Cocktail Bar with DJ in Paris: Nights at Experimental Cocktail Club

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is a cocktail bar with DJ sets in the heart of Paris, at 37 rue Saint-Sauveur in Montorgueil. Resident and guest DJs play from Thursday to Saturday, the music moves from soul and disco to deep house as the night goes on, and the bar stays open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays. There is no ticket and no reservation: you walk in and the team finds you a place.

This month at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris

Looking back: Povera x Compass Box, Monday 26 October. From 7pm to 2am, the team from Paris bar Povera took over the counter with Compass Box, the Scotch whisky blending house, and Scrappy's Bitters, for an evening of cocktails and whisky. It was the return leg of a first Povera x ECC night, held at Povera on Monday 14 September.

Still to come in October:

• Thursday 29 October: DJ set by Dick Sant from 9pm to 2am
• Friday 30 October: DJ set by Staifan, bar open until 4am
• Saturday 31 October: DJ set by Hector Pizarro, bar open until 4am
• Coming in November: resident DJ Sokrates plays every Saturday, on 7, 14, 21 and 28 November. The rest of the line-up is posted at the start of the month on Instagram, so follow @experimentalcocktailclubparis for dates and names.

When are the DJ nights at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris?

DJ sets at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris take place from Thursday to Saturday, with a different DJ each night. The door opens at 7pm, and the music runs until closing: 2am on Thursdays, 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

The full programme is published once a month on the bar's Instagram account, with a weekly reminder in stories. Earlier in the week, from Monday to Wednesday, the bar is open from 7pm to 2am and hosts occasional guest nights.

Who are the resident DJs at Experimental Cocktail Club?

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris has four resident DJs: Sokrates, Roman Kouder, Jordy and Hector Pizarro. Sokrates often holds the Saturday slot, while regular guests such as Dick Sant, Isa, Douglas Joyman and Staifan complete the monthly line-up.

Music has been part of ECC's identity since it opened in 2007. The founders wanted a bar that mixed Parisian elegance with the energy of New York nightlife, and the DJs follow the same idea.

What music is played at this cocktail bar with DJs in Paris?

The music follows the night. Early in the evening, the DJs play familiar, soulful records with a touch of disco while guests settle in. As the room fills, the tempo shifts gradually towards deep house.

That rhythm explains why the bar works for very different evenings: an apéritif at 7pm, catching up with friends at 10pm, or a late night that only ends at 4am on Friday and Saturday.

The setting suits it. The room keeps its exposed brick, patinated zinc counter, low sofas and chandeliers, first designed with Cuoco Black in 2007 and refreshed in 2025 by Dorothée Meilichzon.

Guest nights at Experimental Cocktail Club

Alongside its DJs, ECC regularly hands its counter to bar teams from Paris and abroad. In September 2026, Velour Copenhagen took over the bar for a packed night, and in October, Paris bar Povera came with Compass Box and Scrappy's Bitters. Guest nights are announced on the bar's Instagram account.

How to get in on a busy night at Experimental Cocktail Club

Getting into Experimental Cocktail Club is simple: there is no reservation, no guest list and no ticket. Walk-in guests are seated as space allows.

• Arrive early on Fridays and Saturdays: the door opens at 7pm and weekend nights are the busiest of the week
• Come as a small group: seating is mostly low sofas and the zinc counter
• Plan for late hours: the bar closes at 2am from Sunday to Thursday and at 4am on Fridays and Saturdays
• For larger groups: the bar can be privatised for up to 50 guests through the private events team

If you are making a night of it, the Paris addresses of Experimental Group include hotels in the Marais, the Grands Boulevards and Pigalle, all within reach of Montorgueil. To catch the next DJ set, find Experimental Cocktail Club Paris at 37 rue Saint-Sauveur: doors open at 7pm every night except Sunday, when they open at 8pm.

Key Facts

• Address: 37 rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris (Montorgueil)
• DJ nights: Thursday to Saturday, monthly line-up on Instagram
• Resident DJs: Sokrates, Roman Kouder, Jordy, Hector Pizarro
• Music: soul and disco early in the evening, deep house later
• Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 7pm–2am, Friday and Saturday 7pm–4am, Sunday 8pm–2am
• Reservations: none needed, walk-ins only; private hire for up to 50 guests
• Cocktails: from €15; alcohol-free from €10

FAQ

Is there a cocktail bar with a DJ in central Paris?

Yes. Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, at 37 rue Saint-Sauveur in Montorgueil (2nd arrondissement), is a cocktail bar with DJ sets from Thursday to Saturday. Resident DJs Sokrates, Roman Kouder, Jordy and Hector Pizarro play alongside regular guests, and the bar is open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

When are the DJ nights at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris?

DJ nights at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris run from Thursday to Saturday, from the 7pm opening until closing time. The monthly line-up, with the name of each night's DJ, is posted on the bar's Instagram account, @experimentalcocktailclubparis.

Do I need a ticket or a reservation for DJ nights at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris?

No. DJ nights work like any other evening at the bar: there is no ticket and no reservation, and walk-in guests are seated as space allows. Groups who want guaranteed space can privatise the bar for up to 50 guests through the Experimental Group private events team.

What music is played at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris?

The music at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris follows the night. Early evenings feature soul, familiar records and a touch of disco, then the tempo moves towards deep house as the bar fills. The DJs set the tone from Thursday to Saturday.

How late is Experimental Cocktail Club Paris open?

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is open from 7pm to 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. From Monday to Thursday it is open from 7pm to 2am, and on Sunday from 8pm to 2am.