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La Buvette
★ 4.0(1 review)Bar
intimatetrendynatural-wine
About the Vibe
La Buvette is the poster child for Paris's tiny, stylish natural wine bar scene that exploded in the 2010s. Owner Camille Fourmont turned this Lilliputian space on rue Saint-Maur into an international phenomenon, though the actual experience is simple: squeeze onto a stool at the zinc bar, order a glass of something funky from a cult vigneron, and nibble on whatever's scrawled on the mirror (usually broad beans with lemon or andouille). It's more about the vibe and the concept than a full dining experience, and yes, it's often packed with Anglophones chasing the aesthetic.
Known For
- •natural wines from cult vignerons
- •handwritten mirror menu
- •tiny zinc bar
- •andouille sausage
- •orange-zested broad beans
Best For
early aperitifssolo wine tastingquick drinks with friends
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 1, 2026
Tiny natural wine bar with big reputation
La Buvette opened in 2013 and quickly became the archetype for the wave of tiny, design-conscious natural wine bars that took over east Paris. The space is genuinely tiny—think e-cigarette shop size—with four small tables, a thin zinc bar, and a formidable wine fridge in the back. The menu is handwritten on a wall mirror and rotates, featuring highbrow nibbles like orange-zested white broad beans in olive oil, thick-cut andouille au lard, or fresh goat's cheese with black garlic and cherries.
The natural wine selection is limited but curated, with bottles from sought-after producers like Jean-Pierre Rietsch and Julien Courtois. Prices are higher than a traditional caviste, but the 8€ corkage fee means bringing your own bottle is a bargain compared to restaurant lists. The real draw here is the atmosphere: it feels like someone's impeccably designed front room, and you're invited to join the party. Be prepared to wait for a stool, as there are no reservations and the place fills up fast, especially with the international crowd that discovered it through media coverage. It closes at 10pm, so it's an early evening spot, not a late-night one.