Castor Club

We stopped for one drink at the end of our night and were blown away by the diverse cocktail menu and service. The Castor Club has that ‘speakeasy’ charm that you want in a bar, and a nostalgic ambience that made the whole experience memorable. I will say the seating isn’t ideal, but for such an intimate venue it’s an impressive use of the space.

5/10 A wonderful speak-easy style bar with amazing cocktails, but the "bouncer" at the door ruined our whole experience. As a pair of 2 girls, we made our way to the bar at around 10PM for some night-cap cocktails after a concert. The bar is in a dimly lit street with a few people hanging around the bar entrance. Not expecting a bouncer for a small speak-easy establishment, I went to open the door myself to enter. It was then that a large man, which I had not noticed until that moment, pushed my hand away from the door. There was nothing to indicate he was a bouncer: no uniform, armband, or visible identification. He stepped into my space and spoke to me in an aggressive tone. When I calmly explained that I hadn’t seen him standing off to the side in the dark, his tone only grew more confrontational in a way that, frankly, I doubt he would have used with a man. I tried to defuse the situation by apologizing, and he eventually let us in, but the encounter left us both deeply uncomfortable. We stayed for just one drink before deciding to leave. It’s a real shame, because once inside, the setting is lovely and the cocktails are fantastic. I would be open to coming back to try more cocktails, but I will come accompanied by a man next time to prevent being treated like that at the bar entrance. I hesitated to write this review, but I think it’s important for the owners/staff at Castor Club to be aware of how such interactions can negatively impact an otherwise great cocktail bar.

Amazing hidden cocktail bar with excellent knowledgeable bar staff. Fun place to hangout. Very intimate with great music.

We love our bartender, she is very tender 🩶 Super cosy place :)

One of my favorite cocktail bars in Paris! With an interesting playlist and awesome cocktail recipes you feel you have left Paris and travelled elsewhere. The staff is very nice and welcoming, ready to help you if you have questions about the cocktails or having a hard time choosing. Totally recommend and I can’t wait to come back!

My favourite cocktails in the world in a cozy retro atmosphere

My favourite cocktail bar in Paris. Some of the friendliest mixologists making great cocktails in a small bar with a cool atmosphere. The music alone is worth the trip.

Really great bar with amazing service and good quality cocktail. Loved it! The only thing to keep in mind: the time I was there it was tropically hot 🥵 inside

Seemed like a great local spot that was buzzing with life on a Friday night. The bartenders made some great recommendations from the menu which were all solid. My boyfriend and I seemed like the only tourists in the place but felt very welcomed in the fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

What a cool spot! You'd never even know it was there, very unique entry and vibe inside. We went in the evening and had great service and conversation from both bartenders. The drinks were banging! Highly recommend this place!

This is not the first complaint about the rude and aggressive bouncer. We honestly didn't know he was guarding the door as he was wearing casual attire and leaning against the wall like a customer who had stepped outside for some air. When we tried to enter, he shut the door in our face, blocked us with us arm, and condescendingly said, "Bon soir?" as if we had intentionally offended him. When I tried to use my broken French to explain we didn't know what was going on, he continued to talk down to us. This bar is full of Americans and he refused to speak English when we said (in French) that we didn't understand him. The bartenders were nice, and the cocktails were great. The bar had a weird, American Wild Wild West theme where a stuffed beaver ("Castor" in French) was the mascot and terrible, hillbilly music played on blast. We could have tolerated it, but the first person we encountered ruined it for us. We won't be coming back.

Cool snug bar with interesting craft cocktails and good bartender. Had no idea a castor was a beaver until I asked about the large stuffed one sitting above the bar.

Let me preface this review with the following: I never had a bad experience in a bar in 40 years. I have been drinking in bars in Paris since 1977 A guy in a restaurant suggested I go have a drink at this place, "it's fun and two minutes from restaurant...first problem was no sign outside...walked in to tiny bar with primarily American college aged kids..Bartender hands me a "menu" with about 20 silly "little girl" drinks for $15 euros... asked for a Barcadi and coke..prentenious french bartender says "we don't serve coke or Barcardi" should have left then...but didn't..ordered a shot of rum on ice...after drinking the lousy rum, I get a bill for 15 euro...looked at the fool bartender and said "really"...his idiotic reply was "this is drinking in France" my reply " I have been drinking in Parisen bars before you were born"...paid the bill and left to write this while I was still sober...I am sure if you need to either "impress"or try to f..k a young dumb American girl, this is your place...otherwise stay away from the joint..or spend too much money for some dumb drinks, made by a fool bartender. Visited in October

