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Paris offers an array of accessible wine bars, with Septime La Cave standing out as a top recommendation for its dynamic selection and delectable small plates. This guide highlights the best wine bars across Paris, with a focus on the city's vibrant natural wine scene.
- Best overall
- Au Tour du Vin
- Price/value range
- €6 – €10/glass
- Top-ranked pick
- Septime La Cave — 4.6★ (455 reviews)
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Septime La Cave: The most consistently recommended wine bar across all Paris Reddit threads.
- Le Verre Volé: The OG Paris natural wine bar — been around since 2000, before "natural wine" was even a thing.
- La Buvette: A tiny, gorgeous wine bar run by one of Paris's most respected natural wine figures.
Paris offers an array of accessible wine bars, with Septime La Cave standing out as a top recommendation for its dynamic selection and delectable small plates. This guide highlights the best wine bars across Paris, with a focus on the city's vibrant natural wine scene.
Paris might be the best city in the world for wine bars. The natural wine movement was essentially born here, and today you can find incredible caves à manger, bars à vins, and wine bistros in every arrondissement.
We combed through hundreds of posts from r/naturalwine, r/wine, r/ParisTravelGuide, and r/Paris to find the wine bars that actual wine lovers, sommeliers, and Paris locals recommend. No overpriced hotel bars — just places where the wine is taken seriously and the vibe is right.
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How we built this list
We analyzed 100+ Reddit posts and 600+ comments across r/naturalwine, r/wine, r/ParisTravelGuide, and r/Paris — spanning 2020 to 2026. Wine bars were ranked by how frequently they were recommended by independent users. We weighted recommendations from wine professionals and long-term Paris residents more heavily than first-time tourist mentions.
1Septime La Cave
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 3 Rue Basfroi, 11e with a €6–€15/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 455 Google reviews · Natural Wine · 3 Rue Basfroi, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€15/glass
- Price / value
- €6–€15/glass · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- The most consistently recommended wine bar across all Paris Reddit threads. Attached to a Michelin-starred kitchen, so the small plates punch way above their weight. Arrive early — no reservations, tiny space.
- What to order
- Septime La Cave, a natural wine bar at 3 Rue Basfroi in the 11th arrondissement, boasts a 4.6-star rating from 455 reviews. Ask the sommelier for recommendations, as the by-the-glass selection is constantly changing. Excellent small plates are available to perfectly complement your wine selection. It's also the sister bar to the Michelin-starred restaurant Septime next door.
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2Le Verre Volé
Cave à MangerQuick comparison
- Best for
- Cave à Manger in 67 Rue de Lancry, 10e with a €5–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 1,082 Google reviews · Cave à Manger · 67 Rue de Lancry, 10e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€12/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€12/glass · 4.2★
- Why it made the list
- The OG Paris natural wine bar — been around since 2000, before "natural wine" was even a thing. Canal Saint-Martin location is magical on warm evenings. The cave concept (pick a bottle, small corkage) makes it amazing value.
- What to order
- Le Verre Volé, a cave à manger located at 67 Rue de Lancry in the 10th arrondissement, offers a rotating selection of wines. Choose a bottle from the shelves (retail price + small corkage), or opt for a glass from their rotating selection. The charcuterie and cheese are excellent choices, and they also serve full meals.
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3La Buvette
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 67 Rue Saint-Maur, 11e with a €6–€14/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 360 Google reviews · Natural Wine · 67 Rue Saint-Maur, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€14/glass
- Price / value
- €6–€14/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- A tiny, gorgeous wine bar run by one of Paris's most respected natural wine figures. Seats maybe 15 people. The intimacy is the point — this is wine drinking as communion, not consumption.
- What to order
- La Buvette, a natural wine bar with a 4.4-star rating from 360 reviews, is located at 67 Rue Saint-Maur in the 11th arrondissement. Order whatever the owner Camille Fourmont recommends – she's an expert, having even written a book on the Paris wine bar scene. Pair your wine with their excellent cheese and charcuterie. It's a tiny, intimate, and perfect spot.
