Le Berimbar has changed from being a Brazilian restaurant to a cocktail bar with the same tropical theme. The walls are decorated with the famous Brazilian green and yellow flags and a collection of thongs hanging between two banana tree leaves. The real reason to come here is to try their exotic cocktails such as caipirinha, caipi-coco or caipi-passion fruit while listening to reggae or salsa. The panache and technique of the barmen helps forget the pricey 6.50€ for a drink. Read more

This newcomer on rue Oberkampf has decided to stay away from the typical Bistro style of the area going the ultra design and modern route. The decor is colourful, fresh and spacious with large tables in the main room for groups, smaller tables in the front area and a private cubby- hole type room at the back for a more intimate feel. The glass wall looking onto a garden is a rare find for Paris. The front terrace with multi-coloured tables and chairs is set to be packed with sunglasses clad... Read more

Les Neufs Billards is one of the most surprising bars in Paris. From the outside it looks pretty normal, you could be in front of any old local dive, yet you might wonder why so many people are going inside. So you venture inside, and what a surprise! The décor is pretty shoddy, but the place has size going for it, with several thick wooden tables on the side and plenty of room to dance in the centre, and two (not nine as the name suggests) billiard tables covered to protect them from spilt... Read more