Carpe Diem Café

Dirty Dick's is known for their fun twist on classic tiki drinks and they've earned it. Everything…read morewas fun and delicious. Seating is optimal for small or larger groups. They have beer as well and classic cocktails for the less adventurous folks. This is work the stop if you're in the Monmarte/Pigalle area!

Dirty Dick is a very fun French take on a tiki bar in the middle of Paris' Montmartre area. If you…read morelike spicy drinks, El Placer De La Tarde was a respectably spicy drink in addition to being tasty. My wife had the Painkiller and loved it. Later on I had the Navy Grog. It was good, but I'd say it wasn't crazy strong. My wife got the Miami Vice Negroni and we both thought it was meh. Being as you're in Montmartre, there are plenty of bars to visit. I'd definitely make Dirty Dick a spot to visit if you're doing a crawl.

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Little Red Door

4.4(282 reviews)

1.3 km•Marais Nord, 3ème

I loved Little Red Door when I went with my friend Ava B. a couple years back, and I wanted to take…read moremy husband Matt B. when we were in Paris this month. We ended up going with Ava and her boyfriend Yassine, lining up after dinner, around 10:30 on a Friday night. There was a small crowd waiting outside, and it took us about a half hour to get in. The place was fun and busy, and as charming as I remembered. We got seated in a loungey upstairs area and received excellent table service. There was free popcorn and even a complimentary round of welcome drinks, a strong mini cocktail of Gentian and peated whiskey. The menu had changed over completely since my first visit. The cocktail offerings were printed onto thick printed leaves arranged on metal branches, forming a cool little tree centerpiece that replaced a paper menu (there was also a more detailed menu available online). Several of the cocktails were labeled with raindrops, indicating they were available as mocktails--helpful for Yassine, who doesn't drink alcohol. Matt and I shared two rounds, sampling a good chunk of this new menu. Everything was delicious. The Carbone was a bright, interesting cocktail made with beetroot, black garlic, Origin smoked gin, and Dartigalongue Un-Oaked, served with a cube of frozen yogurt that melted lushly into the beet-red drink. The Serre Solaire was smooth and boozy, with black tea, green walnut and milk, Cointreau, and Rémy Martin cognac. The Résilience was a highbrow tropical cocktail, with sorghum, pineapple sage, Pasquet cognac, and Savanna rum. The Permaculture was creative and flavorful, with chestnut, butter, wakame umeshu, and Avallen Calvados. I also tried a sip of Ava's Aquaponie, a light, juicy vodka drink with basil, lemon and sweet clover, St. Germain, and Grey Goose. I love Little Red Door and I'm glad I got to visit a second time and share it with my husband. We do live kind of far away, but I hope a third visit is in the cards.

A friend recommended this place and Paris and the vibes are alluding, mysterious, and sexy. I found…read morea new drink I love I will try to make at home! So the little red door has a cute red door but the bouncer lets you in through another door (novelty observed haha). The man takes your jacket and umbrella (what a gentleman!) and sat us on the second floor. While the space between the couch and the seats were rather small, we were able to manage. I got the permaculture and resilience. The resilience is a club favorite and my favorite too! The way the sorghum, pineapple sage (syrup), pasquet cognac, and savanna rum all tied together was a blessing. I was going to get a third but I was tipsy by my second drink. My first drink was the permaculture and while I was considered it would be strong, it didn't seem strong to me. I love clarified dairy in alcohol so this was a win in my book. It consists of chestnut, butter, wakaze umeshu, avallen Calvados. The bar let's you stay for an hour but if you sit elsewhere, you can stay as long as you want. 5 stars and I hope to come back someday!

3.1 km•Champs-Elysées, 8ème

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Le Bar du Plaza Athénée

4.3(35 reviews)

Sexy vibes, killer cocktails and attitude but be prepared to pay to play! When in Paris you must…read morehave a drink here and at least walk through the hotel

Beware of the high ratings, as they were from many years ago. This place was super dead and not…read morenear a metro. Super pricey too. Ordered mojito for 20 euros, water for 12 euros, and bourbon cocktail for 32 euros. The drinks were terrible. Do not recommend. Also, you can smell all the cigarettes even if you sit inside. Did not feel very upscale here.

