Best Bars in Paris: 3 Signature Bars and 3 Rooftop Bars with Eiffel Tower Views
The best bars in Paris start with Le Barav, a natural wine bar in the Marais (€5.50–7 a glass, no evening reservations), Little Red Door, ranked No. 5 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2022, and Le Comptoir Général, a themed bar on the Canal Saint-Martin. For views, head to the rooftops of Hôtel Dame des Arts, Perruche at Printemps or Bonnie at SO/ Paris. The metro runs until about 1:15 am on weeknights and about 2:15 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before public holidays.
Key takeaways
- Le Barav opens Tuesday to Saturday, 5 pm to midnight, takes no evening reservations and pours wine from €5.50 to €7 a glass (12 cl).
- Little Red Door ranked No. 5 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2022 and No. 6 in 2023.
- The rooftops of Hôtel Dame des Arts, Perruche and Bonnie all look out on the Eiffel Tower; Bonnie's 16th-floor bar is open every day until 2 am.
- The Paris metro runs until about 1:15 am Sunday to Thursday and about 2:15 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before holidays; Noctilien night buses run from about 12:30 am to 5:30 am.
- The legal drinking age in France is 18, and bars can ask for ID.
Best bars in Paris at a glance
All six bars below were confirmed open in 2026. Check each venue's website for current hours:
| Bar | Type | Area | Hours | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Barav | Natural wine bar | 3rd (Marais) | Tue–Sat 5 pm–midnight | No evening reservations |
| Little Red Door | Cocktail bar | 3rd (Marais) | Nightly, from about 6 pm | Check how to book for weekends |
| Le Comptoir Général | Themed bar | 10th (Canal Saint-Martin) | Tue–Sun, closed Monday | Online or by phone |
| Hôtel Dame des Arts rooftop | Rooftop bar | 6th (Left Bank) | Weekdays from 4 pm, weekends from 2 pm, closes 11 pm | Recommended |
| Perruche | Rooftop bar and restaurant | 9th (Printemps) | Dinner and bar 7 pm–2 am | Restaurant bookable; outdoor bar walk-in only |
| Bonnie | Rooftop bar and restaurant | 4th (SO/ Paris hotel) | 16th-floor bar daily 6 pm–2 am | Online |
Which bars in Paris are worth visiting?
Paris bars fall roughly into three types: wine bars pouring natural wine, cocktail bars built around creative drinks, and lively themed bars with big décor. Here is one of each.
Le Barav: an affordable natural wine bar in the Marais
Le Barav is a Marais wine bar popular with locals, focused on small growers and natural wine, with glasses (12 cl) from €5.50 to €7 and cheese or charcuterie boards at €17–18. It takes no reservations in the evening, so you queue for a seat; it is full most nights, so come early.
- Address: 6 Rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003 Paris
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 5 pm–midnight (kitchen closes at 10:30 pm)
- The bar's wine shop at 10 Rue de la Corderie sells bottles to take away.
Little Red Door: a World's 50 Best cocktail bar
Little Red Door is one of the best-known cocktail bars in Paris, ranked No. 5 on The World's 50 Best Bars in 2022 and No. 6 in 2023. There is no sign outside, just a small red door, and the menu is built around farming and local produce.
Rue Charlot in the Marais, home of Little Red Door. Photo: Chabe01 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Address: 60 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris
- Since summer 2024 it has been run by the co-founders of The Cambridge Public House, another acclaimed Paris bar.
- Seating is limited and weekend nights fill up fast; sources disagree on the hours and booking policy, so check the website or official social media before you go.
Le Comptoir Général: a themed bar on the Canal Saint-Martin
Le Comptoir Général is a large themed bar on the Canal Saint-Martin, known for its exotic vintage décor of tropical plants, taxidermy and curios, with long queues on weekend afternoons. Besides cocktails, it serves food and a Sunday brunch.
The Canal Saint-Martin at night. Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Public domain
- Address: 84 Quai de Jemmapes, 75010 Paris
- Hours: Tue–Wed 6 pm–1 am; Thu–Fri 6 pm–2 am; Sat 3 pm–2 am; Sun 11 am–7 pm; closed Monday (last entry 1 hour before closing)
- Book online through the website or by phone.
Best rooftop bars in Paris: where can you see the Eiffel Tower?
For a drink with an Eiffel Tower view, choose the Hôtel Dame des Arts rooftop on the Left Bank, Perruche on top of Printemps, or Bonnie at the SO/ Paris hotel next to the Marais; all three say on their websites that the tower is in view. Rooftop seats are limited and sunset is the busiest time, so book ahead.
Hôtel Dame des Arts rooftop: a 9th-floor Left Bank terrace
The Hôtel Dame des Arts rooftop bar sits on the hotel's 9th floor. The hotel says you can see the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Panthéon and Montmartre, and it serves signature and classic cocktails with Greek-inspired small plates.
