Speakeasy: the best of Paris Region’s secret bars

The *colourful decor, with a swing seat and subdued lighting, create the perfect atmosphere for a relaxing moment suspended in time. Whether you’re into revisited classics or the latest trends, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the cocktail list.

But the Lavomatic isn’t just a cocktail bar with a speakeasy atmosphere. It’s also a warm and friendly venue that’s perfect for an afterwork session with friends or to celebrate a special occasion in a unique setting.

This bar in the heart of the Domaine Reine Margot promises an alternative adventure. It isn’t every day that you get to sip at a glass of rum inside a chapel, but even that can be done at Le Monastic. This ancient neogothic chapel inspired by the Sainte-Chapelle de Paris is a listed historical monument converted into an exceptional venue where you can sample the rum. The speakeasy bar boasts a selection of more than 400 rums from 35 different countries. The mixologists will help you choose your perfect beverage, be it a bespoke cocktail or a glass of neat rum.

This one-of-a-kind speakeasy bar has made the bold choice of showcasing forgotten or obscure French spirits in an innovative approach that’s all about patriotism. Le Syndicat embodies the Parisian cocktail revolution in a selection of beverages mixed entirely from local ingredients. The intimate atmosphere is almost conspiratorial. The decoration is a subtle mix of modern and retro in the spirit of the clandestine bars of yesteryear. Amid touches of metal and wood, the raw decor is perfect for the outstanding cocktails you’re about to taste.

This secret bar can be reached via the restaurant Vins des Pyrénées, an institution in Paris Region. As soon as you climb the narrow steps leading to the speakeasy bar, you’re transported into another era where that ancient Paris charm oozes from every corner. The 1905 decor of velvet sofas, wood panelling and subdued light create a warm and intimate atmosphere. It has the feel of a private lounge in the olden days where time seems to stand still, inviting you to plunge yourself into that era.

The cocktail list is a carefully-selected balance of great classics with a modern twist. The mixologists behind the bar mix your drinks from a range of high-quality spirits, herbs and fresh ingredients.

Plunge into the days of jazz, gangsters and mystery at the Mobster Bar, a speakeasy that throws you into 1920s Chicago right here in the heart of Paris. Hidden behind a discreet façade, this bar immerses you totally into days of old, when well-kept secrets and lively evenings were commonplace. The Mobster Bar decor pays a loyal tribute to the speakeasy atmosphere of the olden days, with period furniture, subdued lighting and bewitching jazz music that fills the air. The cocktail menu mirrors the image of the bar itself: audacious and full of character. But don’t forget, you won’t get in if you don’t know the entry code…

This speakeasy bar with a scarlet entrance door is much more than just a place to spend the evening. It’s a real institution in the mixology world, famous way beyond the French border. The Little Red Door invites you to step inside this cosy and elegant venue with a warm, intimate and relaxing atmosphere conducive to making conversation. The setting is a mix of modernity and tradition, the perfect backdrop to the experience that awaits you. The constantly refreshed cocktail menu features bold creations that flout convention and push the boundaries of mixology. The bar is also engaged in an eco-friendly approach to its choice of ingredients.

Concealed among the busy little streets of the Bastille district, a gateway to the past can be found behind the ordinary-looking entrance to a pizzeria. The Moonshiner is a speakeasy bar that sparks curiosity and unleashes the imagination. Da Vito hides not just a cold store, but a whole world ruled by cocktails and whisky. The experience at this bar is based on creativity and specialist expertise. Its constantly changing cocktail list means you discover something new every time. This speakeasy also serves a wide selection of bourbons and whiskies for fans of beverages with woody notes, as well as beers and soft drinks for those in search of an alternative to alcohol.