Visited while in Paris recently Dark moody concept with a variety 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 read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - No lights except candles - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Its clear this is a "locals only" place. We tried to go in for a couple drinks. I mean, yes I should have known better due to the dark windows BUT we still tried. The place was NOT packed. But ok, you dont want my money thats ok. It would have been nice for two California girls to have some cocktails. read more

Stopped by for a few drinks... we loved the dark and intimate atmosphere. We were greeted and had the pleasure of being served by Dorio (I hope I spelled that right! ) who was more than happy to review his recommendations but was also open to playing with my taste and palate to create true custom craft cocktails! It was an amazing time and Dorio being from Rome gave us great recommendations not just for our time in Paris but also for all over and our other stops/spots... great drinks and hospitality! We will definitely be back! read more

I'm writing this review while I'm here. Great place. Intimate. Service is superb. I had the experimental drink on the menu. Wow was amazing. Will definitely be coming back. Props to the bartender ERIC. Made me a few amazing drinks. I'll be back. If anyone is visiting Paris. You neeeed to come. read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Very nice bar with lots of interesting craft cocktails. Located in an area filled with Americans and I felt more "at home" than I have in days. Was nice to hear so much English! Bar staff were very friendly. I was surprised they found us a place to sit. I didn't mind standing. Drinks were potent and interesting. Lots of botanicals. We were glad to find it! read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Bar at night - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

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I'm a fan. Very cool speakeasy vibe, which begins with trying to find the damn building (there's no sign other than a tiny plaque on the wall) in a tiny, quiet Parisian street. Cocktails were a nice change of pace from what was a wine-filled week in Paris. The inside is dark -- perfect for a night out with friends or a hot date. Not much room to sit, but we found a spot on the corner of the bar to set our drinks, chat, and enjoy the delicious cocktails. Everything I had was fantastic, but that was to be expected as the very helpful bartender made drinks specifically based on what I told him I like. Coming from Detroit which has fantastic cocktail bars, I was impressed! read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

This was my second bar on the first night I was in Paris and had a great time! The place is small but very inviting. The staff was welcoming and I grabbed a seat at the bar. I had the bartender make a couple of his favorite cocktails and we got to talk about cocktails and the industry. The vibe is great if you are by yourself, date or a group of friends. Definitely worth stopping by and checking it out! read more

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Came here while visiting and enjoyed a nice date night in Paris! Armand recommended the most amazing drinks and we had so much fun. Would recommend if you're looking for a low key spot for a good time! read more

My favorite drink ever was just served to me by Red Beard the bartender and manager. From the first sip I knew I would never leave it behind. Come join me in my new obsession - great cocktails! Very friendly and easy going place. read more

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WiFi pw: studio54 An unassuming cocktail lounge in Zone 1, in an area that's bustling well into the night. Dim lighting, local vibe, intimate settling, light music, friendly and knowledgeable bartenders, delicious... Loved it! read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Very good gimlet. I substituted their vodka for gin. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Experimental Cocktail Club is a small bar with a few tables and four or five bar stools. It can get pretty crowded at times but it's definitely worth checking out if you're a craft cocktail fan. These guys really know their stuff and this is a great place to visit for your favorite cocktail or to dabble in new ones. On one particular night I was there, I really had a craving for a Bobby Burns which is whiskey, sweet vermouth and bénédictine. As soon as I ordered it I was pleasantly surprised that the server immediately knew what it was. And not only, that but pretty much said it's one of her favorite drinks. I knew I was in the right place! Besides that, you can pretty much order anything here or if you're feel adventurous, you can tell the server or bartender what you like or are looking for in a cocktail and they'll come up with some recommendations for you. Overall, the atmosphere, servers and bartenders and selection make for a really great place. read more

As an American with barely any French knowledge, I appreciate businesses that are kind and forgiving of my dumb foreign ways as I fumble through a language I have basically zero skill in communicating with. ECC was lovely to my group of 3, although it should be noted that we did have a native French companion with us to help with the language barrier. What I appreciated most about ECC was that upon collecting the tab at the end of the night, they'd noticed that I didn't drink much of my cocktail--without hesitating, the waitress asked if I enjoyed it or not. I didn't want to be rude so I said "it's lovely, just a bit too strong for me at this point in the night (mind you, it was near 3AM at this point!)." The waitress scooped up the glass and said "No worry, we won't charge you for it!" That level of care and compassion doesn't go unnoticed, and despite all of us insisting on paying for the drink, she didn't add it to the bill. On top of lovely staff, the ambience is a bit more subdued than the other touristy speakeasies in town, with enough space between groups to hold a comfortable conversation. Be courteous and genteel and you'll have a lovely time here. read more

