Chic bars for solo drinks

Finally, what better way to enjoy a drink with yourself than in a chic bar? Enjoying a festive moment for your own selfish pleasure is a date worth treating yourself to! Here’s our wide selection.

Le Bar Long du Royal Monceau

Elegant and convivial, Bar Long reinvents the classics of chic brasseries with a modern twist. Its unique setting, designed by Philippe Starck, breaks with tradition thanks to a luminous central table and unexpected decorative elements. From breakfast to dinner, enjoy revisited dishes, chic tapas and original cocktails. On the sweet side, Yazid Ichemrahen’s gourmet desserts are inspired by the brasserie while offering a balanced modernity. A true destination where art de vivre, creativity and shared moments come together in a warm, evolving decor.

37 avenue Hoche, 75008

Le Cravan

CRAVAN offers three bars with distinct decorative universes, blending eras and styles. On the first floor, the bar pays homage to the “little” CRAVAN of the 16ᵉ arrondissement with its Art Nouveau charm and quilted banquettes, contrasting with the XVIIᵉ century woodwork. The second floor celebrates the Drugstore spirit with a two-tone marble bar and mirrors, offering a theatrical ambience. On the third floor, the frescoed room offers a hushed atmosphere, with each lounge facing a fireplace, while a candlelit mineral and metallic bar displays the CRAVAN bottle collection.

165 boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 France

Harry’s New York Bar

Since 1924, the MacElhone family has run the legendary Harry’s Bar in Paris. Today, Franz-Arthur MacElhone, Harry’s great-grandson, is breathing new life into this iconic venue. A reference you need to know. Prior to the opening of this bar, the cocktail bar concept was little known in Europe, where mixing spirits was not commonplace. Harry’s Bar quickly conquered Paris with its daring cocktails and Harry MacElhone’s incredible charm. Its hushed decor and unique atmosphere have made it an institution in the French capital.

5 rue Daunou, 75002

Jacques’ Bar at the Hoxton Hotel

Located on rue du Sentier, the Hoxton hotel is home to a secret place not to be missed: the Jacques Bar. Nestled in an intimate and enchanting setting, this bar takes its inspiration from Marrakech’s famous Jardin Majorelle, with an elegant and exotic decor. The cocktails, with their enchanting Moroccan fragrances, invite you on a unique sensory voyage. A haven of tranquillity, where every detail conveys a warm, refined atmosphere. Perfect for an evening’s escape in this charming Parisian setting.

30 rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris

Bar de la Maison Souquet

Inspired by the Belle Époque, Maison Souquet plunges you into a sensual, luxurious atmosphere, just a stone’s throw from the Moulin Rouge. A former brothel, it reveals a secret library behind a thick curtain, leading to an elegant speakeasy. The refined cocktails, named after courtesans such as “Le Carmen” or “La Belle Otero”, invite you to take a trip out of time. A place where elegance and mystery intertwine, for a unique and bewitching experience. So, are you ready to step back in time in this exceptional setting?

10 rue de Bruxelles, 75009 Paris

Le Très Particulier

A corner of the countryside in Paris, Hôtel Particulier Montmartre opens onto a lush 900 m² listed garden, nestled in a secret alleyway near the Sacré-Coeur. This intimate refuge features five luxurious suites, a restaurant, a library with fireplace, and a boudoir-style bar decorated with red velvet, carpet and jungle wallpaper. With live piano on Wednesdays and DJ sets on weekends, the ambience is a blend of hedonism and voluptuousness, making this hotel a veritable jewel box of serenity and pleasure in the heart of Paris.

23 avenue Junot, 75018

Bar Marta at Fouquet’s

Le Marta, at the Hôtel Fouquet’s Paris, is an enchanting setting combining mystery and elegance. Its trompe-l’œil decor and floral velvet invite discovery. This cocktail bar, the fruit of a collaboration with Entourage Paris, offers daring creations such as the “Delirium” with gin and gold leaf or the “Lolita” with dragon fruit and lavender syrup, not to mention revisited classics. There’s also a signature Fouquet’s burger, served with fries on a silver platter. Between electro sounds, lively evenings and timeless chic, Marta promises unforgettable nights for Parisian night owls.

46 avenue George V, 75008

The Gainsbarre

Le Gainsbarre, the Maison Gainsbourg café and piano bar, pays tribute to Serge Gainsbourg’s early days as a pianist in Parisian bars such as Madame Arthur and Milord l’Arsouille. The decor is inspired by 5 bis rue de Verneuil, using the aesthetic codes dear to the artist: black felt on the walls, carpet decorated with poppies and water lilies, white frames and black lacquered moucharabieh screens. This venue recreates the intimate, artistic atmosphere that forged the musician’s ear, offering a journey back to the early years of his career, between elegance and musical nostalgia.

68 rue de Verneuil, 75007 Paris

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