Best Reggae Bars in Paris

Best Reggae Bars in Paris

Updated by Vanessa M in August 2023.

Reggae music hasn’t been a part of Parisian nightlife for very long. For a long time, the only places one could go to hear reggae music in Paris were certain vinyl music stores around the city that would play imported records coming from the west.

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Slowly but surely, reggae music is making a mark on the Paris nightlife scene as a sought after genre for a night out. There aren’t an abundance of bars catering to this demand, but there are a handful.

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Here’s where to head for your weekly reggae fix.

Twenty-One Sound Bar in Paris

Twenty-One Sound Bar is Pari’s very own full-sized reggae dance hall. The bar is east of Bastille, deeper into Oberkampf.

Even if reggae music isn’t your forte, the Twenty One Sound Bar is a lot of fun for anyone who just wants a vibrant night out and space to dance. Get here early as the bar tends to fill up by 10 pm. It also gets extremely hot inside, even in the winter; leaving your jacket at home would be a good idea.

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The majority of the music is reggae, but the DJ is known to mix in some hip hop as the night goes on.

Drinks are great, the staff are friendly and entrance into Twenty One Sound Bar is free. This is the best spot in Paris for a reggae evening.

Heart Beat Vinyl is a music store just two blocks up from Twenty One Sound Bar. They stock an array of reggae music available for home purchase. You can also sample the music in store.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday TO Saturday – 9pM TO 2am

ADDRESS: 20 Rue de la Forge Royale, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Faidherbe – Chaligny

Favela Chic in Paris

Favela Chic is right next to the Apollo Theatre on the Canal Saint Martin. It’s a three in one reggae spot: dinner, drinks and dance.

Guests at Favela start their evening by sitting down for dinner early in the evening. The cuisine is authentic Brazilian and can cater to vegans. I recommend any of the variety plates.

If you’re coming for dinner be sure to be there at 7:30 sharp, you’ll find in increasingly more uncomfortable to eat around dancing people as the night gets later.

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There are separate sections to Favela Chic, namely a restaurant, a lounge and a bar. The three tend to blend into one another as the bar gets extremely crowded.

After dinner, the restaurant becomes a dance area as well; drinks start flowing and people start dancing.

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The music is usually reggae with a mix of hip hop.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday TO Saturday – 7:30pM TO 2am

ADDRESS: 18 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: République

Mermaids and Divers in Paris in Paris

I came across Mermaids and Divers accidentally during a free guided walking tour past the Place de la Bastille. The interior of the bar struck me, even from the outside, and I returned to find that they offer reggae evenings here throughout the week.

The bar is designed to look like an island getaway. Like a sandy beach bar constructed with driftwood.

Drinks are served in the same style and they make delicious cocktails. They also have a tapas menu with island style dishes. Locals in Bastille like this spot because it is yet to be saturated by tourists.

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The music in Mermaids and Divers isn’t always solely reggae; they have been known to offer evenings of Latin American and even Greek music.  Mermaids and Divers is open from 10am daily, the music only gets loud enough to dance from after 10pm. Prior to this it is a great spot for a drink, snack and conversation amongst friends — and then you can dance later on if you’re still around!

It’s a consistently great night out in Paris.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO SUNDAY – 10aM TO 2PM

ADDRESS: 23 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Bréguet – Sabin

Dirty Dick in Paris

The name is alarming to some, but for a tiki bar in the middle of Pigalle’s old red-light strip it’s perfectly on brand.

The Dirty Dick is an institution to the 18th arrondissement. Anyone who appreciated the art of cocktail making has probably paid the Dirty Dick a visit.

Their cocktail menu is made using only freshly juiced fruits and quality alcohols. You won’t be consuming artificial fruit juices and corn syrup mixes. Drinks are served in tiki style, garnished with fruit skewers and umbrellas to match.

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The Dirty Dick is more of a mingling and drinking space, but dancing is permitted when the bar isn’t too full. Reggae evenings happen sporadically depending on the shifted DJ; usually two or three nights a week.

