So, let’s face it, all the bars in the area are great! Nevertheless, we have chosen a few for their unique features at Oberkampf. After the best bars to try in the Latin Quarter, here’s our top list of the best bars in Oberkampf. Thanks who?
Le Onze bar – One of Oberkampf’s best-known bars
We start with the neighborhood favorite: Le Onze Bar! A place packed to the rafters with mismatched furniture, beat-up sofas, big cosy armchairs and, above all,great live music. It’s hard to find a little space, weekdays or weekends, but wedge in wherever you can and you’re sure to have a great time! Another good point? Happy Hour offers pints and cocktails for 4 €.
📍83 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud 75011
Bisou – The girly bar we love
Bisou is a must for connoisseurs. Voulez-vous know the menu? Too bad, there aren’t any: at Bisou, cocktails are unique and created just for you! Do you like tangy fruit or sweet candy? Unless the dryness of a good white wine turns you on. Bisou’s bartenders will always know how to make THE cocktail you’ve always dreamed of!
📍15 Boulevard du Temple, 75003
Le Lavomatic – One of Oberkampf’s fanciest hidden bars
One of Paris’s most emblematic hidden bars! Access is via a launderette, which is just about normal. .. except for the bouncer at the entrance! You’ll have to pull out one of the washing machines to enter this cosy speakeasy. Not cheap, but they went for the decor!
📍 30 Rue René Boulanger, 75010
Le 1K – Latin America in Paris
The Inka is a hotel, but it also boasts a super-nice bar/restaurant, which regularly organizes little parties like El dia de los muertos, or Latino wine tastings. And, who knows, maybe you’ll end up in one of the private pools that serve as balconies to the most exclusive rooms?
📍13 Boulevard du Temple, 75003
Le Perchoir – One of the most beautiful rooftops in Paris
If you haven’t heard of it yet, don’t delay! Le Perchoir is tucked away in a cool little corner of 11ᵉ, generous cocktails and views of the Butte Montmartre at the ready. Summer or winter, this rooftop is probably the trendiest terrace in Paris! One of the capital’s finest rooftops!
📍14 Rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris
Le Sophomore – A cosy bar in Oberkampf
With itscool atmosphere, industrial and green surroundings, delicious beers and wonderful pints, Sophomore is a little bar in 11ᵉ that you absolutely must try out for a drink, a hearty artisanal board to share with mates, or to get all your buddies together. When you walk into this small, elegantly designed neighbourhood bar, you can’t help but feel the good vibes thanks to the friendly welcome you receive from the manager!
📍4 rue Gambey, 75011
L’impasse – Good boards and good friends
Situated perpendicular to Rue Oberkampf, the little impasse Cité Grisay is home to a very pleasant bar. Housed on the first floor of a magnificent building constructed by Gustave Eiffel in the early 20ᵉ century, Impasse aims to follow in the footsteps of “La factory” created by Andy Warhol in the 60s, by being a bar, eatery and creative workshop all rolled into one!
📍4 cité Grisay, 75011 Paris
Les p’tites indécises – One of Oberkampf’s friendliest bars
Les P’tites Indécises is a neighborhood bistro with a lovely sunny terrace and a modestly priced pint ! Nothing more to say, terrace and cheap beer, that’s enough isn’t it?
📍2 Rue des Trois Bornes, 75011 Paris
Les Niçois – A southern tip in Paris
Before or after dinner, why not play agame of pétanque? In Paris? Yes, because there’s a landscaped area in the basement of Les Niçois! It’s time to impress everyone with your hidden ball-throwing skills.
📍7 Rue Lacharrière, 75011
L’Alimentation générale – Music heaven
A place not to be missed, live music or not! L’Alimentation Générale offers a varied program, ranging from to cumbia revisited to Parisian rock, via gypsy jazz, British indie and world music. Concerts take place on a small stage or directly in the underground-style hall, with affordable pints, charcut’ boards and table soccer as optional extras.
📍64, Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud – 75011 Paris
Apérock Café – The ultimate rock bar
A rock bar (as you’d expect) from the vinyl records hanging on the walls to the small live concerts often hosted. When the musicians aren’t singing, the room comes alive with the sound of a sharp blind test, or simply a pleasant playlist to enjoy your beer. A warm atmosphere, a crowded bar, and a near-certainty of meeting new people!
📍46 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011
La Fine Mousse – Oberkampf’s best beers
Whether you’re abeginner or a wine/gastronomy enthusiast who wants to learn more about beer, how it’s made and how to enjoy it, theFine Mousse workshops are for you! Learn all there is to know by tasting craft beers with an expert in the field. A sensory discovery not to be missed!
📍4 bis Avenue Jean Aicard, 75011
Panic Room – One of Oberkampf’s best party bars
The Panic Room is a bar dedicated to all lovers of electronic music. But for a change from simple sets, the club has decided to organize uncrazy house music contest which takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7pm! As they only have half an hour to convince you, the DJs are full of energy and do everything they can to make you go wild. For a crazy atmosphere, this is the place to be!
📍101 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris