Paris Bars, Clubs, and Cafes
Top 10 Paris Nightclubs
Unlike Berlin or London, good nightclubs in Paris are rather hard to come by. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith separated the wheat from the chaff and came up with a list of the top 10 Paris dance clubs- not necessarily always the most well-known of the lot, or the ones with the glitziest fronts-- but the ten actually worth forking...
Best Bars for Students in Paris
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Gus Turner gives his top picks for the best bars in Paris for student travelers: places where you can just enjoy a drink or two, or make a whole night of it.
Silencio Club in Paris
When cult filmmaker David Lynch opened a semi-private club for artists and performers in Paris, naming it Silencio after the eponymous and eerie club in his film Mulholland Drive, it instantly generated buzz. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith spent a night at Silencio to find out what all the fuss was about.
Your Favorite Paris Bars and Clubs
Have you been to a great club, bar or other after-sunset spot in Paris that you'd like to share with readers of About.com Paris Travel? Give your personal picks for the best Paris bars, clubs or lounges and help your fellow nightowls find a good place to enjoy Paris into the wee hours.See submissions
Ice Kube Bar Review
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson reports back from a chilly excursion to the Ice Kube bar in Paris, where you can enjoy vodka drinks in Siberian temperatures and a surreal igloo-like environment (for a steep price).
Irish Pubs in Paris
Looking for a good Irish watering hole in the city of lights? Paris is home to a large and lively Irish community and this is palpable in some of the city's best Irish pubs: unlike some of the rowdy and generically "Anglo-Saxon" pubs you easily stumble upon in Paris, the best Irish pubs offer genuine ambiance, tasty and varied brews and a unique...
What is the Legal Drinking Age in Paris and in France?
Find out what the legal drinking age is in France and Paris.
Au Lapin Agile Cabaret in Paris
Au Lapin Agile is one of Montmartre's most beloved traditional cabarets. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith spent an evening there recently, revelling in the traditional chansons and the old-world Paris ambiance.
Review of Wanderlust Club and Cultural Center in Paris
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith reports back from an evening spent at La Bellevilloise, a favorite among music fans and (grungy) fashionistas in the city's gritty Menilmontant-Gambetta neighborhood.
Review of La Bellevilloise Bar in Paris
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith reports back from an evening spent at La Bellevilloise, a favorite among music fans and (grungy) fashionistas in the city's gritty Menilmontant-Gambetta neighborhood.
Review: L'International Bar and Club
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith reports back from an evening spent at L'International, a popular rock and indie rock bar and club in Paris.
Review: Pop In Bar and Club
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith reports back from an evening spent at the Pop In bar and club in Paris, a favorite among the indie rock set.
La Flèche d'Or Bar and Club in Paris
La Flèche d'Or is the non-official heartbeat of Paris's indie-rock and experimental music scene. La Flèche d'Or bar, club and concert venue is located in the city's edgy 20th district, not far from Père-Lachaise cemetery.
Hotel Costes: Fashion District Lounge
Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt reviews the oh-so-chic bar and lounge at the Hotel Costes, a favorite among fashionistas and entertainers. The Costes is in the heart of the Rue Saint-Honoré fashion district, so coming here for a drink after a long day of shopping or gazing is un bon plan (a great idea).
La Java Bar and Club
La Java is a historic bar, club and concert venue in the dynamic working class Belleville neighborhood in Paris. The legendary Parisian vocalist Edith Piaf gave some of her first performances at La Java, and the bar retains its mystique today, while being firmly rooted in the contemporary.
Le Divan du Monde: Paris Nostalgia, Revamped
Le Divan du Monde is a stylish and elegant nightclub, music venue, and lounge in the North Paris Montmartre neighborhood. It was formerly known as Le Divan Japonais and was frequented by such 19th century luminaries as poet Charles Baudelaire and painter Toulouse-Lautrec.
The WAGG Bar and Nightclub
The WAGG is a fun and unintimidating bar and club on Paris' left bank. Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives the lowdown on Carwash Night at the WAGG, where the DJs spin house, funk, disco, salsa, and pop classics and the crowd is unpretentious.
Au Chat Noir Performance Cafe and Bar
Au Chat Noir is a Paris cafe, bar and performance space in the lively multicultural Belleville district. Come here for the quintessential arty Parisian cafe experience, poetry readings and weighty conversations included.
Au Petit Garage
Au Petit Garage is an unpretentious, old-style rock bar in Paris featuring endearingly worn vintage furniture and chatty regulars. Au Petit Garage is located in Paris' lively Oberkampf district. Try this Paris bar for inexpensive drinks and nostalgic hard rock ambiance.
Batofar: Top Nightspot (For the Non-Seasick)
One of Paris' hottest clubs is located on a bright red lighship and anchored near the National Library on the right bank. Electro, jungle, and hip-hop fans will especially appreciate.
Café Chéri(e)
Café Chéri(e) is a much-frequented bar in the gritty and arty Belleville neighborhoood. This spot is well-known for its talented D.J's, slam poetry nights, gallery openings, and trashy chic. The drinks are cheap, too.
Time Out Paris Bars and Pubs Page
British travel guide Time Out's page dedicated to Paris nightlife.
Review of the Gaite Lyrique Theatre and Gallery
Looking for a memorable evening complete with Parisian-style cabaret glamour (and glitz)? About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson spent an evening at the iconic Lido cabaret in Paris. Find out if the show lives up to the hype by checking out her review.
Review of Lido Cabaret in Paris
Looking for a memorable evening complete with Parisian-style cabaret glamour (and glitz)? About.com Paris Travel Contributor Colette Davidson spent an evening at the iconic Lido cabaret in Paris. Find out if the show lives up to the hype by checking out her review.
Best Cafes for Students in Paris
Are you student looking for a good place for cheap coffee or drinks, or a cafe ideal for studying? Look no further.