Cocktail bars in Paris, my favorite spots

For me, cocktail bars are the temples of Parisian elegance. You step through a door and often find yourself in a den for insiders where high-level mixology is brought to life by bartenders crafting drinks that are as flavorful as they are aesthetic. Let’s be honest, making a good cocktail is an art, and to pull it off, it’s important to find bartenders who know how to measure with precision and master the art of pairing flavors. So here is my selection of cool and accessible bars in Paris that fit the bill.

My favorite spots are obviously those where you can enjoy quality cocktails without breaking the bank and where you can actually hold a conversation with the person next to you without spitting in their ear (an exercise that proves very tricky, as you know, if you’ve ever haunted the capital’s nightlife scene). My selection also leans towards cozy and intimate bars, because I particularly appreciate subdued lighting when I’m having a triple S drink (insiders will understand), especially if I’m in good company…

To help us in our quest for the best Parisian cocktail bars, brand new, entirely free bar booking sites have recently popped up. Along these lines, Ruub was created by a team of geeks and creatives, offering a free online booking service for Parisian venues. Definitely worth a try to find perhaps some new addresses to discover and share…

Excessive drinking is dangerous for your health. Consume with moderation.

Two cocktails, one yellow in a glass and one in an engraved copper cup, at Caulaincourt.

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Cocktail bar in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris

Little Red Door

Little Red Door is an absolute must-visit spot in Parisian mixology, a speakeasy located in the Marais and hidden behind an intriguing little red door. The cocktail bar, which has repeatedly featured in the World’s 50 Best Bars, reopened at the end of January 2026 following a lovely decor makeover—intimate yet not intimidating. Taken over in 2024 by Hugo Gallou and Hyacinthe Lescoët, co-founders of The Cambridge Public House (which I also talk about just below), the little red door has reinvented itself while keeping the same high quality of service and cocktails.

On the cocktail menu, it’s top-tier stuff. Entitled “Agri/Culture”, the menu features creations made primarily with French products, and each cocktail is named in tribute to “future farming techniques”. We tried several cocktails among their most original menu creations, I think, like Agroforestry, Precision, or even Carbon featuring black garlic and beetroot. The verdict: the cocktails are incredible, the setting is cozy and welcoming, the team is friendly and will explain every single cocktail in detail. All you have to do is wait patiently for the little red door to open…

Cocktail or beverage served in a small ceramic bowl garnished with a flower at Little Red Door, Paris.

Bartender preparing a cocktail with a shaker behind the counter at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Cocktail in a coupe glass and Tasting Menu on the counter at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Illuminated shelves filled with liquor bottles and spirits in front of a stone wall typical of a bar in Paris.

Bartender pouring a cocktail into a wooden cup at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Hand holding a cocktail glass with a large ice cube, served at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Patrons seated at the Little Red Door cocktail bar in Paris with bartenders preparing drinks.

Cocktail served in a stem glass at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Bartender preparing a cocktail behind the counter at Little Red Door bar in Paris.

Lively Little Red Door bar in Paris with customers seated at the counter and shelves full of spirits.

A woman in front of the red door of the Little Red Door bar in Paris, marked on the blue mat.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

Little Red Door
60 rue Charlot 75003 Paris
Price: cocktails €18 (some signature cocktails on the menu can be made as mocktails)
Link to the bar’s website

The Cambridge Public House

This great cocktail bar, The Cambridge Public House, is set up in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, right below Place de la République. The venue is a mix between a British pub and a cocktail bar. It’s not very big and the atmosphere is super friendly and relaxed.

On the cocktail side, it’s heavy-hitting stuff made with homemade preparations and seasonal ingredients (so the menu changes quite regularly). Plus, they are super original, like this broccoli Sour with Saint-Germain, gin, and Mezcal. And you also have little bites to nibble on to accompany your drinks.

Bartenders preparing cocktails at The Cambridge Public House Paris.

Woman enjoying a cocktail at The Cambridge Public House Paris.

Facade of The Cambridge Public House cocktail bar in Paris at night.

Lively atmosphere at The Cambridge Public House cocktail bar in Paris.

Slice of ham on the bone with mustard sauce and bread at The Cambridge Public House.

Flaky pastry and sauce on a plate at The Cambridge Public House Paris.

Parisian cocktail bar The Cambridge Public House, staff and customers at the counter.

Customers at The Cambridge Public House cocktail bar in Paris.