1.4 km•Place Vendôme, 1er

Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Le Bar, Paris.

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Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Le Bar, Paris.

Bar 228

4.3(20 reviews)

I could not have been treated more disrespectfully…read more Begining with the door service, continuing with someone very rude whose name was Lilian and, finally, with a female manager whose name I did not get, I was treated quite poorly. It was made clear to me that they have no interest or need in providing service to me. I explained to the manager that a complaint is a gift- an opportunity to make things right. She had no interest. How this level of service is acceptable is perplexing at this type of establishment. Needless to say, I am offended and disgusted. Will spend my money elsewhere and encourage others to do the same.

Stopped by Bar 228 for drinks with my wife on a Sunday night and had a great experience. Jeremy…read morecreated some amazing cocktails and was extremely friendly without being too overbearing. The space is quiet which makes it great to have a conversation or relax. We will definitely come back!

0.9 km•Saint-Michel/Odéon, 6ème

Le Meurice, Bar 228, Paris.

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Le Meurice, Bar 228, Paris.

Le 43 Up On The Roof

3.8(32 reviews)

Great view but didn't get to experience any hospitality, meaning drinks or appetizers. The entire…read moreblock lost electricity, therefore the rooftop bar had no power. . We had to walk the 9 floor stairwell up and down. Only drank 1 beer, as they were still cold. After beer they made everyone leave. Still would come back. I'm sure it's fantastic when they have electricity. .

Said had to have a reservation to go to rooftop. Nothing about staying at hotel. Nowhere on these…read morereviews or website does it indicate. Boooi

1.6 km•Place Vendôme, Concorde/Madeleine, 1er

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Bar Hemingway

4.3(108 reviews)

Probably the most expensive yet the most accurate representation of a classy speakeasy bar. First…read moreoff, the bar is located at the Ritz, so you'll have to make your way from the hotel entrance through the beautiful hallways of the Ritz to get to the bar. Then when you check in, they'll walk you to your seat, where you're immediately transported to a Parisian movie from the twenties. It's a wood paneled intimate bar with limited seating, and it's easy to pretend that Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald are among the customers there too. Did I mention their menu is like an old school newspaper and that my drink came with a beautiful white rose? Talk about jazz age perfection!

Tucked away in a corner of the Hôtel Ritz this elegant bar was named after the famed American…read morewriter Ernest Hemingway, who was a frequent patron. The bar exudes an old world charm with oak paneled walls adorned with vintage Hemingway photos and memorabilia. They had an impressive lineup of signature cocktails, but in a rare flash of memory from English Lit 101, I felt compelled to channel Hemingway's Jake Barnes in The Sun Also Rises, and chose Champagne instead. As expected the service was flawless. Immediately upon being seated, a young lady brought us olives and mix nuts in a divided dish. The waiter soon followed to take our initial order. Pro tip- They open at 5 pm so get there 10-15 minutes before to stand in line. We got there at 4:45 and there were several people ahead of us. It's a small intimate bar that only seats about 20 something people and it filled up within minutes after we were seated. We saw multiple people getting turned away and when we left, there was a long line at the door. Cheers!!

3.9 km•Vaugirard/Grenelle, 15ème

Bar Hemingway - Ritz Paris

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Lounge Bar View Rooftop

3.9(16 reviews)

The view, the service, the drinks - all cest magnifique! Highly recommend this. Great local feel…read morebut welcoming to all.

