FAQ

No, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris doesn't take reservations — it's walk-in only. Stop by if you're thirsty, and the team will do their best to find a spot.

Yes, walking in is the only way to visit Experimental Cocktail Club Paris — there's no reservation system in place.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is first and foremost a cocktail bar, and a visit for drinks alone is very much the spirit of the place.

Yes, guests can settle in at the bar without a reservation at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris — no one is turned away. The team organises service to welcome everyone as comfortably as possible; on the busiest nights the bar can fill up, but a cocktail is still served even without a seat, with a spot found as soon as one opens up.

Groups are welcomed on the same basis as individual guests at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris — a group is seated as soon as enough space is available, though guests can start their evening standing before that. From 50 guests upwards, privatising the venue is recommended for a group planning to stay all evening; enquiries can be sent to Olimpia at olimpia.n@expegroup.com.

There is no minimum spend at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, though guests are encouraged to order at least one drink.

There is no set time limit on tables at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris. If guests appear to be done for the evening after a long stay, the team will bring the bill over, but everyone is free to stay as long as they like.

The cocktail menu at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is a precise, refined list, from Experimental signatures to riffs on the classics — each creation a nod to Parisian elegance underlined by a trace of New York's iconic nightlife.

Yes, the cocktail menu at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris changes with the seasons, with something new to discover each time, alongside familiar favourites.

Yes, the bartenders at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris are on hand to help guests select their perfect drink.

Yes, three distinct non-alcoholic cocktails are currently on the menu at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, with bespoke options also possible depending on the ingredients in season.

The spirits selection at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris spans whisky, rum, gin, mezcal, tequila, Calvados, cognac and Armagnac, with a particular focus on vintage Japanese whisky and Jamaican rum.

Wine isn't served on its own at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, though it regularly features as a base for cocktails — a reworked Sangria is currently on the menu. Champagne is available both by the glass and by the bottle.

Cocktails at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris are generally priced between €15 and €17, reflecting the bar's commitment to keeping quality drinks accessible.

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is the original Experimental Cocktail Club, opened in 2007 in a once-empty storefront on rue Saint-Sauveur, in the Montorgueil neighbourhood. Soft light, exposed brick walls and a zinc bar top aged to perfection create the palpable feeling of an underground hideaway. Designer Dorothée Meilichzon revisited the space in 2025, retaining its New York state of mind alongside low-slung sofas and antiques found in attics.

Yes, the evening at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris eases in with balanced beats — a hint of soul, a touch of disco — before deepening into deep house from the DJ booth as the night goes on, with resident DJs Sokrates, Roman Kouder, Jordy and Hector.

Yes, the intimate, low-lit setting of Experimental Cocktail Club Paris makes it a favourite for date nights in the city.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris welcomes groups, with larger gatherings best arranged as a private event.

Yes, coming alone rarely feels that way at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris — solo guests are seated at the counter, where the team makes a point of keeping conversation going, and the cosmopolitan crowd makes it a natural place to strike up a conversation.

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is located at 37 rue Saint Sauveur, in the Montorgueil neighbourhood of Paris's 2nd arrondissement.

Not at first glance — the bar occupies what was once an unremarkable storefront, part of its hidden, speakeasy character since it first opened in 2007.

The closest metro stations to Experimental Cocktail Club Paris are Sentier (3 minutes' walk), Réaumur-Sébastopol (3 minutes) and Étienne Marcel (5 minutes).

Yes, the same nearby stations — Sentier, Réaumur-Sébastopol and Étienne Marcel — make Experimental Cocktail Club Paris easy to reach by metro.

Nearby car parks include Parking Des Halles, Parking Vinci and Parking Indigo Paris Turbigo Saint-Denis.

Yes, taxis can drop guests off directly at the address of Experimental Cocktail Club Paris.

The opening hours of Experimental Cocktail Club Paris vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.

From 10pm, guests at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris are welcomed by a doorman, who reserves the right, with the manager's confirmation, to turn away guests who appear to already be intoxicated.

The dress code at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is fairly relaxed — smart casual is the spirit — though the venue reserves the right to turn away guests in sportswear, such as tracksuits, shorts or flip-flops.

No, children are not permitted at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris.

No, animals are not permitted at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris — ask the team for the access code.

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris accepts cash, card and American Express.

There's no cloakroom at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, though once seated, guests can keep their belongings close by — chairs, hooks and sofas are all put to use.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris hosts private events of all kinds, from milestone celebrations and birthdays to weddings, product launches, business drinks and photo shoots.

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris can host up to 50 guests for a private event.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris hosts corporate events, including business drinks and product launches, alongside private celebrations.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris is a popular choice for weddings, whether for the celebration itself or an associated event.

Private event enquiries for Experimental Cocktail Club Paris can be made by email at eventsparis@expegroup.com.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris regularly hosts events, with a rotating line-up of resident DJs animating the night.

Yes, resident DJs Sokrates, Roman Kouder, Jordy and Hector play at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris, with the sound evolving from soul and disco into deep house as the night goes on.

Upcoming events at Experimental Cocktail Club Paris are listed on the venue's What's On page.

Yes, Experimental Cocktail Club Paris keeps a different rhythm on weekends. Opening hours vary and are updated regularly in the dedicated section.

Experimental Cocktail Club Paris can be reached by phone at 01 45 08 88 09.