This very popular Lesbian bar is just a couple of streets away from the Pompidou centre. You can sit at one of the long wooden tables or stand at the bar to try one of their cocktails with original names such as « La pétasse » (Bitch). For early evening drinks they serve olives with Pastis (an aniseed drink mixed with water), beer and wine at happy hour prices as well as a selection of original and tasty Tapas. 3em Lieu is without a doubt one of the most inventive and original Lesbian bars... Read more

The spacious bar Le Mecano is built on the site of a metal factory. It pays homage to its historical roots with an industrial décor using factory machines and tools dating back to the days when rue Oberkampf was a road specialised in metal works up until the 50’s, as well as several iron sculptures and green potted plants scattered here and there. They organise concerts on Monday and Thursday nights with groups playing anything varying from rock to salsa and jazz. Most people come here to... Read more

The journey across the river Styx to Hades was pretty daunting but at the Styx bar there are no unpleasant surprises, on the contrary dropping by is a pleasant experience for all the senses. Your eyes can gaze at the ceiling and walls painted with mythological inspired scenes and cave paintings, the tables are colourful Formica with wooden chairs that probably came from a classroom somewhere, the lighting is low and a disco ball reflects red flashes of light on the ceiling. Your taste buds are... Read more