Two foamy cocktails held by a person in a Parisian bar.

Preparation of a strained cocktail into an ice glass at the bar.

Tested in 2023 - Invitation

The Cambridge Public House
8 Rue de Poitou, 75003 Paris
Prices: cocktail prices between €7 and €15 / snacks between €5 and €13
Link to the bar’s website

Le Shake N’Smash

This Parisian cocktail bar, located right next to Place de la République, offers privatizable spaces for events as well as cocktail classes every Saturday at 5 PM! The class is divided into 3 parts and is led by an experienced bartender.

First off, we learned the basics of cocktail-making, which we then put into practice by crafting a cocktail recipe: the Basilic Instinct. Thanks to Alex‘s advice, I learned to shake like a pro! I opted for the alcohol-free mocktail version (using a product from the Nolow brand) and I was quite blown away by the taste results. All of this was accompanied by some very nice homemade tapas. Alex then explained the manufacturing processes of various spirits, and it was our turn to imagine and create a brand new, original cocktail recipe according to our preferences—with pairing tips given by Alex, of course. And then there’s a 3rd part that’s quite playful, but I won’t say any more to leave it as a surprise if you too want to learn how to make cocktails like pros! Besides, I’m offering a little promo code below to get a discount if you want to try the experience!

Cocktail preparation: measuring liquid with a jigger, shaker, and strainer.

Bottle of Nolow Spirit Free No. 4 alcohol-free, sugar-free spirit, Parisian cocktail.

Interior of Shake N' Smash cocktail bar Paris with luxurious ambiance.

Bartender explaining a technique at Shake N' Smash bar in Paris.

Green cocktail garnished with a flower and a cucumber slice at Shake N' Smash Paris.

Interior of Le Shake N’Smash cocktail bar in Paris with banquette seating and mirrors.

Blue tiki cocktail with orange slice and flowers, Le Shake N’Smash Paris.

Exotic jungle interior with tiger-pattern armchairs at Shake N' Smash Paris.

Yellow cocktail with two black straws on a wooden table at Shake N' Smash.

Interior of Le Shake N’Smash Paris cocktail bar with rattan furniture and exposed stone walls.

Facade of Shake n' Smash cocktail bar in Paris.

Tested in 2024 - Invitation

Shake N’Smash
87 Rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris
Price: cocktail classes on Saturdays at 5 PM / price €80 per person
The good deal: €20 discount (valid until August 31, 2024) for booking a cocktail class (from the purchase date, you have 6 months to take the class and booking is done on the website by clicking on “réserver un cours”) with the code: mellebonplan20
Link to the bar’s website

Cocktail bar in the 6th arrondissement of Paris

Tiger Paris

I had been wanting to discover this cocktail bar specializing in Gin for a long time. My girlfriend and I settled on the terrace to enjoy a little Gin & Tonic (priced between €12 and €16) and some tapas to share (priced between €6 and €13), such as the crispy chicken (€12) or the creamy stracciatella (€11). We also tried the signature cocktails (priced between €13 and €15) which are also very good. I notably tasted the Pinata Colada (€14) with mezcal, which I recommend if you like this spirit.

Terrace of Tiger Paris cocktail bar with wooden chairs and small outdoor table.

Cocktails, fritters, and sides on a wooden table at Tiger Paris.

Tiger Paris cocktail bar with wooden shelves and numerous liquor bottles.

Tiger Paris cocktails: frosted glass, ice ball, and pandan leaves.

Interior of Tiger Paris cocktail bar with neon sign and wooden tables.

Tested in 2024 - Invitation

Tiger Paris
13 rue Princesse, Paris, France 75006
Link to the bar’s website

L’Arbane

This very charming little cocktail bar nestled in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been serving top-notch signature cocktails for almost 10 years. We discovered the place back in 2017 and happily returned in 2026. I really like the venue’s intimate atmosphere, and to accompany the drinks, they also offer small sharing plates featuring great products (24-month Serrano ham, truffle Gouda, sweet Iberian chorizo, 18-month aged Comté…). The extra touch: a vaulted basement room that can be completely privatized for parties.

To taste:

Le Coffig, L’Arbane’s creative take on the Espresso Martini (coffee, sugar, Arbane distillate no. 1 with fig and Timur berry), €14
Le Jol (gin, clementines, lovage, aquavit, and hazelnut), €14
Le Hercule (mezcal, leek, butter, vermouth, and vanilla), €15

Thoughtful woman holding a cocktail at Arbane bar in Paris with charcuterie platters on the table.

