Where to have a drink by the Seine?

The best summer parties on the Seine in Paris

Where can you party outdoors, have a drink, snack, and dance under the open sky by the Seine? Look no further! Discover the best spots for outdoor drinks by the Seine. Imagine sipping a refreshing cocktail with friends, enjoying tasty bites, and dancing the night away with the stunning backdrop of the iconic river. These vibrant summer parties offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, making them the ultimate destinations for unforgettable evenings in Paris. Follow the guide to experience the city's top summer soirées with a view!

 

Noti Club

The Noti club on the Seine in Paris

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the new barge that everyone is talking about has just opened. Codename? Noti Club. Completely open to the Seine in an elegant and refined beige decor, guests can enjoy delicious cocktails and shareable dishes from large sofas and couches, giving the impression of being seated on a terrace. With a wooden library, marble tables, and designer armchairs, it’s the perfect place to savor a delicious meal in an absolutely stunning setting. A note for summer birthdays: you can even book a mini cruise to escape on the Seine and enjoy a magical ride…

For appetizers, you can share a truffle croque (16 €), crispy cereal chicken tenders to dip in homemade tzatziki (16 €), or the fabulous roasted cauliflower with spices, creamy yogurt, toasted cashews, and citrus zest (17 €). Pair these with the Noti cocktail made with white rum, chili liqueur, passion fruit, agave cordial, and vanilla (16 €). For the main course: try the semi-cooked red tuna lacquered with yuzu soy and sesame seeds (18 €) or creamy stracciatella with tomatoes and olives (17 €). Then move on to the citrus fettuccine with seared prawns and spiced carrots (32 €) and the organic sea bass cooked on the plancha with fennel puree (35 €). End with lovely strawberries topped with a timut pepper crumble and coconut siphon, or opt for an ultra-light tiramisu to enjoy without guilt!

Noti Club, 6 Port de Suffren, Paris 7th. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 pm to 11 pm. Reservations online or by phone at 01.81.70.42.89. Mini cruises of 45 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes, starting at 300 € per person, reservations online.

 

Cargo Container Bar

Cargo container bar in Paris

This is the ultimate ephemeral bar on the quayside for after-work drinks during the week and weekend hangouts with friends. Each day brings a different vibe: minimal on Wednesday, electro on Thursday, house-style golden hour on Friday, disco party on Saturday, and chill on Sunday with numerous planned activities (thrift shops, wooden games, smoothie stands…).

Absolutely awesome! As a true hipster headquarters, local beers like Paname’s Goulue (8 €) and Barge du Canal (9 €) are a must, along with perfectly balanced Spritz (13 €) to accompany the iconic pizzas from Giannino, the go-to place for Neapolitan pizza, offering classics like Margherita (12 €) or Pepperoni (15 €). The best time to visit: at dusk for a rocking dancefloor vibe.

Cargo Container Bar, 1 Port de Bercy Aval, Paris 12th. Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 6 pm to 2 am and Sunday from 3 pm to 11 pm. Reservations online. Exceptionally closed from July 17 to 30.

 

Les Maquereaux Rive Gauche

Les Maquereaux strike again. This group of ambiance creators on the water, who have already given us the fantastic barge near Pont Marie, has just dropped anchor at the foot of the Cité de la Mode et du Design. Disconnect on this astonishing green and red boat, which hides a well-kept secret: three terraces... one of them with a swimming pool. Yes, a swimming pool. What's more, you can even privatize this space for an insane pool party, or you can claim a spot every Saturday from noon for DJ sets by L'Ultraviolette sur Seine. There's just one step between Paris and Formentera.

Of course, you'll find what makes Les Maquereaux so great: a selection of finely sourced seafood snacks (oysters, shrimp, accras, whelks with mayo...) as well as well-crafted cocktails (Moscow Mule €11) or a must-have bottle of rosé (starting from €30) to perfect the holiday atmosphere we all love. We toast, take a plunge, rinse off in the shower, change in a cabin, and refill our glasses... the endless joy of these never-ending evenings!

Les Maquereaux Rive Gauche, 66 quai d'Austerlitz, Paris 13th. Open every day until October, from 12:30 PM to midnight. Reservation/privatization of the pool area: customized options starting from €40 per person. More information at +33 1 73 78 36 41.

 

Perchoir Y

Immediate boarding for Hangar Y, a monumental heritage from the 1878 Universal Exhibition, revived after forty years of slumber on the edge of the lush Meudon forest. It is in this green setting, around a vast water basin, that Le Perchoir had already set up its guinguette (open-air café) last year. With the inauguration of this new cultural destination, complemented by a 10-hectare sculpture park featuring works by Subodh Gupta, Ugo Rondinone, and Kiki Smith, the most elevated group unveils a restaurant designed by Studio Perrier, helmed by the starred and tattooed chef Guillaume Sanchez from Neso.

