La Pena has become THE venue for lovers of Latin American culture over the past six years, with musicians and artists from South America passing through when they come to Paris. In true Latin spirit they know how to party and use the spacious basement for traditional music concerts once a week. You may come across Latino singers such as Raul Paz, or Yuti Buenaventura and it is here that you can drink the best rum in the city. ‘Pena’ literally means a house for friends - this is the... Read more

Legend has it that Ernest Hemmingway himself liberated the Ritz on August 25th 1944. After having inspected the corridors spattered with bullet holes, he sat himself at the bar and downed 50 Martinis one after the other egged on by the German soldiers. To pay homage to this thirsty and prestigious man, the place gave his name to the smallest and warmest bar, which not so long ago was for ladies only. In order to access this discrete little place filled with comfortable club armchairs, you have... 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