FreshieCraft beer in Paris
France · Europe
The scene
France was late to the craft beer party — wine culture dominates — but Paris's scene has matured rapidly. The 11ème arrondissement (Bastille/Charonne area) is the densest cluster: Beer Paris, Cuves de Fauve, Hop Malt Market. Paname Brewing Company on the Canal de l'Ourcq (19ème) is the canal-side flagship brewery. Bottle shops are excellent — Hop Malt Market and BOOTLEGGER both highly curated. French craft leans hop-forward (American influence) but also produces local-style saisons and farmhouse ales using French malt traditions.
Breweries, brewpubs & taprooms
Where to drink in Paris
The Beer Factory
Brewing experience activity — make your own beer with full assistance, they hold your stock for 2 weeks while it ferments. Not a typical drink-here spot but a great Paris activity. Highly rated.
Mon-Sat 10am-6:30pm/8pm, closed Sun
Les Cuves de Fauve
Fauve's flagship Paris brewpub. 16 taps of their own + experimental beers. 4-glass flight €11. Knowledgeable staff. Best craft beer brewery in Paris per multiple reviewers.
Daily 5:30pm/11:30am-12am/1am
Paname Brewing Company
Canal-side brewery — stunning location overlooking the water. Beer flight of 5 + buffalina pizza + cherry/blond ales. Upstairs bar + downstairs beer garden. Take Metro to Jaurès then walk along the canal.
Daily 11am-1am
BEER Paris
100+ beers from around the world in a tiny tucked-away bar. Owner Max is an encyclopedia. Saucisson + beer pairings. Reading nooks + cozy lounge areas. The serious French craft beer destination.
Thu-Sat 5pm-12am/2am, closed Sun-Wed
La Robe & La Mousse
Cozy narrow craft beer bar in St-Germain. 12 taps. Berliner Weisse Framboise + the IPAs both rated highly. Bartenders are passionate brewers themselves. The Left Bank craft beer destination.
Daily 4pm-12am/2am
For takeaway
Bottle shops
BOOTLEGGER
Southwest Paris (Montparnasse area) bottle shop. Wonderful Belgian + European beer selection. Knowledgeable owner. Beer glasses from 33cl to 4L. Limited hours — only Friday and Saturday.
Fri-Sat 10:30am-8pm/7pm, closed Sun-Thu
Hop Malt Market
11ème craft beer specialist. Strong international selection — German beers rival Germany-itself prices, Belgian beers complete. Fair prices. Owner Mourad knows the stock. The deepest bottle shop in Paris.
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Getting around & local context
Métro covers everything — most craft places near Bastille (Line 1/5/8), Père Lachaise (Line 2/3), or Jaurès (Line 2/5/7B). Most spots open afternoon and run late (1-2am). Pricing reasonable (€6-9 per pour, slightly higher than wine). Sundays many places open. Order in French if you can — staff appreciates it but English is widely spoken.