The best cocktail bars France

You are challenged to find something more atypical! In the middle of a commercial area, on the floor of a kitchen, the Eight Roof Top is a real good surprise. Perfectly laid out and planted with trees, nicely decorated by an artist from Toulon, this cocktail bar promises good moments of relaxation at the end of the day with, as a bonus, the sunset behind the Mont Faron! For those who are a little hungry, cheese or charcuterie platters and a few specialties will accompany your cocktails. An intimate address for enchanted evenings.

Taking the place of Melting Pot, Vice Versa opened in late October 2022 in this corner of the Cours Julien, which comes alive at weekends. It's a bar where you can enjoy imaginative cocktails, created by a bartender who has worked at such benchmark establishments as Caribou and Mama Shelter. You can also relax over a selection of beers, wines and soft drinks. When your legs start to itch, a small door opens and leads to a basement room where djs will keep you dancing until the end of the night.

Far from the nightlife of the place Plumereau, we look for a more cosy atmosphere here. The place is charming and the large terrace in summer overlooks the beautiful Place Châteauneuf. You will have a front row seat to enjoy the view on the Charlemagne Tower and the statue of Saint Martin. Inside, a retro chic decoration and its bottles on display. The reception is smiling and the barmen will be pleased to make you discover the various cocktails proposed. The whole, accompanied by a well furnished board. There is no need for more!

François and his team, the artisans of this unique place, have imagined a bar where cocktails are sublimated by an artisanal know-how. Moreover, the place has its own laboratory where these two enthusiasts work with high quality alcohols and fresh products to imagine seven new original combinations every day. It's not surprising that the Joker is now a starred restaurant in the Green Guide and won the title of "Best Mixology Bar" in France at the Trophées de la Nuit in Paris. And the design and elegance of the setting do not spoil anything!

Welcome to Brazil! On his return from South America, the owner, John Tranchard, created Casa das Batidas: an eco-responsible cocktail bar, the first in France. The decor was found in a vintage shop and the owner has introduced "zero waste". The cocktails, based on caipirinha and batidas, drinks made from mixed fruits, are served in large biodegradable and returnable cups. A festive place, bright and decorated like a Caribbean counter, to try!

Fancy a cocktail? Push the door, or sit on the terrace (depending on the season) of l'Heure bleue, THE cocktail bar of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Mojito, tequila sunrise, bramble, the young and trendy team that runs the establishment masters perfectly the mixtures to last until the end of the night! Mediterranean tapas and smoothies are also on the menu. Here's a little riddle: which cocktail is made of vodka, blue curaçao and fresh yellow lemon juice? the "Blue Hour" of course!

Le Speakeasy is a restaurant located in the heart of downtown Dijon, on the Place du Marché. Since 2015, it offers a sumptuous setting, renovated by local artisans, with a modernized Napoleon III decor. The restaurant offers homemade cuisine, revisiting the great classics of Burgundian cuisine with creativity. It is open every day of the week, with lunch and dinner service. In addition to its cuisine, Speakeasy boasts an elevated terrace with a breathtaking view of Les Halles de Dijon. It also offers a cocktail menu and a selection of wines, mainly from small Burgundy estates. The restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility and is gay-friendly.

This friendly cocktail bar is run by a dynamic duo. Behind the counter, Marc and Xavier create made-to-measure cocktails, with or without alcohol, from a regularly changing menu. Cocktails of the moment like the 10%, boletus-infused bourbon, the P.C.F, bourbon tonic and blueberry, the Piaï M Pi, calvados, maple and Anixa apple juice... as well as local beers, red, rosé, white wines and champagnes. All accompanied by plates to share, with cheese, burrata, ham, cured meats and homemade croque-monsieur.

Wouldn't this be the most beautiful terrace in Mimizan? Sweeping the horizon from the North beach to the South beach, the LA O rooftop offers you a 180° panorama on the ocean. So, who can say better? Perched above the Garage Toqué, this new trendy address, but accessible to all on a first-come, first-served basis (70 seats) is a cocktail and tapas bar. The chef works with frog legs, sweetbreads, citrus fruits... The selection of alcohols is just as fine. Here, we do rather in the top of the range for a moment nec plus ultra!

