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The 10 best dance bars in Paris

Do you like to party in Paris but don't want to venture out to a nightclub? Are you also looking for fun places where drinks are cheap? The good news is that the capital is full of dance bars where you can let off steam and enjoy the festive atmosphere!

 

Whether you're in the mood for a cocktail or a cold beer, you're sure to find what you're looking for among the many dance bars in Paris. In this article, we present a list of the 10 most attractive and unmissable dance bars in the capital.

1. One of the best dance bars in Paris: L'ALIMENTATION GÉNÉRALE

Located in the 11th arrondissement, L'Alimentation Générale is one of Paris's most eclectic dance bars. Despite its name, it's anything but a grocery store. This bar offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, with music ranging from free concerts on weekdays to DJ nights at weekends. After enjoying beers or tapas, the dancefloor opens to let you sway until 5am. Alimentation Générale is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 2am, and Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 5am. It is also open on certain Sundays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.. However, it remains closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

2. PILI PILI, THE FESTIVAL OF FINE DAYS

Would you like to discover an original and daring dance bar? You've got to go to Pili Pili! With its eccentric decor, red lights and spicy ambience featuring spicy cocktails and shots, Pili Pili is a place to remember.

 

The music played with video clips is carefully chosen: of all the styles, rock'n'roll takes first place. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, Pili Pili offers themed evenings. DJs, temporary exhibitions and live acoustic performances are also held.

 

Le Pili Pili is located at 70 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75 011 Paris and opens its doors Tuesday to Saturday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

3. FAVELA CHIC, TROPICAL AMBIENCE

La Favela Chic is one of the dance bars where you'll find the best tropical atmosphere, under a samba rhythm. Here, parties are welcome. It's the perfect place to have a great time. You can start with a caipirinha, followed by a typical Brazilian dish.

 

The musical artists will fill you up with beautiful melodies and offer live concerts until midnight. Customers dance the night away to the rhythm of electro-tropico beats.

 

It's a restaurant-bar-dance that looks great thanks to its charming decor. Plants and neon lights combine to make this place the embassy of Brazilian-style partying in Paris. The space has recently undergone a facelift to give its regulars greater satisfaction.

 

A new entrance leads through a modern art gallery. It is only open in the evening. A more comfortable room has been set aside for a short break. Although meals and drinks are charged, admission is free. The atmosphere is guaranteed!

 

La Favela Chic is one of the dance bars in Paris's 11th arrondissement. It is located at 18 rue Faubourg du Temple. It's open Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30pm to 2am, and Friday and Saturday from 7.30pm to 5am. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

4. CAFÉ CHÉRIE: THE PLACE TO BE IN BELLEVILLE

Photo of the front of the café chéri dance bar

Café Chérie is a veritable institution in the Belleville district. It's one of Paris's cosmopolitan dance bars. Its greatest asset is its vast, warm and friendly terrace, where subscribers come to enjoy their morning coffee. In summer, many people take up the red chairs to enjoy an aperitif in the sunshine.

 

At 10 p.m., the bar transforms into a veritable hotspot, especially on Thursday nights. For hours on end, the DJs turn up the heat and get the dance floor going until 2am. Neon lights illuminate the dance floor, giving the bar a unique charm.

You can enjoy electro, rock, hip-hop and more. All tastes are represented. What sets this venue apart from other dance bars is its festive atmosphere, tempting prices and colorful regulars. Yard sales and small exhibitions can be found upstairs.

 

Café Chérie is located at 44 Boulevard de la Villette, 75019 Paris. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.

5. LE ROSA BONHEUR, A RUSTIC VENUE

Le Rosa Bonheur is located at the tip of the Buttes Chaumont park. The setting is exceptional. Enjoy an aperitif in this bucolic guinguette under the trees, while soaking up the gentle rays of sunshine. One of the few dance bars in Paris with a superb view.

 

You can enjoy delicious fruit juices and Mediterranean meals in this place that revolves around the rhythm of the south. And you're guaranteed a crazy atmosphere during the many evenings on offer.

 

Every Thursday, the Rosa Bonheur invites you to the electronic evenings of the guinguette. On Sundays, you're treated to the unmissable gay rendezvous. Inspired by the name of a liberated artist and independent woman, it's a chic, tolerant and open place. If you're looking for a place to spread good cheer and live together, don't hesitate. This dance bar is for you!

 

Michelle Cassaro, known as "Mimi", who runs the legendary Pulp lesbian nightclub, closed in 2007.

 

Opening hours: Thursday and Friday from 12am to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to midnight.

 

Le Rosa Bonheur is located at 2 Avenue de la Cascade, 75019 Paris.

6. LE N'IMPORTE QUOI AND ITS WARM ATMOSPHERE

Le N'importe Quoi is one of the best dance bars in Paris. It's the place to be. Here, the heat rises as the decibels climb. The central bar at Le N'importe Quoi serves delicious cocktails.

 

If you'd like a bit of peace and quiet, you can take refuge on the side. Finally, if you feel like dancing the night away, head for the basement, where you'll find another bar. One of the positive aspects of this bar is the plethora of themed evenings to keep you on your toes. These theme nights are very popular.

 

Le N'importe Quoi is at 16 Rue du Roule, 75001 Paris.

Opening hours: open Monday to Wednesday, 6pm to 4am; Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to 5am.

7. INTERNATIONAL FOR MUSIC LOVERS

Fans of bars in know the International for its dense and diverse entertainment, navigating between live concerts, discos and aperitifs.

 

The old-fashioned decor and leather sofas in the main room lend a convivial feel to this venue, perfect for evenings out with friends. In the basement, live concerts are offered for your enjoyment.

 

L'International is ready to serve you Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 1am and weekends from 7pm to 6am.

8. ZERO ZERO, THE HOT SPOT IN PARIS

Zero Zero may give the impression that it caters to a particular clientele, but appearances can be deceptive: on the contrary, it's a mix of customers of all ages, all with the same desire to have a good time.

 

Zero Zero is one of the capital's old-school dance bars, run by vinyl-only DJs.

 

You can visit Zero Zero Monday to Friday from 6pm to 1:45am, and at weekends from 7:30pm to 1:45am.

9. THE ANDY WALHOO, TEMPLE OF POP ART CHIC

This bar is housed in a sublime hotel in the Marais district. The Andy Walhoo combines pop art decor with designer oriental furniture. These elements make it an exceptional place. In this trendy, mixed-race bar, customers can come and set the dance floor alight. From Wednesday to Saturday, you'll be treated to electro, electro-tropical and hip-hop music.

 

The cocktail menu is fantastic, and even if you don't find what you're looking for, the barman will suggest creations to suit everyone's taste. What more could you ask for than a fiery atmosphere, tasty food and well-chosen tunes?

 

Andy Walhoo is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30pm to 2am.

10. GAST, THE IDEAL PLACE TO DISCOVER RUM

Le Gast, also known as "Oberkampf's most refined West Indian rum bar", has everything to please rum lovers, and not only. In addition to its excellent cocktails, this dance bar offers a wide range of entertainment, including slam, funk, zouk, acoustic groove and salsa concerts. It's not just a place to go for a drink, it's a place to express your art.

 

An added bonus: a typical Caribbean meal on Thursday evenings.

 

Opening hours are Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm, Wednesdays from 5pm to midnight, Thursdays from 5pm to 2am, Fridays from 6pm to 2am, Saturdays from 6pm to 4.30am and Sundays from midnight to 4.30am.

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