Ah, this is going to become my new neighborhood bad habit. It's perfectly situated between Odeon and St Michel - and don't balk at coming to the 6th, the tourists stay on the other side, in the Latin Quarter's gyro and fake fondue alleys! I knew I had to come here when I saw the sign that said "50s/60s/70s" music. I'm not sure if the drink menu downstairs is different from upstairs, but since it was early-ish in the week and we weren't planning on dancing, we stayed upstairs because our bartender was so generous and fun to talk to. He made each of us custom drinks after listening to what we liked, and they were truly creative (and potent). It's fascinating to watch him make any drink, really, because he puts so much care into it. He served a bunch that he said would be on future menus, so I know I'll have to come back. They also have a unique selection of rare scotches at fair prices. The atmosphere is more relaxed and fun here, with cocktails just as good (if not better) than the nearby Prescription Cocktail Club. Not to slander Prescription... it's another favorite of mine, but that's the sort of place I would recommend for a date, Castor Club for a good time with a group of friends.

i loved this place! first we needed to figure out which one was the door haha! but its very small inside so be prepared! they have a unique setup and the cocktails are amazing! my favorite drink was aye aye captian! the bartenders are super friendly and if u need any direction on which drink to choose - just ask :).

Fabulous place!! Amazing cocktails, great ambience and terrific bartenders! Very comfortable, cozy and fun. My husband and I had a great time.

Absolute highlight finding this place. Wood door on quiet street that is flush to wall. Inside is red velvet and wood speakeasy with only a few seats and INCREDIBLE DRINKS. Friendly bartenders who helped us in English. Will definitely be back.

The drinks here are amazing! The bartenders are super attentive and give great recommendations based on how you're feeling. It is an intimate setting and great for couples and small groups.whether this place is your first stop, or last stop, of the night, it is definitely a place to try some great drinks in Paris.

Great cocktails with knowledgeable and friendly bartenders. Check out the giant beaver when ya walk in!

The menu is relatively small (though I would not be surprised if they make a much larger set of drinks on request), but the quality of the drinks is incomparable. This bar almost has the allure of a speakeasy, though technically not one, and the mixologist mindset is similarly there. I walked right into a packed room, and was served within seconds of entering, but I could imagine it taking longer if they were in the midst of a lineup of orders. Easily on par with the best of speakeasies and mixology bars in the US, I expect to be back here every future trip to Paris.

Some of the best and balanced cocktails I've ever had. Very original menu, not your basics. I drink quite a few cocktails and good ones were hard to come by in Paris. This is a small place and not for groups. Intimate with excellent bartenders. This is not a place for groups or for people looking for basic bar drinks. Don't ask for an Aperol Spritz here!

Blues upstairs, house & DJ downstairs, cool all around. And some of the best drinks in the city to boot - this unmarked (look for the new wooden door), small lounge upstairs / club downstairs (in an 18th century cellar) is quite special and worth the visit. Truly.

you can't even say that it was 'bad service,' it was much worse. I brought a friend to this bar at 2:00am on a Saturday night, and there was maybe 5 others there. I live in the area and have been a few times before. My friend ordered quickly but I was still deciding, and the bartender with glasses told me I'd have to order something. I said I would, that I was just still deciding, and he argued that it's the point of a bar to order something, and I wouldn't be able to stay unless I ordered something (again, it was nearly empty). We hadn't even been there three minutes. I laughed thinking he was joking, and repeated that I was still looking over the menu and he responds, "well I'm going to stand here and watch you until you decide." And he did, he stood there and stared at me. He purposely intimidated me for no reason. I am still in shock and very confused as to how he thought that was appropriate. No one should be treated like that, especially when i'm paying for a service. I've tried contacting the bar about this experience multiple times, but they didn't care to respond.

Oh my goodness, what a great find for us during our trip to Paris! We first saw the outside and glancing at the menu, were certain it was a spot we wanted to check out that night. MAGNIFIQUE! Such a great vibe - with fantastically crafted cocktails. The upstairs is a bit livelier with Americana music piping (think Johnny Cash, New Orleans jazz, etc). In fact, the menu says they play 50s, 60s and 70s music. That had me sold. The downstairs is a bit more loungey - more sexy time if you will. We tried the Moscow Mule, the pomagranate drinks, a few Mezcals and rums and a few others -all perfectly crafted! I wish we had more of these types of bars in LA. Not an ounce of pretense. We loved that we met some great new friends from other parts of Europe. We had to go back again the next night. Loved every minute. Thanks Thomas!