Studio 54 has several atmospheres: on sunny days, a superb terrace on a magnificent square, inside you will be seduced by the hushed atmosphere of a cellar bar with a plethora of cocktails made on demand before your eyes. You will be surprised by the inventiveness of the bartenders. Test their creativity with the surprise cocktail "As you like it" and let us know what you think. And finally, upstairs a secret room has been renovated for your evenings with friends. The bar also offers delicious tapas and platters.

Twenty-five years already that Toulousan night owls have been pushing open the door of this cosy bar. Comfortable armchairs around small tables in the sobritish lounge upstairs, a large sofa facing the beautiful fireplace that made the place famous on the first floor, subdued lighting, soulful, groovy music, brick walls, floral murals... In short, a decor that makes you feel right at home! To drink: creative, carefully-crafted, seasonal cocktails and a fine selection of natural wines to discover. To eat: tapas with a focus on quality. On the terrace, between the red ochre façade and the planted window boxes, there's a whiff of vacation...

The Monkey Hour has struck. Time to sip your favorite cocktail. Which will it be? The Mysterious Milk Punch or Marius est marié? If you're not familiar with it, let Nicolas guide you, as he never tires of shaking his shaker behind the counter... or carving ice cubes into original shapes. You'll love the cheerful atmosphere, the colorful decor and the cool little terrace. If you're a people person, you won't be disappointed! The program is both eclectic and accessible. Different evenings are organized with DJs on the decks. If you're feeling blue or depressed, you'll soon be pressed, infused, mixed and... liquidated!

A staple of Toulouse parties, the Fat Cat is a benchmark. Step through the door and you've just stepped back into the 20s. In this sophisticated, jazzy bar, cocktails are not taken lightly. The house regularly competes for the best cocktail award with some rather original recipes. How about a vodka infused with Japanese herbs served in an oyster shell? Wednesday evenings are piano-bar evenings. Cozy armchairs, delicious cocktails, pleasant company and music in the air: Fat is bath!

Mercure Saint-Georges revives the tradition of hotel bars. The Mahogany Club is open to all. At the counter, Mady and her shakers prepare no fewer than thirty cocktails to order, including many exclusive creations. Try L'art Madygnac: armagnac, apricot liqueur, peach juice and milk foam. Something new and 100% local. Or the more exotic Chili Litchee Martini: vodka, soho, Laotian chili, litchee purée! The clever icing on the cocktail cake: when the weather's nice, you can enjoy it on the terrace beside a swim lane!

Why L? Because, depending on the hour of the day, the work of the establishment in the brown and baroque decoration changes. At noon, L'Ephemeral is a restaurant offering daily specials at very affordable prices. In the afternoon, he turned into a tea salon to spend his afternoon. And in the evening, it becomes a tapas bar with an impressive choice. From Monday to Thursday you are welcomed from 18 h to afterworks in a 100% Latin ambiance. On Tuesdays evening salsa courses and Wednesdays are offered to brighten up your evening. A perfect place to relax around a good cocktail and tapas in a unique setting, in all simplicity!

La Queue du Coq has been open for 10 years - also known as LQDC - and is home to true mixology champions like Alexandre Girard, with over 20 years' experience and among the most influential bartenders. A warm decor with an "indus" feel, and a friendly atmosphere in which to share more than just a glass, an exceptional drink. There's something for every taste on the ever-evolving menu, with cocktails and mocktails (non-alcoholic) artfully crafted from top-quality ingredients, including fresh fruit. From the Bon baiser de Russie to the classic Margarita, so much better than anywhere else in Annecy. To be enjoyed in moderation. A delightful Queue de Coq.

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Get ready, Dr. Funk is taking you straight to the islands for a vacation... Are you more of a rum, bourbon or vodka drinker? No matter, we offer you a lot of original cocktails, nicely presented and well proportioned. You will find of course the classics like the daiquiri, the mojito or the Moscow Mule, but also cocktails a little crazier. Try for example the Give Me Funk, a mix of tiki rum, homemade cinnamon syrup, lime, ginger beer and Chambord liqueur. Embark on an exotic and colourful journey. Fun and exotic atmosphere guaranteed.

