical bar and mega-large room
Karaoke Box venues continue to invade Paris and win new fans. At BAM Karaoké Parmentier, you'll find an even bigger, even louder establishment... All the ingredients for a good time. [Read more]
La Parenthèse Belle Époque: Maxim's opens an ephemeral champagne bar in its Art Nouveau salons
Maxim's, the iconic Parisian restaurant, opens the doors to La Parenthèse Belle Époque, an ephemeral bar to be discovered until the end of 2024, where art and champagne come together in retro-chic elegance. On the private floors, in the heart of the Art Nouveau-style salons of yesteryear, experience a tasting of emblematic vintages from a famous Champagne house, a long-standing partner of this exceptional address. [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]
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]
A unique venue: the Miami Boulevard ( Terrace / Bar-club & Karaoke )
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]
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]
Atomic Cat bar: the place to enjoy a cocktail in the middle of the Apocalypse
The Atomic Cat bar, located in the 11th arrondissement, is the immersive bar that promises to make you feel like the end of the world. As a survivor, the bar offers a cocktail and beer menu that should make you forget the Apocalypse. [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]
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]
The Monastic, a skeapeasy bar hidden in a chapel just outside Paris
How about getting off the beaten track? Le Monastic is the name of this rum bar and speakeasy, hidden away in a restored neo-Gothic monastery. In a timeless atmosphere, come and enjoy a special experience, and learn the art of tasting rums from around the world. [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]
Bisou: the bar for personalized cocktails
Bisou is a cosy bar with a rosy façade that catches the eye of the curious. You enter as if you were friends, and then surprise! Where's the menu? Quite simply, there isn't one. [Read more]
The Honey Moon: our test of this unusual bar in Paris offering cocktails on draught
Here's a new mixology experience for cocktail lovers in Paris! It's happening at The Honey Moon, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Here, we're promised top-of-the-range cocktails served... on draught. We've tried it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Red Poppy, the Chinese-inspired cocktail bar and speakeasy Shanghai Surprise, in the 13th arrondissement.
In the heart of Chinatown, step into a cocktail bar with the allure of an Asian temple, and discover its dimly-lit speakeasy, which intends to awaken the evenings of the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]
Le Bar Perché: a literary bar & terrace with a view rises to the 7th floor of Printemps Haussmann
Printemps Haussmann continues to surprise us with the opening of the Bar Perché, a hot new literary spot where you can relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee accompanied by delicacies. A veritable cocoon for book lovers and unusual addresses, it's the perfect place to nibble on a snack throughout the day, or to enjoy the terrace with its privileged view of the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Le Dernier Bar Avant la Fin du Monde : geek and pop culture immersion in the heart of Paris
Discover Le Dernier Bar Avant la Fin du Monde, a unique place in Paris where fans of pop culture, board games and fictional universes meet. Dive into this unusual space offering cultural events, eclectic decoration and a cocktail and restaurant menu that reflects its inspirations. [Read more]
3Bis, the huge immersive activity bar in Bercy Village
Boardgames, karaoke, arcade cabinets, foosball table… 3Bis has it all for you to have an unforgettable night. Come and enjoy this exclusive activity bar opening on October 11, 2022, in Bercy Village. [Read more]
Le Syndicat, award-winning cocktail bar and beverage between mixology and gastronomy
Le Syndicat has been revolutionizing the art of cocktails for years, and this new menu, which blends mixology and gastronomy in collaboration with top chefs, won't change the course of this cocktail bar in the 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
Skyline Bar, superheroes’ bar at Hotel Marvel near Disneyland Paris
Imagine a bar taking you to the universe of your favorite superheroes, serving surprising cocktails and fun happenings. This is what to expect at the Skyline, the unusual bar by Hotel Marvel right by Disneyland Paris. [Read more]
Le Sape Bar: the bar with a thousand and one flavors in the 10th arrondissement of Paris for rhythmic afterworks
The Sape Bar, the bar of the Hotel Paris Terminus Nord, enchants the 10th district from Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am. Last novelty, every Thursday you will find the Happy Hour "Thursday is the new Friday" and come to fill up with flavours in this resolutely fashionable universe of the sapology! [Read more]
La Rêverie, the incredible bar-restaurant with refined cocktails that takes us on a journey to Singapore
In the heart of Bastille lies a veritable nugget, a bar-restaurant with an original and impressive decor. La Rêverie lives up to its name, with voluptuous clouds and a luminous tree that transports us to Singapore. [Read more]
Yagō, an intimate bar with exotic cocktails that honors Pigalle
A hot bar is coming to Pigalle! We unveil Yagō, an intimate spot with a brothel feel that could well become your next HQ. On the menu, exotic cocktails, Nikkei cuisine, DJ sets, drag shows, burlesque parties and a pole-dancing bar in a hot setting! [Read more]
Les Petites Flèches, an unusual dart bar in Paris - VIDEO
Les Petites Flèches is an unusual bar that has just opened in the 11th district of Paris. Here you can discover the concept of connected darts, new in Paris, while tasting craft beers and good mezzes. [Read more]
Wall Street Oberkampf : the bar-broker in Paris
The Wall Street Bar is back in Oberkampf. This stock exchange bar has already seduced Parisians with its unusual concept and its crazy atmosphere. [Read more]
Divine, the delightful cocktail bar in Paris 10th arrondissement
Craving some extraordinary cocktails? Head to Paris 10th arrondissement to (re)discover Divine aka Nicolas Munoz's cocktail bar! [Read more]
Le Lucha Libre, the wrestling bar that gets you in the ring!
For those who love combat sports, let's head to Lucha Libre, the Parisian bar that puts wrestling in the spotlight. Here, you can enjoy a drink, watch matches and even take on your mates in the ring. [Read more]
Gossima: the first ping pong bar in Paris
If you are crazy about table tennis, aka ping pong, here's a place that could become your new HQ! Called "Gossima", this ping pong bar set in Paris 11th arrondissement. [Read more]
FAT: the Parisian bar dedicated to Hip Hop and street art
Lovers of street art, hip hop and cocktails have their own HQ! The name? FAT, nestled in the Marais district of Paris. [Read more]
Lavomatic: the bar hidden behind a laundromat in Paris
After the bar hidden in a taqueria or at the back of a pizzeria, here's the speakeasy hidden on the 1st floor of a launderette! Lavomatic took up residence in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, and has been the talk of the town ever since! [Read more]
We've seen it all!