The best place to go out for some (mainly young high schoolers or graduates on the hunt for a spot to party hard), the worst for others (generally, the rest of the Parisian population). The Rue de Lappe is a series of bars and clubs where alcohol flows freely as soon as the sun sets and where, until very recently, life was not very pleasant. But recently, the business owners of this legendary street are determined to revamp its image.
A hotspot for Parisian partying
The Code Bar, Balajo, Chez Pierrot, and L’Or en Bar. On Rue de Lappe, the dancing bars and clubs come one after the other. A true paradise for party lovers, yet tarnished for some time.About ten years with a bad reputation, unfortunately more than deserved. Thefts, alcohol-related incidents, assaults, binge drinking, fights, there are numerous offenses.
un soir tt a fait normal à la rue de lappe https://t.co/LOlV3xegui
— ):) pevlova (@borntomourir) June 1, 2025
They have indeed turned this street, a symbol of celebration in the 80s and 90s, into a genuine hell that anyone with two functioning brain cells avoids after 9 PM. Its notorious reputation was fueled by the enticing tactics set up by some bars (free shot if you come in) and the massive groups of pickpockets that used to crowd the area. However, over the past few weeks, a fresh breeze of change is blowing through this cobblestone street in the 11th.
A Transformation That's More Than Welcome
If, like us, you've steered clear of Rue de Lappe in recent years, we have some good news: it’s gradually becoming more and more enjoyable, thanks to the hard work of the local community and business owners. For the past few months, a variety of establishments dedicated to...
;The night festivities have closed their doors (8 in total), while establishments more focused on dining have opened theirs. This is the case for Tintin and Ti Dodo Gourmand (which we highly recommend).Et si, pour se refaire une réputation, la rue de Lappe proposait aussi une activité diurne et renouait avec la clientèle parisienne ? Ce sont les fêtards venus de plus loin, souvent en SUV, qui ont abîmé son image de rue festive et populaire. #paris11 https://t.co/WeqyhiOjem
— Delphine Goater (@DGoater) August 3, 2025
A change that helps to limit spillovers, along with daily patrols from the local police every evening. This might just bring a few more people to this street, which has lost between 20 and 30% of its foot traffic over the last 10 years. And the 11th District City Hall, which is contributing to the collective effort by imposing administrative fines on establishments that do not manage the spillovers, really aims to make rue de Lappe a place “festive, but controlled”. It almost makes us want to go take a stroll there!