Been here 2 times, great cocktails, vibrant atmosphere to the extent that Sunday night there was a wait to get in but most people here were English speaking, so not really a local spot but still had an amazing time here. read more

This bar is a nice place to relax in a great location of Paris. I believe it is more geared to tourists as everyone in the bar on a Sunday night was American or British. They played great hip hop music, both old school and new tunes, which I loved, but may not be for you if you want to listen to Spanish music or top 40 hits. The drinks were very expensive, around 15€ a cocktail but very delicious. I am not very aware of the bar and party scene in Paris so this may be a good spot for you and a couple friends, but I feel like it's an expensive option. read more

Speakeasy? = sexy. PARISIAN speakeasy?? = sexier. L'Experimental Cocktail Club is located on a narrow, dimly lit, alley of a street. Walk too quickly and you may miss it the barely marked door. Once inside you'll find dark curtains, plush seats, skilled bartenders, and serious drinks. An impressive playlist and conversation with my girlfriends made this a memorable spot. Let's see if their 2 other locations in New York & London are as sexy... read more

This place was one of the highlights of our trip. We walked by it three times without realising we were there, but once inside I knew I had found my home away from home. Dimly lit with 30's French Jazz welcoming us in, they had me at hello. As others had said it gets rather crowded. We came on a Wednesday and it was pretty busy. I'd hate to think how insane it would be on the weekend. The cocktails are well thought out an executed. This is a place to truly sit and enjoy your cocktail with good company, while taking in the ambience. Good for: Those with a sophisticated palate and ear that want an experience beyond getting "sooo fucked up bro!" Bad for: Those that want to do shots! Shots! Shots! read more

The wife and I love a smartly conceived, well made cocktail. I searched Yelp for the best cocktail bars the city had to offer. Experimental Cocktail Club rose to the top of my search as its reviews were very positive and its description by fellow Yelpers seemed to be exactly the kind of cocktail bar that we typically enjoy. Described as a speakeasy, Experimental Cocktail Club was tucked away on a side street that wasn't much more than an alley. Unlike some other speakeasies I've been, ECC did have a very small sign outside the door and didn't require some "secret" password to gain entrance. This was a good thing since I much prefer not having to perform stupid human tricks to get a drink. We arrived not long after it opened on a Friday night for a pre-dinner drink. Most of the seats at the bar and the small couches/chairs at low tables around the small room were already taken. Fortunately, we were able to snag to seats at the end of the bar. I had to laugh at the interesting choice of music that was playing in the background, Bob Dylan singing Christmas classics. Hilarious! I digress... The cocktail list, while not overly long, was comprised of some very interesting and original cocktails using spirits and ingredients I had not seen used back in the States. Our bartender, Max, was friendly and quite skilled in mixing a great drink. My first drink, the Coing-Coing, was very enjoyable and led to me having a second, the La Vieux Cheval. Both cocktails were nicely balanced and hit my desired boozy and bitter notes without being overly sweet to my palate. Big successes! Frankly, I had never heard of Experimental Cocktail Club prior to coming to Paris, so I was unaware that there were other ECCs in both London and NYC. That said, the Paris original Experimental Cocktail Club lived up to, if not surpassed, my expectations. Its very cool vibe felt more like New York's LES and its cocktails were as good as any I've found elsewhere in my travels. Yes, drinks were a bit pricey especially given the dollar to euro conversion, but it was worth it to me. I highly recommend. read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Stopped in for a post dinner drink. The place was dimly lit, relatively small, but we didn't have to wait to get in. The place feels like that speakeasy vibe but you don't really have to search to find the place at all. Lots of cocktails and some very inventive ones. We ended up getting seats as well so got to relax and settle into the evening. Very fun place. read more

