Address
17 rue Jean de la Fontaine, 75016 Paris
16th arrondissement, Paris
16th arrondissement, Paris
Best For
Classical cocktails, art deco room, special occasions
Opening Hours
Daily17:00–02:00
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart elegant
Price Range
$$$$ · Cocktails from €18
Our Take
Art Deco Cocktail Discipline in the 16th
Cravan occupies a small art deco room in the 16th arrondissement. The interior is preserved 1930s — original mosaic floor, brass fittings, marble counter — and the cocktail programme matches the room: classical, disciplined, and unfussy.
The drinks are immaculate. The Cravan Old Fashioned uses Cognac instead of bourbon. The Vesper is benchmark. The bar is named for Arthur Cravan, the early 20th century French boxer-poet, and the room references his Paris.
The crowd is older Paris professionals and visiting cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Hemingway Bar at the Ritz for a complete heritage Paris cocktail evening.
What to Order
Cravan Old Fashioned
Cognac, demerara, Angostura. The Paris twist on the classic. Built classically.
Vesper
Gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc. Shaken until cold. Built classically.
Sidecar
Cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon. The Paris classic.
Negroni
Built classically. Stirred 60 seconds.
