Paris: Oberkampf / Ménilmontant
Operating Hours:Public area, accessible at all times. Bars and clubs typically evening into the early hours
The Vibe:The beating heart of the bar scene
In the east, Rue Oberkampf and its extension run a dense strip of bars. Unpretentious and lively, it is a beating heart of the city's nightlife.
Bar fronts crowd the pavement as music spills from open doors. Groups drift between cocktail dens, dive bars and live-music rooms.
- A dense strip of late-night bars
- Unpretentious and lively
- Cocktail dens, dive bars and live music
- A beating heart of the eastern nightlife
Fit For
- 🍸 Night owls: "Bar-hop a whole street of options."
- 🧳 Solo: "Easy, unpretentious and sociable."
- 💕 Couples: "A relaxed night out in the east."
- 🎶 Music fans: "Live-music rooms along the strip."
Highlights
- The bar-lined Rue Oberkampf
- Cocktail bars and dive bars side by side
- Live-music venues
- The historic Café Charbon — Hidden Gem
- A relaxed, local crowd
- The Belle Époque Café Charbon
- The late-night spots up toward Ménilmontant
- Metro Oberkampf, Parmentier or Ménilmontant
- Along Rue Oberkampf in the east
- Extends uphill toward Ménilmontant
Food & Coffee Shops
Late-night bites along the strip
Café Charbon for a drink
Bakeries open early for the way home
Insider Tips
Start on Rue Oberkampf and drift uphill
Weekends are busiest
Café Charbon is a landmark stop
Photography Tips
Neon bar fronts suit night shots
The lively street sets the scene
Ask before photographing people
Things To Do Nearby
Père Lachaise nearby
Canal Saint-Martin to the north
Belleville uphill
Père Lachaise nearby
Canal Saint-Martin to the north
Belleville uphill








