The coolest Parisian bar openings of 2017

Who's it for? Charles Bukowski fans – or just those who love a good tipple. 

What should I order? Milanese barman Flavio Angiolho's Negroni.

Where? 12 Rue Saint-Bernard, 11th

Who's it for? Craft beer aficionados. 

What should I order? A Murica IPA, made by the Outland brewery.

Where? 6 Rue Emile Lepeu, 11th

Who's it for? Any funseeker who happens to find themselves in the 7th.  

What should I order? A smoked Negroni, which looks like it could be straight out of the pages of Harry Potter novel.  

Where? 54 Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 7th

Who's it for? Adventurous drinkers who don't mind crossing to the left bank to quench their thirst.  

What should I order? The refreshing and flavourful Belize.

Where? 283 Rue Saint-Jacques, 5th

Who's it for? Bourgeois-bohemians with a thing for craft cocktails.

What should I order? An Old Fashioned and the beef tataki.

Where? 106 boulevard de Belleville, 20th

Who's it for? Oyster fanatics with a healthy bank balance. 

What should I order? A dozen Istr oysters and a house cocktail. 

Where? 41 Rue Notre Dame de Nazareth, 3rd

Who's it for? The menu changes every weeks so it's perfect for anyone bored of usual cocktail culprits.

What should I order? Peat whiskey with tomato juice – basically a hardcore Bloody Mary.

Where? 17 Avenue Parmentier, 11th

Who's it for? Culture vultures who love a debate as much as they love a double rum.

What should I order? Couscous (on the house) and a glass of red.

Where? 128 Rue la Fayette, 10th

Who's it for? Anyone who's ever said the Left Bank is 'dead'.

What should I order? The chocolatey Trinidad Old Fashioned.

Where? 1 Rue Dante, 5th

Who's it for? Trendsetters who loved Lulu White and Little Red Door.

What should I order? The light and fragrant Le Bonhomie, with grapefruit, Suze and black salt. 

Where? 22 Rue d'Enghien, 10th