{"id":15341,"date":"2019-04-05T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=2009"},"modified":"2024-08-12T21:40:35","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T21:40:35","slug":"paris-nightlife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/paris-nightlife\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris Nightlife like a Local: Where to Go & What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Paris might not have the all-night party atmosphere of other European cities, but it certainly isn\u2019t short of bars to choose from. <\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With 20 <\/span>arrondissements<\/span><\/i>, each with their own distinct personality, there is plenty of choice for where to take your evening. Whether you\u2019re looking for the <\/span>best bars in Paris<\/span><\/a>, cheap pints with the locals or to try out the city\u2019s growing craft cocktail scene, the Paris nightlife will have something for you.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Photo Credit: La Loutre Bar<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Paris Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3 Things You Need to Know About Paris Nightlife<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Paris, for all of its elegance, fashion and haute couture, is actually a surprisingly casual city. <\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Unless you are heading to one of the city\u2019s hotel bars, nightclubs or Michelin star restaurants, there is very little need to dress up. In fact, you\u2019ll look more like a local if you don\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For most restaurants and bars, the dress code by night is pretty much the same as <\/span>the dress code by day<\/span><\/a>. Leave your heels at home and don\u2019t worry about going out in your jeans and sneakers. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A real no-no however, is shorts and flip flops, which will get you turned away from most places no matter how good the weather is. In winter, don\u2019t forget to bundle up with a coat; Parisians are always well-wrapped up and drinking on a terrace is popular all year round.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Unlike other European cities such as Madrid and Lisbon, Parisians tend to eat earlier, and can be more flexible with timings. <\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some places, namely bistros<\/a>, can be just as busy at 8 p.m. as at 10 p.m., and if you see the sign <\/span>\u201cservice continu\u201d<\/span><\/i> it means non-stop service from opening until closing. However, if you do want to eat later, be aware that some will take last orders at 10 p.m., so although you can stay past then, you\u2019ll need to get your order in beforehand. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bars are always free, but nightclubs usually charge between \u20ac5 to \u20ac10 for entry. However, the club scene has died down in recent years, and many Parisians happily stay out late just drinking in their favorite local bars, or go dancing in bars with a dance floor area.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insider\u2019s tip: <\/b>Parisians are, in general, not a rowdy bunch, and it\u2019s rare you will see people obviously drunk in bars or on the street. So if you want to drink like a local, take your time over that bottle of French wine.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Parisians are more than happy to party, but they tend to keep it at the club rather than out in the streets. Photo credit: La Machine du Moulin Rouge<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pick an Area, Any Area: 3 Options for Your Perfect night Out<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Pigalle <\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pigalle is not as seedy as its image might suggest, and its good selection of bars makes it popular with travelers and locals alike. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you get off at Pigalle metro, the nearby New Orleans-inspired <\/span>Lulu White<\/span><\/a>, which also hosts its own soul, funk, and blues evenings, is a great place to start with the night with a cocktail. If a tiki bar is more your thing, head a couple of doors down to <\/span>Dirty Dick<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Lulu White is one of the most happening spots in Pigalle, with a decidedly New Orleans vibe. Photo credit: Lulu White<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Head up from Pigalle toward Montmartre and you\u2019ll find <\/span>Marlusse Et Lapin<\/span><\/a>, which serves \u20ac5 pints all night. This quirky bar gets packed out at the weekend with young Montmartre locals who frequent it not only for the cheap drinks but also for the unusual decor, with the back room designed as a charming, if not slightly unkempt bedroom, complete with a bathtub, bed, and even a swing. Five minutes from here is <\/span>La Machine du Moulin Rouge<\/span><\/a>, a sprawling space with a huge dance floor, basement club, separate bar and rooftop terrace to cater for a variety of nights out.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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La Machine du Moulin Rouge is one of Paris’s trendiest spots after dark. Photo credit: La Machine du Moulin Rouge<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Oberkampf<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the buzziest areas in Paris come nightfall, Oberkampf offers up an endless choice of bars that will take you through to the early hours. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If in doubt of where to go, start at metro Parmentier and head up rue Oberkampf to start bar-hopping. Places to look out for include <\/span>Caf\u00e9 Charbon<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> a charming Parisian brasserie-style bar where you can drink until 4 a.m., or head next door to club and gig venue <\/span>Nouveau Casino<\/span><\/a>, which has hosted the likes of Diplo and Lana del Rey. You can also catch some live music at <\/span>L\u2019International<\/span><\/a>, an intimate venue just around the corner which books everyone from post-punk and rock bands to electro acts and acid music. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you get hungry, stop off at <\/span>PNY<\/span><\/a> for one of the best burgers in Paris. Continuing up the street, make sure to look out for <\/span>Le Mur<\/span><\/a>, a wall just outside the cafe bar <\/span>La Place Verte<\/span><\/a>, which is repainted every month by a group of street artists. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just a five-minute walk from here towards the <\/span>M\u00e9nilmontant neighborhood is also the rooftop cocktail bar <\/span>Le Perchoir<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> which offers up fantastic views, especially in summer. Nearby rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud is also packed with bars and definitely worth heading to for <\/span>La Loutre<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> a great little cocktail bar which serves up craft cocktails for just \u20ac6 during happy hour, and only \u20ac8 full price.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The talented team behind the bar at La Loutre mixes up some of the best signature cocktails in Paris. Photo credit: La Loutre Bar<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Le Marais<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A night in Le Marais might be a more subdued evening, but this area draws a fashionable crowd looking to stay out late with dinner, drinks and cocktails. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The <\/span>Candelaria<\/span><\/a> is one of the city\u2019s \u201csecret\u201d cocktail bars, serving up tequila and mezcal-based drinks behind the back of a taqueria\u2014just squeeze your way through the tiny restaurant and push open the white door on the back wall to get in. Another popular address for craft cocktails is the <\/span>Little Red Door<\/span><\/a>, just around the corner, or if you\u2019re looking for another more secret address, the small and intimate speakeasy La Mina <\/span>(14 rue Charlot) <\/span><\/i>is hidden in a cave underneath <\/span>Carbon<\/span><\/a> restaurant\u2014ask the staff to point out the stairs when you arrive (closed until summer 2019 for renovations). <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For dancing, head to Paris\u2019 legendary <\/span>Les Bains<\/span><\/a> nightclub. Once a spa frequented by Marcel Proust (Les Bains means \u201cThe Baths\u201d in English), Les Bains is now one of the city\u2019s hottest five-star hotels, with an oh-so-cool underground club which has seen everyone from Mick Jagger to Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss party the night away.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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