When I decided to take a trip to Paris I knew Bar Hemingway was one of the places I had to check out! I came over on my first night a roamed through the Ritz Carlton where it is housed. I knew to come when they opened @ 6pm because I just figured it would get packed pretty fast. Got there right at 6 and a few people were coming in at the same time as me. Grabbed a seat at the bar so to chat with the mixmasters (Jason & Colin Field) about the good stuff here and to get premium access lol! Took a look around at the classic vibe that was pretty bright and walls laced with Hemingway photos and magazine covers as well as old typewriters and phonographs and other old school trinkets. The menu itself is a newspaper and full of delicious looking cocktails. Colin made sure he started me out with some nuts and olives and told me the hot dogs were to be ordered. I told him I had already eaten and had only room for olives and cocktails. The guy next to me got the hot dogs and they looked and smelled very good...was tempted but exercised self control. Colin & Jason started me out with an old fashioned which was very good and bigger than most that I've had. My next drink was the Grand Derby which was a whiskey based drink and I enjoyed the hell out of it. After my 2 awesome drinks I was ready to go and Jason told me he could make me a scotch based drink that would cause me to need a cab ride home. I said bring it on and it was the best drink of the night and I didn't need a cab as I walked out ok but very buzzed lol! Just an FYI all drinks are 30 Euros each so bring your wallet if you're ready to get the damn thang did. Took a look around and everyone that were at tables or sitting at the bar along with me were having a great time. The patrons here were a good mix of regulars and tourists. Had such a great time here with the guys behind the bar, Jason & Colin as well as the awesome drinks they made. When I am back in Paris, I will definitely make another trip to Bar Hemingway. read more

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My girlfriends and I LOVED our time here! We were looking for a swanky place to grab some pre-dinner drinks while all dressed up on a Saturday night, and a visit to The Ritz sounded just right. It was!! The hotel is located near Vendôme, which in and of itself is STUNNING and worthy of a peek. In November there were gorgeous trees all lit up for the holidays. The bar is located in the back of the hotel which gave you a chance to walk past a grand staircase, a lovely courtyard, high end fashion displays and stunning floral Arrangements. The bar itself is adorable yet chic and cozy. It's covered in Hemingway artifacts and made to feel like a study. I could've easily stayed all day, and perhaps even written a novel here :) We grabbed a candle-lit corner table in the back and snacked on some olives and nuts while we perused the newspaper themed menu. The drink list is quite impressive and extensive, maybe perhaps a bit difficult to narrow down just what to choose as there's so many options! The ingredients are top-notch and the cocktails range from classics to carefully crafted unique gems. My girlfriend went for their classic dirty martini. She was warned by our waiter it was the strongest ever, and she completely agreed. (Well worth the €30 price tag). My other gal pals indulged in "girlier" cocktails (Sorrento & Serendipity) highlighted with champagne and sparkling Prosecco, lemon juice, fresh muddled mint and such which they loved, while I went for a tomato martini garnished with Parmesan cheese because it just sounded so different. It was!! I really liked it and was glad to have tried it! It isn't something I would've tried back home so I'm happy I ventured out here. It's definitely the place to do it! It was very, very strong and had a slight tomato taste. Really, one drink here is plenty! All drinks were decorated with various fresh blooms. They were absolutely gorgeous! The menu surprisingly consists strictly of American sliders which are said to be outrageous. They are a fun twist for such a classy place. Unfortunately, the kitchen closes around 10pm and doesn't offer a veg option. So really, it's a place for drinks which is exactly what we were looking for, but just a heads up. A lovely time was had by all and we all recommend a stop here! *Heads up, if they order you a cab, there's a €7 fee, so you're better off calling Uber yourself but with the location it may take a few moments. read more

Bar Hemingway - Excellent (& strong) cocktails with fresh flowers on each. Awesome vibes & really cool newspaper menu, too! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

The vibes are good and staff is friendly. We did wait an hour to get in. But 34 euro for a martini made with absolut vodka? I expected more from an iconic bar inside of the Ritz Paris. Spoiler alert: it's 10 euro to take the menu itself home read more