Yellow cocktail served in a coupe at Arbane bar in Paris, garnished with a slice of cheese.

Bartender preparing a cocktail behind the counter at Arbane bar in Paris, surrounded by numerous liquor bottles.

Platters of cured meats and cheese with cocktails on a table at Arbane bar in Paris.

Vase with dried flowers on the counter of a dimly lit bar with a bartender in the background in Paris.

Bartender preparing a cocktail with ice cubes at Arbane bar in Paris.

Signature cocktail served in a coupe at Arbane bar in Paris, decorated with a small blue flower.

Wall decoration with gold mirror, vintage lightbulb, candle, and dried flowers at Arbane bar in Paris.

Bartender preparing cocktails at Arbane bar in Paris, in an intimate atmosphere with an illuminated counter and customers.

Dark Parisian cocktail bar with glowing counter and bottle shelves.

Parisian cocktails on a table, a strawberry drink and a cucumber drink.

Cozy lounge corner with emerald green and yellow velvet armchairs in a Parisian bar.

Candle in an orange tealight holder creating a warm cocktail bar atmosphere.

Cocktail served in a textured glass with cucumber garnish, Parisian bar ambiance.

Bar counter with high stools in front of an exposed stone wall at Arbane bar in Paris.

Aged cheese slices served with a drizzle of honey and pumpkin seeds at Arbane bar Paris.

Bartender and customer in a Parisian bar with orange lighting and Jägermeister price board.

Tested in 2017 and in 2026 - Invitations

L’Arbane
10 Rue Guénégaud, 75006 Paris
Price: cocktails between €13 and €16 / food sharing plates between €4 and €13
Link to the bar’s website

Cocktail bar in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

Le Gatsby

Located in the 7th arrondissement, Le Gatsby draws inspiration from the 1920s speakeasy vibe. The setting is intimate, featuring vintage decor with leather banquettes and subdued lighting. Behind the counter, the menu alternates between classic cocktails and house creations made from hand-picked spirits. We discovered this spot as part of the “Botran Her” tour, an initiative launched by the Guatemalan rum brand Botran to highlight the women shaping this world. The bar hosted the final stop of this Parisian tour, featuring a custom cocktail menu crafted for the occasion by Laure Terrat.

Antique mechanical cash register in gold metal with numbered keys and vintage ornaments.

A bartender pours a Botran rum cocktail from a shaker into a colorful glass.

Customers seated at the counter of a cozy bar while a bartender prepares Botran cocktails.

Bartender preparing a cocktail in a cozy bar, with customers seated at the counter in the background.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

Le Gatsby
64 Avenue Bosquet, 75007 Paris
Link to the bar’s website

Cocktail bar in the 9th arrondissement of Paris

Dirty Dick

A true institution for exotic cocktails in Paris, Dirty Dick has been around for 13 years now and has established itself as one of the go-to bars in France for rum and tiki cocktail lovers. We discovered the spot during Tiki Week (from March 19 to April 5, 2026) with a signature creation cocktail (14 €) imagined specially for the event: the Great Molasses Swizzle (featuring Angostura 7yo, fig-leaf panela syrup, lime juice, and mango bitter Angostura foam). I think it’s the ideal address in Paris to discover the tropical universe and the great classics of Caribbean cocktail culture.

Facade of the Dirty Dick Tiki bar in Paris with a customer standing in front of the entrance in the evening.

Flaming tiki cocktail prepared by a bartender during a themed evening at Dirty Dick in Paris.

Hand-held view presenting an Angostura Tiki glass with a decorative mask in a Parisian bar.

Bartender pouring a cocktail into an Angostura glass at the Dirty Dick bar during Tiki Week in Paris.

Bartender grating spices over a Tiki cocktail in a dimly lit bar in Paris.

Bartender pouring a tiki cocktail into a ceramic mug at the Dirty Dick bar in Paris.

Tiki cocktails, including a decorated Angostura glass, on a wooden table at Dirty Dick Paris.

Bartender pouring a green tiki cocktail into a glass filled with ice cubes at Dirty Dick in Paris.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

Dirty Dick
10 Rue Frochot, 75009 Paris
Price: cocktails between 12 € and 19 €

Le Glass (closed)

One of my cocktail haunts from last year in the Pigalle district, which I already told you about on the blog. Opened by the team behind Candelaria in the now trendy So-Pi (short for South Pigalle), Le Glass is a former “hostess bar” (meaning… well, I think you know what I mean…).

