Paris’ hilly 20th arrondissement is a mosaic of former villages, and has managed to keep a very distinctive flair to this day. Rich with charming small squares and lively streets lined with terrasses, its neighborhoods have proven to be enduring and celebrated hotspots of the city’s nightlife.
With their narrow streets sloping down to the bustling boulevards downhill, Belleville and Ménilmontant are two of the most iconic neighborhoods of Eastern Paris. These historically working-class districts became a favorite nightlife retreat of Parisians even before they were incorporated as part of the capital in 1860. Their lively reputation remains true to this day!
Further south, the Père Lachaise, Gambetta and Charonne areas also offer a lot of options – often in a more quiet setting. South of the cemetery walls, don’t forget to check out the charming Rue des Vignoles and the neighborhood of Charonne, centered around its church and main street like a countryside village.
Where are the best spots to grab a drink in the 20th arrondissement of Paris?
L’Abribus
56 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 71 78 18
Les Apaches
This relaxed neighborhood bar is a perfect spot to share a drink with friends. Les Apaches also features film screenings, debates, karaoke nights and all kinds of events!
99 Rue de Ménilmontant, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)6 99 18 79 18
Au Bon Coin
19 Rue des Gâtines, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 21 12
au-bon-coin-paris-20.zenchef.com
Au Bout du Monde
54 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 67 22 27
Aux Folies
Aux Folies is a staple for locals and visitors alike. This classic Parisian bar has a large terrace to share drinks while enjoying the hustle and bustle of Rue de Belleville. Service is efficient and the prices are consistently low!
8 Rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris
www.aux-folies-belleville.fr
Aux Ours
236 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 78 76
https://auxours.fr
L’Avin Première
43 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 73 43 15
Bar de la Place Édith Piaf
22 Rue de la Py, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 61 09 32
Le Barbouquin
Pleasant literary café-bar hiding at the end of the pedestrian Rue Denoyez.
1 Rue Denoyez, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)9 84 32 13 21
La Bellevilloise
A former worker cooperative founded in 1877, la Bellevilloise is now dedicated to various cultural experimentations: concerts, clubbing, festival, exhibitions, debates, film screenings, etc. The historical building also features café-concerts and diners with live music from Wednesday to Saturday evenings. The Bellevilloise’s Sunday jazz brunch is also very popular among locals.
19-21 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 07 07
www.labellevilloise.com
Café Charlotte
4 Rue Belgrand, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 49 05 93
Café Le Papillon
144 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 73 38 55
https://www.cafelepapillon.com
Café Martin
2 Place Martin Nadaud, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 82 35
La Cagnotte
114 Rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 47 97 25 16
Les Cascades
82 Rue des Cascades, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 56 92
bar.cascades.free.fr
Les Chaises
33 Rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)9 51 65 08 24
Chéri Chérie
203 Avenue Gambetta, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 40 31 86 07
https://www.cheri-cherie.fr
Chez Cosette
41 Rue des Envierges, 75020 Paris
Culture Rapide
Artsy bar-café with occasional open mics and consistently low prices. Culture Rapide has one of Paris’ most pleasant terraces, sprawling on a lively square facing Rue de Belleville. Concerts, stand up, conferences: there is something for every taste in the bar’s busy event calendar!
103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020 Paris
culture-rapide.business.site
De l’Amitié Café
22 Rue des Vignoles, 75020 Paris
Demain C’est Loin
9 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 66 51 51
www.demaincestloin.fr
Entrepot’s
2 Rue Sorbier, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 49 59 17
L’Express de Paris
1 Rue Etienne Dolet, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 71 50 65 95
expressdeparis.fr
Floréal Belleville
43 Rue des Couronnes, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 61 94 66
Haut les Cœurs
72 Boulevard de Ménilmontant, 75020 Paris
Hubris
13 Rue du Borrégo, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 00 87 61
https://www.hubris.fr
Larsons News
90 Avenue Gambetta, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 40 31 84 85
La Laverie
Hip neighborhood bar at the corner of the peaceful Rue Sorbier.
1, rue Sorbier, 75020 Paris
www.cafelalaverie.fr
Les Mésanges
Cute bistrot with a terrace, a perfect spot to enjoy the quiet Place Henri-Krasucki.
82 Rue de la Mare, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 52 99 69
lesmesanges.eatbu.com
Lou Pascalou
Behind its pleasant terrace in the vibrant heart of Ménilmontant, Lou Pascalou is much more than a simple café-restaurant. This neighborhood staple features live concerts, debates and slam nights, and is the perfect place to see local artists.
14 Rue des Panoyaux, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 78 10
www.cafe-loupascalou.com
La Maroquinerie
A neighbor of La Bellevilloise, La Maroquinerie has become an essential venue for all lovers of contemporary music over the past 10 years. The venue used to serve as a leather goods factury. More than just a concert hall, it features a restaurant and a lovely courtyard terrace, which is quite popular on sunny days and before gigs start.
23 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 40 33 35 05
www.lamaroquinerie.fr
Mineirinho Bar
7 Rue Henri Chevreau, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)9 50 64 18 07
Moncoeur Belleville
1 Rue des Envierges, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 66 38 54
https://moncoeurbelleville.com
Les Mondes Bohèmes
31 Rue des Vignoles, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 48 69 38
https://www.mondesbohemes.com
Monsieur Culbuto
294 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 47 97 32 02
Les Nouveaux Sauvages
Colorful bar with a prime terrace on the pleasant Rue des Pyrénées.
12 Place du Guignier, 75020 Paris
+33 9 53 82 66 23
La Pétanque
40 Rue Etienne Dolet, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 49 36
Les Pères Populaires
46 Rue de Buzenval, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 48 49 22
Le Piston Pélican
15 Rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
01 43 71 15 76
https://www.lepistonpelican.com
Les Polissons
1 Av Gambetta, (place Auguste Métivier), 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 42 54 90 15
Le Popul’Air
36 Rue Henri Chevreau, 75020 Paris
Les Rigoles
334 Rue des Pyrénées, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 65 58
http://www.resto-lesrigoles.fr
Le Saint-Fargeau
108 Avenue Gambetta, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 61 96 75
Le Saint-Sauveur
This colorful bar, with stickers and protest posters playing a central role in the local decor, embodies some of the radical politics that have long been part of Belleville and Ménilmontant history. Great spot to grab a beer while enjoying the reggae or ska playing in the background.
11 Rue des Panoyaux, 75020 Paris
Les Tontons Bringueurs
1 Rue Boyer, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 25 49
L’Usine de Charonne
1 Rue d’Avron, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 73 08 53
https://usinedecharonne.fr
La Vierge de la Réunion
58 Rue de la Réunion, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 67 51 15
Le Zéphyr
1 Rue du Jourdain, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 46 36 65 81
http://le-zephyr.zenchef.com
Le 74 Bar
74 Boulevard de Charonne, 75020 Paris
+33 (0)1 43 70 41 75
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