PRUNE DE NUIT
The owners of the all-famous Chez Prune have recently opened this little and happening nightspot with a heavier focus on classic cocktails and electro parties. The ambiance is cozy, friendly and without a defined age bracket. If you find yourself on the canal ( St Martin that is) and dreaming of a... read more
BAR OURCQ
Number one reason this bar is great: they lend you petonque balls to play on the canal. Number two reason: they take care of the canal by offering a free drink to those who fill up a plastic cup full of cig butts ( with the number of cigarettes smoked out there it takes less than 30 seconds.) Number... read more
LE CHINA
The chesterfield English leather sofas, black and white tile flooring, rich red walls, velvet curtains, brass bars, very low lighting and allusions to gentleman clubs take you out of time and into the roaring 20’s… albeit minus the smoking. If you are looking for a comfortable dinner... read more
LE COEUR FOU
First off it must be mentioned that the general area of this bar is a great place to barhop amongst the cool beautiful Paris crowd. The drink of choice here is a mojito or caipirina. There is a terrace for smokers, the overall ambience is greasy chic. 33 01 42 33 91 33 55, rue Montmartre, 75002 M:... read more
LEGRAND FILLES ET FILS
Located inside the gorgeous Passage Viviene, it is one of the oldest and most reputable wine “caves” of Paris. The boutique includes a wine bar, epicerie and cellars. Here you can also sign up for wine tastings and lessons in oenology. 33 142 60 07 12 1, rue de la Banque, 75002 M: Bourse www.caves-legrand.com Read More →
HOTEL D’AUBUSSON
33 1 43 29 43 43 33, Rue Dauphine, 75006 http://www.hoteldaubusson.com 300 to 500 euros M: Pont Neuf 49 rooms; Boutique Hotel housed in a mansion style residence dating from 1630. Simone de Beauvoir lived here during WWII. It contains a tiny garden and a beautiful fireplace, both great for a drink... read more
MAMA SHELTER
MAma Shelter is equally a great hotel, restaurant and cocktail bar and for now it is the incognito answer to Hotel Costes. If coming for dinner, make a reservation… a few days in advance! Once inside the brand new building you will find a Starck-ly decorated low lit dining area with chic couches... read more