Top 10 Bars in Paris
Whether you are a lover of wine, jazz music, tapas, beer or any other things, these Top 10 bars in Paris will certainly meet your expectations! We sorted different themes so that you will find the best bars in each category. Ready, thirsty… Go!
1. Wine Bar: Chez Nous
Our Top 10 bars in Paris start with this little wine lover paradise which offers many types of wine, be they white or red. Putting forward small producers and biological agriculture, it also offers refined meals to go with the wines, within a rustic but charming decoration!
Two other suggestions
- The Frenchie, to discover vineyards from all over the world!
- L’Ecluse, offering Bordeaux wines along with a delicious meal!
2. Playful Bar: Le Nid – Cocon Ludique
This 3rd arrondissement playful bar offers more than 500 board games, so that you will always have a good time! There is also a shop in which you can buy games that suit all ages, and some events are organised each week to assure a very joyful atmosphere!
Two other suggestions
- Le Fantôme, for its flippers and numerous arcade games!
- Les Niçois, for “boules” players!

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3. Cocktail Bar : Le Syndicat
If you are eager to taste original cocktails with rare types of alcohols and unexpected merges, here is the perfect bar for you. It remarkably manages to bring old and French alcohols up to date, and the atmosphere is always welcoming. So go to the 10th arrondissement right now!
Two other suggestions
- aveK, to taste original cocktails and coffees!
- The Experimental Cocktail Club, if you want to turn your imagination into real cocktail creations !
4. Tapas Bar/Planches: L’Atelier Saisonnier
Located in the 9th, this bar is renowned for its delightful “palettes”, made of charcuterie and French cheese. Moreover, all the products are local or bio, so that enjoying some French tapas won’t make you feel guilty anymore! And don’t miss the chance to create your own salad or taste their homemade dishes.
Two other suggestions
- Chez Mil’a, a very welcoming tapas bar!
- The Sourire, for sophisticated French tapas!
5. Dance Bar/Club : The Cavern Club
If you want to party and taste great cheap cocktails at the same time, go to this 6th arrondissement bar. There is also a room downstairs in which there are concerts and DJs during the week-end !
Two other suggestions
- The Café Oz, the place to be for DJ and concert nights!
- Bar III, the perfect mix of cocktail & tapas bars and night clubs!
6. Unusual Bar : The Ice Kube Bar
This 18th arrondissement hotel bar will freeze you: you will have to put a warm coat on to endeavour into this ice bar which will delight you with its vodka cocktails! That is an experience you really should try out!
Two other suggestions
- The Lucha Libre for the most sportive, with its own catch ring!
- The Café des Chats, to enjoy tea time with an uncountable number of cats!
7. Jazz Bar : Le Duc des Lombards
One of the most famous Paris jazz clubs, this bar is in the core of the 1st arrondissement, full of other jazz clubs which will dive you into a very pleasant musical atmosphere. Jazz artists often play there and when they do their “boeufs”, you certainly don’t want to miss that!
Two other suggestions
- The Sunset-Sunside, the Duc’s brother, for jazz lovers!
- Le Caveau de la Huchette, for jazz lovers but also swing dancers!
8. Beer Bar : La Fine Mousse
Located in the 11th, this bar is specialized in French and international handmade beers, and it sometimes organizes workshops to get acquainted with beer tasting. It is also a restaurant in which you will be taught how to match your beer with your meal!
Two other suggestions
- Le Paname Brewing Company, with high quality handmade beers and street food!
- L’Académie de la Bière, specialized in Belgian beers!
9. Terrace Bar : Brasserie d’Auteuil
A rooftop terrace bar, this “brasserie” is decorated in a vegetal and relaxing style, and its cocktail bar will undoubtedly make you feel comfy ! Located in the 16th, its Italian food won’t leave you unpleased either!
Two other suggestions
- Le Perchoir Marais, at the top of the BHV store, with a view on the Marais!
- La Sardine, a colorful terrace bar with many good tapas to taste!
10. If you feel homesick: The Moose Bar
This sports bar ends our Top 10 bars in Paris. Fitted with many screens to enable you to follow your sport matches while having a drink, its Canadian food will also delight your palate, and the joyful atmosphere will bring you back to North America!
Two other suggestions
- Harry’s New York bar, a typically American bar which will make you feel at home!
- The Green Linnet, a playful and warm Irish pub!
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