One of the problems with checking out the really cool bars is that you can land up at one and end…read moreup not leaving until it is too late to go and check out any of the others (even when the people you meet tell you that there is a much better bar just up the road). Okay, it was a bit of a hike from our hotel, but it was certainly worth it, even if it was just for the atmosphere. Mind you, when I first saw it after stepping out of the alley (and being warmly greeted by some guys standing there), I could see that this was definitely a pretty popular bar, and when we ended up chatting with one of the patrons for most of the night it certainly left an impression on me that is going to stay for quite a while. As I said to one of them, why go to a foreign country when you are not going to mix with the locals - that is one of the best ways to actually experience other places (though of course there are those who simply treat them like museum pieces and spectacles).

Great intimate jazz music venue. The show was great! I recommend getting your tickets online before…read moreyou arrive or you may not get inside. The seating is very limited.

Fav!! Fav!! My all time jazz cave that I wish I could go to weekly. Went with a group of friends…read moreand this place is all about the performers - tight seating! Arrive a few minutes earlier so that you can grab a drink and a seat. The most recent performance was from out of the country great variety and constantly changing! So you can definitely go multiple times and get something new!

From the owner: A deux pas de la cathédrale, nos clients s'attardent pour apprécier l'ambiance conviviale et…read morechaleureuse au détour d'un cocktail et d'une assiette gourmande.L'hattafaya vous propose régulièrement des soirées et des concerts. Vos palais pourront tester nos spécialités de rhum arrangés et personnalisés à vos goûts. Réservation de salle privatisée sur demande.

I liked this bar as going with the Southwestern theme for the hotel they had frozen margaritas on…read moretap which was very handy. They also had a big telly which had lots of Irish/UK sports on during the day which was an added bonus. The drinks here compared to the other bars in the other hotels at DLP were the most reasonably priced. I also liked the fact they had live bands here and free munchies early in the evening.

Found this little hidden gem on a side street in a neighborhood. It had great reviews and was a…read moretiny little bar that could hold maybe 20 to 30 people shoulder to shoulder. The young guy took our orders but the bartender spoke better English so she took over. Everyone there was actually super nice to us and we were the only non french people there. We ordered the apple specialty bourbon drink which was amazing and had pieces of real apple in it. After I switched to a classic old fashioned which she made just as good. By the way these are very strong drinks, well worth the $13 euro price tag. A guy then went to the small corner piano and began playing live music on a Wednesday night at 11pm! It was insane and he played some nice Earth wind and fire along with other American classics. It was such a great way to end a long day! I loved this bar and hope more of you are able to experience it.

If you are looking for a great cocktail or just to meet people and speak in English and French this…read morebar like a cozy speak easy is for you. Press the button to enter and just have a great time with owners Kevin and Anthony and other regulars. I recommend the champagne cocktail Kevin makes me fresh squeezed raspberry and strawberry juices!!!! but everything here is good and quality.

A fantastic hidden gem full of beautiful kind people, amazing live music from all over the world,…read moreand fun atmosphere and people dancing! My friend that I met it Paris is a musician and told me bout this place. I went here on my birthday and had such a good time. The people who work here are very sweet and kind and its a nice change of atmosphere from the hustle and bustle of the center of Paris. Its a lot more laid back, people let their guard down and the crowd is full of all kinds of people, especially music lovers. The music here is so so good!! I discovered some of my new favorite bands here at this place and started bringing all my friends from school here and got them hooked on this amazing hidden gem.

From the owner: Le Studio de l'Ermitage est une salle de concert située sur les hauteurs de Ménilmontant,…read morespécialisée dans les Musiques du Monde et le Jazz.