Top Bars, Pubs, and Lounges in Paris

1. Le Calbar Le Calbar is a hip spot in the 12th arrondissement offering an array of creative cocktails. The bartenders' skills and flamboyance make it a must-visit place.

2. Experimental Cocktail Club This classy but quirky bar in the 2nd arrondissement spurred Paris’s cocktails craze. The club provides a stylish, low-lit setting for sipping inventively mixed drinks.

3. Harry's New York Bar Located near the Opera, Harry's Bar is a Parisian institution reputed to be the birthplace of famous cocktails like the Bloody Mary and the Sidecar.

4. Le Cinquante Le Cinquante is a hidden gem in the 11th arrondissement popular among the locals with a laid-back vibe, perfect for chill evenings.

5. Le Comptoir Général Le Comptoir Général in Canal St Martin is a trendy spot known for its offbeat African-inspired décor and cocktails.

6. Moonshiner A speakeasy-style bar in the 11th arrondissement, Moonshiner draws crowds for its 1920s setup and the selection of whisky and cocktails.

7. Little Red Door Located in the 3rd arrondissement, this popular lounge offers innovative cocktails and a cosy setting to spend the evening.

8. Bar Hemingway Located inside the Ritz, the Bar Hemingway carries a rich history and serves luxurious cocktails. Be sure to try their famous 30 euros Martini.

9. Le Mary Celeste In the Marais district, this innovative cocktail bar also serves a small menu of eclectic small plates.

10. Lulu White Lulu White, located in Pigalle district, is a charming Belle Époque-style bar serving absinthe- and whiskey-based cocktails.

Best Areas in Paris for Nightlife

1. Bastille The lively area of Bastille is teeming with bars and clubs, perfect for bar-hopping and late-night dancing.

2. Marais This historic district is full of trendy bars, pubs and gay clubs, with a vibrant scene particularly at weekends.

3. Pigalle & South Pigalle (SoPi) Renowned for its Moulin Rouge cabaret, Pigalle also hosts numerous cocktail bars, music venues and stylish clubs.

4. Canal St. Martin & Canal de L'Ourcq These bohemian canalside areas offer numerous laid-back bars and are popular spots for evening drinks and picnics.

5. Oberkampf With an eclectic mix of bars and clubs, the area around Rue Oberkampf appeals to a hip, young crowd.

6. Champs-Élysées & Trocadéro These areas offer more upmarket nightlife options, with chic bars, rooftop terraces and jazz clubs.