Two rooms, two culinary atmospheres! On the terrace of the marine-inspired brasserie, we toast with mackerel rillettes (€10) or bulots mayo (€9) before indulging in a potato waffle with wild garlic and trout eggs (€12). Feeling like going all out? Go for the sole meunière (€33), the crustacean and sweetbread vol-au-vent (€35), or even the Breton lobster à l'américaine (€49). On the guinguette side, nestled in the coolness of the woods, the style is more casual with finger food and barbecues on the weekends. And what do we drink? The always well-crafted cocktails by the bartenders made in Perchoir: a Moscow Mule or a Basil Gin take the lead, unless you opt for a little sulfite-free rosé!

Perchoir Y, 9 avenue de Trivaux, Meudon (92). Open from Tue to Sun, from 12 PM to 7 PM for drinks. Restaurant open on Fri and Sat from 7 PM to midnight, Sat and Sun from 12 PM to 3 PM. Guinguette open from Wed to Fri from 6 PM to 2 AM, Sat from 12 PM to 2 AM, Sun from 5 PM to 9 PM. © Jerome Galland

 

La Nouvelle Seine

La Nouvelle Seine is celebrating its 10th anniversary! First, the stylish barge moored on Quai de Montebello offers a superb view of Notre-Dame. The mantra? A glass in the sun, a chef's dinner, and hilarious comedy shows all at once! Below deck, the boat hides the theater that launched the careers of Guillaume Meurice, Bun Hay Mean, and Blanche Gardin, now hosting the new generation of up-and-coming comedians.

This month, chef Gaston Savina (a contestant on Top Chef this year) takes the reins of the restaurant. Start with asparagus in gribiche sauce or oxtail with mustard and potatoes. Mmmh... Next, try the guinea fowl with charred cauliflower mousseline, or for vegetarians, creamy polenta with brie and Paris mushrooms. For dessert, indulge in rhubarb with white chocolate and caviar, or go for the strawberry preparation with mezcal pavlova cream.

La Nouvelle Seine, Barge on the Banks, facing 3 Quai de Montebello, Paris 5th. Chef's dinner by Gaston Savina until July 7, 2023, three-course menu for €55. Online reservation or call +33 1 43 54 08 08. © Christine Coquilleau

 

Bal de la Marine

There's the sky, the sun, the Seine, and the Eiffel Tower. It creates an infinitely chill atmosphere, like being on vacation at the foot of the most iconic Parisian monument. It's the perfect deal to refresh your mind just a stone's throw away from the metro. Sounds good, right?

Head to the Bal de la Marine. With its neo-vintage decor inspired by Louisiana and its crew straight from La Javelle, this barge-restaurant moored in front of the Iron Lady is the trendy spot to sip rosé, dip homemade nachos in guacamole (€9), taste beetroot hummus (€8), and grab a cheese stick (€9), all while enjoying the waterside ambiance.

Le Bal de la Marine, Port de Suffren, Paris 7th. +33 1 47 05 65 57. Open Monday to Sunday from 5 PM to 2 AM. Lunch menu starting from €28.

 

La Démesure sur Seine

Fairy lights hanging from the trees, large wooden tables... La Démesure sur Seine returns to Quai de la Râpée to make Parisians' apéros swing under the sun. When it comes to music, get ready to groove with sharp DJs on the decks, playing funk, soul, disco, and hip-hop. It's everything we love.

On the menu, you'll find Mediterranean delights like an assortment of favorites (hummus, lemony artichoke cream, tzatziki, figs, olive tapenade, pita bread, €19), crispy shrimp with sriracha mayo (€18), truffled ham (€21), or veal tataki with vitello sauce (€18). And to accompany it all, they serve incredible cocktails like the refreshing Pamela (dry gin, cherry liqueur, cranberry, vanilla syrup, red fruits, €14) or the Doudou Mojito (coconut rum, coconut water, mint, lemon, €14).

La Démesure sur Seine, 69 Quai de la Râpée, 75012 Paris. Open Monday to Saturday from 6 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 2 PM to midnight. Find all the information online.

 

Rosa Bonheur sur Seine

Just near the sublime Alexandre III Bridge, it's THE iconic headquarters for parties by the Seine. Inspired by a resolutely Camargue mood, the Rosa Bonheur group docks at Port des Invalides next to the Musée d'Orsay. The massive terrace, with its rainbow colors and always cool disco DJ sets, instantly transports you to a vacation vibe with friends.

As a bonus, Rosa Bonheur delights us with its perfect selection of shareable food, featuring amazing pizzas (starting at €9.50), small tapas (starting at €4.50), and even delicious Camargue-style cannelés (€8 for 4) to be enjoyed with a glass of rosé (€6) or a pint of Saint Omer (€8.50). What we particularly love? Its guinguette spirit, with a special focus on inclusivity and an anti-harassment party atmosphere. A standout feature is the stunning view of the Grand Palais!

Rosa Bonheur sur Seine, open Wednesday to Sunday from noon to 2 AM, Port des Invalides, Paris 7th. +33 1 47 53 66 92. © Leviet Photography


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