It
doesn’t get much cooler than this den-like bar with wood panelling and
flowered wallpaper. Though not listed on the menu, cocktails are a
speciality.
89 rue Amelot, 75011
Andy Wahloo
Located
in one of Henri IV’s former mansions, pop art and Oriental decor form a
backdrop for some of the city’s most fashionable soirées.
69 rue des Gravilliers, 75003
Barrio Latino
Vast Cuban-themed club on three floors – tapas, restaurant and great music.
46–8 rue du Faubourg-St-Antoine, 75012
Barrio Latino
Bataclan
This
venerable concert hall attracts international artists as well as
household French names. The adjoining bar provides beer and meals.
50 boulevard Voltaire, 75011
Pop In
A shabby-chic bar cum nightclub with cheap drinks, friendly staff, a cool crowd and funky DJs. It is open on Sundays.
105 rue Amelot, 75011
Pop In
Café de l’Industrie
This
fashionable and sizeable café has three rooms where the walls are lined
with paintings and old-fashioned artifacts. The food is cheap but
pretty good, and the later it gets the better the buzz .
16 rue St-Sabin, 75011
Le Clown Bar
As
its name suggests, clown-related clutter fills this fashionable, arty
hangout. The wine list is excellent and the staff knowledgeable.
114 rue Amelot, 75011
Le Fanfaron
This is a must for lovers of rare film music, the Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop, with hip tunes and the cheapest beer in Bastille.
6 rue de la Main d’Or, 75011
Le Square Trousseau
This bistro was one of the first media watering holes when the Bastille became chic a few years ago.
1 rue Antoine-Vollon, 75012
SanZSanS
Hip bar, club and restaurant open until the small hours.
49 rue du Faubourg-St-Antoine, 75011
Places to Eat
L’Ambroisie
The
finest service matching the finest of food. Renowned wine list, and the
chocolate tart is out of this world. Reserve in advance.
9 pl des Vosges, 75004
01 42 78 51 45
Gli Angeli
One of Paris’s best Italian restaurants. Their carpaccio is highly rated, as is the tiramisù.
5 rue St-Gilles, 75003
01 42 71 05 80
No disabled access
La Guirlande de Julie
Owned by Claude Terrail of the Tour d’Argent, this delightful restaurant offers haute cuisine at affordable prices.
25 pl des Vosges, 75003
01 48 87 94 07
Closed Mon
Au Vieux Chêne
Hidden
down a side street, this atmospheric bistro is a treat. Expect updated
French classics such as bacon-wrapped monkfish with white beans.
7 rue Dahomey, 75011
01 43 71 67 69
Closed Sun, Aug
La Gazzetta
Contemporary French dishes, such as venison, polenta, dried figs and dandelion leaves, in a relaxing neo-Art Deco setting.
29 rue de Cotte, 75012
01 43 47 47 05
Open Tue–Sat, Sun L
La Gazetta
Pitchi Poï
Traditional Yiddish home cooking and a famous Sunday brunch can be found in this delightful restaurant.
7 rue Caron, 75004
01 42 77 46 15
Le Baron Rouge
Cold meats and cheese platters are served in an authentic setting by the Aligre Market.
1 rue Théophile-Roussel, 75012
01 43 43 14 32
Closed Mon
Chez Paul
This old bistro has a fairly simple menu but it is always delicious. Book ahead.
13 rue de Charonne, 75011
01 47 00 34 57
Unico
Set in a former butcher’s shop, this Argentinian restaurant mixes retro design with the best steaks in Paris.
15 rue Paul Bert, 75011
01 43 67 68 08
L’As du Fallafel
Undoubtedly the best fallafel joint. The “special” with fried aubergine and spicy sauce is a must.
