That title’s no typo: while Paris is certainly known for its plethora of great wine bars, the French capital has been coming into its own on the beer front in recent years. With craft breweries like Deck & Donohue or La Goutte d’Or, fantastic bottle shops like Paris Sainte Bière or Bières Cultes, and more than enough beer bars, the age of the beer-lover has arrived in Paris! Here are five of our fave places to enjoy a nice, cold beer in Paris.
1. La Fine Mousse
This craft beer bar boasts 20 different beers on tap from France and from around the world, as well as a host of bottles. In the spirit of a wine bar, it also offers a few nibbles to accompany your brews, with suggested pairings for each of the appetizers, mains, and desserts, not to mention meat and cheese boards you can share. La Fine Mousse tends to fill up fast, especially when it’s hosting a beer-related event, but it’s definitely worth your while – even when it’s standing room only.
La Fine Mousse – 4 bis Avenue Jean Aicard, 75011
2. Express de Lyon
We’re a bit loath to share this unassuming-looking location just outside Gare de Lyon; what looks like any old brasserie is actually one of the top craft beer bars in Paris, with a combo of European craft brews and the basic Belgian beers that you’ll find at most Parisian bars and restaurants. Top it off with a seriously cheap menu of delicious food, and… we’re not entirely sure why we’re giving this little secret away.
Express de Lyon – 1 Rue de Lyon, 75012
3. Brewberry
Just a few minutes’ walk from the Pantheon is this delightful little beer bar with an adjacent bottle shop. A selection of 24 beers on tap (and over 400 by the bottle) makes this the perfect stop for any beer connoisseur. The terrace seating in spring and summer is the perfect place to people-watch in this pedestrian neighborhood over a beer or two and a shared plate of fries with Chimay beer cheese.
Brewberry – 18 rue du Pot de Fer, 75005
4. Le Supercoin
This bar has dubbed itself a spot for artisanal beer and pop culture, and it’s pretty spot on: an excellent selection of rock music and a laid-back atmosphere has made Le Supercoin a favorite for many beer-lovers. The prices here are extremely reasonable for Paris for both craft brews and generous portions of snacks, and while the bar gives off a divey vibe, the ever-changing selection and regular beer events keep beer aficionados coming back for more.
Le Supercoin – 3 Rue Baudelique, 75018
5. Paname Brewing Company
While a lot of our favorite breweries are open to visitors on occasion, Paname is one of the only ones to also boast a bar and restaurant. Paname’s spacious dining room overlooks the Canal de l’Ourcq, the perfect place to enjoy comfort food dishes with an Anglo edge like sweet potato pizza, barbecue ribs, or a New Zealand beer-braised lamb sandwich. Paname’s five draught beers are accompanied by seasonal additions as well as bottles from other breweries from France and abroad.
Paname Brewing Company – 41 bis Quai de la Loire, 75019