Andy Wahloo Bar

Marais - 3eme / 4eme, Paris –

Andy Wahloo has taken its name (a modification of a North African phrase meaning “I have nothing”) to heart by creating a simple 70s-era space that caters to creative types and a lot of fashion industry folks.

Comfortable, cool, but not too fancy, this dark and cozy bar features a décor of African and Middle Eastern images combined with colorful pop art furnishings and bulbous low-hanging lanterns.

A central bar serves custom cocktails, including the venue’s signature take on the mojito (vodka instead of rum), while intimate seating areas are the perfect place to sample appetizers with Moroccan flavors.

Unlike many bars, the party atmosphere is usually at its peak during Happy Hour, as the hip and alternative patrons chat and mingle over drinks.

Later on, the mood mellows as guests lounge about on the cushioned banquettes and small stools for low-key conversations. In the summer, an expansive outdoor terrace draws an even larger international crowd.

Stylish, warm, and a maybe a little kitschy, Andy Wahloo – no matter what they say – is far from nothing.