- Address: 4 Rue Danton, 75006 Paris (9th floor)
- Hours: Monday to Friday from 4 pm, weekends from 2 pm; last orders 10 pm, closes 11 pm
- Booking through the website is recommended; a credit card guarantee is required.
Perruche: the restaurant and bar on top of Printemps
Perruche is on the 9th-floor rooftop of Printemps de l'Homme, the menswear building of the Printemps Haussmann department store, overlooking the rooftops around the Opéra. It works as both a restaurant and a bar.
The Palais Garnier seen from the Printemps rooftop. Photo: Selbymay / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0
- Address: 2 Rue du Havre, 75009 Paris (Printemps de l'Homme, 9th floor)
- Hours: lunch weekdays 12–3 pm, weekends 12:30–4 pm; dinner 7 pm–2 am (last orders 11 pm)
- The outdoor bar opens only from May to September and takes no reservations; book the restaurant online.
Bonnie: a 16th-floor bar at the SO/ Paris hotel
Bonnie tops the SO/ Paris hotel by the Seine. It revives the party spirit of the 1960s and 70s with New York-inspired, seafood-led food, and its website promises views of the Eiffel Tower, the Panthéon and Notre-Dame.
- Address: 10 Rue Agrippa d'Aubigné, 75004 Paris
- 16th-floor bar: daily 6 pm–2 am; 15th-floor terrace: daily 3–6 pm
- Club: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 pm–5 am
- Both the restaurant and the bar take online reservations.
Paris nightlife tips: last metro, night buses and drinking age
The Paris metro runs until about 1:15 am on weeknights and about 2:15 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before public holidays; after that, Noctilien night buses take over. What to know before a night out:
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Last metro | About 1:15 am Sunday–Thursday, about 2:15 am Fridays, Saturdays and the night before holidays (varies by line; check RATP live info) |
| Night buses | Noctilien runs from about 12:30 am to 5:30 am; Navigo passes are valid |
| First metro | About 5:30 am (RER from about 4:30 am) |
| Drinking age | 18; bars can ask for ID |
| Reservations | Most rooftop bars take online bookings; book ahead for peak times. Le Barav takes no evening reservations |
- The last-train time is when it reaches the end of the line, so at central stations it can pass 15–25 minutes earlier.
- Many bars close on Monday or Sunday, so check opening days before you go.
What to do with your luggage before a night out in Paris
Luggage often gets in the way of your first and last nights: many Paris hotels have afternoon check-in and late-morning check-out, and many metro stations have long staircases and no lift, which makes dragging a suitcase across town hard work.
LuggAgent can collect your bags at Charles de Gaulle, Orly or a Paris hotel and deliver them to your next hotel or the airport. According to the Paris service page, you choose a pickup time between 9 and 11 am when booking and leave your bags at the hotel front desk before then, and they arrive by 9 pm the same day; for deliveries to the airport we recommend a delivery time at least 2 hours before your flight departs, and most services need to be booked at least 24–72 hours in advance; the exact cutoff is shown on the booking page.
If you land at Charles de Gaulle and want to go straight to dinner or a drink, hand your bags to our staff at the airport and we'll take them to your hotel in the city:
If you are switching hotels mid-trip (say, from the Left Bank to the Marais), leave your bags at the front desk in the morning and head to the bar in the evening:
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FAQ
What time do bars close in Paris?
Most Paris bars close between midnight and 2 am. Le Barav closes at midnight, while Little Red Door and Bonnie's 16th-floor bar stay open until around 2 am, and Bonnie's club runs until 5 am Wednesday to Saturday. Hours change with the season and events, so check each venue's website.
Do I need to book rooftop bars in Paris?
Booking is recommended, especially at sunset and on weekends. The Hôtel Dame des Arts rooftop, the Perruche restaurant and Bonnie all take online reservations, and Dame des Arts requires a credit card guarantee. Perruche's outdoor bar (May to September) is walk-in only.
How much does a drink cost in Paris?
It depends a lot on the bar. At an affordable wine bar like Le Barav, a 12 cl glass of wine costs €5.50–7 and a board €17–18; cocktail bars and rooftop bars usually charge more, so check each venue's menu.
What time is the last metro in Paris?
The Paris metro runs until about 1:15 am Sunday to Thursday and about 2:15 am on Fridays, Saturdays and the night before public holidays, and restarts at about 5:30 am. If you miss the last train, take a Noctilien night bus (about 12:30–5:30 am) or a taxi.
What is the drinking age in France?
The legal drinking age in France is 18; it was raised from 16 in 2009 and applies to all alcoholic drinks. Bars and shops can ask for proof of age, so carry your passport or a copy when you go out.
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