Bars and pubs
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The Best Pubs
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China
- Rated as: 5/5
- Critics choice
This sexy take on a 1930s Shanghai gentleman's club, with red walls, leather chesterfields and the longest bar in Paris, serves some of the finest cocktails in town (including its signature singapore sling). The Cantonese cuisine is pricey, so skip dinner and head upstairs to the cigar bar (if you're romantically inclined) or downstairs to the cellar for weekly jazz, pop and world music concerts (website has details).
- 50 rue de Charenton, 12e, Paris
Sputnik
- Rated as: 4/5
A hip young crowd gathers in this rock-oriented bar, which doubles as a sports bar during important football and rugby fixtures, and trebles as an internet café at other times. Ever-changing art exhibitions add interest to the walls, and live music once a month draws an indie crowd. Fancy falling in love? Try the €8 love potion cocktail Philtre d'Amour, which is made from gin, Malibu, pineapple and strawberries.
- 14 rue de la Butte aux Cailles, 13e, Paris, France
Le Merle Moqueur
- Rated as: 5/5
Amid semi-faded pseudo-tropical decor and '80s music, the Teasing Blackbird - a Butte-aux-Cailles institution - tantalises students and nostalgists with its splendid selection of rums (over 20) and a long list of cocktails. The atmosphere gets raucous after 10pm - get in early to grab one of the three tables.
- 11 rue de la Butte aux Cailles, 13e, Paris
Baxo
- Rated as: 4/5
A spanking new hybrid venue that triples as a restaurant, bar and DJ lounge for an übercool, bobo clientele. Friday nights are for resident DJs, and Saturdays bring live bands and guest splicers. The food is satisfyingly innovative.
- 21 rue Juliette Dodu, 10e, Paris
Le Troisième Lieu
- Rated as: 5/5
- Critics choice
Elaborate tartines, delicious desserts and strong drinks are the fare at this lesbian-run bar and restaurant. Opened by Les Ginettes Armées, organisers of renowned Sunday lesbian and mixed events, the Troisième Lieu’s music policy tends towards electro and house. The ground floor hosts DJs mixing eclectic sounds for chatting and relaxing to, whereas the basement is more dancefloor-oriented.Despite its militant subtitle ('Cantine des Ginettes Armées'), the vibe is jovial.
- 62 rue Quincampoix, 4e, Paris
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