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4Aux Deux Amis
Apéro / Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Apéro / Natural Wine in 45 Rue Oberkampf, 11e with a €5–€10/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.1★ from 819 Google reviews · Apéro / Natural Wine · 45 Rue Oberkampf, 11e
- Limitations
- Can get busy at peak times
- Price / value
- €5–€10/glass · 4.1★
- Why it made the list
- The quintessential Oberkampf natural wine bar — loud, crowded, and absolutely perfect. The small plates are genuinely excellent (not just bar snacks). Arrive by 6 PM or accept you'll be standing.
- What to order
- Aux Deux Amis, an apéro and natural wine spot with a 4.1-star rating from 819 reviews, is located at 45 Rue Oberkampf in the 11th arrondissement. Order a glass of whatever's open, as the selection rotates frequently, and pair it with their tapas-style small plates, known as some of the best bar snacks in Paris. The pintxos are particularly recommended.
- Wait expectation
- Can get busy at peak times
- Reservation
- Recommended
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5Frenchie Bar à Vins
Wine BistroQuick comparison
- Best for
- Wine Bistro in 6 Rue du Nil, 2e with a €7–€15/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 384 Google reviews · Wine Bistro · 6 Rue du Nil, 2e
- Limitations
- Price band: €7–€15/glass
- Price / value
- €7–€15/glass · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- From the team behind the acclaimed Frenchie restaurant. The bar à vins is their casual sibling — same quality, no reservations, and a fraction of the price. Rue du Nil itself is a beautiful food street worth exploring.
- What to order
- Frenchie Bar à Vins, a wine bistro with a 4.5-star rating from 384 reviews, is located at 6 Rue du Nil in the 2nd arrondissement. The small plates change daily, featuring Basque-inspired tapas with a French twist. The wine list is outstanding. Note that this is more of a full dining experience than a place for a quick glass.
- Reservation
- Usually not needed
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6L'Avant Comptoir du Marché
Apéro / Standing BarQuick comparison
- Best for
- Apéro / Standing Bar in 14 Rue Lobineau, 6e with a €5–€10/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,169 Google reviews · Apéro / Standing Bar · 14 Rue Lobineau, 6e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€10/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€10/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- Yves Camdeborde's standing-only wine bar near Saint-Germain-des-Prés. No seats, no reservations, just excellent wine and outrageous small plates. The hanging chalkboard menu is part of the charm.
- What to order
- L'Avant Comptoir du Marché, an apéro and standing bar located at 14 Rue Lobineau in the 6th arrondissement, offers small plates for around €3–€6 each. Stand at the bar, order a glass of Loire wine, and graze on the hanging menu of small plates, which includes options like pig's ear croquettes, Ibérico ham, and truffled croque-monsieur.
- Reservation
- Usually not needed
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7La Garde Robe
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 41 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 1er with a €5–€10/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 604 Google reviews · Natural Wine · 41 Rue de l'Arbre Sec, 1er
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€10/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€10/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- One of the most central wine bars on this list — steps from the Louvre. Excellent natural wine at very fair prices. The perfect reward after a morning in the museum.
- What to order
- La Garde Robe, a natural wine bar with a 4.4-star rating from 604 reviews, is located at 41 Rue de l'Arbre Sec in the 1st arrondissement. Choose from the daily glass selection, which always features well-chosen natural wines. Pair your wine with cheese and charcuterie. Its location, just steps from the Louvre, makes it perfect for post-museum relaxation.
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8Bambino
Italian / Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Italian / Natural Wine in 13 Rue Faidherbe, 11e with a €6–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 3.8★ from 1,094 Google reviews · Italian / Natural Wine · 13 Rue Faidherbe, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€12/glass
- Price / value
- €6–€12/glass · 3.8★
- Why it made the list
- Where Italian wine culture meets Parisian natural wine scene. The pasta is legitimately good — this is a full dinner destination, not just a wine bar. Late nights get fun and rowdy.
- What to order
- Bambino, an Italian and natural wine bar located at 13 Rue Faidherbe in the 11th arrondissement, features Italian-leaning natural wines. Pair these wines with excellent pasta and small plates. The burrata and the pasta of the day are always good choices. The atmosphere gets lively late at night.
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9Vantre
Wine BistroQuick comparison
- Best for
- Wine Bistro in 19 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 11e with a €6–€14/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 655 Google reviews · Wine Bistro · 19 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 11e
- Limitations
- Book ahead for dinner
- Price / value
- €6–€14/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- A serious wine bistro with a serious kitchen. If you want one place that combines great natural wine with a proper meal, Vantre is it. Book ahead for dinner.
