Address
4 boulevard Malesherbes, 75008 Paris
8th arrondissement, Madeleine, Paris
8th arrondissement, Madeleine, Paris
Best For
Heritage cocktails, classical drinks, mid-thirties to fifties crowd
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat11:00–01:30
SunClosed
Reservations
Recommended
Dress Code
Smart casual
Price Range
$$$ · Cocktails from €15
Our Take
A 1931 Cocktail Bar Near Madeleine
Le Forum opened in 1931 and the bar has been continuously operating since. The room is preserved art deco — leather banquettes, etched mirrors, brass fittings — and the cocktail programme is rooted in the 1930s American classics with French execution.
The drinks are precise and unfussy. The bartenders are formally trained and the build follows pre-prohibition classical specifications. The Old Fashioned, the Manhattan, the Sidecar are all benchmark.
The crowd is older Paris professionals and visiting cocktail enthusiasts. Pair with Harry's New York Bar for a complete heritage Paris cocktail evening.
What to Order
Sidecar
Cognac, Cointreau, fresh lemon. The Paris 1920s classic.
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, demerara, Angostura. Built using French classical technique.
Manhattan
Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura. Stirred 60 seconds.
White Lady
Gin, Cointreau, fresh lemon, egg white. Built classically.