Very cool bar inside the swanky Ritz Hotel in the 10th Arrondissement. You feel like a millionaire, even royalty, stepping into this hotel and then walking to the very back of the hotel where the bar is situated, along a long corridor flanked by world's most iconic luxury brands. When you arrive at the bar, you are greeeted by a professional waiter, white jacket and all. The drinks are not cheap, but you get what you pay for. It's an experience to sit in a room dedicated to a master of American Literature and true Gentleman Adventurer. I've admired Hemingway since reading The Old Man and the Sea in middle school. It was great to be surrounded by his memorabilia and some amazing photos of his life. Oh, back to the drinks... This is a bar after all. I had the old fashioned and it did not disappoint. They garnish the bottom of the glass with half an orange. Very cool, I've never seen that before. Will come back to try one of the other Hemingway-inspired drinks! read more

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I had the Clean Dirty Martini and my colleague had the Dark & Stormy. We both loved our drinks and the service from Kevin was fantastic. He's a great bartender and friendly and funny also! The martini has a frozen olive juice ice cube in it and a full rose as decoration... excellent presentation. The vibe in the bar is very laid back and the old photos of Hemingway are amazing. Don't think twice... GO TO BAR HEMINGWAY. read more

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This place is not worth the long wait. Several seats were empty while we all stood in line. It is very social media hyped. Don't waste your time waiting in line for an overly priced drink at 35 euros each! read more

Do any of these reviews mention that drinks cost 37 euros? Even the mock tail?? Just so you know. Otherwise it's everything people say here. read more

Great ambiance and one of the few French bars capable of making an actual cocktail. I thoroughly recommend if you aren't afraid of the prices read more

Coolest place I've ever been. Hands down, most memorable bar in existence - 10/10 service and drinks/food. I'm sure Steve McQueen would hang out here if he could. This a place you might accidentally bump into Brad Pitt, but it turns out he's really cool in person and bought you a round of drinks. read more

I was there 3 days ago and got refused access because they weren't capable of identifying my official California State vaccine pass. They felt as international as a small motel in Arkansas! Colin was busy checking health passes in front of the entrance instead of mixing drinks and didn't even seem to know that other official health passes than the french one even exist!!... read more

A Paris must-do. Arrive later in the evening. Worth having two drinks, at least :)

Ostentatious, Over-rated, and Marginal at best. They queue people up just to make it seem like a place you would want to visit, only to disappoint. read more

Bar Hemingway was one of our most delightful evenings in Paris. From the moment we walked in Mr. Colin Fields made us feel like we were guests in his home. He creates delicious cocktails with passion and precision. Hearing his story from young man to Best Bartender in the World was very interesting. The details in decor do not disappoint either. It is all his and Hemingway himself would be proud. Met some wonderful Parisians and hope to return soon. read more

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v hemingway vibes. no music, kinda stupidly expensive. lovely night cap. hemingway didnt actually drink here tho and the waiters have never read hemingway. that said, cool people watching. read more

Had a great time after a day of shopping. The drinks were all excellent and the service was great. We will be back the next time we're in Paris, but wouldn't need to go every time we're there as it's more of a novelty space. read more

For me..... the most expensive cocktail (USD) I ever had BUT the best I ever had!! Small. Clubby but NOT stuffy as the Ritz can be. Welcoming staff. Colin the man was all as is advertised---the real thing. I'm a new regular when I'm in Paris. Cheers!! read more

We were pulled to the Hemingway Bar one recent weeknight by a visiting friend, who had been curious to experience another side of Paris. It's smaller than you'd expect, with a few low tables in the front room, very limited seating at the tiny bar, and then a few more low tables up the steps in the cozy library room. We were ushered into the library room, which proudly displayed relics, photos, and books from another era. There were Chesterfield-style chairs and booths, wooden-paneled walls adorned with black and white photographs, ox heads, and other hunting souvenirs. As my friend remarked, the Hemingway Bar was past its prime. If personified, one could describe this place as a fuddy duddy who tries too hard. Our cocktails were fine. They're pricy as one would expect (upwards of 20€), but I enjoyed my French 75. The rest was overstuffed and gimmicky. There were newspaper menus with "10€" written on them. Was that part of the shtick, or did they really charge you 10€ if you wanted to keep one as a souvenir? I suspect it was the latter, since in Hemingway's day a newspaper wouldn't have cost that much--and it certainly wouldn't have been priced in euros! The waitress served an impressive-looking array of Marcona almonds and warm green olives on a tiered silver contraption akin to what you would see in tea salons. Both almonds and olives were exceedingly salty--I wouldn't be surprised if they were rubbed in salt after being unpackaged. And, in keeping with the theme of being excessive and over the top, we had hardly made a dent in these too-salty snacks before they were refilled. We left after one cocktail, and after a requisite trip to the gaudy gold bathrooms in the basement. This is one experience I wouldn't pay for again. read more