Straw, alcohol bottles, toothpicks and salami on a wooden table.

Metal shakers on a bar, nocturnal Parisian atmosphere with blurred bartender.

Tested in 2013

Le Glass
7 rue Frochot 75009 Paris
Cocktail prices: between 10 and 12 €
Must-try: their totally homemade and super good hot dogs (if they still make them, it’s been ages since I checked…)
Edit of 27/04/2020: unfortunately, this bar is permanently closed

Cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement of Paris

Monsieur Antoine

Head to the 11th arrondissement, at 17 avenue Parmentier, to discover Monsieur Antoine. This cocktail bar located in the Voltaire neighborhood got a makeover in 2026 and reopened with a new identity under the leadership of Julie Martin (formerly of Amaro) and Vincent Goettle. On the agenda: a warm, thrifted decor, but above all a brand-new menu of creative cocktails, expertly crafted mocktails, and delicious, well-executed sharing plates. The house signature? Reimagined jelly shots served like gourmet bites for a playful and quirky mixology experience.

What we loved about Monsieur Antoine’s cocktails: they are perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and offered at very reasonable prices given the level of the recipes. On the food side, I particularly recommend their delicious and gooey croque-monsieur (14 €), or the mint eggplant caviar (10 €), perfect for sharing between two. In short, this address is a true little gem for mixology lovers, and since the non-alcoholic options are also very well crafted, there’s something for everyone!

Bartender preparing a cocktail at the counter of the Monsieur Antoine restaurant in Paris.

Two cocktails prepared at the bar of Monsieur Antoine in Paris.

Yellow cocktail served with a large round ice cube at the Monsieur Antoine bar in Paris

Plate of grilled sandwich, salad, and eggplant caviar shared on a round table at Monsieur Antoine in Paris.

Melty croque-monsieur plate filled with ham and cheese, served with a green salad and mushrooms in Paris.

Fresh cocktail garnished with an aromatic herb and a wooden straw at the Monsieur Antoine restaurant in Paris.

Woman sitting at a restaurant terrace in Paris, enjoying a cocktail and dishes in front of a red storefront.

Red storefront and cafe terrace of the Monsieur Antoine restaurant in Paris with its tables and chairs.

Warm interior of the Monsieur Antoine bar in Paris featuring a counter, bottle shelves, and yellow banquettes.

Red cocktail garnished with meringue served at Monsieur Antoine in Paris

Plate of melting cheese accompanied by honey and crusty bread at Monsieur Antoine in Paris.

Presentation of a small plate of colorful gummy candies at Monsieur Antoine in Paris.

Two smiling bartenders posing behind the counter of the Monsieur Antoine bar in Paris, with shelves full of bottles.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

Monsieur Antoine
17 avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris
Price: sharing plates between 6 € and 14 € / cocktails between 12 € and 14 € / mocktails 9 €
Link to the bar’s website

Néroli Bar

Néroli is a cocktail bar located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that also serves Mediterranean cuisine. The venue offers a menu of classic and signature cocktails crafted around Mediterranean products. I found the cocktails we tasted to be very original, but above all, perfectly balanced, which I believe is the central pillar of successful mixology.
And to accompany these sweet beverages, we tried several plates such as the cauliflower, feta, and chickpea cream (9 €), the beef stew and polenta (20 €), or the yellow chicken with zaatar (18 €).

And let me share a great tip if you want to discover this place: happy hour from 6 PM to 8 PM with all cocktails priced at 10 €. If that’s not a great deal, frankly I don’t know what is!

Bartender straining a cocktail into a coupe at the Neroli restaurant in Paris.

Restaurant counter with stools, exposed brick wall, shelf decorated with ceramic vases, and large lighted mirror.

Gourmet plate featuring roasted vegetables, brown sauce, and herb breadcrumbs presented by a customer's hands.

Bartender preparing cocktails behind the counter of the Neroli restaurant in Paris, in front of shelves filled with bottles.

Person's hands cutting a dish of roasted cauliflower with feta in a restaurant in Paris.

Smiling woman holding a cocktail in the Neroli restaurant in Paris, in front of a plate of fine cuisine.

Warm interior of the Neroli restaurant in Paris with a bar, wooden counters, and customers seated in a rustic setting.