If you are visiting Paris, you must go here. After weeks of wine (which isn't a bad thing, but still), we were craving some good cocktails. However, most of the places we went charged over 20 euros for one watered down well-drink. While we understand that Paris is expensive, we weren't comfortable dropping 200 euros just to get a buzz going! Luckily, we discovered the Experimental Cocktail club. While this certainly isn't a cheap place (drinks run from 13-17 euros each), it wasn't ridiculously expensive and that drinks were amazing. We arrived pretty early, around 19h30, before a dinner reservation. It was empty at first and we got seats right at the bar. The bartenders were welcoming and so fun to chat with. The place quickly filled up, and was almost full within an hour. The seats are comfortable, and while it is a small place, it is a great environment with a very fun vibe. Now let's get to the drinks. While I realize this is very American of me, I was so excited to see the amount of ice that was used in crafting the cocktails. Finally, I wasn't going to have to deal with a luke-warm drink with one ice cube! I was so excited. After being completely unsure of what to order, I discussed my likes and dislikes with the bartender who made a suggestion. ALWAYS LISTEN TO THEIR SUGGESTIONS! He was spot on and I ended up drinking quite a few before leaving for a dinner reservation! They were also creating a new cocktail while we were sitting at the bar and let us sample and give our opinion. It was great. This is a creative cocktail bar, so while they have the capabilities of making you a gin and tonic, this isn't what you should expect. Be adventurous, have the drink with the raw egg in it! You will love it. Overall, we wished we didn't have to leave to go to dinner! Next time we are in Paris we will be making frequent stops here! read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - A rarity in Paris - ice! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Picture It... Paris, Last week. A beautiful American Girl (Me) and her two equally beautiful cousins were strolling the streets of Paris looking for Experimental Cocktail Club. It was the onset of night and my map reading skills weren't their best. Long story short we were going the wrong way. So, we bust a U-Turn and head in the right direction. We come to the well-kept Montroguel neighborhood and are keeping a weary-eye out for the Bar. Then, we find a dark alley. And we look at each other seeing who is gonna go first. Luckily some other American tourists went ahead of us and we followed. The Black girl does not get killed first in this Horror Flick. We found the address and I thought this place looks like a dump. Then I realized it was next door. Much Better. We go in and we are in Speakeasy Heaven. Very dim and sexy, the waiter was handsome. OMG French men are good looking. And we got a seat quickly. The couple next to us we strange to say the least. Decor - It was dark I have no idea what the decor looked like. I went to the bathroom and I saw a door and said to myself "Prive = Bathroom" it doesn't. It means stay the hell out. Sorry. I found the bathroom and it was just as dark in there. But I looked sexy. Service - Was great as usual. FYI, the French are fabulous to beautiful American Women.... The Drinks - were delicious, but not the best. Their Old Cuban wasn't as subtle as at Prescription Cocktail Club, but good nonetheless. I don't remember the names of the other drinks our group had, but they were all good. All in all a good place.... read more

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After having missed its NYC location (have no clue why it closed), I was excited to try the original Paris location. We came on a Tuesday night, pretty close to closing, so there was zero wait and we were ushered right away to an awesome seat. The ambience was dark, cozy, great music, honestly a typical speakeasy vibe that I would find at any good NY one. I loved the chandeliers and the music was great. The waiters and staff were friendly and unpretentious. As per Yelp reviews I tried the Experience 1 and my boyfriend the Old Cuban. We were both very happy with our drinks. I would have stayed longer and tried more but it was closin time! Definitely an awesome spot to visit if in Paris and looking for great cocktails in a cozy setting. read more

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This place is right around the corner from an Airbnb that we stay at frequently. We stopped in recently for some late night cocktails. Our bartender, Matthew, was incredibly friendly. He talked through the type of cocktails we typically like and made us some cocktails based on our preferences. They were outstanding! During conversation, we mentioned that we were heading to London the following day. He then wrote down a list of must try bars in London for us as he used to live there. We were extremely grateful for his kindness. We had a lovely experience here and will definitely go back. It is very dark inside and the prices are a little high, but the cocktails are fantastic, so I'm not complaining! read more

Cocktails here are good and very complex, and I enjoyed the drinks. Drinks are about 13-14 euros. The bartender is also very skillful at making many drinks at a time. But the space can get crowded, even on weekday nights, and the bouncer (young black man) is EXTREMELY rude and racist. He gave me and my boyfriend (both East Asian) a very hard time entering because we "didn't greet him," while letting the white group behind us in right away with no questions asked. read more

Cool place to grab a drink in this fun neighborhood in Paris. My friend and I were able to grab a couple seats on the back right before it got packed. Very dark inside. Cocktails run a bit on the sweet side. read more

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Awesome speakeasy bar in Paris. The bartender was able to guide us (in English) to drinks we would enjoy on the menu. All 3 drinks were fantastic. The bar wasn't easily spotted so be on the lookout. Everyone was very friendly from the doorman to the bartenders and would definitely return. read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

