The 9 Best Cocktail Bars in Paris (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best cocktail bars in Paris in 2026 are Danico, The Cambridge Public House and Bar Nouveau, all on the World's 50 Best Bars list, plus Little Red Door, Candelaria and Le Syndicat. For classics, go to Harry's Bar near the Opéra or Bar Hemingway at the Ritz.

Paris has become one of Europe's best cities for cocktails, and the good bars are spread across the Marais, the 2nd and 10th arrondissements and the grand hotels. Most open in the early evening and stay open until about 1 or 2 am. Many hidden bars sit behind a restaurant door, and a few take no reservations, so arrive early on weekends. Prices at the good bars are typically in the high teens to mid-twenties in euros, and higher at the palace hotels. Opening hours change, so check each bar's own page before you go.

1. Danico — 2nd arr. · Rue Vivienne

A World's 50 Best Bars cocktail bar entered through the Daroco restaurant, open nightly with free entry.

$$$ Upmarket

Danico is the cocktail bar of the Italian restaurant Daroco on Rue Vivienne, reached through the restaurant. It was ranked on the World's 50 Best Bars list in 2025. The restaurant's site describes it as an award-winning cocktail bar with the tagline "Come and travel".

Its page lists it as open every evening from 5 pm to 2 am and says it takes no reservations, entry is free. That makes it an easy first stop for a drink before or after dinner in the 2nd arrondissement.

Good to know: No reservations: arrive early on weekends. Go through the Daroco restaurant entrance.

6 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France

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2. The Cambridge Public House — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

A British-pub-style cocktail bar in the Marais that has ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars.

$$$ Upmarket

The Cambridge Public House combines the relaxed feel of a British pub with the technique of a serious cocktail bar. It appears on the World's 50 Best Bars list and is one of the Marais' most talked-about venues.

Listings describe it as open daily from the afternoon until about 1 am. It suits groups and couples who want a laid-back room rather than a formal bar.

Good to know: Check the bar's website for current hours and booking options before you go.

8 Rue de Poitou, 75003 Paris, France

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3. Bar Nouveau — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

A Marais cocktail bar on the World's 50 Best Bars list, near Rue des Archives.

$$$ Upmarket

Bar Nouveau is a cocktail bar on Rue des Haudriettes in the Marais, ranked on the World's 50 Best Bars list in recent years. It sits among the neighborhood's galleries and cafés, a short walk from the Archives and Arts et Métiers areas.

Third-party listings give hours from late afternoon until about 1 am, with earlier opening at weekends, but these vary, so check the bar's site for the current schedule and booking policy.

Good to know: Listings conflict on reservations; check barnouveau.fr before you go.

5 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 Paris, France

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4. Little Red Door — 3rd arr. · Haut-Marais

A long-running Marais cocktail bar built around French produce, with drinks designed to pair with food.

$$$ Upmarket

Little Red Door sits on Rue Charlot in the Haut-Marais and has been a fixture of the Paris cocktail scene for years. The menu focuses on French produce and cocktails designed to go with food, rather than a long list of classics.

A 2026 Paris Eater guide lists it as closed on Sundays and Mondays, but hours change, so check the bar's site. It suits a serious cocktail evening for two or a small group.

Good to know: Closed Sunday and Monday according to a recent guide; confirm on the bar's site.

60 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France

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5. Candelaria — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

A speakeasy behind a tiny taqueria on Rue de Saintonge, serving agave-led, Mexican-inspired cocktails.

$$$ Upmarket

Candelaria is a hidden cocktail bar reached through a small taqueria in the Haut-Marais. The drinks lean on agave spirits and Mexican flavors, and the back room is small, dark and busy.

Third-party listings describe it as open daily until about 2 am. Order tacos at the front and look for the door at the back; arrive early at weekends because the room fills fast.

Good to know: The bar is at the back of the taqueria. Check the official site for the current hours.

