Really great sangria for such a nice price! Went there with three friends, we first got a "grand moyen" pichet I think for just 21€ which yielded about 10 glasses, and the sangria was so nice we had to order another moyen pichet Definitely coming back with other friends! read more

Very minor wine list as only had one white wine and only a couple reds or bubbly. Told us was closing at 2 but when we tried to order one last round of wine at 138 told they stopped serving at 130. read more

After crossing through the bustle of Saint Germaine, make your way up the sloping side street toward Odeon Theater to find 10 Bar, a quiet, unassuming bar that serves a mean pitcher of sangria. There's very little pomp or show here, and you could easily pass it by if no one has brought seating outside. It houses a dozen little tables with rickety chairs and the walls are covered in old posters and dark, faded mirrors. Settle in and order a pitcher of sangria from the gruff french gentleman behind the bar. I always end up getting a size that is far too large and end up leaving the bar much more wobbly than I arrived. It is a delicious mix though, filled with deeply stained fruit that has probably seen the inside of the barrel longer than you've been in Paris. As you sit and enjoy the stronger-than-you-think sangria, enjoy the ambiance of this place. Mostly locals (very few tourists here most of the times I've gone) enjoying their evening while sipping on the same delicious concoction that you've ordered. The jukebox is always playing different genres of music and will change from night to night depending on the clientele. If you are lucky enough to grab a table outside, enjoy the sunset on a quiet side street in the center of Paris. Each seating arrangement offers its own enjoyment and I strongly recommend coming a few times to really experience the place. Or at the very least, come order a large pitcher and wobble out to the next bar a happier person. read more

Bar Dix is good for convincing skeptics to come out to the Odeon area. It's not as posh as some of the bar a vins around St Germain des Pres, and not overrun with students despite being close to the Sorbonne or Sciences Po. The owner is usually standing at the door to greet people. If memory serves me right, the small carafe is 14 euros and the larger one is 21 euros for the sangria. To me it's not such a great sangria, and it could use more flavor from fruit.The carafes and the table were a sticky mess from how sweet it is and drunk people sloshing it around. I personally enjoy the bar more earlier in the evening, when you can sit and chat in a rather charming space. It gets surprisingly boisterous for a place that only serves sangria late in the night. read more

Fun, cozy, old-fashioned place. Could definitely settle in here for a while with some vin chaud, which is what we did. Well priced, mixed crowd, jukebox!, nice relaxed atmosphere (we were there before 9pm). Cash only. Recommended! read more

This spot is a great little spot...if you are not paying attention you will walk right past it. The jukebox is sooo much fun and the atmosphere is very relaxed! The Sangria is phenomenal....I definitely left feeling warm! My husband and I will be coming back before we leave!! read more

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Hiding on a sleepy street sandwiched between Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Odéon and Luxembourg Gardens is one of the best traditional dive bars in Pars. It's easy to walk right past Bar 10 towards the glitz that is Saint-Germain, or the party that is bar hopping near the Sorbonne (assuming school is in session); to be honest I would have passed by this place without giving it a second look if I hadn't already known to come here, and that would have been a huge mistake. The exterior of the place is not very well lit, and lacks the awning and outside seating of a more formal Parisian street bar. Screw the awning, and screw the outside tables*, this is not why you should come here. You should head to Bar 10 for the following reasons: * First and foremost is the ambiance. When I first came to visit my future favorite city in 08' (sorry NYC, were it not for my abysmal grasp of the French language I'd be living in Paris already), it seemed like there were bars like this everywhere. To be fair, this is the first time I visited in August (never again), so maybe the cool spots close when the tourists invade. Either way, the authentic feel of this place cannot be overstated; it full of locals, the old guy tending bar can't speak English (the hand gestures and broken French I can speak were enough; this added to my enjoyment of the place), and it feels old (as any good dive should). * Secondly, and almost as importantly. The Sangria. Have you ever thought to yourself "gee, I'd like to find a place that I can get obliterated on one carafe of wine"? Mean nether, that would be absurd (cough), but is exactly what happened the first time I came to this joint. The Sangria is homemade, delicious, served in a variety of sizes, and strong. Really, properly strong. This cannot be overstated enough; If you are a light weight, get the small carafe and split it with a friend (14 euros, 4 glasses, great deal), otherwise you'll be waking up in the Jardin du Luxembourg wondering what happened to you last night (hopefully with both kidneys). If you are feeling brave they have a variety of sizes that lead up to an enormous pitcher for 45 euro. I assume this monster is either for a large party, Hemmingway, or someone who wants to kill themselves in the most decadently delicious way possible * Last but not least, you need to come here multiple nights to see what's on the jukebox. The thing is loaded with eclectic music, and depending on who's filled the place up the feel of the place can be very different. The first night, the slightly older crowed was blasting Hendrix and the Stones, smoking up a storm and getting belligerently drunk whilst screaming at each other in French. Love it. We came back a few times, and heard some modernish music (France seems to be stuck in the 90's still, very entertaining), and some truly old 50's style French big band music. Seriously, if you like people watching even a little, the inside of Bar 10 is the place to go. Stop by and order a pitcher (large if you're feeling a bit masochistic), play some music, and soak in a bar scene that seems to be quite hard to find in Paris these days. -------------------------------------------- *Actually, if you want to sit outside feel free to grab a table a chairs and take them out there - though there is really only room for one or two tables out there, the incredibly relaxed bar tenders never really seemed to care if someone did this. read more

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I was recommended here by a friend zho touted it as the best sangria ever. It's not. What it is is a pretty relaxed bar with a good choice of soul and funk music on the jukebox. The bar itself is on the small side, but it's full of character. This all co,es with a pretty cool bartender. The sangria is pretty good, but a little pricey. My biggest complaint is the cobwebs in the bathroom. I understand that bars don't do the best job of cleaning the bathroom, but I don't need to be experiencing any Indiana Jones scenes in the pursuit of a leak. read more

Bar Dix is a lovely student-oriented bar that has just the right feel...slightly out of the way, cool, yet welcoming to anyone who happens to drop in for a drink or five. Sangria is definitely the key drink here, ladled out of ancient-looking wooden casks, but you can get plenty of excellent bottled beers and other drinks, all for very reasonable prices. The street-level space is generally very crowded, loud, and dark. It's a good place for hanging out with a group of friends or even just having a few drinks alone and enjoying the ambience. On the other hand, just head down the very narrow stairs to an ancient basement space, decorated with 17th century woodwork and long tables for communal sangria consumption. This is hardly a well-kept secret as far as these things go, but it's still worth a visit. read more

My first reaction when someone says "yeah, there's this cool bar near Odéon..." is to be skeptical. There's definitely cool stuff in the area, but there's also a lot of crappy foreigner-oriented bars around. But I really like this place! The sangria may be sweeter than I'd like it, but those free-flowing pitchers are pretty cheap. It's great for when you want to get together with a group of friends --I've never had a problem getting a seat, somehow --and it won't put you out too much. read more

This is a great local bar with awesome red Sangria. Great for casual conversation with friends.

Little dive bar feel to it, but the service was a little weird for me. Sat at a table and the guy basically roamed around us until we ordered and wanted us to pay right away w/o even asking if we'd want to have seconds. read more

What an amazing place to have a nice drink and a chat. The bartender is a wonderful guy who gives attention to every customer. If you are a fan of sweet cocktails however, you will not have much choice. Go for the punch or the sangria! Nothing expensive and nice atmosphere!! read more

Inexpensive sangria. Great spot for a larger group. Great little dive bar.