Creamy cocktail topped with cocoa powder served at the Neroli restaurant in Paris.

Bartender preparing a cocktail at the Neroli bar in Paris, using powder on a drink.

Facade of the Néroli restaurant in Paris with an outdoor terrace and wooden tables, offering cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine.

Illuminated bar shelves with a vast selection of alcohol bottles and stemmed glasses in the foreground.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

Néroli
3 rue Saint Bernard 75011 Paris
Price: cocktails between 12€ and 14€ / mocktails 10€ / starters-aperos between 5€ and 12€ / main courses between 16€ and 20€
Good deal: happy hour from 6 PM to 2 PM with cocktails at 10 €

Cocktail bar in the 13th arrondissement of Paris

Le Red Poppy

This cocktail bar located in the Asian district is one of the rare addresses of its kind in this arrondissement, which nevertheless doesn’t lack good food spots. Here, the cocktails are of very high quality and moreover extremely original, as the establishment’s mixologist Mei Ho utilizes ancestral Chinese medicinal herbs in crafting each of her cocktails. On the decor front, the immersive setting plunges you into 1930s Chinese aesthetics and Asian culture more broadly. And since October 2023, the venue also features a basement speakeasy club, Shanghai Surprise.

Shanghai Surprise decor: neon lights, Chinese chairs, flowers, and red candles.

Amber cocktail with green leaf, close-up on wooden table.

Golden cocktails on red counter, lit back bar (Shanghai Surprise Paris).

Shanghai Surprise cocktail served in Paris, Nicolas Diolez.

Shanghai Surprise Paris interior, Asian-themed cocktail bar.

Cocktail preparation in Paris, glasses on a bar mat.

Asian cocktail bar interior Shanghai Surprise Paris with tables and red lanterns.

Jiang Xiao Bai baijiu bottles and amber alcohol in a Parisian cocktail bar.

Bartender pouring an amber cocktail from a shaker into a coupe glass.

Tested in 2023 and 2024

Red Poppy Bar
116 Rue de Tolbiac, 75013 Paris
Link to the bar’s website

Zozoo, the cocktail bar in Butte aux Cailles (closed)

This address located in the heart of Butte aux Cailles in the 13th arrondissement of Paris is a bar/club offering an eclectic musical lineup, while also serving elaborate cocktails and high-quality snacks! Upstairs you’ll find the bar and a few cozy banquettes to kick back, have a drink, and enjoy the establishment’s fooding menu. Downstairs, an immersive mini-club comes alive as the evening progresses, switching to clubbing mode with DJ sets starting from 10 PM until 2 AM.

On the cocktails front (priced between 11 € and 12 €), you’ll find super original and perfectly balanced creations featuring house-made syrups and surprising flavors. As for the food, the menu is equally well-crafted with homemade dishes and fresh products inspired by South America and Asia.

Interior of a Parisian cocktail bar with textured red walls and low banquette.

Bartender preparing a cocktail in a Parisian bar, Nicolas Diolez.

Assortment of fried Asian tapas and cocktail on a carved wooden table.

Orange cocktail on a carved wooden table, garnished with a dried citrus slice.

Woman with hat and cocktail in a Parisian bar. Nicolas Diolez.

Exterior of the Zozoo cocktail bar in Paris, at night.

Customer reading a menu at the counter of a red-walled Parisian cocktail bar.

Crispy fried bites with green sauce and diced vegetables on a tray.

Foamy cocktails with ice and orange garnish on a wooden table.

Tested in 2023 - Invitation

Zozoo
14 rue des cinq diamants, 75013 Paris
Food menu: prices between 6 € and 13 €
the good deal: Happy Hour from 5 PM to 9 PM
2026 Edit: unfortunately, this bar is permanently closed

Cocktail bar in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

Le Yeeels

Yeeels is a cozy, trendy, and glamorous cocktail bar for enjoying top-notch drinks in Paris’s Golden Triangle. To get there, you walk down a few steps into the venue’s flashy, golden basement. The decor, designed by Rodolphe Parente and Benjamin Liatoud (interior architects and designers), is both sophisticated and stylish. This nightlife spot is also a restaurant, and people come here to listen to tunes and dance to a sharp music mix when night falls. The house cocktails are made with premium spirits and unique ingredients.

