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>\n\n\n\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>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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