Discover Paris’s 62 best Nightlife spots for your trip

An evening ticket to the Moulin Rouge's famous "Féerie" cabaret show, featuring a troupe of 100 artists including the Doris Girls, in around 1,000 feather and rhinestone costumes. Guests are seated for the performance and served half a bottle of Champagne during the show.

Bar Hemingway is tucked inside the Ritz Paris on Rue Cambon, a hushed, memorabilia-lined room celebrating Ernest Hemingway's ties to the hotel. Head bartender Colin Field built its reputation over decades, and it remains one of the most storied cocktail bars in the world, drawing visitors for a special-occasion drink rather than a casual round.

Experimental Cocktail Club helped launch the speakeasy-style cocktail trend in Paris when it opened in the Sentier neighborhood, and it remains one of the most consistently well-reviewed bars in the city. Expect a dim, intimate room and carefully crafted cocktails from a menu that changes seasonally.

Crazy Horse has been a fixture of Avenue George V since 1951, famous for its precisely choreographed, artfully lit nude revue that treats the dancers' bodies as a canvas for light and shadow. It's considered the most artistically daring of Paris's grand cabarets, distinct from the more traditional feather-and-sequin style of its rivals, and remains a favorite for couples marking a special occasion.

Le Duc des Lombards is a jazz venue on rue des Lombards near Châtelet, with a regular programme of concerts and jam sessions featuring vocalists and instrumentalists. Shows typically run from 19h30 to 22h00, drawing both established and emerging performers.

The space includes a bar, and the club also offers memberships and private hire for events.

Open daily from 8am to 2am, Chouchou blends French and Oriental cuisine near central Paris. The menu features dishes such as entrecôte with fries, Italian pistou salad and tiramisu, alongside a wine list including Moroccan selections.

The venue also hosts private events for up to 200 guests, in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

A one-hour evening cruise along the Seine, departing from Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower, taking in illuminated landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay. There is no onboard guide; commentary is available via a downloadable app in over 10 languages, with background music setting the mood.

La Machine du Moulin Rouge occupies part of the historic Moulin Rouge building on Boulevard de Clichy, repurposed as a multi-room nightclub and concert space geared toward electronic music and live acts. It's open only late on weekend nights, and reviewers describe it as a genuinely touristy but still interesting experience worth trying at least once.

Terrass Rooftop Bar, on top of the Hotel Terrass in Montmartre, offers one of the better rooftop views in Paris, looking out over the rooftops toward the Eiffel Tower and beyond. Its long hours and relaxed, social atmosphere make it a favorite for both sunset drinks and small celebrations.

Le Syndicat has built a strong reputation for using only French-made spirits and liqueurs in its cocktails, offering a modern, lively take on French drinking traditions. It's considered a great introduction to French spirits for visitors, set in a graffiti-covered space in the increasingly trendy Strasbourg-Saint-Denis area.

Paradis Latin traces its roots to the 19th century and occupies a theater whose ironwork structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel. It offers the full traditional Paris cabaret experience — dinner, wine, and a feather-and-sequin revue — and is popular with visitors looking for an all-in-one evening in the Quartier Latin.

Le Refuge des Fondus is a quirky, convivial restaurant in Montmartre specializing in fondue, both cheese and meat. It's best known for its tradition of serving wine in baby bottles, adding to the fun, informal atmosphere.

Expect a lively, close-quarters dining room popular for group meals and casual nights out.

Located in the heart of the Quartier Latin near Saint-Michel, this bar, restaurant and live music venue serves a changing lineup of craft beers, including brews from Brasserie Grand Paris. Expect regular concerts, such as Sunday jazz sessions, alongside sports broadcasts on screen.

The atmosphere is casual, drawing both diners and evening crowds for food, drinks and entertainment.

CopperBay sits on a quiet street near Place de la République, offering well-crafted cocktails in a warm, unpretentious setting. Reviewers consistently highlight the attentive, friendly staff as much as the drinks themselves, making it a favorite for a relaxed evening near the canal.