Here is a devilishly cosy space, where at first you'd be tempted to speak in a low voice, so subdued is everything, and then finally you let yourself be taken in by the chic pub atmosphere, and order one of the incredible cocktails on offer, many of which pay tribute to famous figures from across the Channel. The service here is top-of-the-range - which doesn't mean it's not convivial. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m., the restaurant can also be privatized for private events.

The particularity of the Riviera is not as long as it is a cocktail bar, but above all that it is a éphémère bar. Yes, yes, you understood, where previously sat "Le 114" now stands a bar-restaurant-club mounted by a band of friends. Located in the Oberkampf district, this friendly atmosphere offers you the opportunity to listen to rock and électro music with a Riviera, Made In Provence or Express Martini. The notice of destruction is displayed on the facade by March 31, 2017. Why not?

Are you looking for a trendy place with a New York bar feel, where you can listen to good music and sip high-end cocktails at reasonable prices? Go to the Apothek! The name refers to the speakeasy, these trendy cafés inspired by American speakeasies whose entrance is only known to the initiated. In this somewhat hidden place, the cocktails are carefully prepared, the tapas are gourmet and DJ sets are regularly organised. Enjoy your evening, and above all... keep this address to yourself!

On the avenue of the campings, once passed the entrance of the case with rum, one is transported in the islands. The setting is exceptional, the terrace is a green setting with a bamboo lounge that stretches out its arms for us to settle down. Here, a hammock is a sight to behold, and there, comfortable cushions are installed on a bench. In this Creole address in the exotic garden, we come to share ti mangé (Creole tapas), insects, ice creams, cocktails...

Last August, the Hive celebrated its first year of business with a bang. A very young cocktail bar, for the most part, aimed at a clientele that is just as young. Whether students or young people in their thirties, they like to get together in a very festive and, to say the least, boozy atmosphere. It's a safe bet that you don't come to the Hive to drink sparkling water! The cocktails here are shaken rhythmically by muscular arms, and take on the appearance of flowery glasses, much to the delight of Instagrammers. Don't get too serious!

In the Chateau district, this cocktail bar is a veritable sanctuary for lovers of refined drinks. It's a place where the art of mixology reaches its apogee, where exquisite flavors mingle to create unique taste experiences. Here, each cocktail is meticulously crafted to balance flavors, aromas and textures. From classic martinis to contemporary creations infused with exotic herbs and spices, the menu offers a sensory voyage. The quality of the drinks is complemented by the subdued lighting of the English, Louisiana or tree house-style atmospheres. A setting that helps create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation!

Fabrice Brignard, the master of the place, has the art of the party and it shows. This place is a bit the place to be... But be careful, nothing trendy or snobbish! We are here on Boulevard de la Plage and the large terrace with its wooden furniture is always full, especially in summer. The reason: the excellent rum-based cocktails, including a mojito to die for, and everything to eat with tapas, oysters, charcuterie or cheese boards, bruschettas, the chef's burgers or gourmet coffees. All served on a musical background of the 80s and 90s.

In the intimate, hushed confines of the Grand Hôtel Français, Le Casa promises an exceptional tasting experience for all, from the visual to the olfactory, gustatory and sensory. Jérémy Lauilhé, barman crowned "meilleur ouvrier de France 2023", signs the menu of these signature cocktails and classics originally revisited (Kumquat Spritz with kumquat liqueur and olive brine, Tonkafé with vodka, tonka, espresso...). If you like to be surprised, ask for your very own customized cocktail or mocktail, for a totally unique and personalized drink!

Night owls make no mistake when they choose this bar as their new HQ. The beauty of the room, the smiles of the team, the good taste of the food, and the delicious cocktails are all reasons for this choice. The establishment is a gentle invitation to travel, its decor and baos evoking Asia without turning into a bamboo jungle. But the main reason people come here is to discover or rediscover the house cocktails. The star of the bar is the Gin, of which Tiger has 130 varieties.

