This was one of the first hip joints to hit the Canal de l'Ourcq, with an embankment broad enough to accommodate pétanque games (ask at the bar) and a cluster of deckchairs....
68 quai de la LoireA spanking new hybrid venue that triples as a restaurant, bar and DJ lounge for an übercool, bobo clientele. Friday nights are for resident DJs, and Saturdays bring live bands...
21 rue Juliette DoduA popular DJ bar, especially in summer, when fashionistas flock to the terrace. Cool live music is played from Thursdays to Saturdays after 10pm. Expect anything from DJ Jet...
44 bd de la VilletteLe Cabaret Sauvage is a stylish, big top-shaped venue that's taken over by outside promoters for occasional club nights. In the old days this often contained a world music...
59 bd MacdonaldThis converted coach station is way out north-east, but its strong DJ nights and live acts pull punters in from central Paris. Dub step, breakbeat, electro and drum 'n' bass...
7-15 av de la Porte de la Villette