To taste:

The Cydonia (18 €) with Domfrontais calvados, amber martini, quince jelly, yellow lemon, and egg white.
The Fireside Old Fashioned (19 €), rosemary-infused whisky, tobacco liqueur, orange, maple syrup, and orange bitters.

Not to be missed: even if you aren’t a smoker, you absolutely must check out the smoking room and the all-mirrored restrooms! A super spot for some Instagram photos.

Bright yellow cocktail served in a stemmed coupe, likely at the Yeeels bar in Paris.

Yeeels bartender preparing a cocktail, Parisian nightlife atmosphere.

Round mirror with gold lighting and white-and-gold diamond pattern, bar interior.

Assorted cocktails on a glowing bar, including a Moscow Mule mug in the foreground.

Photographer and woman with glasses taking a photo on a bar table with glasses.

Yellow cocktail with ice and rosemary garnish at the Parisian bar Le Yeeels.

Tested in 2017 - Invitation

Le Yeeels
24, avenue Georges V 75017 Paris
Cocktail prices: between 17 € and 22 €
Link to the bar’s website

Cocktail bar in the 19th arrondissement of Paris

Bar Combat

This trendy bar located up in the heights of Belleville offers creative and high-quality cocktails at very reasonable prices within a cozy atmosphere. This bar, which received the “Best Responsible Bar” award, is run by women, with talented head mixologist Margot Combat behind the counter. There, I discovered two cocktails created in collaboration with the Normandy brand Busnel: the Busnel Martini and the Busnel Mule.

Cocktail preparation with ice cubes in a highball glass, close-up view.

Barmaid preparing a cocktail, pouring an ingredient with an ornate pourer.

Barmaid preparing a cocktail behind a counter with spirit bottles and menus.

Bartender pouring a cocktail, floral decoration and customers in the background.

Pale yellow cocktail with foam and basil leaf in a coupe glass on wood.

Tested in 2023

Bar Combat
63 Rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris
Cocktail prices between 13 € and 15 €

Cocktail bar in the 20th arrondissement of Paris

Le Bar du Mama Shelter East Paris

This trendy, hipster, and urban spot was decorated by Philippe Starck and created by Serge Trigano in 2008. The result: quirky high-end style with a chalkboard ceiling scribbled with chalk. To sip your cocktail, you sit on high stools and lean directly against the zinc bar. However, don’t expect to sit down comfortably around a table with its cozy sofas, as those are reserved for restaurant patrons—so you’ll also need to order a little something to nibble on to get a comfortable seat…

Creations to try:

The Cucumber de la Mama (Russian Standard Platinum vodka, elderflower cordial, yellow lemon, cucumber, basil); the French Touch with Martell VSOP Cognac, rosemary-infused apricot liqueur, lemon, and ginger beer.

Red cocktails, including a Moscow Mule in a copper mug, at Mama Shelter Paris.

Woman with hat at the Mama Shelter Paris cocktail bar, drink and appetizer.

Luminous "MAMA" neon sign at Mama Shelter East Paris with Pioneer turntable.

Mama Shelter East Paris cocktail bar, scribbled black ceiling, bartenders at work.

Mama Shelter Paris bar: counter and alcohol bottles under a decorated ceiling.

Nighttime exterior of Mama Shelter Paris, mentioning 109 Mama Shelter.

Saxophonist and DJ playing live in a Parisian bar, neon atmosphere.

Tested in 2024

Bar du Mama Shelter East Paris
109, rue de Bagnolet 75020 Paris
Cocktail prices: between 11 and 16 €

La Paris Cocktail Week

This week, Paris is celebrating its cocktail culture and inviting us to take part in a week of discounted discoveries in the capital’s best bars (35 venues in total) by booking free of charge the pass specially created for this event.

On the agenda:

a tour of the capital’s best cocktail bars to enjoy cocktails at preferential rates
masterclasses
a partnership with taxis and breathalyzers provided in participating venues in a responsible spirit.
a Pop Up Bar 1805 by Pernod Absinthe (located at -1 of Bar à la Française, 50 rue Léon Frot, 75011 Paris) with 3 absinthe-based cocktail recipes crafted by Charles Vexenat.

Paris Cocktail Week

Cocktail bar in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris

Le Jefrey’s, a gentleman’s bar (closed)

Le Jefrey’s is a gentleman’s bar, cozy and chic with an extremely intimate atmosphere. The venue is small, but it’s a great address passed by word of mouth from connoisseurs to insiders. On the agenda at this elegant spot: cocktails worthy of those served in palace hotels at very reasonable prices (between 12 and 16 €), as well as a wonderful selection of whisky (over 200 references) for enthusiasts (to be enjoyed neat, otherwise it would be a waste).

