Drink: bars, pubs and cafes

The most popular gay bars in Paris are located in the area called Le Marais. Most popular bars for Paris locals ánd tourists are the Open Cafe, Cafe Cox (with a butchy atmosphere) and Mixer bar (young guys). The Raidd bar is very popular with tourists because of the shower ... every hour or so a hot stripper takes a shower shower!


 

Le Marais

 
Bear's Den
6 Rue des Lombards
It's all in the name..... Gay bear bar with terrace outside (smokey), cavernous darkroom and dance floor in the ancient 3-level cellars typical of the area a hundred years ago, and videos.
mon-thu 16:00–02:00, fri-sat 16:00–06:00, sun 16:00–02:00
 
Cox Bar
15 Rue des Archives
Bar for real guys...The crew cuts and dress code of most of the visitors is in line.
mon-sun 13:00–02:00
 
Curieux Spaghetti Bar
14 rue Saint Merri
Trendy bar to drink your cocktail changes into a pasta restaurant during lunch and dinner hours.
mon-sun 12:00–02:00
 
Freedj
35, Rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Trendy and slightly arty bar in Le Marais on 2 floors with a young crowd, smooth drinks and live DJ's.
mon-sun 18:00–04:00
 
L'Oiseau Bariole
16 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Small and quiet bar at one of the main gay streets in Le Marais. Relaxed atmosphere.
mon-sun 17:00–02:00
 
Le 49
49, rue des Blancs Manteaux
Recently opened in the old Piano Zinc showbar.
mon-sun –
 
Le Feeling
43 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Very small but colorful bar in Le Marais.
mon-sun 15:00–03:00
 
Le Velvet Bar
43 Rue St Honoré
Le Velvet Bar is a new 2 floor gay bar at Le Marais, with different theme parties througout the week and a daily happy hour from 6 till 1.
mon-sat 17:00–02:00
 
Les Jacasses - Adonis Cafe
5 Rue des Écouffes
Formerly known as Adonis Bar, but with new interior and snack menu....
mon-sun 17:00–02:00
 
Okawa
40 Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Artistic bar - restaurant
mon-sun 09:00–02:00
 
Open Cafe
17 Rue des Archives
Popular popular gay cafe and meeting place at one of the bussiest cross roads in Le Marais.
mon-thu 10:00–02:00, fri-sat 10:00–04:00, sun 10:00–02:00
 
Quetzal
10 Rue de la Verrerie
Especially popular during weekends and with the after-work crowd. Crowd ranges from young fashion queens to older muscle mary's.
mon-sun 17:00–05:00
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Raidd Bar
23 Rue du Temple
Trendy gay DJ cafe in the very heart of Le Marais. Can be very busy with all kinds of men.
mon-sun 17:30–04:00
 
Voulez Vous
18 Rue du Temple
Trendy bar-lounge-restaurant right in the middle of Marais. Small terrace outside.
mon-sun 10:00–04:00

 

Les Halles

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Banana Cafe
13-15 Rue de la Ferronnerie
Small gay bar next to Les Halles. The tropical look and strippers on the bar make it a popular hang out for younger gays.
mon-sun 16:00–05:00
 
Cafe Beaubourg
43 Rue St Merri
Large terrace with mixed public in opposite of the Centre Pompidou. Just watch all the shopping French boys and tourists go by.
mon-thu 08:00–01:00, thu 08:00–02:00, fri 08:00–01:00, sat-sun 08:00–02:00
 
Le Palmier
16 Rue des Lombards
Bar with stylish interior and (warmed) terrace. Open till early in the morning
mon-sun 14:00–06:00
 
Le Troisieme Lieu
52 Rue Quincampoix
La Cantine Des Ginettes Armees - a mix of kitsch, drinks, food, world music and electro house.
mon-sat 18:00–02:00
 
Snax KFE
18 Rue Saint-Martin
Bar and restaurant near the Centre Pompidou. A typical French cafe.
 00:00–00:00, mon-fri 10:00–02:00, sat 15:30–02:00
 
Tropic Cafe
66 rue des Lombards
Gay bar-restaurant in the Paris Les Halles area with terrace. the crowd is young and happy.
mon-fri 12:00–05:00, sun 12:00–05:00
 
Wolf Bar
37 Rue des Lombards
Gay bar for men, wolves, bears, chubbies and their admirers. At Wolfparis you can find lots of men for a drink, talk and have fun.
mon-sun 17:00–02:00

 

Other area

 
Alexander's Bar
2, rue de Marivaux
Bar for a mature and friendly clientèle.
mon-sun 18:00– late
 
Le Bar du Kent'z - Le Back Up
18 rue de la Croix-Nivert
Cocktail bar in 20's style in the Les Halles area.
mon-sun –
 
Le Duplex
25 rue Michel Le Comte
One of the oldest bars of Paris outside the busy gay scene of Marais. Jazz, house, art, conversations and some girls.
mon 20:00–02:00, mon 20:00–04:00, tue-thu 20:00–02:00, fri-sat 20:00–04:00, sun 20:00–02:00
 
Le Sofa
21 Rue Saint Sabin
Bar - restauant in the Bastille area, Loungy atmosphere.
tue-sat 18:00–00:00
 
Le Zango
15 Rue du Cygne
Bar - restaurant near Les Halles
mon-sun –
 
Spyce Bar
23 rue Sainte croix de la Bretonnerie
Spyce is a new trendy gay bar in Le Marais. A bit stark originally in décor they try to change it up nightly.
mon-sun 18:00–04:00
 
The Eagle
33 bis Rue des Lombards
The Eagle is a gay bar and club. located in central Paris between the Le Marais and Les Halles areas.
mon-sun 18:00– late

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