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Bistrot des Artistes

20s / 30s / Alternative / Artsy / Bar

Party Earth Review Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Left Bank, Bistrot des Artistes is an informal and relaxed bar ideal for those looking to unwind with friends on a cold Parisian night. Although green spotlights – coupled with the spiky typeface of the bar’s sign – may give the façade a ghostly feel, any eerie sensibilities are lost ... more

6 Rue des Anglais
75005 Paris

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Frog and Princess Pub

20s / Bar Food / Beer / Beer Lovers

Party Earth Review Part of a chain of seven Frog pubs, Frog and Princess is a no-frills sports bar that brews its own beer and is frequented by a primarily English-speaking crowd drawn in by the home brews, numerous TVs, and loudly cheering sports fans who gather to watch their favorite teams. A long bar, simple dark wood fixtures, and rustic ... more

9 Rue Princesse
75006 Paris

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The Highlander

20s / All Ages / Bar / Casual / Expats

Party Earth Review The old adage says never judge a book by its cover, and patrons would certainly be missing out if they judged The Highlander by its unimpressive façade. Tucked away in a side alley behind a medieval archway, the venue is marked only by a discreet sign – but inside is a welcoming, low-key, and authentic Scottish bar with ... more

8 Rue de Nevers
75006 Paris

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Le 10 Bar

20s / 30s / Artists / Bar / Cash Only

Party Earth Review Patrons take a step back in time at Le 10 Bar, an old Parisian haunt where the decision to order is always simple: sangria…or sangria. Sure, there’s other stuff on the menu, and manly men afraid of a little fruit will find a solid selection of beer and cocktails on hand, but this bar – founded by a Spaniard in 1955 – is ... more

10 Rue de l'Odéon
75006 Paris

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La Fourmi

20s / 30s / Alternative / Artists

Party Earth Review The name La Fourmi (The Ant) suits this bar and café well, an unassuming, hipster hotspot that passersby could easily miss amid sex shop-riddled Pigalle’s larger distractions. Very much a local’s scene where artists and music lovers gather for drinks, the venue draws its eclectic crowd from the surrounding area, which ... more

74 Rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris

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Le Divan du Monde

20s / 30s / Alternative / Bar / Club

Party Earth Review Located in edgy Pigalle, Le Divan du Monde is a uniquely French music club with a convivial ambiance and bustling with colorful characters, good music, and swinging dance moves. One of the city’s oldest clubs, the two-level space consists of a stage, dance floor, and bar on the first floor and additional tables and seating ... more

75 Rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris

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Hôtel du Nord

20s / 30s / Ambient / Bar / Bohemian

Party Earth Review Built in the 1880s as a boarding house for people working along the Canal St. Martin, this historic structure was taken over in 1938 by French director Marcel Carne, who used it as the location for his film Hotel du Nord. The rest, as they say, is history. Fans and paparazzi followed, and the building continued as a hotel ... more

102 Quai de Jemmapes
75010 Paris

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The Long Hop

20s / Ambient / Bar / Beer / Casual / DJ

Party Earth Review With its three floors of drinking space and a staff that speaks numerous languages, The Long Hop is often considered to be Paris’ international student drinking headquarters. Passing through the bright blue entrance hung with flags from various nations, patrons find themselves in a typical American/British pub environment ... more

25 Rue Frédéric Sauton
75005 Paris

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Experimental Cocktail Club

20s / 30s / 80s Music / Artists / DJ

Party Earth Review Created by three young Frenchmen with a dream to open a cocktail bar in Paris – somewhat of a rarity in this city – Experimental Cocktail Club is just that: a baroque-styled one-room bar that specializes in intricate classic cocktails bursting with basil, lemon grass, elderflower, and lord knows what else. Located on a ... more

37 Rue Saint-Sauveur
75002 Paris

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Café Charlot

20s / 30s / Ambient / Bar / Brunch / Café

Party Earth Review Eating and drinking is the heart of Paris nightlife, and one of the best places to do both is at Café Charlot. Formerly a neighborhood boulangerie, Charlot is now a lively, crowd-pleasing bistro that offers its fashionable patrons an authentic French café experience. A restored 1950s zinc bar is the centerpiece of this ... more

38 Rue de Bretagne
75003 Paris

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Le Pub Saint Germain

20s / 30s / Anything goes / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review Opened in 1968 as a gathering spot for locals during Paris’ legendary student revolt, Le Pub Saint Germain remains a neighborhood hotspot that bustles with activity both day and night. Located in a prime 6eme spot and open 24/7, the place brings in droves of young professionals for the weeknight Happy Hour, and it’s a tourist ... more

17 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie
75006 Paris, France

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The Bombardier

20s / 30s / Breakfast / Casual / Darts

Party Earth Review “A taste of England in the heart of Paris” is what The Bombardier claims to offer to its mix of nostalgic Brits and thirsty students, and by the Queen’s knickers, it does not fail to deliver. Nestled in a snug corner of the Place du Pantheon, the bar features dark wood, brass beer pumps, and plush red carpets that reek ... more

2 Place du Pantheon
75005 Paris

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Barrio Latino

20s / 30s / Balcony / Bar / Boisterous

Party Earth Review Stepping into the bar and restaurant Barrio Latino is like stepping into a grand Cuban mansion – minus the gun-toting madness of Pacino’s Scarface. Four luxurious floors of open balconies and lavish décor are as much a feast for the eyes as are all the beautiful people out on the dance floor, and first-time visitors are ... more