- What to order
- Vantre, a wine bistro with a 4.4-star rating from 655 reviews, is located at 19 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi in the 11th arrondissement. Opt for the tasting menu paired with natural wines, or choose à la carte small plates. The kitchen is serious here, making it more of a wine bistro than a simple wine bar.
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10L'Étiquette
Cave à MangerQuick comparison
- Best for
- Cave à Manger in 14 Rue Basfroi, 11e with a €5–€15/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 3.9★ from 514 Google reviews · Cave à Manger · 14 Rue Basfroi, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€15/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€15/glass · 3.9★
- Why it made the list
- The cave à manger concept at its best — retail bottle prices + small corkage = incredible value. Don't be intimidated by the staff; they're passionate, not snobby. Tell them what you like and they'll find something perfect.
- What to order
- L'Étiquette, a cave à manger with a 3.9-star rating from 514 reviews, is located at 14 Rue Basfroi in the 11th arrondissement. Pick a bottle from the cave, where you'll find both accessible and rare selections. Pay retail price plus a small corkage fee. While the staff can be intimidating, the wine selection is phenomenal.
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11La Crémerie
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 9 Rue des Quatre-Vents, 6e with a €6–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- Known for vegetarian options · Natural Wine · 9 Rue des Quatre-Vents, 6e
- Limitations
- tourist traps nearby
- Price / value
- €6–€12/glass
- Why it made the list
- A jewel box of a wine bar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Intimate, beautifully curated, and far from the tourist traps nearby. One of the most photogenic wine bars in Paris.
- What to order
- La Crémerie, a natural wine bar located at 9 Rue des Quatre-Vents in the 6th arrondissement, is a beautiful, tiny Saint-Germain wine bar with a curated selection. Order a glass of something from the Loire or Jura regions (their strengths), and pair it with a cheese plate.
- Reservation
- Recommended
12Folderol
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 9 Rue du Général Renault, 11e with a €6–€14/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 581 Google reviews · Natural Wine · 9 Rue du Général Renault, 11e
- Limitations
- Can get busy at peak times
- Price / value
- €6–€14/glass · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- For natural wine enthusiasts who want to push boundaries. The wine selection here is more adventurous than most — expect skin-contact whites, pétillant naturels, and things you've never tried before.
- What to order
- Folderol, a natural wine bar with a 4.3-star rating from 581 reviews, is located at 9 Rue du Général Renault in the 11th arrondissement. Trust the staff, as they're exceptionally knowledgeable about funky, avant-garde natural wines. The food is creative and seasonal.
- Wait expectation
- Can get busy at peak times
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13YARD
Wine BistroQuick comparison
- Best for
- Wine Bistro in 6 Rue de Mont-Louis, 11e with a €6–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 710 Google reviews · Wine Bistro · 6 Rue de Mont-Louis, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€12/glass
- Price / value
- €6–€12/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- A neighborhood gem near Père Lachaise. The wine list is thoughtful, the food is excellent, and the prices are fair. Less hyped than the Oberkampf spots, which means you can actually get a table.
- What to order
- YARD, a wine bistro with a 4.4-star rating from 710 reviews, is located at 6 Rue de Mont-Louis in the 11th arrondissement. Try the tasting flight if available, or ask for a glass of something from a small French producer. They offer excellent charcuterie and vegetable-forward small plates.
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14Au Tour du Vin
Classic Wine BarQuick comparison
- Best for
- Classic Wine Bar in 5 Rue de Navarin, 9e with a €5–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 5★ from 329 Google reviews · Classic Wine Bar · 5 Rue de Navarin, 9e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€12/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€12/glass · 5★
- Why it made the list
- A friendly, unpretentious wine bar in the 9th where the owner actually cares about helping you discover great wine. The antidote to intimidating Parisian wine culture.
- What to order
- Au Tour du Vin, a classic wine bar with a 5-star rating from 329 reviews, is located at 5 Rue de Navarin in the 9th arrondissement. Order the cheese and charcuterie boards (known for their excellent quality), paired with a glass of something the owner recommends, as he gives great advice.
