COCKTAIL BARS

ENJOY EXPERTLY-CRAFTED DRINKS W ITH A COOL, COSY AMBIANCE AT THESE M UST-VISIT SPECIALTY COCKTAILS BARS.

I N TIMAT E Hidden away in a narrow pedestrian street in Paris’s 2nd district, this stylish, dimly-lit minimalist neo-Baroque den attracts a fashionable crowd of locals and foreigners who tend to settle in for the evening. Come for ECC’s exotic specialty cocktails which are limited to a select number of expertly-crafted creations, or enjoy ne champagnes, wine and top shelf spirits as well. €€

37 rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris

+33 1 45 08 88 09 | experimentalcocktailclub.com

FAS H IO N AB LE Situated in the heart of the picturesque Saint Germain district, Prescription is an elegant, warm and dimlylit sanctuary of nely crafted cocktails. Prescription’s exotic specialty cocktails are limited to a short, yet sharp list of 13 creations. Opt for the signature Rouge George with Rittenhouse whisky, Santa Teresa rum, vermouth and a dash of orange zest. €€

23 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris

+33 9 50 35 72 87 | prescriptioncocktailclub.com

SP E AK E ASY Hidden away behind an unmarked door at the back of a Mexican taqueria is the sultry, prohibition-style cocktail bar, La Candelaria. is clandestine bar is headed up by mixologist Carina Soto Velasquez, her husband Adam and their partner Joshua, who serve an enticing list of creations along with ‘guest’ cocktails contributed by some of the best bartenders in the world. Open daily. €€

52 rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

+33 1 42 74 41 28 | candelariaparis.com

4. Rosebud

O L D WOR L D Once a favoured haunt of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, the low-lit, speakeasy-style Rosebud is as timeless as it is authentic. White-jacketed waitsta mix classic cocktails while the sounds of vinyl jazz records drift through the cosy, intimate space designed in leather and polished wood. Due to its relatively low pro le, this classic bar remains a haven for mellow souls. €€

11 B rue Delambre, 75014 Paris

+33 1 43 35 38 54 | No website

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Recently O pened Cocktail Artisan Bar in the SoPi district is a cosy and casual place for great cocktails and sharing plates, along with the Little Red Door in the Marais district. The Mandarin Oriental Paris also craft exquisite (yet pricey) cocktails.

5. Sherry Butt

F UN KY Don’t be fooled by the Sherry Butt’s unassuming facade, as you’ll discover one of Paris’s coolest cocktail bars inside. Bare brick walls, wooden bar stools and studded leather chairs create a warm, welcoming ambiance. e cocktail list aunts many homemade ingredients, where cocktail connoisseurs will be in their element. €€

20 rue Beautreillis, 75004 Paris +33 9 83 38 47 80 | sherrybuttparis.com

6. Le Mary Celeste

TR EN DY Expect premium fresh oysters and an expertly-curated drinks list featuring French champagnes, craft beers and an innovative cocktail program. With an easily-missed entrance and simple neon sign, this unpretentious eatery oozes the quiet con dence of an instant hit, o ering the perfect evening hangout space for Paris’s trendy north-Marais crowd. €€

1 rue Commines, 75003 Paris +33 9 80 72 98 83 | lemaryceleste.com

7. La Conserverie

UN D E RSTAT E D Hidden away in a quiet Parisian side street close to Paris’s famous Rex theater, La Conserverie is a stylish and cosy cocktail bar that is hip without being pretentious. Interiors feature an understated, retro-chic design, and the friendly and passionate bar sta serve an inventive menu of cocktail creations and top shelf spirits.

37 rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris +33 1 40 26 14 94 | laconserveriebar.com

8. Le COQ

UN D E RGRO UN D London’s cocktail maestro, Tony Conigliaro (69 Colebrooke Row) brings his cutting-edge mixology skills to Paris at this late-night, underground cocktail spot close to Canal St. Martin. In conjunction with co-owners ierry Daniel and Eric Fossard, he has created an innovative cocktail list emphasising long-forgotten French spirits and old-school recipes. Make sure to ask about about their secret ingredients crafted in their in-house laboratory. Jet black walls, retro tunes and low-lighting add to its mystique. €€

12 rue du Château d’Eau, 75010 Paris +33 1 42 40 85 68 | barlecoq.com