For those who love to let loose on the dancefloor without going to the nightclub, this article is for you. Are you looking for cool places with cheap drinks? Lucky for you, Paris is full of great places to party without breaking the bank. We've put together a small selection of the best dance bars in the capital.
L'Alimentation Générale
Don't be fooled, this is not a grocery store but a bar located in the 11th arrondissement. "L'Ali-gé" for the insiders, has a rather chill ambiance: you can have a drink with your friends in the early evening and then dance until the early hours to the sound of concerts and DJ sets. And don't worry, there's something for everyone's taste: hip-hop, electro, funk, the music selection is very diverse. Plus, the prices are very affordable, as the entry with a drink doesn't exceed 10€. One last tip, try not to come too late on weekends, "L'Ali-gé" gets crowded very quickly!
L'Alimentation Générale
64, rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud – 11th
Metro Parmentier, Couronnes, Goncourt
Open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 7pm to 2am and Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm to 5am
Café Chéri(e)
A true institution in the Belleville neighborhood, Café Chéri(e) completely transforms on the weekends. Farewell to the regulars who come for their coffee, from 10pm to 2am, the DJs turn up the heat in this room with red neon lights: electro, rock, or even jazz, Café Chéri(e) always brings joy. As a bonus: the small exhibitions and flea markets that happen here.
On the upper floor. But all of this comes at a price: the bar is often crowded, so we advise you to come early. The Café Chéri(e) is located at 44 Boulevard de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement, near Belleville metro station. It is open every day from noon until 2am. Situated just a few steps away from the Grands Boulevards, Le B58 is a bar that aims to combine culture and partying. With exhibitions and quirky events, this bar has a reputation as a lively place to drink, and it's not too expensive either! The added bonus: you can even hire out the B58 for private events.So if you're looking for a place to celebrate your birthday or your friends', this is where it's happening!Le B58
58, rue Richer – 9e
Du mardi au samedi de 18h à 2h
La petite chaufferie
"Eat electro, listen organic", that's the motto of this bar in the 10th arrondissement. It's a restaurant during the week, but it turns into a real club on weekends with electro-soft DJ sets. And when it comes to drinks, everything is 100% organic, so go ahead and dance your heart out at this dance bar.