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15Café du Coin
Neighborhood BarQuick comparison
- Best for
- Neighborhood Bar in 9 Rue Camille Desmoulins, 11e with a €5–€10/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 895 Google reviews · Neighborhood Bar · 9 Rue Camille Desmoulins, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€10/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€10/glass · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The ultimate neighborhood natural wine bar — no Instagram hype, just locals drinking good wine at fair prices. Exactly what you'd hope to stumble upon in Paris.
- What to order
- Café du Coin, a neighborhood bar with a 4.4-star rating from 895 reviews, is located at 9 Rue Camille Desmoulins in the 11th arrondissement. Order a glass of whatever's on the board – simple, affordable natural wine in a relaxed neighborhood setting. There's no pretense here.
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16Soif
Natural WineQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural Wine in 4 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 9e with a €5–€12/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews · Natural Wine · 4 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 9e
- Limitations
- decidedly calmer
- Price / value
- €5–€12/glass · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- Near Pigalle's buzzy bar scene but decidedly calmer. "Soif" means "thirsty" — and they'll quench it with well-chosen natural wines at neighborhood prices. Pair with a walk through SoPi (South Pigalle).
- What to order
- Soif, a natural wine bar with a 4.6-star rating from 71 reviews, is located at 4 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle in the 9th arrondissement. Ask for a recommendation, as the selection rotates and the staff knows their wines well. It's a small, cozy space near Pigalle with a loyal local crowd.
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17Martin Boire et Manger
Cave à MangerQuick comparison
- Best for
- Cave à Manger in 24 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 11e with a €5–€10/glass spend range
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 575 Google reviews · Cave à Manger · 24 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 11e
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€10/glass
- Price / value
- €5–€10/glass · 4.2★
- Why it made the list
- "Martin Drink and Eat" — exactly what it says. A cave à manger where the wine is affordable, the food is honest, and the atmosphere is like drinking at a friend's place. The perfect last stop on a Paris wine bar crawl.
- What to order
- Martin Boire et Manger, a cave à manger with a 4.2-star rating from 575 reviews, is located at 24 Rue de la Folie Méricourt in the 11th arrondissement. Choose a bottle from the cave or get a glass – the staff are genuinely warm and helpful. They offer simple, well-made food to pair with your wine. It's a very local and unpretentious spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a natural wine bar in Paris?
Natural wine bars (bars à vins naturels) serve wines made with minimal intervention — no added chemicals, wild yeast fermentation, and little or no added sulfites. Paris is arguably the world capital of natural wine, with hundreds of bars specializing in it. Expect funky, interesting wines that taste very different from conventional bottles.
How much does a glass of wine cost at a Paris wine bar?
A glass of wine at a Paris wine bar typically costs €5–€12. Natural wine bars tend to be on the lower end (€5–€8 for house pours). Higher-end or famous bars can charge €10–€15+ for special bottles by the glass. A half-bottle (pichet) is often better value at €12–€18.
What is a cave à manger in Paris?
A cave à manger is a wine shop where you can also eat — literally 'cellar to eat.' You choose a bottle from the shop shelves (at retail price) and pay a small corkage fee (€5–€10) to drink it there, usually with cheese, charcuterie, or small plates. It's one of the best-value ways to drink well in Paris.
Do I need a reservation at Paris wine bars?
Most wine bars don't take reservations — they're walk-in only. Arrive early (6–7 PM) for the best chance of getting a spot, especially at popular places like Septime La Cave, La Buvette, or Aux Deux Amis. Weekday evenings are much easier than Friday/Saturday nights.
What's the best neighborhood for wine bars in Paris?
The 11th arrondissement (Oberkampf/Charonne area) is the epicenter of Paris's natural wine scene — Septime La Cave, Aux Deux Amis, and Vantre are all here. The 10th (Canal Saint-Martin) has Le Verre Volé and several others. The 6th (Saint-Germain) has classic spots like La Crémerie. But great wine bars are scattered across every arrondissement.
Can I eat dinner at a Paris wine bar?
Many Paris wine bars serve excellent food — from cheese and charcuterie boards to full small-plate menus. Places like Frenchie Bar à Vins, Vantre, and Le Verre Volé serve substantial meals. Others like La Buvette focus on snacks. If you want a full dinner, check whether the bar serves food or just apéro bites.
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