This place, with its cosy and modern decoration, is ideal for an outing with friends. Nice choice of beers, spirits, fresh fruit juices and refined, original and nicely presented cocktails (with or without alcohol). Let the bartender guide you and even choose for you, according to your tastes, a cocktail made to measure! Try the Bric à Brac or the Mise à l'Amande, you'll tell us about it! Very good reception, warm staff with very good advice and especially festive atmosphere. Themed evenings are also organized there as well as the arrival of DJs.

La Candelaria is first and foremost a taqueria, or tapas bar. But if you push open the door at the back of the room, you'll find yourself in its hidden bar, a veritable paradise for tequila and other spirits! In this cave-like place (the stones on the wall are scraped away, so that explains it), you open the menu and carefully read the descriptions of the cocktails on offer, accompanied by a mysterious drawing and a quotation. Feeling daring? Adventurous? The choice is vast and should suit you.

Le Coke has built up a solid reputation as a chic, quality establishment offering an original triple concept based around a restaurant, eight appart-hotels and a bar. Located on the first floor of a superb listed building, formerly the headquarters of the Compagnie minière de Lens (hence the name, a reference to coal!), the bar welcomes you in an atmosphere that is both chic and cosy. Cocktails come in all shapes and sizes, and for those with a small appetite, the bar offers delicious charcuterie boards and mini burgers!

An intimate bar with a subdued atmosphere and a little something extra, it's not very common in the conurbation. So welcome to the hushed world of Les Coursives de l'Auberge du Zoo. They've come back to life since Philippe Lebran and his team took over the reins of this centuries-old establishment. Comfortably seated in comfortable Chesterfields overlooking the Auberge du Zoo's great hall, you can enjoy delicious cocktails, 80 different rums or, for the more discerning, Mariage Frères teas and herbal teas.

Come to Le Voltaire for a relaxing break over a coffee, a creative cocktail, a draught beer or simply a glass of good Mâconnais or Côte Chalonnaise wine, accompanied by a tasty appetizer board. While the days at Le Voltaire are spent to the quiet rhythm of the sounds of the moment, the afterworks and evenings are more festive. On sunny days, the terrace is also a popular spot. And for special occasions, Le Voltaire offers its 200 m² for privatization.

In the superb setting of the Maison Noilly Prat, one comes here to enjoy a subtle cocktail. At the bar or on the terrace, the setting is calm, romantic, chic and hushed. On the menu, you will find the entire Noilly Prat collection in cocktails signed by Julien Escot, a mixologist who has won several awards for his creations. After a sunny day, one can sip a refreshing "Amber ginger" - an aromatic variant of Moscow Mule with amber Noilly Prat, vodka, vanilla, lime, mint, ginger beer. Oysters and tapas are also on the program.

A surprising place, to say the least! Located close to the market, this cocktail bar promises to be a real treat. We appreciate the warm welcome from Laura, always smiling and dynamic, and the setting, as atypical as it is magnificent. With friends, we come here to sip cocktails that are as pretty to look at as they are delicious! What's more, you can sit comfortably on the mezzanine. Let yourself be carried away by the friendly atmosphere and vintage decor, and discover cocktails that change with the seasons, while nibbling on a few dishes.

You know singer Zaza Fournier, or "Zaza in the subway" (or almost), now you have to count in Paris on Le Zaza Bar! Sweet Andalusian smells come from this establishment reminiscent of New York bars. In the program, of course, zazapunch which is a classic: rum, exotic fruit juice (fruits of passion, mango, guava) and spices (vanilla and/or ginger). This is a real delight! Cocktails are also successes, not counting on plates made up of cod and black icing accras! Thank you Lady Zaza!

If you are looking for a secret passage that will lead you to a safe place, safe from prying eyes? You found it: appointment at the Beef Club Ballroom! A small black door, a dark path, and then ... you fall into a cosy, chic and very studied place. Latest of the constellation of the Experimental Cocktail Club, the establishment offers stunning cocktails for less like the Salers Smach (Salers gentian, absinthe, champagne, fresh mint and squeezed lemons). A unique experience and a nice place with great charms we highly recommend...