Wow, what a fun experience for an upscale drink! They were truly delicious and beautiful. The staff was courteous and efficient with the entire bar, they seemed to work as a team, so we had 3 servers. We were also lucky enough to be seated in an upper alcove with very sociable, funny customers on all sides. We all sat and talked about where we were from and the wonders of Paris. This is inside Ritz, so a bit tricky to find, but worth the effort and steep prices. We will return! read more

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What a lovely experience! Come early and grab a set at the bar - Colin will make you the best cocktail in Paris. The decor is very cozy, the ambiance is posh, and the drinks are very strong. An absolute must-visit establishment when in Paris! read more

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So we are on a last hurrah trip. Never having been to Paris. My husband who has brain cancer we went to Paris knowing this was a stretch but he wanted to go. His cognitive abilities are challenged. We went to the Hemingway Bar tonite second in line my husband was wobbly which could be mistaken for drunk but it was about 10 pm. Our turn came and they denied entry. No exceptions wouldn't be held responsible. So fyi if you are disabled don't look to go here. Then they were very rude about getting a cab read more

A classic bar that is on everyone's to go list. Recommend to come here for one drink especially if you are here during Christmas Day or New Year where many other places are not open. Drinks are classic here with a twist. Very pricey almost $40 a pop -?I can only have 1 (or 2) drinks here read more

Well, the bar (no pun intended) can be raised no higher. Our experience here brought forth our decision that should we ever be in Paris again, that a visit to Bar Hemingway will be mandatory. Yes, perhaps the most expensive cocktails I have had (right up there with "The Apartment" in New York) but well worth every drop. My wife had the French 75; which she loved. I had the Red Nichols Manhattan, a sublime cocktail, served in a wine glass no less; Rye whiskey, French Vermouth, and the Ritz's homemade cacao bitters aged for four years. A generous and tasteful cocktail, that per their menu, suggests that you will taste a Manhattan for the first time. Correct. Delicious. Of course, the ambiance is genuine, elegant and all Hemingway and Ritz. Go. Enjoy! read more

I'm so glad to hear the bar will reopen in June. Colin is of course the most awesome bartender. The atmosphere is relaxed and lovely. As are all the wait staff! Can't recommend this enough! read more

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Of course the ambiance is old world and beautiful. The Ritz in Paris is an experience all its own but Hemingway's bar is worth a stop. Creative cocktails with a heavy pour. I had the dirty martini and loved the idea of freezing the olive/olive juice so it slowly disperses. Fun to stop in for a drink at the end of the night. read more

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A historic bar where time stands still and grace, elegance and impeccable service awaits you. Finally, after visiting Paris three times, I made time to visit this bar that is well worth every euro. We arrived before 6:00 to ensure a good seat and as soon as it opened we were the 2nd group to enter and were given a choice of seats. The elegant waiters wearing crisp white uniforms were friendly, professional and extremely attentive. Bar filled up quickly with some locals and tourists. The ambiance is elegant but casual as the staff makes everyone feel welcomed. My friends ordered the clean dirty martini which was extra cold and delicious, I had a champagne cocktail which went perfect with the bar snacks (olives, nuts) and the overall ambiance. It was everything i imagined and more. Can't wait to return to Paris so I can try more cocktails at Bar Hemingway! read more

