The 4 wine bars at a glance
| Address | Area | Style | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Baron Rouge | near Marché d'Aligre (12th) | standing counter, since 1991 | about fifty references, mostly organic, by the glass, carafe or bottle; barrel wine sold by volume |
| Le Verre Volé | rue de Lancry, Canal Saint-Martin (10th) | cave à manger, natural wine | small, busy room: booking advised; a 21 euro lunch menu was noted by one guide, possibly out of date |
| Le Rubis | Paris 1st | classic wine bar | directory hours: Monday to Friday 7 am-10 pm, Saturday 9 am-4 pm |
| Frenchie Bar à Vins | Paris 2nd | wine bar with small plates | directory hours: Monday to Friday 6:30-11 pm, Saturday 12:30-11 pm |
How to choose
- A quick, cheap glass standing up: Le Baron Rouge, with the Aligre market atmosphere.
- Natural wine and a proper plate: Le Verre Volé, pricier than the counter but seated.
- A neighbourhood classic: Le Rubis.
- Small plates in the evening: Frenchie Bar à Vins.
Practical tips
Hours differ between sources, so confirm before you go. Book Le Verre Volé, which fills quickly despite its small size. Natural wine tastes different from conventional wine (livelier, sometimes cloudy): ask the staff, who can let you taste. For a later night out, see our speakeasy bars in Paris.
Going further
A guided tasting, such as a wine and cheese lunch, helps you understand the styles before choosing in a bar. See also our comparison of wine tastings with a sommelier.
The Paris Authority editorial team, read on 30 October 2026.
