FAQ

Walk-ins are welcome at Prescription Cocktail Club — stop by and the team will try to find some room.

Yes, walking in is very much the spirit of Prescription Cocktail Club, subject to availability on the night.

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

No, Prescription Cocktail Club does not take reservations for regular visits — the venue mainly operates on a walk-in basis. Reservations are only available for private events; for any event request, guests can contact Olimpia directly.

Yes, guests are welcome to sit at the bar at Prescription Cocktail Club without a reservation, subject to availability.

There is no minimum spend for walk-in guests at Prescription Cocktail Club.

No, Prescription Cocktail Club does not impose a specific time limit on tables.

The cocktail menu at Prescription Cocktail Club is designed by Maxime Potfer: Experimental signatures cast a familiar light over the list, while riffs on the classics add a feeling of mystery — each one a cosmic reinterpretation of a classic recipe.

Yes, the cocktail menu at Prescription Cocktail Club changes twice a year.

Yes, the cocktail menu for Prescription Cocktail Club is available to download as a PDF from the venue's page on experimentalgroup.com.

Yes, snacks provide an interlude to an evening of cocktails at Prescription Cocktail Club — Le Croque Cheddar beckons.

Yes, the bartenders at Prescription Cocktail Club can create bespoke cocktails based on guests' tastes and preferences, whenever possible and depending on the ingredients available.

Yes, a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails is offered at Prescription Cocktail Club.

Prescription Cocktail Club does not serve wine, but champagne is offered alongside the cocktail selection.

Cocktails at Prescription Cocktail Club are generally priced between €15 and €17.

Prescription Cocktail Club is a cosmic theatre in the form of a cocktail bar — an icon of the Left Bank since 2009. Draped fabric, delicate trimmings and upholstered walls create beguiling spaces where each step reveals a small scene, with little sofas hidden in every corner and the bar set as the main stage.

The interior of Prescription Cocktail Club was imagined by designer Dorothée Meilichzon, inspired by the world of Molière's theatre, with trompe-l'œil drapery, deep marble and red velvet blending with celestial motifs. The cocktail menu is designed by Maxime Potfer.

Zoltar is the fortune-teller hidden behind the DJ booth at Prescription Cocktail Club, telling fortunes as part of the bar's cosmic theatre.

Yes, DJs play at Prescription Cocktail Club every Friday and Saturday, a regular part of the weekend experience, with Zoltar keeping watch from the DJ booth.

Yes, the small sofas tucked into every corner of Prescription Cocktail Club make it a natural for date nights on the Left Bank.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club welcomes groups, from small gatherings of up to eight in a private corner to larger celebrations arranged as a private event. For small groups without a reservation, the venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis — the team does its best to accommodate everyone, and with a little patience, always tries to find the most suitable space.

Yes, coming alone to Prescription Cocktail Club is very natural, particularly with seating available at the bar — the venue works equally well for solo guests, couples and groups of friends.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club is the sister bar to the iconic Experimental Cocktail Club in Paris.

Prescription Cocktail Club is located at 23 rue Mazarine, in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood of Paris's 6th arrondissement, on the Left Bank.

Not at first glance — Prescription Cocktail Club is a discreet cocktail bar tucked away in the heart of Saint-Germain, part of its hidden, speakeasy character.

The closest metro station to Prescription Cocktail Club is Odéon, just a short walk away.

Yes, the area around Prescription Cocktail Club is easily accessible by metro, bus and taxi.

Street parking can be limited around Prescription Cocktail Club, so public transport or nearby public car parks are recommended.

Yes, taxis and ride-hailing services can normally drop guests off on rue Mazarine or very close to Prescription Cocktail Club, depending on traffic conditions.

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

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club usually closes for a short period in August. In 2026, the bar was closed from 9 to 24 August and reopened on 25 August; the 2027 dates will be communicated once officially confirmed.

There is no strict dress code at Prescription Cocktail Club — guests are simply asked to dress appropriately for the atmosphere of the venue.

Prescription Cocktail Club is spread across two floors, with the upper floor accessible by stairs.

Children and minors are welcome at Prescription Cocktail Club in accordance with French law. Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and alcohol is strictly reserved for guests aged 18 and over.

Small pets are welcome at Prescription Cocktail Club until 10pm.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available for guests at Prescription Cocktail Club.

Prescription Cocktail Club accepts all major payment methods, including American Express, as well as cash.

No, Prescription Cocktail Club does not have a cloakroom.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club can be privatised across its two floors for celebrations, branded events and corporate parties, with the team on hand to create a bespoke bit of Parisian magic.

Private events at Prescription Cocktail Club often come with a cosmic twist: yi-king initiations, tarot and tequila workshops, games of chance, croupier energies, astro encounters and cocktail tastings are all part of the repertoire.

Three options are available at Prescription Cocktail Club: Private Hire across two floors for up to 80 guests (75 sq m); Semi-private Hire upstairs for up to 30 guests (35 sq m), overlooking the Parisian streets; and Small Groups, for groups of up to eight gathering in a corner tucked away.

Yes, a minimum spend applies for small groups at Prescription Cocktail Club.

Guests at private events at Prescription Cocktail Club are invited to share a bespoke selection of tapas, charcuterie boards and snacks alongside the cocktails.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club hosts corporate events and branded events alongside private celebrations.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club offers a Christmas with a cosmic twist, for gathering family, friends and colleagues to toast the year just gone.

Private event enquiries for Prescription Cocktail Club can be made by email to Olimpia N. at olimpia.n@expegroup.com, and a brochure is available on the venue's private events page.

Yes, Prescription Cocktail Club is the scene of many surprises, with events that lean into its cosmic theatre — from tarot and tequila workshops to games of chance and astro encounters.

Yes, DJ nights are a regular part of the Prescription Cocktail Club weekend experience, every Friday and Saturday.

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

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

Prescription Cocktail Club can be reached by phone at 09 50 35 72 87.