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This was definitely an experience...you walk in and greeted by properly dressed waitress, and seated in either bar or lounge chairs. Menus is nice newspaper style and Hemingway sprinkled around like magical rainbow dust. Cocktail is prepared oh so French and wonder when does that ever show up. Drink was awesome, I'm not a cocktail guy but I tried cucumber cocktail with gin, and I have no regret, it was smooth and after all day in 99 degrees temp I felt like I was in zen again. Price is completely out of control but it's for experience. Atomspher is very conservative with proper dress and all ( don't show up with t shits and tennis shoes), but all in all this is awesome place to try out once in life time. read more

One of the most memorable experiences I had in Paris. Located in the beautiful Ritz hotel, the Hemingway Bar is like stepping back in time. Come for the amazing cocktails, but stay for bead bartender Collin Field. A fixture a the bar, the will romance you with history and stories. Drinks are strong, but also a bit pricey at 30Euro each, but you'll always remember your time time surrounded by Hemingway memorabilia and fine company. read more

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I see no dress code on Yelp nor on their website. We just got turned away for not having a blazer on. Why do I see other photos of people in there with jean jackets and a white tshirt on? I have been waiting to have a drink here for years. I am very disappointed. read more

One of the best drinks I've ever had. However pretty overpriced and we got stuck next to a table with a woman who must've been pretty drunk she spent the better part of an hour complaining loudly then she started crying. A little disappointed with our server whom we asked for something and they never came back with it. Eventually we had to seek someone else out when it became apparent he wasn't coming back. Highly recommend the drink with blackberries! Update: changing my review from 4 stars to 2 stars. We went again 2 nights after we went before and walked all the way from the Marais due to subways being closed from the World Cup. We were wearing the same types of clothing as before. We were turned away due to dress code. I explained we were wearing the same clothes as before and they didn't care. They had plenty of seats but wouldn't seat us. We then asked if we could just drink the drink in the seating area outside the bar, no they only serve the drinks inside it. And they wouldn't let me have it in the other Ritz bar across the hall. So ridiculous and pretentious. read more

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There are places in this world where reality seems to blur a bit, and things you've never thought possible come to life in novel and delightful ways. In this case, those things are the fact that a world-famous luxury bar can also somehow feel like a neighborhood joint in all of the best ways. But amazingly, at the newly-reopened Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Paris, Head Bartender (and depending on who you ask, Best Bartender in the World) Colin Field, has done exactly this. He has created a place that is categorically one of the best bars on the planet, but is somehow also as familiar and welcoming as a local watering hole where your bar stool is always open and 'your' drink is always waiting. You may have been to high-end bars before, and in that regard the Hemingway Bar is still very much best in class (with the appropriate 30-euro-per-drink price tag). But unlike any other bar in that rarefied class, a night in this room -- and trust me, it's well worth drinking there for three or four hours -- can feel as intimate as if you were simply invited to a dinner party by Mr. Field himself, and are a guest in his own home. New friendships are made and old ones rekindled, as the international cast of characters one might expect from a career as storied and wide-ranging as Mr. Field's do occasionally pop in for a drink and a story. If this bar is a living room, it's neighborhood is the entire world -- and that makes for an interesting night, no matter how you slice it. Now, for the drinks. More and better ink that my own has been spilled on behalf of Mr. Field's technical prowess as a cocktail architect, so I'll simply cover what's good, better, and best. The good... Coming off a meal, you can't go wrong with a Mach2. Smooth and smoky, the Glenlivet does the heavy lifting while an infusion of chartreuse with the slightest kick of ginger finishes each sip with a welcome lilt of heat. The better... If you enjoy the sweetness and energy of a fistful of summer-ripened blackberries with a kick to the face of sunshine and vodka, order a JC. The Jeb Corliss, named for the extreme athlete largely responsible for pioneering the sport of wingsuit piloting, comes alive after the vodka float seeps into the berries themselves, infusing them with an undercurrent of electricity that one might imagine the drink's namesake may feel before, say, hitting a target the size of an apple on the Great Wall of China from a mile away. With his head. No, that's not a typo. And of course, the best for last... The martinis, of course. The Ritz's own legendary relationship with this very drink, solidified when Hemingway 'liberated' the bar in 1945 and summarily ordered 51 (or 54, depending on who you ask) dry martinis, leaves a staggering amount to live up to. But of course, that standard has been more than cleared. From the classics (dirty, with a twist, etc), to the twists on the classics (the "Clean Dirty"), to the inventive homages (the Picasso martini is a mostly-dry martini chilled by a cube of frozen vermouth instead of ice), each is as clean, strong, and numbingly cold as a great martini must be. And trust me, even at the price, there is not a better drink on the planet. At the end of the day... Look, we all have a choice about how to spend our time and money on this planet. If you lean toward visiting eras past via the warmth and sparkling, once-in-a-lifetime service that awaits you each night at the Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Paris... well, you might find me there as well, time-traveling right next to you. read more

