Bar Hemingway - Paris    Share

Truly one of the gems of Paris. The bartenders are highly knowledgeable, the prices are what you expect, and the ambiance is magical. Definitely, 100% check it out if you have an hour or more to while away.

The best Manhattan I’ve ever tried in the most famous bar in Paris. Bar Hemingway is placed in the Ritz hotel and was opened in 1921. Price for one cocktail is 30€. You could feel that it is expensive from the first point of view. But you pay not only for cocktails, you pay for history of this place and atmosphere. Place is very popular so if you don’t make any reservation you will wait approximately 1 hour in the lobby of Ritz hotel.

It was a very surprise bar with such a good service. U can go through Ritz hotel. And on the corner there is a very charming classic small bar. First u will be surprised by a very big welcome. Second the size of the bar. Sooo small. But u will have a place to enjoy. They care of you. I would recommend to go if you really want a good cocktail.

Not worth it!!! I've been to countless amazing cocktail bars around the world and will happily pay a high price for an incredible cocktail. Not sure what all the hype is about for Bar Hemmingway. The cocktails here were terrible and definitely not worth €30. I ordered a classic bourbon old fashioned - too much ice, too much orange, not enough bitters. We had a better time at the Ritz bar right next door, better vibe, same priced drinks - go there instead if you're heading to the Ritz!

The best cocktails you will find in Paris, however if you're a seasoned traveller and somewhat of a connosuier of certain drinks you won't be blown away. We had to wait about 20 mins for a table, as there are only about 10 tables inside this cool bar. People don't tend to hang around for long, especially with the €30 per cocktail price tag. We had a few variations of the classic martini and I started with an old fashioned. Like I said, for Paris, probably the best you'll get. But nothing compared to some of the top bars in London. Old fashioned was quite sweet and over powered by the bitters. You could hardly taste the bourbon. Also needs to be served with one large ice cube (not multiple small cubes). The martinis seemed harsh. Just not as smooth as you'd expect. Maybe it was the olive juice. My wife didn't think the olives we had on the side tasted that good. Picky? Maybe. But for €30 I think we're allowed ;). I'd still go back. But maybe just for one drink and to walk through the hotel at Christmas time is very cool.