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7 Of The Best Hotel Bars In Paris

Paris bars are extravagant to say the least, and these hotel bars live up to the hype.  Whether you are staying at these hotels or venture out to them, the bars are worth spending time in.

Skilled bartenders, quality ingredients and some incredible bottles shake up into delectable drinks. Order a cocktail at one of these best hotel bars in Paris.

Best Hotel Bars in Paris, France

1. Bar Vendôme – The Ritz Paris

This Ritz-Carlton bar is different from most hotel bars. It’s more like a large Parisian brasserie. It’s a bright and airy space thanks to the blue atrium, and the cafe serves delicious light bites. Order your favourite classic.

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2. Le Bar du Bristol – Le Bristol Paris

This plush bar is full of rich colours and textures. It’s a bold room with wood paneling and the reserve of a traditional English club. They’re known for their amazing cocktails, and the bartenders are quite skilled. Give a listen to their Spotify playlists for a preview of the good vibes.

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3. Grand Pigalle Hôtel

The bar at this hotel’s restaurant is sleek and modern with clean design. It’s straightforward, but the drinks are strong and there’s always a lively and stylish audience. Take a look at their curated, international wine list.

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4. Bar Hemingway – The Ritz Paris

The Ritz likes to claim this is the world’s most famous and smallest bar thanks to the writer and regular who the bar is named for. It’s rich and warm, and the decor reflects the masculine adventures of Hemingway. From skulls and photos to paintings and a bust of the man himself, this bar is one for the bucket list. So, order a Paloma in honor of him.

5. La Réserve Paris Hotel and Spa

This classic and elegant bar features an impressive wine menu–and tastings can be arranged in the library too. Settle in next to a roaring fire and enjoy the evening over cocktails. The bartenders are skilled and make wonderful classics. So, order your favourite.

6. Maison Souquet Salon Bar

This peculiar hotel is matched by its salon. Its reading room and winter garden reflect both French and Moorish style and influences, giving it a rich, whimsical and illustrious look. So, take a seat and order an Old Fashioned.

7. Saint James Paris

The bar program at Saint James is all about subtlety. They create aromas that will enhance your drink and compliment the ingredients. The bar is set in a library which holds more than 12,000 volumes, so its a unique and atmospheric setting. So, peruse the cocktail card, but try the Ros Gaoithe.

Molly Harris

Molly Harris is a freelance travel journalist dividing her time between the United States and the Western Balkans.

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