Combat Bar
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Bar
Le Syndicat
French-spirits-only cocktail bar in a graffiti-clad doorway, World's 50 Best Bars regular.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Le Syndicat opened in 2014 behind a deliberately scrappy facade plastered in flyers on rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, with one clear rule: every drink uses French-produced spirits only. Cognac, calvados, marc, eau-de-vie, French gin, French rum from the départements, the bar's self-styled 'Organisation de Défense des Spiritueux Français' has spent a decade arguing for the depth of the local cellar. Inside it's gold-embossed, dim, hip-hop-soundtracked. The menu changes around themes; the average cocktail sits around €15. It has been a World's 50 Best Bars regular since the late 2010s. Walk in early; it gets full.
Editor's Tip
Ignore the front door. The menu rotates around themes, ask the bartender to lead.
Michelin Recommended
World's 50 Best Bars, 100% French spirits At a Glance
- View
- Canal View, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Canal View, Street Scene
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace Waterfront
Recognition & Quality
Michelin recommended
Awards
- World's 50 Best Bars, 100% French spirits
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Le Syndicat, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Le Syndicat?
Le Syndicat is located in Canal Saint-Martin, Paris, 51 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Le Syndicat?
Le Syndicat is open Daily 18:00-02:00.
What is Le Syndicat best for?
Le Syndicat is especially popular for A serious cocktail before dinner, A late drink that becomes the night.
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