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There is something very exciting about coming across a secret hidden bar in a busy city, chock-a-block with cafés, brasseries, restaurants at every corner. Paris has a number of innovative hidden bars, disguised as laveries, pizzerias, apartment buildings which the locals like to keep secret. Read on to discover some of INSDIR’s top picks of the best bars in Paris! We’ll share our favorite trendy bars in Paris that will serve as your Paris nightlife guide!
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Candelaria
This hidden cocktail bar is located in a lively Mexican taqueria. Push open the unmarked door at the back and enter into this shabby chic hip hangout. This world class cocktail bar specialises in agave spirits and serves fun, unexpected concoctions prepared by real experts.
Candelaria
Address: 52 Rue de Saintonge, 3rd arrondissement
Schedule: Open daily 6pm- 2am
Check out their website for more information
Moonshiner
This bar has mastered the art of disguise. In true speakeasy style, the Moonshiner is well hidden at the back of a bustling pizzeria (which is worth a trip in itself). Push open the enormous metal door opposite the entrance, which will lead you into a store cupboard looking room, then pull the handle of the next door and step back into the prohibition era with this 1920’s, art deco delight. The cocktail menu is innovative and always changing so you can try something new each time you sneak in!
Moonshiner
Address: 5 Rue Sedaine, 11th arrondissement
Schedule: Open daily 6pm- 2am
Check out their Facebook page for more information
Lavomatic
It may feel a little counter-intuitive to step into a laundromat on a Saturday evening for a cocktail, but it’s worth the peculiarity as you push open the hidden door in the laundrette (hint: look behind the washing machines), spiral up the small staircase to the third floor of an apartment building where you will be welcomed by this warm, colourful bar. It’s decorated with bright pop art style sofas, as well as some fun little swings in the back room. The cocktails are pricey, but tasty with fun concoctions for you to enjoy in this secret cheerful hangout. Photo credit: Lavomatic
Lavomatic
Address: 30 rue René Boulanger, 10th arrondissement
Schedule: Open Tuesday- Saturday: 6pm- 2am
Check out their website for more information
Danico
This quirky bar is a master in the arts of cocktail mixing. Hidden in the back of the popular Italian restaurant, Darocco, it’s charm and elegance is undeniable, a trait which spills onto their cocktail menu. They mix unusual ingredients successfully such as Pandan syrup, soy sauce, Japanese seaweed bitters, with an impressive selection of carefully selected spirits, so you can be sure that you are testing something truly original!
Danico
Address: 6 Rue Vivienne, 2nd arrondissement
Schedule: Open daily 6pm-2am
Check out their Facebook page for more information
Baranaan
This Indian- themed cocktail bar is disguised as a vintage train carriage. Even the interior is designed to make you feel like you are taking a luxury train trip to the countryside, with fancy leather benches and ‘windows’ which are actually screens on the wall depicting scenes of the rolling countryside. The prices are expensive, but the cocktail menu brings something unique with it’s Indian inspired ingredients which are added to their concoctions. Photo credit: Baranaan
Baranaan
Address: 7 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 10th arrondissement,
Schedule: Open Tuesday- Sunday: 6:30pm- 2am
Check their website for more information
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