{"id":1983,"date":"2019-04-01T10:08:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T10:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=1983"},"modified":"2024-07-09T21:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T21:20:37","slug":"best-bars-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-bars-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Bars in Paris for Any Night of the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Paris cocktail scene has come into its own in recent years, and many of the city\u2019s best bars are now considered some of the best in the world. Although not traditionally a part of French culture, with so many young Parisians swapping their after-work red wine for a craft cocktail, a trip to Paris today isn\u2019t complete without visiting some of our favorite cocktail bars in the city. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Grab a drink at the bar, sit back, and get ready to people watch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Les Animaux Bars<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Some of the best bars in Paris for an <\/span>ap\u00e9ro<\/span><\/i>\u2014<\/span>the French tradition of an after-work drink\u2014are definitely those in the <\/span>Animaux<\/span><\/a> group, partly due to their almost unbelievable happy hour. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Head over between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. for expertly-mixed cocktails priced at just \u20ac6 each, even on weekends. It won\u2019t surprise you to know that <\/span>L\u2019Ours<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Le Renard<\/span><\/a>, and the latest in the group, La Loutre<\/a> (the bear, the fox and the otter, respectively) are packed most evenings, but with full-price drinks still at a mere \u20ac8, you can always stop by later when the after-work crowd has left. They also have a good selection of snacks on their menus, including charcuterie plates and organic <\/span>French cheeses<\/span><\/a>.<\/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

2. La Candelaria<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of Paris\u2019 best \u201csecret\u201d bars, <\/span>La Candelaria<\/span><\/a> is hidden away at the back of a tiny Mexican taqueria; just squeeze your way past the diners and push the door in the white wall at the back to get in. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Included in last year\u2019s <\/span>The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars<\/span><\/a> list, La Candelaria specializes in agave syrups, offering something different from other Paris bars with the sharp but refreshing tequila and mezcal-based menu. Surprisingly, you <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> make reservations here, as long as you don\u2019t mind sitting at the bar. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Later in the evening the windows to the street shutter, further adding to the air of secrecy. Luckily, they aren\u2019t so secretive here that they won\u2019t share a recipe\u2014check out their <\/span>website<\/span><\/a> for a drink you can mix up back at home.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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La Candelaria serves up some of the best mezcal cocktails in the City of Light.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Sape Bar<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sape Bar<\/span><\/a> has quickly become one of the buzziest cocktail bars in Paris, giving a new lease on life to the surrounding area of the Gare du Nord station. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Located within the 25 Hours Hotel Terminus Nord, both hotel guests and locals can be found propping up the bar most nights of the week, often before heading over to the hotel\u2019s fantastic restaurant <\/span>Neni<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The 25 Hours chain has once again called upon German mixologist Joerg Meyer to work his magic with the drinks, with Meyer championing French spirits and small producers with his first Parisian venture. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The menu is split into four sections: \u201cElegant\u201d for those who like to stick to the classics, \u201cColorful\u201d to pay homage to colorful <\/span>sapeurs<\/span><\/i><\/a>, or head to the \u201cBrave\u201d section if you want to try a more unexpected mix of ingredients. In \u201cCool\u201d you can find a few of Meyer\u2019s favorite recipes, \u201cborrowed\u201d from friends at popular Paris hangouts, including La Candelaria, above.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Le Syndicat<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Keep your eyes open when looking for <\/span>Le Syndicat<\/span><\/a>\u2014it may be one of Paris\u2019 most fashionable bars <\/span>inside<\/span><\/i>, but the exterior is a less-than-inviting old worn shop front, making it easy to miss. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another Paris entry on <\/span>The World\u2019s 50 Best Bars<\/span><\/a> list, Le Syndicat uses only French spirits in its award-winning cocktails, some of which are also available for a small <\/span>d\u00e9gustation<\/span><\/i> (tasting) if you\u2019d like to find out more about the local liquors. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Each drink references a different place in Paris, with the team visiting each location first to find their inspiration. The finishing touch is the presentation, with the La Reine de Fer worth ordering just for the Eiffel Tower glass.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Each signature cocktail at Le Syndicat comes expertly mixed to perfection.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Experimental Cocktail Club<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of the bars that kick-started the Paris cocktail scene, the three founders of the Experimental Group first launched their <\/span>Experimental Cocktail Club<\/span><\/a> in 2007. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They have since added to their portfolio with the <\/span>Prescription Cocktail Club<\/span><\/a>, not to mention some of the city\u2019s most fashionable hotels, but the original address still remains one of the best bars in Paris. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Experimental One is the bar\u2019s signature drink, and is now also served at Sape Bar (see above) in homage to this Paris cocktail institution, while the Old Cuban is the best seller. But if you\u2019re not sure what your poison is, feel free to take a seat at the bar and the expert staff will happily talk you through the menu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. Hemingway Bar at the Ritz<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This<\/span><\/a> might be one of the most expensive cocktail bars in Paris (expect to pay \u20ac30 a drink) but if you want to get drunk as Hemingway himself did, then this is the place to be. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to Ritz legend, Hemingway liberated the bar from the Nazis in 1944, naturally celebrating the occasion with many bottles of champagne, and it has been named after him ever since. Head bartender Colin Field is now the man in charge, along with his second-in-command Roman Devaux, and together the pair can stir and shake what are probably the strongest martinis in Paris. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The bar itself is also completely charming, harking back to another era with deep leather armchairs and photos of Hemingway. Although you can expect a short wait most nights of the week, a night in the Hemingway Bar is really unlike anywhere else in Paris.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The legendary martinis at the Hemingway Bar are not for the faint of heart.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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