Here are a few speakeasies that will surely get you to start speaking easy, and bars on that narrow side street that make you have to pause to gain confidence to walk (who are we kidding– sprint) down. To get there is like a treasure hunt where booze is the prize. So yes, don an eye-patch and find that booty.

Le Comptoir Général
Neighborhood: Canal St. Martin. Mood: Afrocentric abandon. Madness can break out at any moment in just the right way. What you’re getting yourself into: unpretentious dancing to music that varies by the night (most likely a mix of danceable Latin hits and club music) and unique tropical themed cocktails (not like daiquiris but their own creations using African fruits). Not touristy. Is it worth crossing town for: 10/10, oui. How hard is it to get in? The entry is barely marked. It’s a gate that looks like it goes to a driveway. There, you walk to the end of a darkened path (quietly so as not to disturb the neighbors) and follow the neon.
ADDRESS: 80 Quai de Jemmapes (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Goncourt (line 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Canal St. Martin
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: N/A
DEETS: weird space, cocktails, dancing, hidden space
INSTAGRAM: @lecomptoirgeneral

Lavomatic
From the outside, it may look like a laundromat, but open a door disguised as a washer and find a cocktail bar with a fun and quirky environment. Cocktails are mixed with precise scents and flavors to create drinks with unique harmonies, and they change up the menu every quarter to reflect what’s in season.
ADDRESS: 30 Rue René Boulanger (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: République (lines 3, 5, 9, 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: République
DRINKS: cocktails from 9€, wine 5.5€ a glass/24€ a bottle
FOOD: small dishes from 8€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +83 8 09 04 40 76
DEETS: cocktail bar, speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @lavomatic_paris

L’Épicier
Disguised as a small grocery store, this speakeasy has a fun Middle Eastern aesthetic; serving drinks in colorful ceramic cups and offering small plates of traditional Middle Eastern foods. Finding this hidden door can be tricky, but those familiar with traditional Maghreb cuisine ingredients will have an easier time (hint, hint).
ADDRESS: 24 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: Temple (line 3)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Temple
DRINKS: cocktails from 9€, wine 5.5€ a glass/24€ a bottle
FOOD: small dishes from 8€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: N/A
DEETS: cocktail bar, speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @lepicier_paris

Little Red Door
Behind a little red door is a less little, but still kind of little, moody cocktail bar. It’s cozy and inviting, serving drinks mixed perfectly with science, art, and flavor perception in mind. The exposed brick wall gives it charm, the original menu is playful and creative, and it was named one of the top 50 bars in the world.
ADDRESS: 60 Rue Charlot (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: Filles du Calvaire (line 8)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Haut Marais
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: N/A
DEETS: cocktail bar, speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @littlereddoorparis

Prescription Cocktail Club
If your doctor prescribed a good night out, look to the left bank where this chic cocktail bar is located. They boast innovative house drinks while still making the classics proud. And as a speakeasy, the moody lighting and a darker ambiance lends to its stylish aesthetic.
ADDRESS: 23 rue Mazarine (6th arr.)
MÉTRO: Odéon (lines 4, 10)
NEIGHBORHOOD:Saint-Germain-des-Prés
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 46 34 67 73
DEETS: cocktail bar, speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @prescriptioncocktailclubparis

Le Très Particulier
With the largest hotel garden in the capital, Trés Particulier boasts refreshing cocktails and luxurious bubbly. Along with the hotel’s restaurant, Le Grand Salon, the space feels sophisticated with flourishing flower bouquets and soft lighting. The black and white checkered flooring and red velvet chairs sit under a canopy of greenery, transporting you into another time.
ADDRESS: 23 Avenue Junot Pavillon D (18th arr.)
MÉTRO: Lamarck — Caulaincourt (line 12)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Montmartre
PRICE: breakfast 20€, lunch 34€, dinner 22–95€, brunch 55€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 53 41 81 40
DEETS: bistronomic restaurant, luxury, cocktail bar, hotel bar
INSTAGRAM: @hotelparticuliermontmartre

