Whether you’re thirsty for an espresso, a beer, a glass of wine, or a craft cocktail, we know where to find the best drinks in Paris. Our Urbansiders let you in on local favorites, from hip hidden bars to the French café terraces you won’t want to miss when in the capital city.
Café culture is a huge part of life in the City of Light. We Parisians spend a lot of time in these iconic establishments, people watching while slowly sipping a coffee on the terrace or enjoying an afterwork drink with friends, so we know all the best places to go. Some of the city’s most famous cafés shouldn’t be missed, including Les Deux Magots and the Café de Flore, but most of our favorites are lesser-known places that visitors rarely discover. Here are our local picks for the best French cafés in Paris.
We’ve done the taste-testing for you and these Parisian masters of mixology make the most delicious drinks in the City of Light. Whether you’re a connoisseur of gin, rum, or mezcal, or if you’re looking to try something new, you’re sure to enjoy a night out at these top Paris cocktail bars.
Searching for the best place to go in Paris for a good glass of rouge, blanc, or rosé? These wine bars give you that authentic French wine experience. Many of our personal favorites are actually caves à vin, a type of wine shop selling bottles to go and letting you drink glasses sur place too. That way, when you find a wine you love, you can get some to take home with you! Here are our picks for the best Parisian wine bars.
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Oui, those charming Parisian cafés serve coffee, but sometimes you’re in the mood for a cozy, quiet spot to sip a Flat White rather than a bustling street corner terrace serving tight shots of espresso. These are our picks for the best coffee shops in Paris, the perfect place to meet a friend for a latte, curl up with a hot drink and a good book, or get your caffeine fix while working on your laptop.