Find the World's No. 1 Hotel Bar in a Palace in Paris
"Set inside an 18th-century palace originally built by the Duc d’Aumont and reopened after a meticulous four-year renovation in 2017, this bar offers craft cocktails beneath cloud-frescoed ceilings in a sumptuous room of marble walls, gilded moldings, crystal-inlaid tables, crushed-velvet armchairs and chandeliers draped with metal chains that lend a contemporary edge to historic grandeur. Under bar director Kevin Rigault the program reimagines classic cocktails with seasonal, often locally sourced ingredients — examples include an autumn New Fashioned with quince and pear, a Negroni variation flavored with porcini for an umami note, and a French 75 riff made with tequila infused with makrut lime, agave, olive brine, citrus, and Champagne. Elevated bar bites mirror the drinks’ balance of comfort and creativity, notably mini cheeseburgers and a mini croque with black truffle and comté, while live music (from solo piano to four-piece bands) and personalized, accessible service create a lively, tailored atmosphere that invites Parisians and visitors alike to indulge." - Laura Itzkowitz