52 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris, France

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6. Le Syndicat — 10th arr. · Faubourg Saint-Denis

A graffiti-covered doorway on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis hides a bar that serves only French spirits.

$$ Mid-range

Le Syndicat is known for one rule: its cocktails are built on French spirits, from cognac and calvados to French rum and whisky. The entrance is an unmarked, graffiti-covered door on the Faubourg Saint-Denis, in one of the grittier and livelier parts of the 10th.

Recent listings give evening hours until about 2 am, but they vary. Check the bar's site for the menu and booking link.

Good to know: The bar's site links to its menu and reservations; hours vary by source.

51 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris, France

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7. Le Mary Celeste — 3rd arr. · Haut-Marais

A relaxed Marais bar known for oysters and cocktails, from the team behind Candelaria.

$$$ Upmarket

Le Mary Celeste is a bar à manger on Rue Commines in the Haut-Marais, with oysters, small plates and a cocktail list. Sources describe it as part of the same team that runs Candelaria.

Hours differ widely between listings, so check the venue's own site before you go. It works as a lighter, more casual evening than the hidden bars nearby.

Good to know: Opening hours conflict between sources; confirm on the official site.

1 Rue Commines, 75003 Paris, France

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8. Harry's Bar — 2nd arr. · Opéra

A New York-style bar on Rue Daunou open since 1911, and a classic for a French 75 or a Bloody Mary.

$$ Mid-range

Harry's Bar, on Rue Daunou near the Opéra, bills itself as "traditionally inventive since 1911". The wood-paneled room is known for classic cocktails such as the French 75 and the Bloody Mary.

A 2026 Paris Eater guide lists it as open daily from midday to 2 am. It is a good first stop for visitors who want a historic bar with a menu of classics.

Good to know: Open from midday according to a recent guide; check the bar's site for current hours.

5 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris, France

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9. Bar Hemingway – Ritz Paris — 1st arr. · Place Vendôme

The famous hotel bar of the Ritz Paris, an intimate, expensive room for a classic cocktail.

$$$$ Splurge

Bar Hemingway is inside the Ritz Paris on Place Vendôme, a small, intimate bar. It reopened with the hotel in 2016 after the Ritz's renovation.

Listings quote evening hours from around 6 pm to 2 am and cocktail prices around €30, but sources conflict on hours and on reservations. Check the Ritz's own site before you go.

Good to know: Hours and booking vary between sources; check the Ritz Paris website.

15 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cocktail bars in Paris?

Danico, The Cambridge Public House and Bar Nouveau all appear on the World's 50 Best Bars list. Little Red Door, Candelaria, Le Syndicat and Le Mary Celeste are other top picks, and Harry's Bar and Bar Hemingway are the classic hotel and heritage bars.

How much does a cocktail cost in Paris?

At the better craft bars, expect roughly €15 to €22 for a cocktail. Palace-hotel bars such as Bar Hemingway at the Ritz charge noticeably more, with listings quoting around €30 or higher. Prices change, so check the current menu.

Do Paris cocktail bars take reservations?

It varies. Danico takes no reservations and is walk-in, while some bars, including Bar Nouveau, publish booking options. At busy bars, arrive when they open or expect a short wait on Friday and Saturday nights.

Which Paris cocktail bar is best for classic drinks?

Harry's Bar, open since 1911 on Rue Daunou, and Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Paris are the classic choices. Le Syndicat is the pick if you want to drink only French spirits.

Where should I go for wine or a rooftop view instead?

See our guides to the best rooftop bars in Paris and the best wine bars in Paris.

1. Danico — 2nd arr. · Rue Vivienne

2. The Cambridge Public House — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

3. Bar Nouveau — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

4. Little Red Door — 3rd arr. · Haut-Marais

5. Candelaria — 3rd arr. · Le Marais

6. Le Syndicat — 10th arr. · Faubourg Saint-Denis

7. Le Mary Celeste — 3rd arr. · Haut-Marais

8. Harry's Bar — 2nd arr. · Opéra

9. Bar Hemingway – Ritz Paris — 1st arr. · Place Vendôme

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