Legendary bars in Paris
6 legendary bars in Paris, chosen and checked by the Atlas. The hotel bars, speakeasies and cocktail rooms that set the standard, from Bar Hemingway at the Ritz to the best of The World's 50 Best Bars.
Bar Hemingway
A small, wood-panelled bar inside the Ritz, named after its most famous regular. Book a seat and leave the phone in your pocket.
Bar Nouveau
An intimate Art Nouveau-inspired bar in the Marais, ranked 15th in The 50 Best Bars 2026, up from 17th.
Danico
A bar behind the Daroco restaurant near the Galerie Vivienne, ranked 26th in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
The Cambridge Public House
An English-style public house turned cocktail bar in the Haut Marais, all wood, leather and pub snacks. Ranked 13th in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
De Vie
From the team behind Little Red Door: a cocktail bar with a gastronomic counter, built on seasonal, whole-ingredient cooking and a fermentation lab. A newcomer at No. 23 in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
Little Red Door
Behind the small red door on the Rue Charlot, a hushed bar for serious cocktail lovers, with a menu built on sustainable farming. Ranked 93rd in The 50 Best Bars 2026.
Good to know
Go early or book
The best bars are small. Arrive at opening time or reserve where you can.
Trust the bartender
Tell them what you usually drink and let them choose. It is the fastest way to the best drink in the room.
Respect the room
Many classic bars ask guests not to take photographs or make calls at the bar.