Oberkampf has been the 11th arrondissement's late-night spine since the 1990s, a run of bars along Rue Oberkampf and Rue Saint-Maur. The list below covers the rooms our editors return to, from a natural wine landmark to a rooftop and a working brewery. Compare them with our best cocktail bars in Paris and the full Paris bar guide.
Rue Oberkampf · $$
Aux Deux Amis holds a corner of Rue Oberkampf as the natural wine bar that helped define the street. The old cafe tiling stays while the chalkboard list changes constantly. Small plates land all evening and the counter fills early.
Rue Saint-Maur · $$
La Buvette sits on Rue Saint-Maur as Camille Fourmont's tiny wine bar and grocery. The room holds barely two dozen, so the giant butter beans and a low-intervention list do the talking. Book ahead or come at opening.
Rue Crespin du Gast · $$$
Le Perchoir opened the original rooftop on Rue Crespin du Gast just off Oberkampf. The top floor looks west across the rooftops while a separate restaurant sits below. Queues build at sunset, so come early for a rail spot.
Rue de la Folie-Méricourt · $$$
Fréquence pairs a vinyl wall with cocktails on Rue de la Folie-Méricourt. The team builds short, sharp drinks and plays records all night. The room stays small and fills quickly on weekends.
Rue Saint-Maur · $$
Brasserie BapBap brews on site at Rue Saint-Maur and pours the results in its taproom. The tank-side bar runs a rotating set of house beers. Tours and tastings make it an easy first stop.
Rue Saint-Maur · $$
Dirty Lemon works a small natural wine list on Rue Saint-Maur with a standing-room crowd. The bottles skew French and the pours come without ceremony. It spills onto the pavement on warm nights.