PROPER, proper, PROPER craft cocktail bar. I'm so glad my brother-in-law and I stumbled here on a sleepy Tuesday night, as I always seek out cool cocktail bars when I visit a new city and this spot was on my radar for a few nights. We stopped by Hoppy Corner for a high ABV beer right before their closing and came here around midnight. If we came on a weekend night we'd probably be rejected at the door, but the bouncer quickly waived us in when he saw it was just us two. This tiny hidden speakeasy was pretty crowded, and upon walking through the heavy velvet drapes there was a humid warmth in the air, probably a byproduct of the straight fire that was coming out from behind the bar. There's one bartender here in a minuscule work space, and on this night this cocktail slinging maniac was busting his ass off mixing up amazing cocktail after cocktail at breakneck speed. Perhaps he was high on amphetamine, but it's more than likely he's just really incredible at his craft. I love watching guys like this work behind the stick, a true being of passion who brings joy to the countless spirit loving patrons that are lucky enough to sip on their expertly executed libations. Respect! The space is the quintessential speakeasy; very tight and dimly lit, with a minimalist yet sleek décor with juxtaposition abound. The modern dimly lit chandeliers contrasting against the worn, 150+ year old exposed brick walls with the thick wood beams jutting out and showing their extreme weathered age. A skinny bearded DJ was situated behind an old stand-up piano, mixing up eclectic beats of old school American hip-hop to French hip-hop/dance music on his Apple laptop. Pretty much the perfect watering hole setting for me! I scanned the cocktail list for the sole American whiskey based drink on there, I forget the name but it used Rittenhouse Rye as the main spirit and was served cold over a tall glass of ice. It reminded me of a refreshing, celery juice bloody mary and was perfect intro and cooling agent as I was sweating up a storm immediately upon entering! This drink wasn't nearly as boozy as I like it (I'm a barrel proof bourbon neat drinker over here!), so for our second round we opted for the litmus test of any good bar tender, the classic Old Fashioned. I spotted the now discontinued Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7-year rye, so I asked him to use that. Perfectly executed! For our last round I opted for the bartender's choice with the guidance "Whiskey based and BOOZY". And my mixologist idol didn't fail and produced a Japanese whiskey based drink that was boozy AF, while being very complex and delicious to sip on. A true master at his craft! I tipped the staff 10 euros because we were so pleased with our experience, and the bar-back poured us a couple big departing shots of Buffalo Trace (he asked what I liked to drink and it's a no brainer...bourbon!) We stumbled out of there close to 2am to a majestically beautiful empty cobblestone street in Paris. I had to take a picture which is now my iPhone wallpaper. A visual reminder to the end of a great night. J'ADORE PARIS!!! read more

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I loved this place. It was quaint, cozy, mood lit and buzzing with fun energy. A great mix of people just chatting, laughing and having a great time. The cocktails were fantastic and very reasonably priced. A great place to go with friends or for a romantic evening. read more

Great vibe. Love the inside and dim lighting. DJ was rad. Drinks were great. Perfect spot to share a drink and chat!

For what this is, it's cool as shit. No tequila on the cocktail menu, but I told my bartender what I like and she prepared something for me that made my taste buds go crazy! Great DJ spinning on a Tuesday night. Good vibe, great atmosphere! read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Depeche Mode, Goldfrappe, Sophie St Laurent.....great playlist! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

Cocktails are the order of the day. These are unswervingly inventive and refreshingly affordable given the setting. Live DJs keep the atmosphere upbeat and the staff are friendly and well-informed about all matters drink-related. read more

Experimental Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Paris, 75

I went to l'experimental on a saturday night at 1:30. I dont know how we managed to get in because we were 2 dudes! I think you need to be well dressed and not drunk! The windows are covered with black curtains to hide the bar but very easy to find! This is NOT a speakeasy! Yes it has a speakeasy feel to it, but its not in the same genre!!!!! The location was not good! We had to pass a street filled with black prostitutes! When we entered we had to wait like 10 min. behind the door because literally we couldnt move :S The place was 120% full. There was lots of foreigners especially americans! Everybody was well dressed! This is a classy lounge! Music is not loud so you can speak but you cant dance :( If you want to enjoy your time in there be there EARLY!!!!!!! read more

I loved the drink that was made for me, DELICIOUS! Could barely turn around\move because it was a lot of people there AND it was hot. Bartenders and the security staff were friendly. Would definitely come back. read more

