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Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2023-04-06

The nightlife in Paris is intense and very diverse, offering options to satisfy all tastes. From high-tech dance clubs to mellow jazz haunts – there is always something to fit your mood.

Trendy and popular bars abound, serving high-quality drinks with a good mix of people and music, and it is not uncommon to find live DJs. For a unique dose of vibrant local entertainment, you can't beat Paris's famous cabaret venues.

Here are some of the best spots for a fun night out in Paris, France:

Lulu White Drinking Club

Lulu White Drinking Club

Intimate speakeasy, in the red-light district of Pigalle, offering meticulously prepared cocktails, absinthe drinks, and regular live jazz concerts in a charming atmosphere.

10 BAR Odeon

10 BAR Odeon

Le 10 BAR Odéon is a cosy and characterful little bar, near the Palais du Luxembourg, popular for its homemade sangria. Take a seat at one of its street-facing tables or grab a chair in its dark and rustic interior, decorated with old posters and a jukebox.

Supersonic

Supersonic

Intimate concert hall and bar in a former New York loft-like factory hosting free rock concerts by up-and-coming bands.

Aux Folies

Aux Folies

Aux Folies is a traditional Paris bar & cafe that has fully embraced the city's multi-cultural present. Once the home of Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier, the district of Belleville now mixes Chinese and North African influences, reflecting the effect immigrant cultures have had on the city and its culture. Aux Folies is a popular spot for both coffee and cocktails, and its spacious terrace allows for some people-watching.

Favela Chic

Favela Chic

Favela Chic is an eclectic and lively Brazilian bar & restaurant offering a mix of French and Brazilian food, cocktails, and lots of music until the early hours of the morning.

La Perle

La Perle

La Perle is a favourite among "bohemian chic" Parisians as well as international stylists, artists, models, and fashionistas. It is a perfect place to start your evening or to just have a conversation over a glass of wine. Though it is often crowded, it has a homey and friendly atmosphere.

Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge

A trip to Paris is not complete without a visit to the legendary Moulin Rouge. Since 1889, this iconic Parisian landmark has held the title of the most famous cabaret in the world, thanks to its French can-can and the larger-than-life shows featuring expertly choreographed dancing, elaborate sets, and glamourous costumes. Sip on French Champagne and enjoy dinner in a beautiful Belle Époque venue, and experience the show Féerie, which you are sure to remember for years to come.

Buddha-Bar

Buddha-Bar

This temple-like establishment is still very popular for its ambience at the cocktail bar. Top DJs deliver mood-setting tunes and the globally famous venue has spawned franchises all over the world.

Le Nouveau Casino

Le Nouveau Casino

This is a famous venue that keeps the party going until dawn, both in the bar downstairs and in the medium-size dance hall upstairs. But Le Nouveau Casino is most renowned as a great venue for small concerts, and that is where it really shines.

Point Éphémère

Point Éphémère

Point Éphémère is a dynamic arts centre that puts together a rich program of expos, concerts, and performances in a large space that also includes a bar and restaurant. It is located along the trendy Canal Saint-Martin, an area colonized by young creative workers, seduced by its lazy charm.

Rex Club

Rex Club

This renowned electro club has drawn crowds since the mid-1980s. It is home to a terrific sound system with top international acts. Expect long lines at the doors, especially for Friday night events.

Le Truskel

Le Truskel

At Celtic micro club Truskel, you can dance every night to the beats of indie pop, punk rock, and electro-pop. Regularly hosting indie concerts, and located right in the heart of the city, it is the perfect place for a slightly alternative night out.

Galway Irish Pub

Galway Irish Pub

Every city has one, and Paris is no exception. Irish Pubs offer the same familiar and friendly atmosphere all over the world. This pub also offers all major sporting events on its 13 TV screens, live music 5 nights a week, a mix of classic Irish and British fare, and of course, a range of draft beers.

Batofar

Batofar

This long-lived nightclub offers a musical variety you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere, featuring hip hop, techno, rock, and much more. Its location on the Seine river (literally) boasts an unmatched view, as well

VIP Room

VIP Room

VIP Room is exactly as glamorous and exclusive as it sounds. It is where celebrities go to mingle and to be seen. If you have ever wondered what Studio 54 would be like with a Parisian flair, this is it.

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