Cocktail bars in Paris: our best trendy places to have a drink

1. Bonnie au SO/ Paris | Altitude bar

Hoisted on the 16th floor of the Morland Mixité Capitale building, which includes a small market, youth hostel, gym and swimming pool, Bonnie dominates Paris from all angles. This spectacular rooftop of the SO/ Paris hotel has become one of the most photographed spots in the capital and on the Right Bank. Panoramic views of the Bastille, Montmartre, Ile Saint-Louis and the Seine below: the city reveals its most beautiful side, especially at sunset when the bridges light up one by one. Inside, the atmosphere is that of a cinematic dream. Jordane Arrivetz, founder of the Notoire agency, has imagined a futuristic, sensual décor: midnight-blue carpeting, black stone bar, marbled counter, curly banquettes and deep armchairs. Everywhere, mirrors and luminous cubes designed by artist Olafur Eliasson multiply space and city reflections, creating a hypnotic illusion - like a glamorous vessel suspended between sky and Seine. We love the groovy ambience, with its backdrop of soul and funk, the subdued atmosphere, the tinkling cups and enthusiastic conversations, while in the distance, the bateaux-mouches trace their wake on the river and Paris gently sparkles. Downstairs, you'll find a chic restaurant and a club for dancing.

The menu pays homage to the great classics of the 60s and 70s. Iconic spirits from French distilleries mingle with bourbon, tequila and Caribbean rum. Seven signature cocktails (from €20 to €22) and three mocktails rival each other in inventiveness: the Bonnie 54 - bourbon, vanilla orange, h theoria liqueur and three cents cherry soda - shines for its delicacy, while the Romance in Durango winks at Mexico with its tequila, espelette pepper, lime and agave. In between sips, enjoy a truffle grilled-cheese, a lobster roll or some eggplant and goat tacos, before coming back down to earth with your eyes still full of stars. Open daily from 4pm - 2am. No reservations required.

Bonnie at SO/Paris
Cocktails, prices from 20 euros
10 rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris
bonnie-restaurant.com

2. House of Glenfiddich, the spirit of Scottish single malt comes to Paris

Imagine a Scottish interlude in the heart of the Marais district. From November 28 to 30, 2025, Glenfiddich takes over Galerie Ellia for House of Glenfiddich, an ephemeral experience dedicated to the art of single malt.

Conceived as a contemporary journey through Glenfiddich's expertise, the venue blends heritage and modernity through immersive spaces - an archive library, intimate bar, olfactory trail and experiential workshops. Visitors will be able to discover the different expressions of Glenfiddich whisky: commented tastings of the collections, including sessions dedicated to exceptional vintages; others to subtle pairings with chocolate in the company of master chocolatier Edwart and Brand Ambassador for France Julie Naturel; and mixology workshops led by bartenders from Danico or Bvlgari, to explore new ways of enjoying whisky.

The experience concludes with an ephemeral boutique run by the prestigious winery The Whisky Shop, where you'll find the House's flagship references and a personalized engraving service - a refined nod to the approaching festive season.

House of Glenfiddich
November 28 to 30, 2025, 11am to 9pm
Free admission with registration, free workshops
Galerie Ellia, 18 rue de Turenne, 75004 Paris

3. Bar 228 at Le Meurice | An intimate, elegant English-style piano bar

Once kept secret from Parisians, the legendary cocktail bar "228" at Le Meurice, the capital's very first luxury hotel, has become a renowned palace, ideal venue for refined Parisian evenings, along with its gourmet restaurant. Recently revamped by French interior architect and designer Philippe Starck, this unique English-style den, with its delicate patinated woodwork, houses, under an immense celestial ceiling, painter Alexandre-Claude-Louis Lavalley's century-old frescoes of country parties at the Château de Fontainebleau. Heavy velvet curtains, wrap around leather armchairs and a backlit speakeasy bar with Carrara marble countertop enhanced by pinkish copper, brass and steel.