46/48 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
75012 Paris

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Le Bar du Hôtel le Bristol

20s / 30s / 40s / Affluent / Artists

Party Earth Review Even for a hotel of almost mythical extravagance and size, The Bar in Hotel le Bristol is staggeringly luxurious. Dripping with chandeliers and studded with flower sculptures, the large marbled room manages to remain on the safe side of gaudy with a tasteful and calm atmosphere that belies its grandeur. Plush antique settees ... more

Hôtel le Bristol, 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris

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La Champmeslé

Ambient / Blouses / Button-downs

Party Earth Review A lot has changed for the gay Parisian community since La Champmeslé first opened in 1979, but this popular lesbian bar has never loosened its ties to the movement, and consistently hosts exhibits, musical acts, and LGBT-themed shows. The deep violet but otherwise unassuming façade barely hints at the venue’s proclivities ... more

4 Rue Chabanais
75002 Paris

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Le Baron Rouge

20s and up / Ambient Jazz / Bobo

Party Earth Review A quick walk from the historic marché d’Aligre street market and equally close to the Bastille party circuit, Le Baron Rouge harkens back to the wine bars of yesteryear when the vino was cheap and the conversation perpetually loud. Early weekday afternoons see graying retirees and families with kids in tow posted along ... more

1 Rue Théophile Roussel
75012 Paris

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La Cantoche Paname

After Work / Ambient / Bar / Bistro

Party Earth Review The puckish air of a playroom meets serious food and drink at La Cantoche Paname, a hip Parisian bistro featuring walls covered in nostalgic kitsch, from mounted Nutella jars to the smiling visage of Kermit the Frog. Patrons can reminisce about grade school as they hopscotch in – yes, there’s a course drawn on the floor ... more

40 Boulevard Beaumarchais
75011 Paris

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Ballroom du Beef Club

30s / 40s / Absinthe / Affluent / Bar

Party Earth Review On the heels of the success of Prescription Cocktail Club and Curio Parlor, the team behind Experimental Cocktail Club added another hotspot to Paris’ nightlife in 2012, this time in the form of a hybrid steakhouse/underground bar collectively called Ballroom du Beef Club. The restaurant, which offers an intricate menu ... more

58 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
75001 Paris

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Le Bazar Egyptien

African / All Ages / Bar / Bazaar

Party Earth Review A captivating little spot to escape the typical French bar scene, Le Bazar Egyptien is a casual, international drinking den and restaurant with a completely authentic feel – from the food to the limestone walls right down to the costumes of the wait staff. Adding to the bar’s genuine feel is the bazaar just inside the entrance ... more

29 Rue de Lappe
75011 Paris

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Le Violon Dingue

Bar / Casual / Club / Dance Floor

Party Earth Review Something of an institution for American study-abroad students in Paris, Le Violon Dingue (The Mad Violin) is an energetic bar decorated entirely in US sports memorabilia that does double duty as a bumping little club as the night wears on. The ground floor offers up a pretty standard pub vibe, with young sports lovers ... more

46 Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève
75005 Paris

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Lizard Lounge

20s / Balcony / Bar / Brunch / Burgers

Party Earth Review A popular spot for the college crowd, Lizard Lounge is a friendly neighborhood bar set in the predominately gay Marais scene. Housed in a three-story wooden structure, Lizard Lounge is comprised of a main floor and second-level balcony with classic café tables for the lunch and brunch crowds and features a simple décor ... more

18 Rue du Bourg- Tibourg
75004 Paris

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La Fourmi

20s / 30s / Alternative / Artists

74 Rue des Martyrs
75018 Paris

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O'Sullivans by the Mill

20s / 30s / Burgers / Casual / Dancing

Party Earth Review Located next door to the famous Moulin Rouge, O’Sullivans by the Mill is an English-friendly bar and music venue, but patrons shouldn’t be fooled by the name – this isn’t a traditional Irish pub. The biggest Anglo-Saxon bar in Paris, O’Sullivans is a modern, hip mega-pub with just enough Irish style to stay true to its ... more

92 Boulevard de Clichy
75018 Paris

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Café Oz Châtelet

20s / Bar / Blues / Casual / DJ / Dancing

Party Earth Review Barhoppers who were expecting to find a yellow brick road here will be disappointed – in the case of Café Oz, the name refers to an affectionate nickname for Australia rather than to the land of lions, tigers, and bears – except maybe koala bears. In addition to the alligators that greet patrons at the door, the décor is ... more

18 Rue Saint-Denis
75001 Paris

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Paris Bars Overview

Bars in Paris are as common and diverse as the people in this wondrous cosmopolitan city, and though the City of Light may be best known for its food and culture – the Paris bar scene c'est magnifique!

International jet-setters find much to love at the chic bars on Rivoli and the exclusive cocktail haunts along the Champs-Élysées, while the always-stylish Parisian enjoys a plentiful array of seductive boutique bars and luxurious mixology spots in neighborhoods all over town.

This shouldn’t imply city denizens can’t be casual, of course, as international nightlife hotspots like the Latin Quarter are practically lined with student-friendly dives and cool bars housed in medieval stone buildings, while steps from the famed Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, everything from kitschy Irish joints to exclusive wine bars hide inside the city’s endless historic buildings.

Bohemians and artists gather at smoky bars along the outskirts of town, while many expats, university students, travelers, and those simply in need of a relaxed evening fill the array of budget-friendly Paris bars, which often feature English-speaking staffs and patrons.

Some of the coolest mixology spots or cocktail dens can often be found along the smaller streets off the main drags, but no matter where one ventures in Paris, the wine is always flowing and the bars are open late.

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