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Harry's New York Bar

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historicelegantcocktail-focused

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Harry's New York Bar isn't just a bar—it's a living piece of cocktail history. Since 1911, this mahogany-clad temple has been mixing up classics like the Bloody Mary and Sidecar while serving up stories from Hemingway, Picasso, and countless other legends who've raised a glass here. The atmosphere is old-school Parisian glamour meets American bar comfort, with a whisky cellar that's the stuff of dreams and bartenders who know their craft inside out. Skip the tourist traps nearby and come here for an experience that feels like stepping into a different era. The cocktails are consistently excellent, the service is polished but not stuffy, and the walls themselves seem to whisper tales of the past. It's pricey, but you're paying for history, expertise, and an ambiance you genuinely can't replicate elsewhere in Paris.

Known For

  • Bloody Mary
  • Sidecar
  • French 75
  • Whisky collection

Best For

cocktail enthusiastsspecial occasionshistory buffs

Location & Hours

5, rue Daunou
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Mo-Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 17:00-01:00

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city-insider4/2/2026

A Living Piece of Cocktail History

Harry's New York Bar is the real deal when it comes to cocktail culture in Paris. This isn't some trendy spot trying to recapture the past—it's the actual past, preserved and perfected. Walk in and you're immediately transported to 1920s Paris, with the smell of polished mahogany, the clink of crystal glasses, and bartenders who treat each cocktail like a sacred ritual. The Bloody Mary here isn't just good; it's the original, and you can taste the generations of refinement in every sip.

What sets Harry's apart is the consistency. You can come back six months later and the experience will be just as magical. The whisky cellar alone is worth the visit—over 350 bottles, many of them rare finds that would make a collector weep. The service strikes that perfect balance between professional and warm, like you're being looked after by someone who genuinely loves what they do. Yes, it's expensive, but you're not just paying for drinks; you're paying for access to a piece of living history that's been serving the world's most interesting people for over a century.

Lire en français

Harry's New York Bar, c'est l'essence même de la culture des cocktails à Paris. Pas besoin de chercher ailleurs pour comprendre pourquoi ce bar est une institution : depuis 1911, il sert les meilleurs cocktails avec une précision qui défie le temps. La Bloody Mary ici n'est pas juste une boisson, c'est une légende qu'on a inventée, et chaque gorgée raconte l'histoire de cette maison.

L'ambiance est tout simplement magique : boiseries sombres, lustres élégants, et des bartenders qui traitent chaque verre comme un chef-d'œuvre. La cave à whisky est impressionnante, avec plus de 350 références dont certaines sont de véritables trésors. Le service est impeccable, chaleureux sans être familier, comme si on vous accueillait chez un ami qui connaît parfaitement son métier. C'est cher, mais vous payez pour l'histoire, l'expertise et une expérience qui ne se trouve nulle part ailleurs à Paris.