Served with olives and spiced dried fruit, the cocktails, devised by Le Meurice's mixology experts and customizable at will, are regularly renewed to offer new creations, among other classics, and a vast selection of rare spirits taking pride of place on the menu. The 228 signature blends champagne, pear, lychee and raspberry. The Lavalley, created in homage to the fresco painter, features vodka, peach, lime cordial and ginger ale. A menu of shareable antipasti from chef Clémentine Bouchon will delight the most discerning taste buds at this Paris cocktail bar.

Bar 228 at Le Meurice
Cocktails, prices from 34 euros
228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

4. Grouvie | A disco atmosphere hidden above Brasserie des Prés

La Nouvelle Garde group recently unveiled its very first Parisian dance cocktail bar, perched above the Brasserie des Prés. The latter's more traditional setting, featuring classic French bistro cuisine (pâté en croûte, Auvergne snails, sole meunière), contrasts nicely with the offbeat fun of the 2nd floor where Grouvie perches. With XXL mirrored ceilings, faceted baubles and retro pink velvet seating, the disco chic décor, signed B3 Designers and Dorénavant Studio, gives way to a regular comedy club-style program.

The menu features a dozen original cocktails designed by world champion mixologist Jennifer Le Néchet, inspired for the occasion by the cuisine and patisserie of the group's brasseries. The Bellone transports us to the lagoons of the Pacific. In this daring cocktail, Planteray 3 Stars rum meets vanilla liqueur and a surprising La Favorite white rum infused with langoustine - a salty nod to the shores of New Caledonia. Lemon, lychee, coconut and a touch of turmeric round out the mix, creating a beverage as sunny as it is intriguing. More gentle and pastoral, the Giverny pays homage to Impressionist landscapes and Norman orchards: it blends apple aperitif, thyme liqueur, 30&40 cider brandy and lemon juice, enhanced with oleo saccharum and freshly pressed Granny Smith. On the palate, a perfect balance between green acidity and herbaceous roundness, like a walk through Monet's gardens after the rain.

The plus? The team makes its own juices, shrubs, syrups, emulsions and clarifications for the cocktails served at this Parisian bar.

Grouvie
Cocktails, prices from 13 euros
6 Cour du Commerce Saint-André, 75006 Paris

5. The cocktail bar Abricot | The trendy American-style bar

In the 10th arrondissement, you'll find this cocktail bar with a festive atmosphere and cocktails as original as they are good. Founders Jennifer Crain and Allison Kave run this bar in the heart of Paris with the kindness and joie de vivre typical of Americans. Their creations are daring, and you'll want to try them all: from the surprising Hot Bitch, the ultimate spicy margarita that combines blanco tequila, cointreau, lime, jalapeño and tajin for 15€ ; to the sparkling The Tess, a sophisticated Dirty Shirley that balances vodka, aquavit, pomegranate and orange blossom for 13€.

There's something for everyone at Abricot, with drinks and softer cocktails also on offer for the more sensible. For the more classic in search of a friendly place to spend the evening, Abricot also serves wine and beer. The little extra? The snacks are vegan and delicious, enough to satisfy that little hunger without having to leave the chic, minimalist setting. Sweet or savory, mild or Mexican, chocolate chip cookies or spicy cornbread with jalapeño pepper, there's something for everyone. Event evenings are often organized at the Abricot, in French but also in English, for a successful cultural and linguistic mix.

Abricot
Cocktails, prices from 12 euros
189 rue Saint-Maur, 75010 Paris
www.abricotbar.com

6. Vesper | The Paris cocktail bar that wakes up the 7th arrondissement

After Fitzgerald and Abstinence, Fitz Group has opened its third address in the sleepy Ecole Militaire district, reshuffling the Parisian geography of lively places. The idea is to make the case for a Left Bank that knows how to party, even in a somewhat staid area. Make way for Vesper - "the evening star", but also the famous cocktail invented by a certain 007 - a contemporary sushi bar and izakaya recently opened by Roudy Petersen, a chef who worked with Guy Savoy and Pierre Gagnaire before making a name for himself in Doha and Abu Dhabi.

In a décor blending Japanese influence and plant aesthetics, designed by Spanish interior architect Lázaro, creator of the eponymous Studio, the bar vies with the open kitchen, where the show is played out every evening between sushi, maki and robata grills (a charcoal grill), before the tables are pushed back and the atmosphere rises. Rouge Geisha, Matcha Fizz, Velours Nippon... the cocktails travel from Paris to Tokyo with their Japanese flavors, complemented by a fine selection of refined sakes. A fortune-teller spices up Wednesday evenings, and a musical line-up wakes up the happy few with its festive ambience from 10 p.m. onwards.

Vesper
Cocktails, prices from 16 euros
Open 7 days a week
81 avenue Bosquet, 75007 Paris
vesperparis.com

7. The Doris Bar at Sir Winston | An English-style speakeasy hidden away in the basement

The 16th arrondissement is home to the capital's oldest pub, recently reinvented by talented interior designer Laura Gonzalez. This English cottage-style restaurant, with its colonial Indian inspirations, contrasts with the basement that houses the Doris Bar. Resembling a luxurious vintage train carriage on its way to Madras, Agra or Bombay, the English-style speakeasy bar serves cocktails in a subdued atmosphere dotted with inlaid mirrors, engraved sconces and soft loveseats set in carved wooden compartments. At the helm of this Paris cocktail bar is head bartender Julien Quettier, who sources his spirits from all over the world, including whiskies from England, Scotland and Punjab.

The bar's signature creations stand out on the menu. Among them, the Royal Berries immediately captivates with its Boudier saffron gin, Fair acai liqueur, and rhubarb syrup, enhanced by a tangy pomegranate juice—a glass bursting with freshness and indulgence. More sun-kissed, the Lady Tiki blends Planteray Pineapple rum, Fair passion fruit liqueur, and pineapple nectar in an exotic composition with a touch of bitters. Those who appreciate sparkling elegance will opt for the Raspberry Mosaic, a subtle combination of Bombay Sapphire gin, elderflower liqueur, raspberry purée, and Jacquart “Mosaïque” Brut champagne.

 

 

 

 

 

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Doris Bar at Sir Winston
Cocktails, prices from 14,5 euros
5 rue de Presbourg, 75116 Paris

8. Prescription Cocktail Club | Emblematic of the Left Bank

Just a stone's throw from the Odeon district on rue Mazarine, the Prescription Cocktail Club has established itself as a timeless landmark with an unrivalled reputation. The legendary Experimental Group address, recently revamped by interior designer Dorothée Meilichzon, welcomes guests in a hushed atmosphere inspired by the world of theater: draped curtains, refined passementerie, mirrors, gypsum globe lamps and velvet banquettes. The vibrant heart of the evening is on the first floor, where the bar and DJ preside, while upstairs, the style is more boudoir. The cocktail menu, devised by mixologist Maxime Potfer, is more than creative.

Behind the bar, the creations transport you as much as they surprise you. The Smoke Operator ignites the senses: a blend of Del Maguey Vida mezcal, cacao, and chipotle, enhanced with lemon juice and a dash of red bell pepper—a smoky, bold, almost mystical cocktail. More herbaceous, the Invisible plays the freshness card with Tanqueray gin, basil, raspberry, tomato water, and fennel seeds—a clear composition with great aromatic complexity. Finally, the Tropical Storm brings a warm breeze from the Caribbean: Havana 3 rum, coconut liqueur, passion fruit, and tangy hibiscus.

Prescription Cocktail Club
Cocktails, prices from 15 euros
23 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris

9. Mondaine de Pariso | An ultra-private, devilishly Parisian evening

Nestled near the Champs-Élysées avenue, Mondaine is a confidential Parisian restaurant where you can spend a chic and wild evening. Designed by Daphné Desjeux, the décor is inspired by a luxurious 1970s bachelor pad and features velvet reds, moiré leopard prints and plush carpets. In this neo-cabaret, every evening comes alive with DJ sets, live piano and entertaining musical performances, where talented singers move freely among the guests. After the opulence of a candlelit dinner accompanied by fine wine, feverish dancing follows, chaperoned by a selection of signature cocktails.