Le Bar À Bulles
Nestled in the Cité Véron (Cité being one of the sexy French ways of saying alleyway), Le Bar À Bulles is a timeless bar hidden on the roof of the Moulin Rouge in the heart of the seedy/hipster Pigalle district. Its terrace is populated with Japanese maples and inside rests velvet benches and hanging plants. The atmosphere is cozy and the menu offers brunch on the weekends. Don’t miss the photo booth to immortalize your night partying under the windmill of the Moulin Rouge.
ADDRESS: 4Bis Cité Véron (18th arr.)
MÉTRO: Place de Clichy (lines 2, 13)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Montmartre
PRICE: prices coming soon
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: N/A
DEETS: restaurant bar, not open Monday-Tuesday, terrace, rooftop, weekend brunch, aperitif, tapas, cocktail bar
INSTAGRAM: @barabullesparis

No Entry
Hidden inside Pink Mamma restaurant is this sexy Italian speakeasy. The ambiance is suave and relaxing and the secrets of the classic Italian cocktails are flowing. If you’re looking for some cheesy, delicious, authentic pizza and a cocktail to wash it all down, look no further.
ADDRESS: 20 bis Rue de Douai (9th arr.)
MÉTRO: Pigalle (lines 2, 12)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Pigalle
DRINKS: cocktails 12–15€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: N/A
DEETS: cocktail bar, Italian speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @bigmammagroup

Perruche
Sip cocktails and enjoy the rooftop garden cocktail bar at La Perruche, a luxury restaurant in the 8th arrondissement. The restaurant inside has immaculate views with large bay windows, but the true views come from the roof where you can see the Eiffel Tower. With beach-chic vibes, the cocktail bar has cushy yellow chairs from where you can watch the sun set.
ADDRESS: Printemps de l’Homme, 2 Rue du Havre 9th floor (8th arr.)
MÉTRO: Chaussée d’Antin — La Fayette (lines 7, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD:Palais Garnier / Grands Boulevards
PRICE: sharable 12–22€, apps 17–21€, plates 20–38€, sides 9€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 34 01 23
DEETS: restaurant bar, lunch, dinner, cocktail bar, rooftop garden, Eiffel Tower view
INSTAGRAM: @perruche_paris

Ice Kube Bar
Shop ‘til you drop then sip ‘til you… are happily tipsy? Located on the top of the infamous Galeries Lafayette, Ice Cube Bar is a great stop after a day of perusing the mall. The 7th floor terrace has beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower, the Garnier Opéra House, Sacré Coeur, and Notre Dame.
ADDRESS: 40 Boulevard Haussmann 8 ème étage, 9th arrondissement
MÉTRO: Chaussée d’Antin — La Fayette (lines 7, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Opéra
PRICE: sharable 12–22€, apps 17–21€, plates 20–38€, sides 9€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 42 82 34 56
DEETS: Galeries Lafayette, rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, Eiffel Tower views
INSTAGRAM: @kubehotelparis

Le Top at Point Éphémère
With a terrace on the water and a rooftop bar, trendy Le Top at Point Éphémère is a place to wistfully look out onto the Canal Saint-Martin and sip a cocktail. It’s the perfect place to enjoy the summer while lounging in colorful chairs as it is only open in the warm season when it’s nice outside.
ADDRESS: 200 Quai de Valmy (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Louis Blanc (lines 7, 7B)
NEIGHBORHOOD:Canal Saint-Martin
PRICE: 7–13€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 40 34 02 48
DEETS: event space, rooftop bar, by the water, terrace
INSTAGRAM: @pointephemere

Mama Shelter West
AFTER 12 P.M. ONLY: Admire the Parisian skyline (including the Eiffel Tower!) with a cocktail in hand at Mama Shelter West’s Rooftop bar. The eighth-floor rooftop bar is the perfect place to enjoy a late night pizza or an afternoon snack with its plush white loungers and striped umbrellas. If you’re feeling particularly frisky, you can even engage in a friendly game of ping-pong.
ADDRESS: 20 Avenue de la Porte de la Plaine (15th arr.)
MÉTRO: Porte de Versailles (line 12)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Vaugirard
DRINKS: cocktails 10–14€, cocktail pitcher 25/49€, wine 6–13€ per glass, beer 5–9€
FOOD: plates 6–24€, pizza 11–18€, dessert 8–16€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 70 94 14 14
DEETS: hotel bar, rooftop bar, pizza, ping-pong table, cocktail pitchers, Eiffel Tower views
INSTAGRAM: @mamashelterpariswest

