The Latin Quarter, Saint-Michel and Saint-Germain-des-Prés are home to emblematic monuments, major universities and… a whole host of bars! After the unusual bars to try and the best speakeasies, here’s our top list of the best bars in the Latin Quarter.
Prescription Cocktail Club, the most cutting-edge
A “hidden” bar, since it has no sign. However, its reputation is well established:it’s one of the capital’s best cocktail bars, both for its architecture (brick walls, varnished wood counter, velvet banquettes) and for the quality of its menu, which changes with the seasons and offers affordable prices.
📍25 rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
Teddy’s Bar, a festive bar in the Latin Quarter
Teddy’s is always full, and with good reason: during Happy Hour, its many beers and cocktails are available at low prices ! In addition to its attractive prices, its quirky decor and friendly atmosphere make it one of the best-loved bars in the area. We like to go there to watch a match or have a drink with friends.
📍3 rue Thouin, 75005 Paris
Chez Georges, one of the oldest bars in the Latin Quarter
A Parisian institution “since 1952”, Chez Georges is home to a veritable melting pot, a perfect cross-section of the Parisian population, from students to local workers. Everyone gathers here to sip a drink in a friendly atmosphere, from the counter to the sidewalk. And every Tuesday night at Chez Georges, it’s music time!
📍11 rue des Canettes 75006 Paris
Dilettantes, the champagne house par excellence
At dilettantes, we go to learn more about champagne. The sommeliers teach us to taste, analyze and recognize grape variety, terroir, soil type… and to express what champagne conveys: its color, its nose, its mouth! You’ll learn by tasting 4 Champagnes from the great terroirs of Champagne. You can also choose themed tastings to suit your tastes.
📍22 rue de Savoie, 75006 Paris
Monsieur le Zinc, for beer lovers
Brewing your own beer in Paris is nothing new, but it’s still a blast! So head to Monsieur Le Zinc, where a fine selection of blondes, browns, redheads and whites await you! The countdown is by the centiliter, so you can taste before you choose.
📍13 rue Monsieur Le Prince, 75006 Paris
Le Bar du Marché, a very convivial address
Le Bar du Marché (nicknamed BDM by regulars) is a favorite with the neighborhood’s young bobo chic…but not only! With its authentic “old France” decor, stilted waiters, red-checked tablecloths and mythical terrace, it appeals to all those nostalgic for the bohemian Paris village . The atmosphere is trendy and relaxed, where you can nibble a finger food of regional products while sipping classic, affordable drinks.
📍75 rue de Seine 75006 Paris
Le Requin Chagrin, the not-to-be-missed bar in the Latin Quarter
First of all, we love the name of this warm, typical bar. Secondly, we love its selection of classic but timeless beers, sipped at round tables. Mind you, on match nights, the bar is all soccer! At weekends, everyone gathers here when the other bars close, as it stays open until 4am. There’s plenty of room for a last drink before you head home!
📍10 rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris
La Palette, one of the most charming bars in the area
La Palette was once the HQ of the Beaux-Arts students next door, frequented by Cézanne, Picasso and later Hemingway, but today it’s a trendy spot. Here, you can sip a drink on the terrace and enjoy simply delicious food. The bar is also a listed historic monument, thanks to its many period features.
📍43 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
Le Crocodile, the craziest cocktail bar
A bar that offers… over 350 different cocktails! And it’s not just the name that will help you spot what you might like: Tartempion, Va nu pied, Traîne-savate, Rond de cuir… Cocktails are at low prices during Happy Hour, which lasts until 11pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends. A lively address that’s sure to please!
📍6 Rue Royer-Collard, 75005 Paris