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Experimental Cocktail Club
The 2007 Sentier speakeasy that built modern Paris cocktail culture — still no reservations
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Sentier & Bourse |
$$$ Upscale for Bar
| Mon-Thu 19:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 19:00-04:00, Sun 20:00-02:00
| Last reviewed: May 2026 When the three founders opened ECC on rue Saint-Sauveur in 2007, Paris had no real cocktail bar scene. Two decades later they run a hospitality group spanning London, Ibiza, Venice and Verbier, but the original room is still the most fun: low ceilings, a DJ corner, no reservations, and bartenders who can take the request rather than the menu. The crowd skews fashion industry and Paris-resident anglophones. Drinks are around €16-18, kitchen runs late snacks. The Montorgueil neighbourhood comes alive after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays — ECC stays open until 04:00.
Editor's Tip
Walk in before 21:00 on weekends; after that it's a queue. Tell the bartender what you usually drink and let them improvise.
Michelin Recommended
World's 50 Best Bars — pioneer of modern Paris cocktail culture At a Glance
- View
- Courtyard, Street Scene
Views & Setting
View Type
Courtyard, Street Scene
View Quality
Limited
Indoor Terrace
Recognition & Quality
Michelin recommended
Awards
- World's 50 Best Bars — pioneer of modern Paris cocktail culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Experimental Cocktail Club — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Experimental Cocktail Club?
Experimental Cocktail Club is located in Sentier & Bourse, Paris — 37 rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Experimental Cocktail Club?
Experimental Cocktail Club is open Mon-Thu 19:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 19:00-04:00, Sun 20:00-02:00.
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