The place is tiny yet extremely refined. Large leather armchairs and comfortable sofas make you want to sip your drink for hours. Upstairs, you’ll find a small mezzanine reminiscent of a London gentleman’s club. It’s also very intimate, and that’s where we settled in to enjoy our cocktails. The menu changes regularly, and the latest one from 2019 is the result of a collaboration with 12 tattoo artists, featuring 12 cocktails inspired by each of them.

Gradient cocktail at Le Jefrey's, Parisian cocktail bar.

Amber cocktail with a cherry in a stemmed glass, view from above.

Jefrey's cocktail bar sign in Paris, dark wooden door.

Two cocktails in Paris, one minty on top and one in a coupe glass.

Sophisticated cocktail at the bar, golden atmosphere with pearls.

Orange cocktail with a small decorative umbrella in a Parisian bar.

Bartender serving customers at the dimly lit bar of Jefrey's Paris.

Amber cocktail with garnish against a blurred background, Le Jefrey's Paris.

Bushmills cocktails at Le Jefrey's Paris bar.

We tried: the Clumsy Hands, the Nausikaa and the Monsieur Charles (14 € per cocktail).

The extra touch: the menu offers vintage cocktails that let you discover the history of mixology by tasting classics served during Prohibition, for instance. It’s particularly delightful to chat about all this with Benjamin, the bartender of this subdued venue.

Tested in 2015 and 2023

Jefrey’s
14, rue Saint Sauveur 75002 Paris
Open daily from 7 PM to 2 AM
Cocktail prices: between 12 and 16 €
Update from 02/20/2025: this address unfortunately closed its doors for good at the end of 2024…

Mabel Paris (closed)

Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this bar offers an ultra-modern, precise, and premium cocktail menu. You’ll also find an Oyster bar featuring Utah Beach cupped oysters from Jean Paul Guernier, or even hand-picked wild cupped oysters for enthusiasts!

Cocktail prices: between 9 and 15 €

The great deal: Happy Oyster every day from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with 1€ / oyster

Female bartenders preparing cocktails in a lit Parisian bar.

Customers enjoying cocktails in a dimly lit Parisian bar.

Five red cocktails garnished with mint and straws on a bar counter, blurred bartender in the background.

Red cocktail with a straw and mint on a Parisian bar counter.

Frosted orange cocktail served in a balloon glass at Mabel Paris bar.

Exterior storefront of Mabel Paris cocktail bar at number 58 at night.

Parisian cocktail bar atmosphere with Christmas decorations.

Tested in 2022

Mabel Paris
58 Rue d’Aboukir, 75002 Paris
Open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM or 2:00 AM
Update from 03/21/2026: this address has unfortunately permanently closed its doors

La Conserverie (closed)

A bar whose decor and atmosphere I really appreciate. You truly need to know the address because walking past the door, there’s no way to guess what kind of place lies behind it. Indeed, this bar, which has been around since 2008, is set in a former textile factory decorated in a wonderfully eclectic yet cozy industrial style. My advice: the ideal spot for an intimate date that invites confidences…

Dark Parisian cocktail bar with a bottle chandelier and wooden counter.

Red cocktail with foam and red berries on a cocktail pick in a Parisian bar.

La Conserverie
37 Rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris
Cocktail prices: between 12 and 15 €
Update from 04/27/2020: this bar is unfortunately permanently closed

Cocktails on a golden mosaic bar, shaker in the background.

Find all my bar reviews in Paris below:
⇒ My bar reviews in Paris
⇒ My favorite cocktail spots in Paris
⇒ My hotel bars in Paris

MY FAVORITE COCKTAIL BARS IN PARIS
⇒ Le Jefrey’s (75002)
⇒ Le Shake N’Smash (75003)
⇒ L’Arbane (75006)
⇒ Secret 8, the secret bar at Buddha-Bar Paris (75008)
⇒ The gin bar at Hôtel Banke (75009)
⇒ Le 38 Bar Lounge at Hôtel l’Échiquier (75010)
⇒ Le Bar Botaniste at Shangri-La (75016)

Photo credits: Mademoiselle Bon Plan and Nicolas Diolez
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