Auteuil Brasserie
Located in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, Auteuil Brasserie has a covered rooftop great for winter (it’s heated!) or summer cocktail sipping on cushioned benches. Discover delicious Italian-inspired cuisine and share a burrata or a pizza with friends at this trendy brasserie.
ADDRESS: 78 Rue d’Auteuil (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Michel-Ange Auteuil (lines 9, 10)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Bois de Boulogne
DRINKS: wine 4.5–7€ per glass
FOOD: apps 7.5–12.5€, charcuteries 8.5–10.5€, main 14.5–30€, pizza 14.5–18.5€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 40 71 11 90
DEETS: Italian restaurant, brasserie, rooftop, terrace, wine merchant
INSTAGRAM: @auteuilbrasserie

Café A
Enjoy Café A’s terrace on a sunny weekend day while sipping a mimosa and absolutely crushing a pancake brunch, or enjoy the indoor cocktail bar and restaurant if the weather is a bit on the chilly side. Either way, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy company.
ADDRESS: Maison de l’Architecture, 148 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Château d’Eau (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Faubourg Saint-Martin
PRICE: brunch 6–15€, apps 8–14€, plates 14–28€, dessert 7–14€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 9 81 29 83 38
DEETS: restaurant bar, weekend brunch, terrace, animals not welcome, event space

Le Montana
Hidden in plain sight, Le Montana is a hip bar and club that’s known for being ultra-exclusive. They boast vaulted cellars with stellar DJ performances after hours, but remember that the bar upstairs is a great place to throw back a few cocktails before getting your dance on. So if you manage to get in, savor every moment.
ADDRESS: 28 Rue Saint-Benoît (6th arr.)
MÉTRO: Saint-Germain-des-Prés (line 4)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 53 63 79 20
DEETS: cocktail bar, club, dancing, exclusive
INSTAGRAM: @hotelmontanaparis

Candelaria
A true taqueria, Candelaria serves up classic tacos and margs in the 3rd arrondissement. And while the food alone is a reason to go, behind the taqueria and through an unmarked door is a secret: a hidden, low-lit, relaxed cocktail lounge. It’s a favorite for the younger crowds and you can watch the chefs make their orders in the open kitchen right from the bar.
ADDRESS: 52 Rue de Saintonge (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: Oberkampf (lines 5, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Haut Marais
DRINKS: cocktails 12€, beer 8€, champagne 12€ per flute
FOOD: apps 5.5–8€, plates 14€, taco kits 35/65€, tacos 7€, dessert 5.5€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 42 74 41 28
DEETS: cocktail bar, terrace, taqueria, Mexican food, speakeasy
INSTAGRAM: @candelariaparis

Monsieur Bleu
From June to September, Monsieur Bleu opens its summer terrace every evening. With exquisite house cocktails and beautiful bottles of rosé, it’s a place to relax and vibe with nightly live music and a selection of tapas until 3am.
ADDRESS: 20 Avenue de New York (16th arr.)
MÉTRO: Trocadéro (lines 6, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD:Chaillot
DRINKS: cocktails 17–19€, champagne 20–29€ per glass, wine 12–26€ per glass
FOOD: apps 17–25€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 47 20 90 47
DEETS: restaurant bar, French cuisine, vegetarian friendly, terrace, tapas, open 6:30p-3a

