The Best Bars on the Champs-Elysées
With its luxurious hotel bars and secret, hidden speakeasies, there are some excellent places for a drink on the Champs-Elysées. The famous boulevard and its surrounding area feature some of the most exclusive establishments in Paris.
1. CopperBay
Bar, French
2. Head to Ladurée Le Bar for the ultimate indulgence
Bar, French, Dessert
Enjoy macarons with fresh, fruity cocktails at this well-guarded secret from the people behind the famed Ladurée salon du thé. The trendy Art Nouveau bar – the design of which was inspired by a butterfly’s chrysalis – is small and intimate, and once inside it’s easy to forget the traffic of the attached café. To accompany your drinks, the food menu features a constant rotation of luxe seasonal plates: think caesar salad with prawns and lobster gazpacho. And of course, save room for dessert.
3. Enjoy a drink with a view at L'Oiseau Blanc Bar
Restaurant, French
4. For an intimate place to drink, try Le Bar Kléber
Bar, Cocktail Bar, Fusion
Part of the same establishment as L’Oiseau Blanc, Le Bar Kléber is ideal for those seeking a more private place to rendezvous. High ceilings, rich oak panelling and gold accents create a luxurious, intimate mood, while East Asian accents – found in the playful selection of Asian wines and gins, and in delicate touches on the menu – pay homage to the hotel owners’ Hong Kong heritage. The bar spills onto the terrace for those wanting to enjoy an al fresco tipple.
5. Relax in the lush surroundings of Verde
Bar, Restaurant, French, Fusion
Amid Paris’s elegant concrete jungle is Verde, a tropical haven on the Avenue George V. The tapas bar and restaurant is designed with rainforest greens and golds, but it’s the original – and refreshing – cocktails that draw repeat customers. For example, the Paris is made with Bombay Sapphire gin, St Germain liqueur, lemon juice, home-made cherry syrup, home-made citrus tea and lavender. The Mediterranean-inspired food menu is by Thibault Sombardier, a Michelin-starred chef, and is designed to share among friends. More substantial plates are available in the basement restaurant; just follow the gold staircase.
6. Unwind in the old-school-cool Sir Winston
Bar, Gastropub, Restaurant, Fusion
Not far from the Arc de Triomphe, the Sir Winston is cosy and intimate; it’s a place where the conversation is louder than the music. The decor is inspired by England’s colonial era: think plush leather couches, wall-to-wall shelves full of old books, panther skins and low lighting; all of which combine to create an intimate atmosphere perfect for evening assignations. Once conversation starts to wrap up, head downstairs into the basement, where historic train carriages have been transformed into moody little boudoirs. The house specialises in Scotch whisky, and with over 50 types on the menu, its namesake would be proud.
7. Have a pint while getting your hair cut at Gentlemen 1919
Shop, Store
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