Fitzroy is the kind of place that starts as a laid-back beer-and-cocktail bar and slowly turns into a full-on party as the night goes on. With DJ sets, live sports on screen, a games area, and a dance floor that fills up late, it's a Bastille go-to for groups who want to drink, mingle, and let loose without leaving the neighborhood. The vibe is unapologetically festive — don't come here for a quiet drink.
A festive Bastille bar with DJ sets, beers, cocktails, and a dance floor that fills up as the night goes on.
Arrive before 9pm on weekends to grab a spot before the DJ sets kick in and the dance floor takes over.
A Bastille bar that turns into a party by midnight
Fitzroy is what happens when a neighborhood bar decides it also wants to be a nightclub. The evening starts calmly enough — beers, cocktails, maybe a match on the screen — but as the night rolls on, the DJ turns up and the dance floor fills. It's the kind of place where you arrive for one drink and end up closing it down. The cocktail menu is solid if not groundbreaking, and the beer selection does the job for a crowd that's here more for the atmosphere than the mixology.
The space itself is roomy by Paris standards, with a games area and enough standing room that it doesn't feel suffocating even when it gets busy. Weekends are packed, and that's the point — Fitzroy thrives on energy and a young, sociable crowd. It's a go-to for group birthdays and spontaneous nights out in Bastille.
That said, it's not without its issues. The stairs have been flagged as dangerously slippery by multiple patrons, and the staff can be overwhelmed when the place is at capacity. If you're looking for a refined cocktail experience, you're in the wrong bar. But if you want a fun, unpretentious night with friends and a DJ set that keeps things moving, Fitzroy delivers.