Moonshiner
Located in the 11th arrondissement and hidden inside Da Vito pizzeria, Moonshiner is a speakeasy and cocktail bar. But the bar isn’t ~just~ hidden inside the pizzeria. Rather, it’s hidden from within behind a false fridge door. As one of the first speakeasies in Paris, it takes after the classic American aesthetic with exposed brick, air conditioning blasting, and low and cozy seating.
ADDRESS: 5 Rue Sedaine (11th arr.)
MÉTRO: Bréguet — Sabin (line 5)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Bastille/Arsenal
DRINKS: cocktails 12–14€, beer 5€
FOOD: tapas 7–8€, dessert 7€, dinner 7–9€
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 9 50 73 12 99
DEETS: cocktail bar, speakeasy, retro jazz
INSTAGRAM: @moonshiner_cocktail_bar

The Shed
Located on top of the Hotel des Grands Boulevards, The Shed is a small hidden rooftop garden bar. It’s rustic-chic with comfy pink and red sofas and tables surrounded by greenery. They have a small but mighty list of cocktails along with their champagne and wine selection.
ADDRESS: 17 Boulevard Poissonnière (2nd arr.)
MÉTRO: Bonne Nouvelle (lines 8, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Grands Boulevards
PRICE: €€€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 85 73 33 32
DEETS: rooftop bar, tapas, French-Italian cuisine, hidden bar, hotel bar

Rosa Bonheur Buttes Chaumont
This park tavern is a place to meet new people, dance to good music, and gobble down homemade tapas and wood-fired pizzas. They alternate between live DJs, themed evenings, Sevillanas, and tavern balls, but it’s always a place of good service and drinks.
ADDRESS: 2 Avenue de la Cascade (19th arr.)
MÉTRO: Botzaris (7B) or Jourdain (line 11)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Buttes-Chaumont
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 42 00 00 45
DEETS: garden, outdoor, pub, tavern, events
INSTAGRAM: @rosabonheurofficiel

Le Louxor Terrasse
Located on the third floor of the Louxor Palais du cinéma, this bar has a terrace that overlooks the Sacré-Coeur and Barbès. The bar offers light meals and artisan wines carefully selected by the house. So whether you take in a movie and then drink, or vice versa, the option will be there.
ADDRESS: 170 Boulevard de Magenta (10th arr.)
MÉTRO: Anvers (line 2)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Faubourg Saint-Denis
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 44 63 96 98
DEETS: movie theater, hidden bar, light meals
INSTAGRAM: @toitoi_montoit

La Mezcaleria
La Mezcaleria is a hidden cocktail bar with the largest selection of Mezcal in France. Located in the 3rd arrondissement, it’s an underground bar at the 1K Paris hotel where they offer an authentic Oaxaca experience.
ADDRESS: 13 Boulevard du Temple (3rd arr.)
MÉTRO: Filles du Calvaire (line 8)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Haut Marais
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: no reservations
NUMBER: +33 1 42 71 77 15
DEETS: hidden bar, mezcal, restaurant, cocktail bar, hotel bar
INSTAGRAM: @lamezcaleriaparis

FrouFrou
Before the show, grab a cocktail or glass of champagne from FrouFrou, the hidden bar at Théatre Edouard VII. Under the restaurant, the bar is only open from 5pm until 8:45pm and transports you to an era of yesteryear with its chandeliers, dark wood walls, and deep red color scheme.
ADDRESS: Théâtre Edouard VII, 10 Place Édouard VII (9th arr.)
MÉTRO: Opéra (lines 3, 7, 8)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Opéra
PRICE: tbd
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 47 42 92 55
DEETS: restaurant bar, open Tuesday-Saturday, hidden bar, rarefied ambiance
INSTAGRAM: @froufrouparis

Jacques’ at the Hoxton
Climb up an original 18th century spiral staircase to access Jacques’, the hidden cocktail bar at The Hoxton. It’s a cozy hideaway with an extensive cocktail menu and tide-you-over snacks. Their intimate setting has gorgeous flower wallpaper and comfortable suede lounge sofas to snuggle into for the night.
ADDRESS: 30–32 Rue du Sentier (2nd arr.)
MÉTRO: Grands Boulevards (lines 8, 9)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Grands Boulevards
DRINK: champagne 20/24€ per glass, wine 13€, cocktails 12–17€
FOOD: 7–10€
HOW TO BOOK: online
NUMBER: +33 1 85 65 75 75
DEETS: cocktail bar, hidden bar, hotel bar