Nightlife in Paris
Bars, clubs, entertainment
Paris has something for everyone: from traditional ballet in the Opéra district to quaint literary bars like La Belle Hortense in the Marais district, and from the chilly Ice Kube Bar in La Chapelle to the glitzy Moulin Rouge Caberet in Montmartre. The Champs Elysées abounds with sophisticated nightclubs like the VIP Room and L'Etoile. Underground music is played out in Paris' 10th, 11th and 20th arrondissements. Most bars close at 2am, clubs open until 5am.
Bars
Expand all1. Hemingway Bar at the Ritz - Classy, intimate cocktail bar
Show moreHemingway Bar at the Ritz, near place de la Concorde square, is a veritable cocoon of wooden panelling, leather armchairs and five-star service. Escape from the world outside and indulge in divine raspberry martinis, whiskies and champagnes with Paris celebrities.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
15, place Vendôme, Paris 75001
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 43 16 33 65
2. La Belle Hortense - Literary wine bar
Show moreIn the heart of the Marais district, La Belle Hortense is an atmospheric literary café frequented by cool arty types and wine lovers. Read a book from their library, sample fine wines and snack on cheese and cold meat platters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
31, rue Vieille du Temple, Paris 75004
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 48 04 74 60
3. Kong - Manga-themed bar restaurant
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On top of the Kenzo building in Châtelet, Kong, with its kitsch Japanese Manga-themed interior designed by Philippe Starck, is a magnet for Paris' hip crowd. Come to sip elegant cocktails, listen to live DJs and dine upstairs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, rue du Pont Neuf, Paris 75001
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 40 39 09 00
4. Ice Kube Bar - Funky ice bar
Show moreFrance's first Ice Kube Bar, inside the ultra-trendy Kube hotel in the Goutte d'Or district, is the place to go for a fun drink in sub-zero temperatures. Dressed in woolly clothes, enjoy vodka shots at -5°C for 30 minutes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Kube hotel, 1-5 Passage Ruelle, Paris 75018
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 42 05 20 00
5. Mezzanine Bar at Alcazar - Pre-club cocktails
Show moreThe trendy Mezzanine Bar in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés quarter is the place to go for lip-smacking cocktails before going on to a club. Grab a table overlooking the downstairs restaurant and tap your toes to pop, funk, jazz, R&B and even opera.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
62, rue Mazarine, Paris 75006
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 53 10 19 99
Clubs
Expand all6. Batofar - Floating dancefloor
Show moreMusic fans flock to the Batofar - a fun, converted barge in the up-and-coming Bibliothèque Nationale quarter. It plays an eclectic mix of sound which ranges from electro, house, techno and jazz to funk, rock, soul and indie music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11, quai François Mauriac, Paris 75013
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 53 60 17 30
7. Cab - VIP club and restaurant
Show moreCab is a sophisticated club-restaurant in an accessible spot by the Louvre. Here, a select crowd parties to 70s and 80s revival tunes, modern pop and R&B. Dine in the restaurant beforehand for free access to the club.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, place du Palais Royal, Paris 75001
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 58 62 56 25
8. Showcase - Clubbing in boat hangars
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Showcase is the venue to be seen in. It's a unique nightclub inside old boat hangars, under the Champs Elysées' Alexandre III bridge, with views over the Seine. Join Paris' glitterati as they're entertained by DJs and live bands.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Pont Alexandre III, Paris 75007
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 45 61 25 43
9. VIP Room - Celebrity spotting club
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Jean Roch's famous VIP Room nightclub on the Champs Elysées attracts a moneyed crowd and big celebrities with its cool luminous, cube-shaped tables and video screens that cover entire walls. Expect superstar DJs and dress up for the occasion.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
78, avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris 75008
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 58 36 46 00
10. L'Etoile - Dinner and dancing
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L'Etoile is a chic city-centre night club where Paris' beautiful people and the occasional international celebrity come to party. Dance and sip cocktails to the sound of disco, Electro and pop. There is a French restaurant for dining in beforehand.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12, rue de Presbourg, Paris 75116
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 45 00 78 70
Entertainment
Expand all11. Moulin Rouge Cabaret - Glitzy Can Can
Show moreWorld-famous Moulin Rouge Cabaret, immortalised by Toulouse-Lautrec is still here in Montmartre, the only place in Paris where you can see the real Can Can. Opt for dinner to get the best seats. Revues begin nightly at 9pm and 11pm.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
82, boulevard de Clichy, Paris 75018
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 53 09 82 82
12. La Flêche d'Or - Old railway station venue
Show moreOne hundred years ago, La Flêche d'Or was a railway station in the working-class 20th arrondissement. Nowadays the building remains, but the trains have been replaced by up-and-coming rock and electro bands, DJs and a bar-cum-brasserie.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
102 bis, rue de Bagnolet, Paris 75020
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 44 64 01 02
13. Opéra Garnier - Traditional ballet
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The natural lake beneath the Belle-Époque Garnier Palace in the Opéra district inspired Leroux to write Phantom of the Opera. Reserve tickets early at Opéra Garnier to see classics performed by France's national ballet and contemporary dances by visiting troupes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Palais Garnier, place de l'Opéra, Paris 75009
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 72 29 35 35
14. New Morning - Cool jazz
Show moreNew Morning, near Gare de l'Est train station, is a must for jazz fans. Not only does it feel like a den only insiders know about, its live bands perform excellent variations of modern, experimental and classical jazz.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
7-9, rue des Petites Ecuries, Paris 75010
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 45 23 51 41
15. Nouveau Casino - Vibrant performances
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The Nouveau Casino in Oberkampf is considered by some as the epitome of hyper-hip counterculture. In a former cinema adjacent to the Café Charbon, it holds regular live music concerts by some of today's most off-beat bands.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
109, rue Oberkampf, Paris 75011
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 43 57 57 40
