Experimental Cocktail Club – Pioneering Cocktail Bar in Paris
Cocktail Bars • Speakeasy • Nightlife • Marais
Experimental Cocktail Club – Pioneering Cocktails & Hidden Paris Nights
Hidden behind an unassuming doorway in the Marais, Experimental Cocktail Club helped redefine Paris' modern cocktail scene. Known for inventive drinks, intimate lighting, vintage interiors and a relaxed speakeasy atmosphere, it remains one of the city's essential destinations for cocktail lovers.
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TLC Paris tip: Start your evening here before exploring the Marais or continue with nearby cocktail bars such as Little Red Door or Candelaria. Experimental Cocktail Club remains one of the addresses that helped put Paris back on the global cocktail map.
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Craft Cocktails, Hidden Speakeasy, Paris Cocktail Culture & Experimental Group
Experimental Cocktail Club
Hidden along Rue Saint-Sauveur, Experimental Cocktail Club helped redefine Paris's modern cocktail scene. As the original venue behind the internationally acclaimed Experimental Group, it blends classic mixology with contemporary creativity, offering expertly balanced cocktails in an intimate speakeasy setting that has become a destination for cocktail enthusiasts from around the world.
Best For
Craft cocktails, date nights & Paris nightlife
Craft cocktails, date nights & Paris nightlife
Atmosphere
Intimate, stylish, sophisticated & speakeasy-inspired
Intimate, stylish, sophisticated & speakeasy-inspired
What To Expect
Signature cocktails, classic mixology, elegant interiors & attentive bartenders
Signature cocktails, classic mixology, elegant interiors & attentive bartenders
First Visit?
Yes, for one of Paris's most influential cocktail bars
Yes, for one of Paris's most influential cocktail bars
Location
Rue Saint-Sauveur, 2nd arrondissement
Rue Saint-Sauveur, 2nd arrondissement
Nearby
Rue Montorgueil, Sentier, Grands Boulevards & Passage du Grand Cerf
Rue Montorgueil, Sentier, Grands Boulevards & Passage du Grand Cerf
Visit Time
1.5–3 hours
1.5–3 hours
Highlights
Experimental Group, signature cocktails & hidden atmosphere
Experimental Group, signature cocktails & hidden atmosphere
Visitor Highlights
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TLC Paris Concierge note: Experimental Cocktail Club is an ideal stop if you appreciate beautifully executed classic cocktails with a contemporary twist. Begin your evening with dinner around Rue Montorgueil or the Grands Boulevards before settling into one of the bars that helped shape modern cocktail culture in Paris.
Located at 37 Rue Saint-Sauveur in the heart of Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, Experimental Cocktail Club is one of the city’s pioneering cocktail bars. Set near Rue Montorgueil and within easy reach of Les Halles, it anchors a lively district where dining, shopping, and nightlife naturally converge.
Known for its refined approach to mixology, Experimental Cocktail Club blends classic techniques with contemporary creativity. Each cocktail is crafted with precision, using seasonal ingredients and balanced compositions that have helped define modern cocktail culture in Paris.
The atmosphere is intimate, eclectic, and effortlessly stylish — a space where Parisian nightlife feels both elevated and accessible. Located close to Canal Saint-Martin and lifestyle destinations such as Hôtel National des Arts et Métiers, the bar becomes part of a seamless evening that moves from exploration to late-night energy.
For those seeking one of the city’s essential cocktail experiences, Experimental Cocktail Club remains a defining address — where creativity, atmosphere, and Parisian nightlife come together.