What can I say... a classic. Yes the drinks are expensive...but what do you expect in Paris, at the Ritz, in a landmark bar. The women's drinks all come with a beautiful rose and the martinis are the best I have ever had. The service was very good and the staff was very friendly to two Americans trying our best to fit in read more

Been here try to get a drink . I guess I'm not French so not very nice to be here . The sever just tell me there's a wait list . But didn't ask me if I wanna to wait .they just try to tell me go somewhere else .i asked if I can see the wait or how long have to wait .they just Act like stupid .I don't like this this place read more

An amazing bar with amazing cocktails (for a steep price!) At about 30€/cocktail, this was definitely one of my more extravagant adventures in Paris. We were lucky to get to the bar early- 6:15 and snagged a great table in the corner. The place definitely fills up fast and was full by 7:15 on a random Tuesday in February. Definitely try the Serendipity (if you like mint and phenomenal cocktails)! The French 75 was good as well, but not quite as special in my eyes. It's fun to see some Hemingway photos on the walls, and the menu is cute bordering on cheesy, looking like an old fashioned newspaper with factoids about he famous writer. Nevertheless, the romantic in me was captivated by the daydream of Hemingway writing in the corner or arguing at the bar. This is definitely a treasure for literary buffs! read more

So this is (was) an iconic spot in Paris that was shut down for YEARS during the remodel of the Ritz Carlton. I was happy to see they left this spot alone and it hasn't changed. A long standing traidition of drinks here is back in action now! yay. Back in the day this was the "ladies bar", where we could go and drink. Made famous by Hemingway (you can read the story inside the bar); ladies now get special treatment. All the drinks served to us women are garnished with a flower. Be sure to get a signature drink here (they will cost you a minumum of 25/30 Euro), but it's an 'experience'. You are served a variety of snacks, a flower, you are esscorted to your seat. It's just not Paris if you don't go to Hemingway! ** this spot is located wayyyyyy back in the Ritz. read more

Lives up to the hype! Cocktails run you about $30 euro but the vibe is everything you would imagine 1940s Paris to be like. Ask the bartender for their special- it will be memorable. read more

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Such a fun and historical place. Great drinks, friendly services, the history is really interesting, and there is often live music. Definitely a must stop in Key West. read more

Loved this place!!! Great drinks, best martini in town. Amazing ice cubes and heavy glasses.

Classic, cool and sleek. I think this is my favorite bar in Paris. I loved everything about it from the design, the staff and most importantly the drinks. It's a small quiet bar with unique decorative items in a dimly lit space. My drinks were amazing and I will definitely be going back! Good tip to know, shorts are not allowed! read more

I'm sure some of the story behind this place is urban legend, but there's no doubt Hemingway spent time at the Paris Ritz and loved the place. I'm a literature geek and begged my wife for a visit. The lights are dim and the furniture is masculine, a lot of wood & leather. The servers were very attentive and polite. The drinks are as pricey as they are distinct. My wife's Serendipity, a signature house drink, arrived with a flower in it (we think it was a peony). I couldn't decide what I wanted and ended up with a Negroni...big mistake. It was good, but I should have ordered one of the signatures. We finished the visit by splitting a different house cocktail, but I can't remember the name. It was miles ahead of the negroni. It's more than worth a visit if you're a literature enthusiast or cocktail aficionado! read more

My second day in Paris and this bar is amazing! The bartenders were friendly, interactive and respectful.If I could give them ten stars I would. Not to mention the drinks are strong! Solo ladies like myself get a rose attached to their drink. What a way to make someone feel special. Be sure to come at six because it gets really packed as in no seats, but they do their best to accommodate everyone. read more