Solluna Faidherbe is the kind of multi-hyphenate spot the 11th does well — bar-brasserie, cocktail bar, and couscous party all under one roof. Open from 8am to 2am daily, it's equally suited for a morning coffee, a drawn-out dinner, or a late-night cocktail. The couscous nights (Friday through Sunday) have a loyal following, and the creative cocktail list — especially the signature Solluna (gin, pineapple, basil, kiwi syrup, lemon) — keeps the après-work crowd coming back.
A 4.8-rated neighborhood bar-brasserie where Friday-to-Sunday couscous parties and a standout cocktail list (try the kiwi-basil Solluna) keep the 11th coming back.
Book ahead for Friday-to-Sunday couscous nights — they fill up fast and it's the main event.
Couscous parties and creative cocktails in a festive 11th arrondissement hangout
Solluna Faidherbe wears a lot of hats and somehow pulls off all of them. By day it's a relaxed brasserie on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine where you can settle in with a coffee or a proper lunch. By night, it transforms into one of the neighborhood's more festive bar spots, with a cocktail program that genuinely stands out — the signature Solluna (Bombay gin, pineapple, basil, kiwi syrup, lemon) is worth the trip alone. The tapas menu is generous and crowd-pleasing: crispy chicken, mozzarella sticks, calamari fritters — nothing groundbreaking, but everything hits the spot when you're sharing with friends.
The real draw, though, is the couscous. Friday through Sunday, Solluna runs what they call "couscous party" nights, and the Google reviews (4.8 stars from nearly 600 people) back it up — reviewers call it "un incontournable du couscous," a can't-miss. The portions are generous, the semoule is fluffy, and the broths are deeply flavored. Yes, the artificial flowers on the ceiling divide opinion (one reviewer noted you don't have to love them), but they're part of the quirky, unpretentious charm that makes this place feel like a real neighborhood hangout rather than a curated concept.
The team gets consistent praise for being warm and attentive, and the atmosphere stays relaxed even when it's packed. Open from 8am to 2am every day, it's the rare spot that works for breakfast, dinner, and a 1am cocktail. For private events, they can host up to 250 people. If you're going for couscous on a weekend, book ahead — those nights fill up fast.
Solluna Faidherbe, c'est le genre d'adresse qui cumule les casquettes sans en rater une seule. Brasserie le matin, bar à cocktails le soir, lieu festif le week-end — tout fonctionne. Posé sur la Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, entre Bastille et Faidherbe-Chaligny, c'est devenu un vrai repère de quartier. La carte de cocktails est créative et fait la différence : le Solluna signature (gin Bombay, ananas, basilic, sirop de kiwi, citron) est un vrai coup de cœur. Côté tapas, on reste dans le classique efficace — crispy chicken, sticks de mozza, beignets de calamars — parfait pour partager entre amis.
La vraie star, c'est le couscous. Du vendredi au dimanche, Solluna organise ses "couscous party" et les avis Google (4,8/5, près de 600 avis) confirment : c'est un incontournable. Les portions sont généreuses, la semoule est parfaite, et les bouillons sont goûteux. Les fleurs artificielles au plafond ne font pas l'unanimité, mais elles font partie du charme décomplexé du lieu. L'équipe est aux petits soins, l'ambiance reste détendue même quand c'est plein.
Ouvert de 8h à 2h tous les jours, c'est l'endroit rare qui marche pour un petit-déjeuner, un dîner, ou un cocktail à 1h du matin. Pour les événements privés, ils peuvent accueillir jusqu'à 250 personnes. Si vous visez le couscous le week-end, réservez — ça remplit vite.