One of the incontournables of the neighborhood. The Hardware is for several years now a cozy place, dressed with wood and lit just right, and obviously invaded with beautiful decoration objects: the chic Bohemian spirit, in a way! It is a bar open all day, but it is also a restaurant with continuous service until late. It's cool, classic and very original, and it's cool and good enough. Salads and a dish of the day complete a simple card. Beware, the place is very busy, despite the very high competition in this sector. Finally, many cocktails are offered.

A cantina/bar in the heart of Paris, but yes, it is possible if you go to La Mexcaleria! This warm place honours the many festive places you can attend in Mexico City. Here everything is authentic but, of course, the main attraction of the site is the Mezcal, this typical drink rather spicy based on agave (cactus). Test, like other drinks on the map. On the other hand, we don't recommend the proposed dishes, a bit heavy (we should mention it) and not worthy of the good time spent in this nice bar. 

On more than 8 hectares, the area of the castle opens up new sensations. Built in the th century by Henri Saver, the founder of the training maritime company, the location seems to want to revive. Everything starts in the afternoon, relaxing by family by the pool. After or before bathing, the Tiki Bar awaits you and one of the 70 deckchairs. Fresh drinks, ice creams, cakes, but also ginger mojitos, limon vodka, gladiators fizz and other drinks that come into the formula coktail + transat. In the evening, it's in the trees that happens, where another cocktail bar makes you rise. Already quite intriguing last year with his Prohibitionist (Carry Nation) bar, Guillaume, is investing in a new summer 2012 concept. In the park, at night, you follow the colourful candlelight, raise your eyes to the sky and see this perched bar. Climb the secure steps and reach this luxurious cabin. The head in the parasols pines, well installed on the benches, you can enjoy a ginger beer, a beer without alcohol on site, small snackings, tapas to grignotter with your fingers. But caution if you feel dizzy or if the intention is to align alcoholic beverages, Pink Garlaban, electro-drink or old rums ambrés. You are 4 metres from the ground, it's about not losing the balance! Drink with moderation.

The team behind L'Experimental and Curio Parlor - now closed - is behind this Prescription, said to be one of the capital's best cocktail bars. It's a question of ambiance - select and cosy here - and also of the menu, which evolves like seasonal cuisine. In the heart of Odéon, this is a bar where you'll be guided if, by chance, you're not an expert in the art of cocktails; and if you are, that's okay too, you can experiment with the original creations.

Le Carbone is the new spot on the Place Saint-Hubert, a stone's throw from the Lille Flandres train station, in an old house with a typical Lille style. Hubert and his team have opened this cocktail bar which also offers catering. The cocktails are elaborated with care and expertise, and one can taste them with pleasure on the sunny terrace in front of the establishment. If you have the opportunity, come on Sundays to taste the brunch, served from 11 am to 3 pm, you won't be disappointed. In short, a lively and sparkling address as we like them.

For a colorful, sparkling night out, head to this temple of cocktails. Nicky's is the brainchild of Franco-American Nicolas and Franco-German Adrien, who decided to combine their passion for spirits and design. A gustatory voyage through the tasting of cocktails with original and daring flavors awaits you. You'll appreciate the subdued lighting and the walls adorned with drawings by Adrien himself. These illustrations tell the story of the cocktails. The downstairs room is even cosier, with a smoking room. Fancy a porn star or a last world?

Opened in spring, this cocktail bar brings a touch of freshness to the Saint-Jacques district. A chic venue, with a sublime Art Deco ambience, where friends and couples alike can sip exceptional, original cocktails inspired by various cultures (Japanese, Indian, Arabic). These signature cocktails are concocted by Lebanese mixologist Elias Chamoun, a specialist in molecular and botanical mixology. You'll also be able to sample wines, beers and spirits, accompanied by tapas or platters. It's sure to be a sensory evening to remember!

The Project bar has only been open a few months, and its menu is constantly expanding. Beth and Pablo are at the helm of this cocktail bar. Their imagination knows no bounds: Amaretto sour, Clover club, Pendennis... They've managed to breathe new life into this strategically located venue on the quayside, just a few meters from the concert halls. Let yourself be tempted after a film or concert. The setting is welcoming, depending on the guests' priorities. At the back, a vast sheltered terrace gives the establishment a unique charm and atmosphere.