19 Wine Bars in the 11th Arrondissement Worth the Pour
Every bar in the 11th now has a chalkboard of orange wines, and not all of them should. Some pour cloudy, tired bottles at restaurant prices and call it natural; others have nothing to eat but a bowl of chips.
The 11th is still where Paris drinks natural wine best, and these 19 wine bars in the 11th arrondissement are the ones where the glass and the plate both deliver, cross-checked across Le Fooding, Time Out and The World's 50 Best. Want a proper dinner instead? See the restaurants in the 11th or the whole 11th arrondissement, and find more bottles across town in our wine bars guide.
A Michelin-recommended Franco-Korean culinary adventure in the heart of Oberkampf, where Chef Pierre Sang Boyer crafts ever-changing tasting menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients and cultural fusion.
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A monument historique since 1995, this former circus buvette serves creative French bistronomy beneath a whimsical Art Nouveau ceramic frieze of parading clowns.
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A convivial 11th arrondissement bistro serving creative French tapas and legendary pizzetta, where Chef Florent Ciccoli transforms traditional troquet dining into a modern sharing experience.
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Chef Inaki Aizpitarte's contemporary tapas bar where Rem Koolhaas-designed marble interiors meet bold French bistrot cooking and an exceptional natural wine selection.
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A modern bistro where Christopher Edwards' medal-winning culinary expertise meets an exceptional 500-bottle natural wine collection in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement.
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A convivial wine bar from the acclaimed Septime team, offering 90 carefully curated natural wines alongside seasonal small plates in the vibrant 11th arrondissement.
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A beloved wine bar and bistro tucked in a secret passage, where Australian-inspired tapas and natural wines create unforgettable shared moments.
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A neo-bistrot in the 11th arrondissement serving contemporary Italian cuisine with natural wines in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
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Chef Eloi Spinnler's innovative bistronomic restaurant pairs seasonal tasting menus with a hidden speakeasy, earning a 13.5/20 Gault&Millau rating in Paris's vibrant 11th arrondissement.
Chef Charly Cohen's inventive modern French cuisine meets New York loft aesthetics in this acclaimed bistrot near Bastille, where creative tasting menus showcase local terroir with South American and Asian influences.
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A beloved Oberkampf institution serving natural wines and European-inspired small plates in a retro 1960s setting that's been drawing crowds for years.
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A unique cave à manger concept in the 11th arrondissement where natural wines and shareable "cagettes" create an unforgettable convivial experience.
A sophisticated wine and cheese bar in the 11th arrondissement, pairing raw milk cheeses selected by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France with organic wines from independent vignerons.
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An intimate wine bar celebrating natural wines and artisanal charcuterie in a convivial 25-square-meter space on Rue Saint-Maur.
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A vibrant wine bar and cave where refined tastings meet live jazz sessions every Wednesday in the dynamic Oberkampf neighborhood.
A convivial neighborhood bistrot where seasonal French cuisine meets an exceptional selection of natural wines in an intimate setting.
A convivial wine bar where French bistro tradition meets Japanese culinary finesse, offering natural wines on tap alongside inventive small plates.
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A hybrid cave-to-table destination where artisanal cheeses meet exceptional natural wines in an intimate, convivial setting.
A neighborhood fromagerie and wine shop where expertly aged cheeses meet carefully curated wines in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement.
How to pick a wine bar in the 11th arrondissement
Most wine bars here are mid-priced, and the best glass is rarely the most expensive one on the list. Tell the staff what you usually like (crisp, fruity, funky) and let them pour; that's what they're there for. Many only open in the evening and a few close early in the week, so check the hours on each place page, then open the map: most of these addresses sit within a short walk of Bastille, Oberkampf or rue de Charonne.
Caves à manger: bottles first
A cave à manger is a wine shop you can eat in. Septime La Cave, on rue Basfroi, pours around 90 natural wines from independent growers with Bigorre black pork terrine and Galician beef ham; it opens daily at 4 pm, and walk-ins are easiest early. Near Bastille, Cagettes serves its cheese and charcuterie in wooden crates, from 6 pm, Monday to Saturday. Le Saint Sébastien stocks around 500 natural references, and its chef once won silver at the World Egg Mayo Championship; it's closed on Sunday and Monday. More in our Fooding wine bars and affordable wine bars.
Small plates worth the trip
Au Passage hides in the Passage Saint-Sébastien: veal brain nuggets, panko mackerel, pavlova with chili. Bookings open one month ahead, but walk-ins get a shot at the counter after 9:30 pm. Jones pairs Italian plates, like ricotta ravioli cacio e pepe, with glasses from 6 euros; it's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. In Oberkampf, Aux Deux Amis keeps its Formica tables, neon lights and sautéed clams, plus a terrace worth booking. Browse our small plates, cozy wine bars and wine bars with a terrace.
When the wine bar is really a restaurant
Some of the best bottles in the 11th come with a full kitchen. At Le Dauphin, Iñaki Aizpitarte serves bulots mayo and sole meunière in a marble room designed by Rem Koolhaas, lunch and dinner, every day. Orgueil runs a bistro up front and a hidden speakeasy for tasting menus. Korus, on rue Amelot, sets its tasting menus in a New York-style loft, and Le Clown Bar and Café du Coin are on the list too. Heading out after? Check our terraces in the 11th and trendy bars.