Owned by the people behind Momo and Sketch in London, Andy Whaloo serves sumptuous snack food and is tastefully decorated with Moroccan artifacts. The seating is made from...
69 rue des GravilliersWith its terrace and voluminous dancefloor, this two-level boat is a clubbing paradise in the summer. The celebrated Respect crew held a popular, fondly remembered Wednesday...
Port de SolférinoIn recent years the Batofar has gone through a rapid succession of management teams, with varying levels of success. The current managers have helped revive the venue's...
Opposite 11 quai François-MauriacThis converted railway station reopened under new management, and has won over the Paris muso crowd with its adventurous programming, covering everything from electro to punk...
102bis rue de BagnoletThe oldest gay club in Paris attracts a young and beautiful clientele. It is not very big, and the decor isn't all that great, but the music is fun and there's a very laid-back...
18 rue de BeaujolaisThis weekend women-only nightclub is one of the hottest places on the lesbian scene. The decor is '70s and the music eclectic.
1 rue du SabotOnce a global leader, Les Bains Douches lost its way in the 1990s, relying on its reputation to pull in tourists. This all changed recently, and now local star DJs like Busy P...
7 rue du Bourg-l'AbbéThe Mix has one of the city's biggest dancefloors. Regular international visitors include Erick Morillo's Subliminal and Ministry of Sound parties, and in-house events include...
24 rue de l'ArrivéeJazz fans crowd into this hip, no-frills joint to natter, drink and boogie to the consistently excellent live music. Low key it may be but it's still worth looking out for the...
7-9 rue des Petites-EcuriesThis hunk of Berlin in Paris was only ever meant to be temporary, but thankfully it's still around. An uncompromising programming policy delivers some of the best electronic...
200 quai de ValmyThe Rex's new sound system puts over 40 different sound configurations at the DJ's fingertips, and has proved to be a magnet for top turntable stars. Once associated with...
5 bd PoissonnièreAlong the Seine, the striking bright green Cité de la Mode et du Design, designed by Jakob + MacFarlane, is due to open in early 2009, containing restaurants and cafés, a...
28-36 quai d'AusterlitzPart of a massive conference, restaurant and club complex in the Bercy Village, Club Med World hosts popular disco, salsa and '80s nights at weekends.
39 Cour St-EmilionA gig venue and club, the Elysée hosts big nights by outside promoters, such as Open House, Panik and Nightfever, for young clubbers.
72 bd de RochechouartI Love Opéra is having trouble attracting the glitterati of its previous incarnation, Paris Paris, but it's getting there with a chic pink, black and white dining room (menus...
5 av de l'Opéra