After traveling through wine and beer countries for a month, I've been craving a stiff cocktail. I saw that the bar in NYC had a location in London and Paris, and I made it a small quest to pass through each of the locations just to say I did. I came into the Paris location around 11:30 PM on a Wednesday, and it was nicely crowded, though not overly so. There was a DJ playing some chill music as well. It was nice to see some familiar liquor bottles (namely Rittenhouse!) on the wall. I had heard from my bartender friends that Experimental Cocktail Club tends to take a Japanese approach to cocktails and the majority of the signature drinks are less strong and more juice heavy. I wanted to see for myself. As I normally do when I go to a new cocktail bar, I introduced myself as a cocktail bartender and enthusiast, and asked the bartender to make me something fun. Margot made me a Rye whiskey based drink with Campari, Bonal, and Yuzu. It was smooth and nice to drink, though a bit weak. I also ordered a classic Aviation and Vieux Carré, both of which were solid. The cherry in particular in the Aviation was very good. Definitely confirmed what I'd heard of these guys' cocktails, but a solid and chill spot that I'd come back to if I'm ever in Paris again! read more

Oooooh kayyyy. Decor-wise; great. I love the whole barely-marked door down a deserted alley mystique of this speakeasy. Not to mention the catacoumb-esque wall makes it feel like you're entoumbed in a den of drinking. Drinks-wise: Far better than most in Paris - but not the best. The drinks were good, but I've had much better cocktails at far less serious bars. read more

Definitely one of the best cocktails you can find in Paris, but it comes with a price tag! My friend who lives in Paris and I came one Saturday night as I'd miss my chance to visit the London location. The security (something doesn't feel right about calling him a bouncer in Paris haha) gave us a long look up and down before ALLOWING us to step in the doors to the unmarked establishment. We got lock and snagged two seats in the corner. The waiter was EXTREMELY energetic and friendly. Almost questionably so-haha. I told him I wanted something sweet and his recommendation was great! I don't recall the names of the 3 different drinks I had tried, but each one was delicious and meticulously crafted. So much so that I even had a slight feeling of regret that I didn't make it to the London location. ECC, perhaps I will see you again in New York! (or maybe not because it looks like it's closed) read more

Great place to go for delicious drinks. It's small, the music is good, and the staff is nice to look at (always a plus). Apart from it being extremely crowded after 11pm there is nothing bad to say. Not very many locals, seems to attract us foreigners. This is a little gem right in the center of Paris. Oh and did anyone else notice that there are only couples? read more

Fantastic! Me and my fiancé went for (quite) a few cocktails to celebrate our engagement. It's quite small and was busy but not crowded, after a little while we managed to get a seat at the bar and were able to have a chat with the very friendly batman who made up some drinks based on our favourite spirits, all of them were great. They were playing some great music and the place had a really nice atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend - although they are shut for August read more

It's a really good bar and deserves the high reviews and the constant praise around all blogs about top Paris bars! But... The drinks are great and I was highly impressed with the waitresses response when I asked for something improvisational off of the Manhattan. I really like whisky and the one she used was a great one. More than anything (and this might, unfortunately because I'm obviously American) I was impressed with the fact they have no whiskies from the US. They had Tons of Japanese Whiskies among others. The atmosphere was good. The bar tenders definitely were not overly friendly and that was one of the definite downfalls. The other annoying part was the fact my bf and I were essentially given two options for seating: a tiny space in the corner or the bar, that obviously intruded on two peoples personal space, or the bar. This was despite the fact there was obviously other space available. *oh and finally, and a small thing considering you go there to get an alcoholic drink: I greatly appreciate the fact that they provide cucumber water. Call me particular, but I've had cucumber water that seems like someone is trying to cover the bad taste of their water - this is just great water. read more

I loved everything about this place. The vibe was awesome. The music was good. The bartender was talented. Very cosy, and delicious drinks that were worth the wait and expense. HOWEVER, on our way out, we watched the bouncer deny entry to a very nice looking couple just bc they were gay. Absolutely horrible. Will NEVER go back bc of this. read more

If you're in Paris, then this place must go on your to do list. Even though the it was super busy, the mixologists and servers were on point! They were helpful and made some truly delicious drinks. The interior is lovely as well, an esthetically pleasing mix of old and new. I'd suggest a particular drink, but the truth is you can't go wrong with anything there. read more