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Bar
Experimental Cocktail Club
The 2007 Sentier speakeasy that built modern Paris cocktail culture, still no reservations
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Sentier & Bourse |
$$$ Upscale for Bar
| Mon-Thu 19:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 19:00-04:00, Sun 20:00-02:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 When the three founders opened ECC on rue Saint-Sauveur in 2007, Paris had no real cocktail bar scene. Two decades later they run a hospitality group spanning London, Ibiza, Venice and Verbier, but the original room is still the most fun: low ceilings, a DJ corner, no reservations, and bartenders who can take the request rather than the menu. The crowd skews fashion industry and Paris-resident anglophones. Drinks are around €16-18, kitchen runs late snacks. The Montorgueil neighbourhood comes alive after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, ECC stays open until 04:00.
Editor's Tip
Walk in before 21:00 on weekends; after that it's a queue. Tell the bartender what you usually drink and let them improvise.
Michelin Recommended
World's 50 Best Bars, pioneer of modern Paris cocktail culture At a Glance
- View
- Courtyard, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Courtyard, Street Scene
View Quality
Limited
Indoor Terrace
Recognition & Quality
Michelin recommended
Awards
- World's 50 Best Bars, pioneer of modern Paris cocktail culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Experimental Cocktail Club, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Experimental Cocktail Club?
Experimental Cocktail Club is located in Sentier & Bourse, Paris, 37 rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Experimental Cocktail Club?
Experimental Cocktail Club is open Mon-Thu 19:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 19:00-04:00, Sun 20:00-02:00.
What is Experimental Cocktail Club best for?
Experimental Cocktail Club is especially popular for After Dinner cocktail, Weekend late Night, Bartender's Choice drinking.
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