I did make it to the top, it was closed. This is a post to let you know that the rooftop is only…read moreopen from May through September. So you don't get your hopes up like myself. I wouldn't be able to comment on the service only the view. I did however make it to the 7th floor and see the view from inside and it was great. You do get a great view of the Eiffel Tower. My photo is not as good due to it being taken through a window. But you can kinda get and idea. Super close to the Metro stop. Once you get to the stop take exit 3 rue de Favorites, walk straight up he stairs, keep going. it's in the right hand side after the light. Right in front of the "Police Hotel"

Vue de la terrasse du Lounge Bar View au 7ème étage

Vue Paris - LBV Rooftop - Novotel paris Vaugirard Montparnasse

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Vue de la terrasse du Lounge Bar View au 7ème étage - Novotel paris Vaugirard Montparnasse

Silencio

2.9(59 reviews)

1.0 km•2ème, Bourse

I wanted to love this place, I did. Especially when I heard about it through a friend of a friend…read morewho was actually flown to Paris to spend 3 months helping David Lynch himself design and execute the space before it opened. So, of course, we simply HAD to go check it out on our trip to Paris. Anything David Lynch is part of, I want to see/experience. However, it did not deliver. Sure it was dark (it's a crazy 4-6 stories below ground), but it is mysterious & chic? Well, given that those with a membership can enter from 6p-11p and enjoy it privately and the public can enter after 11p and the public that lines up beginning at 11p kinda ruins the whole vibe, the answer would be a hard no. We arrived and on one side was a line for the dreaded "bottle service" - those willing to pay hundreds and thousands of €, to sit inside a velvet roped area inside the club, Gross. Strike one. We got into the line on the other side, where the bouncers were acting like it was a cross between Studio 54 and an exclusive rap club. They were hassling locals, making them sweat to get in. Then, when it's our turn, they immediately recognize that we're non-locals and speak English to us. They were actually cordial, but said "Good evening sir - - €25 each!" Ugh, strike two. After descending into the cavernous space, which is actually pretty cool, you quickly realize it very small and the seating is all bottle service/"VIP". Then you also realize the crowd is not the hip, creative cognoscenti of Paris, but rather the Parisian version of frat boys and sorority girls, that have zero interest in art, culture and likely have zero idea who David Lynch is. Strike three. Am I glad I went to see it, sure, but I think we stayed 45 mins tops. Ugh.

Probably a good club, but horrible staff, especially the short one who is balding, turns everyone…read moredown. Me and my friend from Scandinavia, were wearing proper clothing, had our IDs with us AND bought tickets, got turned down three times with no reason. He just told us dont try again, or i will touch you & I dont have to explain why. And I can assure you we look good and are amazing people with important connections. Horrible staff. Dont recommend.

0.6 km•Etienne Marcel/Montorgueil, 2ème

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Experimental Cocktail Club

4.1(213 reviews)

The service is great and the cocktails are even better! Ask…read morefor Guillaume or Henrique! Looking forward to coming back :)

Visited while in Paris recently Dark moody concept with a…read morevariety of cocktails Went on a sat night and was like a mini club with a DJ, would have preferred another night where it wasn't soo loud and could mingle with the bartenders- next time! Enjoyed my cocktail

2.0 km•Concorde/Madeleine, 8ème

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Buddha-Bar

3.3(458 reviews)

Très délicieux! This place offers a beautiful dining experience with a dark, cozy, and…read moresophisticated atmosphere that sets the mood from the moment you walk in. We started with champagne, which was the perfect way to begin the evening. The salad and seafood were exceptionally fresh, and every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a stylish night out, the ambiance alone is worth the visit. A memorable experience in Paris that I would happily repeat. Service is friendly

Reservations were made weeks before my trip to dine to this place with one of my…read moreBesties who now lives in Paris. We were both excited to check it out. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and were picked up by a server from the hosts station escorted to our table. The place is decorated with elegance and charm. The atmosphere is hyped and fun. The server was friendly and explained the menu. We elected for a couple of cocktails a couple of appetizers and our entree. see photos attached as there are no words of how deliciously amazing they all were. Everything was super tasty. We absolutely enjoyed our time toasting and enjoying every bite with fun conversations. we loved it. will definitely return.

Mocktail cheers!!

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Franck K.

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serveuse attentionnée mis pas de qualité médiocre cependant ambiance sympa pour boire un verre F.K read more

Mymy B.

11 years ago

Bar génial surtout en amoureux :)

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