10 Trendiest Bars in Paris

10 Trendiest Bars in Paris

If you want to know trendy spots, ask someone who moved to Paris in their early 20s. This is prime time for trend-spotting, and it applies to everything from the beret on your head, to the bars you spend your nights swooning in. 

Here are 10 of the trendiest bars in the French capital, in no particular order! 

1. La Rhumerie in Paris

Trendsetters galore, The Rhumerie is the go-to spot for rum aficionados traveling through Paris. Here, you’ll have your pick of the lot, choosing from rums that have been imported from every corner of the globe. 

La Rhumerie in Paris – by La Rhumerie – Uploaded by them

In addition to their rums, the bar offers a short menu featuring authentic Martinique island dishes that pair well with the drinks. Totally memorable, and totally worth a visit while in Paree!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY — 9AM TO 1:30AM

ADDRESS: 145-147 RUE ORDENER, 75018 PARIS, FRANCE

METRO STATION: ODEON

2. Moonshiner in Paris

The Moonshiner is one of my favorite bars in the city, and I don’t tell many people about it so count your blessings! This is a speakeasy that is embedded behind a pizzeria at the same address. To get inside, enter the pizzeria and find the fridge door in the very back, enter it to get inside of the Moonshiner. 

Moonshiner, Paris – by Moonshiner – Sourced from their website

Great drinks, wonderful jazz music and an always friendly crowd until 2am every morning. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY — 6PM TO 2AM

ADDRESS: 5 RUE SEDAINE, 75011 PARIS, FRANCE

METRO STATION: BRÉGUET – SABIN

3. Harry’s Bar in Paris

Harry’s was first opened in 1911 — but the time the 20s rolled around it was in its prime. The bar remains, to this day, the perfect fusion of Paris bistro meets New York speakeasy. 

Harry’s Bar in Paris – by Mbzt – Wikimedia Commons

This bar was the first place to invent the Bloody Mary. Back in the 20s, the better known artists of Paris made Harry’s one of their weekly hangouts.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday – 12pm to 1am

ADDRESS: 5 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Quartre Septembre

4. Mermaids and Divers in Paris

Trendy takes on a new dimension when it comes to Parisian tiki bars. Visually, Mermaids and Divers is one of the most well-curated themed bars in the city. 

Mermaids and Divers in Paris – by Mermaids and Divers – Uploaded by them

This bar gets loud, after 9pm you’ll struggle to have a decent conversation and resort to talking to your glass of rum instead. The music alternates between evenings; some nights it’s reggae, some nights rock ’n roll… sometimes even Greek music? Trés bizarre but tons of fun.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY – 10AM TO 2PM

ADDRESS: 23 RUE DE LAPPE, 75011 PARIS, FRANCE

METRO STATION: BRÉGUET – SABIN

5. Candelaria in Paris

Situated in the northern part of le Marais, Candelaria is both a Mexican taqueria and a secret bar in one. The bar area is through a secret door and is tiny and candle lit. The mixologists here specialized in creating cocktails with the Mexican spirit known as Mezcal . 

Candelaria – by Candelaria – Sourced from their website

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday – 12pm to 2am

ADDRESS: 52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Filles du Calvaire

6. Le Sherwood in Paris

Le Sherwood is close to the Louvre. It’s a beautiful piano bar built into a cave-style tunnel that is lined with tables and booths. At the far end of this dimly lit cove there is a piano and a performer on decks at all times. 

Le Sherwood in Paris – by Le Sherwood – Uploaded by them

Not the cheapest drinks you’ll have in Paris, but worth it in exchange for the trendy experience of this space.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: TUESDAY TO SUNDAY — 7PM TO 5AM

ADDRESS: 3 RUE DAUNOU, 75002 PARIS, FRANCE

METRO STATION: OPÉRA

7. Rosa Bonheur in Paris

Rosa Bonheur is an old greenhouse in the center of the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont in the north of Paris. By day it’s a charming eatery, and by night it turns into a retro-style bar with great food and even better music. 

Rosa Bonheur in Paris – by Rosa Bonheur – Uploaded by them

You will need to get yourself inside before 6pm on weekends, including Sundays. Any later than this and you’re going to spend a good few hours waiting in line.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: THURSDAY TO SUNDAY — 12PM TO 12AM

ADDRESS: 2 AVENUE DE LA CASCADE, 75019 PARIS, FRANCE

METRO STATION: BOTZARIS

8. Little Red Door in Paris

If you want to take part in this hidden bar then you’ll have to get here early. This is not the place you wander over to at 10pm when your previous spot in le Marais isn’t meeting your satisfaction.

The Little Red Door – Uploaded by them

Find the litter red door in the alley way, and open it to the secret world that awaits. Little Red Door is incredibly trendy, so don’t come here in your trainers or shorts. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday – 5pm to 1am

ADDRESS: 60 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Oberkampf

9. Hemingway Bar in Paris

Bar Hemingway is a complete time warp. One you’re in, you’re in. There are no windows to the outside would, so you’re time inside is whatever you make of it — trendy, right? 

Bar Hemingway, Paris – by Bar Hemingway – Sourced from their website

Lounge on the vintage leather furniture while the soft jazz plays in the background. Sip on old fashioned’s and make small talk with strangers who you’ll never have to see again once you reemerge.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday – 6pm to 2am

ADDRESS: 15 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Madeleine

10. No Entry in Paris

No Entry is accessible through the cold-store room in the Italian restaurant at the same location called Pink Mamma. Make your way to the back of the restaurant and through the chiller where you’ll come to a secret doorway and stairwell. 

No Entry – by No Entry – Sourced from their website

The music is light and the bar is drowned in subtle, red hues that work well to calm the nerves of those of us who are slightly claustrophobic. Being underground, there are obviously no windows in the space and it is easy to lose track of time.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sunday – 7pm to 12am

ADDRESS: 20 bis Rue de Douai, 75009 Paris, France

METRO STATION: Pigalle