Mondaine with Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé champagne, Belvedere vodka, passion and apricot, served around a glamorous lace, or the Espresso Leopard, Belvedere vodka, coffee and toasted coconut, topped with an animal-decorated mousse. On the menu, luxurious dishes such as the generous lobster roll , the sole meunière to share and theatrically carved into its dish or, on the sweet side, the farandole of fresh cream puffs.

Mondaine de Pariso
Cocktails, prices from 20 euros
23 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris

10. The Delano Bar

Close to the Elysée and Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Maison Delano Paris bar is accessible via a dedicated entrance and revisits the classic hotel bar as a place in its own right in the former Buddha Bar rue d'Anjou building. With its sophisticated design, cosy ambience and attentive service, this classy 5-star hotel bar offers a choice of twelve cocktails (including two virgin), such as the essential Delano Mule, the Déjà Vu made with Macallan whisky, or the Maison Negroni washed down with Bombay Sapphire. The art of tasting continues with a selection of aperitifs and digestifs meticulously crafted from a diverse palette of wines, spirits, vermouths and bitters. Good to know: the bar welcomes non-residents and comes alive at weekends with DJ sets. Open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Delano Bar at Maison Delano Paris
Cocktails, prices from 18 euros
4 Rue d'Anjou, 75008 Paris

11. The rooftop bar at La Fantaisie

The rooftop terrace on the seventh floor of La Fantaisie hotel is perhaps one of the best reasons to enjoy a drink in this new Parisian boutique hotel. After walking through a pop space in whimsical shades of pink, soft green, yellow and copper, we sit down to enjoy the Mediterranean-inspired signature cocktails. Blanc de Mûre combines Tanqueray gin, blackberry-infused Cap Mattei and elderflower liqueur in a floral, tangy embrace. More lively, Pink Collins blends Provence herb gin, Campari, pomegranate and lemon, while Mandarine Spritz plays on fruity sweetness with pear-camomile vodka and Prosecco. Finally, the Salty Daïquiri revisits the classic with yellow Chartreuse, green grape and sage. Three mocktails are also available, including the Floral Mule, made with Floreal Martini, green grape cordial, sage and lime. On arrival, guests can choose between the garden side, covered in greenery, and the terrace side, under the olive trees, offering a view of the Sacré-Coeur basilica. Note that the rooftop has just 15 tables and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

La Fantaisie
Cocktails, 17 euros
24 rue Cadet, 75009 Paris

12. Laïa Voltaire | The Hidden Restaurant in a Courtyard

A secret restaurant, Laïa Voltaire stands out as a Mediterranean haven in the bustling 11th arrondissement. Housed in a former distillery (things are done right…), this Parisian restaurant and cocktail bar is tucked away in a garden, a precious little verdant oasis. The décor, designed by Alexandre Neimann (associate architect at Lucille Bureau), combines Algarve terracotta tiles, azulejos, wooden furniture, and lush plants, evoking the atmosphere of southern Spanish or Portuguese villages.

Drinks can be ordered in three distinct spaces: a bright veranda with an open roof, a hidden garden terrace, and a cozy interior room with an open kitchen heated by a wood fire. At the helm is chef Francesco De Stefano, who elevates Mediterranean ingredients using a Japanese robata grill. Highlights include grilled octopus, a carpaccio of heirloom tomatoes with a virgin sauce of melon and cucumber – served with natural wines from Provence, Spain, Corsica, or Italy, and house cocktails made with organic Alain Milliat concentrates.

We appreciate the 2 cocktails + 1 Laïazza (bar specialty pizza) deal at €32. Shall we try? A Pornstar Martini (vodka, Passoa, passion fruit concentrate and vanilla) and a Laïazza à la Alain Milliat (Parma ham, roasted peach, fior di latte, peach nectar gel, chives).

To conclude the experience in style, the intense pistachio cream puffs are the perfect dessert (pistachio ganache, caramelized pistachios, orange blossom crème anglaise).

Laïa Voltaire
Cocktail creations, prices from €13
226 boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris 
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