The best taverns in Paris and the surrounding area

When the good weather arrives, it’s hard to resist the call of the waterside taverns with their garlands of loupiotes, their festive and good-natured atmosphere. We go there as a family or with friends to drink and eat without fuss before working out our calves on the dance floor to the rhythm of the fun. We show you our favorite addresses in Paname and its nearby suburbs.

Rosa Bonheur sur Seine: the most glamorous

It is the tavern set in the most beautiful postcard in the world, it is moored on the port of Invalides in the 7th arrondissement with the Place de la Concorde, the Alexandre III bridge, the Grand Palais and the Tower in the background. Eiffel. What better way to relax, dance, or have a drink with the trendy Parisian youth on a barge that takes on a thousand lights at nightfall? The prices are rather reasonable considering the location. The ham and cheese board is 18 euros, the glass of wine starts at 6 euros and the pint of beer at 8. For fans of Rosa Bonheur, know that there are three other establishments in the Buttes Chaumont park, on the banks of the Seine in Asnières and in the Porte Jaune chalet in the Bois de Vincennes.

Port des Invalides
75007 Paris
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.*
Saturday: 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.*
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.*

The Horseshoe: the greenest

Nestled in the foothills of the splendid and very relaxing Saint Cloud park, Le Fer à Cheval is a blue chalet surrounded by pretty cascading terraces. The ideal place for Parisians looking for greenery and who want to relax in a chic tavern setting. The menu is Italian with rather muscular prices. Be careful to book before climbing the hills of Saint Cloud park because the place is often privatized for weddings.

Allée du Fer À Cheval – 92210 Saint-Cloud

https://www.leferacheval-saintcloud.com/

Le Chalet des Îles: the most discreet

Located in the Bois de Boulogne in the middle of the lake, you have to board a boat to access the Chalet des Iles and enjoy one of the most discreet addresses in Paris. Once on land, you can discover this historical gem. A real Swiss chalet from 1865 dismantled and transported to Paris for Empress Eugénie. For its reopening this year, the building and its 2 hectares of terraces and gardens have been completely renovated to integrate perfectly into preserved nature and respect a unique ecosystem on this island. The idea is to blend completely into nature. The kitchen is now run by chef Pierre Chomet who offers a menu far removed from the guinguette spirit.

Le Chalet des Iles 14, chemin de Ceinture du Lac Inférieur – Paris 16

Every day from 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (bar from 4 p.m.)

At Gégène: the most historic

Known throughout the world as the most famous tavern on the banks of the Marne, it is located in Joinville le Pont. We owe it to Eugène Favreu whose giant portrait sits on the facade of this institution. She was immortalized by Bourvil in the song “A Joinville le Pont”. At Gégène, we have kept the same scoundrel and good-natured spirit with its retro decor since its opening in 1914. Here it’s a “big red that stains” atmosphere, mussels and fries and bal musette sprinkled with hits from the 60s to the 80s. go there to have fun without fuss because as the song says “Where there is embarrassment, there is no pleasure, but where there is Gégène, where are there fits of laughter? In Joinville le Pont, pont, pont!”

162 bis allée des Guinguettes – Quai de Polangis – 94340 Joinville-le-Pont

Hangar Y: the most perched

The latest addition to the Perchoir restaurant and rooftop group, the Y tavern is located near an imposing airship hangar and a lake surrounded by greenery in the Meudon woods. The setting is as bucolic as possible. The ideal place to chill with friends under the foliage and sip delicious cocktails while sitting on deckchairs. Be careful, here, no “disappointment”, we are rather in a relaxed atmosphere. We go there to relax among good people to enjoy the many activities and the grilled plates and tapas by Guillaume Sanchez.

9 avenue de Trivaux, Meudon.

From May. Wednesday Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday from noon to 1 a.m., Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.

Petit Bain: the most cultural

Moored at the foot of the National Library of France on a quay which has no shortage of entertainment, the Petit Bain is a 45 meter long floating cultural facility. This tavern includes a two hundred and fifty seat performance hall with plenty of things to do there in the evening after work. The programming gives pride of place to today’s music and new artistic forms. Like all good self-respecting taverns, you can eat on site in a restaurant with 60 seats. The terrace is very pleasant, you almost have your feet in the water and the view of the Seine is magnificent, especially at nightfall.

The Little Bath
7, port de la Gare – 13th

À la Folie: the most festive

You can’t miss it with its fire engine red color, this neo-guinguette was installed in 2015 in one of the many follies of Parc de la Villette. Very festive in the evening with a dancefloor frequented by the LGBTQIA+ community and a giant barbecue to eat on the large tree-lined terrace. À la Folie is also a place of life during the day with a plethora of activities such as bicycle repair workshops, organic markets, mini-flea markets, vinyl sales, exhibitions and for gamers, there are also pétanque and Molky courts. In short, you never get bored in this festive and friendly tavern.

To insanity
26, avenue Corentin-Cariou – 19th
Guinguette Paris 19
Open Monday to Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight.

Kingfisher Island: the most rural

This is a real tavern with its garlands, its flaunts and its large tables with checkered tablecloths! Located on an island of the Marne, place of traditional taverns, it is only accessible on foot via a footbridge. Kingfisher Island is hidden under chestnut trees and weeping willows, far from the noise of the city, its restaurant offers simple and gourmet cuisine. The large garden and its children’s area on the banks of the Marne allow families and groups of friends to have lunch on the grass. All on the days musical entertainment is organized for dancing at the water’s edge.

https://www.facebook.com/people/LIle-du-Martin-P%C3%AAcheur/100069035292046/

41, quai Victor-Hugo – Champigny-sur-Marne
Open Thursday and Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight.