After Dark Paris 1

A Tarantinoesque ‘60s rock’n’roll bar. Don’t miss the barman and his Mick Jagger impressions. The music is great and played on vinyl by the owner Xavier.

After Dark Paris 2

A local bar crammed between the lapdance bars and the music stores. Features a good old pinball machine and a great cellar with live music (free most of the time). A great alternative when Chez Moune and Le Sans Souci are too packed.

After Dark Paris 3

Go straight to the bar and tell the barman Allan you’re coming on my behalf and he will prepare you a custom made cocktail. Comfy smoking room on the second floor. Great live music.

Food Paris 4

I love this place for its great selection of wines (try “La Nine” du domaine Jean Baptiste Sénat, my absolute favorite), its uncluttered ’50s decoration, and its chalkboard wall in the toilets to leave a note on. It’s also great for food, and one Monday per month the owner lets his friends cook, €10 for starter, main and dessert.

After Dark Paris 5

Great location, great beer, great live music. The tables have red and white tablecloths, the steak is great, and it’s the favorite spot for an ageless local cowboy.

Food Paris 6

In my humble opinion, Houcine is one of the best barmen in Paris. Try his infamous molecular liquid nitrogen cocktails. The wine list is excellent too. One Sunday a month, there is a “La Famille Discount” where the set menu is 10 euros.

Food Paris 7

Technically this is not a bar, more of an American diner, located in a gorgeous building with huge glass windows and a spiral staircase. I usually meet my friends here for a beer and enjoy the “Happy Days” atmosphere. Try the black burger too!

After Dark Paris 8

I often go to Le Pompon but I stay at the bar, because a) you can breathe b) the barmen are wonderful and juggle with bottles.

After Dark Paris 9

Undoubtedly the most rock’n’roll bar in Paris owned by Pat, who you can easily mistake for Lemmy from Motörhead. A small den full of rockers and pin ups. Great concerts and burlesque shows.

Food Paris 10

A pretty old-school bar, surrounded by Indian restaurants. The staff are great, it’s the perfect meeting point. You will always bump into someone you know. Don’t forget to pop in the Brady cinema nearby.