The great thing about Dirty Dick is that if you’re not feeling it you are about a minutes walk from the Pigalle strip where you can choose from bars and entertainment venues to your hearts content.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday TO SUNDAY – 6PM TO 2aM

ADDRESS: 10 Rue Frochot, 75009 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Pigalle

La Chapelle des Lombards in Paris

La Chapelle des Lombards is located on La Rue de Lappe, the most festive street in the 11th arrondissement. It gets its name from its former location on the Rue des Lombards.

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This is a nightclub that focuses on tropical Latin music such as Zouk, Salsa, Reggae, R&B, and Funk but the nightclub also hosts performances by well-known worldwide performers.

DJs mix there on a regular basis, always looking for an authentic Latin electro sound. The façade of La Chapelle des Lombards contains a long bar and banquettes.

The dance floor, stage, and auditorium for 350 people are located at the back. If you’re seeking late-night fun this is the place to be.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Thur; 7 pm-2 am/fri; 10 pm-5:30 am/sat; 11 pm-5:30 am

ADDRESS: 17-19 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Bréguet – Sabin

Les Disquaires in Paris

The café-concert Les Disquaires is located between the Bastille and Ledru Rollin stations and between Rue de Charonne and Rue de la Roquette. It is one of Paris’ most popular nightclubs where people go on a Friday night with their friends to listen to underground music and dance till dawn the Parisian style.

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So, if you want to be in the same zone as the natives you better have your dancing shoes ready because this is where you’ll be going. The encounter begins with an à la carte cocktail of warmth and friendliness at the bar!

A beautiful headquarters ideal for gatherings in a casual setting over a fine drink or a small gourmet platter. The music plays live behind the bar! Jazz, soul, funk, electro, hip-hop, cumbia, Afro-Caribbean music, Brazilian music, pop, new scene, and other genres are all represented here.

After the live, the DJs take over the turntables for an equally eclectic clubbing environment on weekends and the day before public holidays! Don’t miss the fun.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Tue – Sat; 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

ADDRESS: 6 Rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Ledru-Rollin

L’Ours Bar in Paris

L’Ours Bar, which opened in 2013 and is located at 8 rue de Paradis in the center of the 10th arrondissement, is a “relaxing” cocktail bar. From Monday to Saturday, come alone, in groups of two, with friends, or even Regis from the photocopier, to roar with delight in the lair.

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The team of mixologists works hard to create a cocktail menu that will surprise and satisfy all palates. Do you prefer fresh and tangy combinations? Deep and bitter? Sweet and bubbly? Rare or classic and ageless liquors? There is something for everyone at the bar. With a muted light and a good playlist, this is the ideal backdrop to complete the ambiance.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Mon – tue; 5 PM – 2 AM/wed; 2 pm- 2 am/thur; 2 pm-4 am/fri-sat; 2 pm-5 am/sun; 2 pm-12 am

ADDRESS: 23 Rue de Lappe, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Bréguet – Sabin

Pili Pili in Paris

Pili Pili is a Parisian classic that, like the extra-spicy red pepper of the same name, will stay with you for a long time. Their flavored rums (vanilla, lychee, pineapple, etc.) are delicious, as are their reasonably priced cocktails, beers, and Planters.

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Pili Pili is welcoming and cozy, attracting both regulars and fresh, curious faces drawn in by its colorful decor and reference to African culture. The music is usually gloriously old school, ranging from reggae, and rock to hip-hop to punk, and they also put on some great themed nights out (think Twin Peaks or Dark 80s), as well as a clothes swap on Sundays.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: tue – sat; 6 PM – 2 AM

ADDRESS: 70 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Hôtel de Ville

Le Cavern in Paris

Le Cavern, a dancing bar located between Odéon and the Pont Neuf in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Près, is a festive and lively space suitable for all occasions and situations. The place is open every day. It has two floors and two ambiances to satisfy your friends’ outings.

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The rez-de-chaussée, which has several reservable places and a long counter, is a great place for socializing with potes and small groups over a delicious drink, a refreshing beer, or a generous mixed plate.

If you’re in a more celebratory mood, head down to the basement and check out the large 100-square-foot dance floor to the sounds of their DJ sets every Friday and Saturday.

In addition, from Sunday to Thursday, they provide a variety of performances, including concerts, drag acts, open musical stages, 100% female evenings, and game nights. Don’t be afraid to take a look at the upcoming events you’ll undoubtedly find something to your liking!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 21 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Odéon