Bisou has built a loyal following in the Marais for its gimmick-that-works: instead of a menu, bartenders craft a cocktail based on your taste preferences after a short conversation. The result is a fun, sociable evening that reviewers consistently rate as one of the more memorable bar experiences in the neighborhood.

Harry's New York Bar has been serving Rue Daunou since 1911 and is widely credited as the birthplace of cocktails like the Bloody Mary and the Sidecar. Its clubby, wood-paneled interior and long list of regulars over the decades — from Hemingway to Coco Chanel — give it a genuine sense of history rarely found in a Paris bar.

Grand Hôtel des Rêves offers an interactive theatrical experience in the Quartier Latin, with a rotating program that has included seasonal shows like a Christmas edition. Reviewers consistently praise the production quality and describe it as engaging for a wide range of ages.

Bar Nouveau brings genuine Art Nouveau detailing to a small, atmospheric room in the Marais, and reviewers consistently single out both the decor and the quality of service. It's a favorite for a slower, conversation-friendly evening rather than a big night out.

Le Duc des Lombards is a longstanding jazz venue near Les Halles, presenting live concerts with two sets most evenings. The program mixes vocal jazz, quintets and visiting international musicians, drawing a mix of regulars and newcomers.

A bar service accompanies performances in the compact, atmospheric room. Membership options and gift cards are also available for frequent visitors.

Petit Bain is a boat-turned-concert-venue docked on the Seine near the national library, hosting a wide range of live music and club nights alongside a restaurant with river views. Reviewers consistently praise it as a great, well-priced venue with an easy layout to navigate even when busy.

Supersonic is an intimate concert venue near Place de la Bastille, prized by reviewers for its friendly, low-key atmosphere and genuinely good sound in a small room. It's a favorite stop for touring indie and rock acts playing to a more intimate Paris crowd than the city's larger venues.

Rex Club has been a fixture of the Paris techno and house scene since 1988, tucked beneath the Grand Rex cinema on the Grands Boulevards, and has hosted many of electronic music's most respected DJs over the decades. It draws a serious, music-focused crowd rather than a casual night-out audience.

The Cambridge Public House brings a warm, pub-like atmosphere to the Marais, a departure from the neighborhood's many cocktail-focused speakeasies. It's frequently mentioned by reviewers as a memorable spot for special occasions thanks to its welcoming service and comfortable setting.

Les Cognées has quickly built an outstanding reputation in a less touristy part of the 18th arrondissement, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting attentive, personalized service from the team, including bartender Cyril. It's become a destination bar worth the trip outside the central tourist areas.

Le Mary Celeste occupies a corner spot in the Marais with large windows and a relaxed, design-forward interior. It's popular for natural wines and cocktails alongside a small-plates menu that includes oysters, making it a favorite for a casual but polished evening out.

La Bellevilloise occupies a converted 19th-century cooperative building in the 20th arrondissement, now a sprawling cultural venue known for concerts, brunches, and club nights across several distinct spaces. Reviewers consistently highlight the relaxed, high-quality atmosphere, whatever the event on the calendar.

La Nouvelle Ève sits just off Place Blanche in the shadow of the Moulin Rouge, offering an intimate, classic cabaret experience with feathers, sequins, and a three-course dinner built into most packages. It's often considered a more affordable and personal alternative to its more famous neighbor.

Set in a vaulted 5th-arrondissement cellar with a history stretching back to Templar and Freemason gatherings, Caveau de la Huchette has hosted live jazz nightly since 1946. Bands play three sets an evening for a crowd that mixes local regulars with visitors, many dancing swing on the small floor.

The club, run by vibraphonist Dany Doriz since 1970, opens daily without reservation and featured in the film La La Land.

Badaboum is a compact club in the 11th arrondissement built inside a former cabaret theater, now geared toward electronic and indie music with a distinctive pink-lit stage. Reviews are mixed on ventilation and comfort on packed nights, but many reviewers highlight a genuinely fun, high-energy atmosphere.

This guided nightlife tour groups small travelers together for an evening moving between bars around Paris, led by a local guide who shares recommendations and context along the way. Reviewers frequently mention the social aspect as a highlight, with groups often continuing the night together after the tour officially ends.