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Harry’s New York Bar
A historic American-style bar near the Opéra, open since 1911 and long said to be the birthplace of the Bloody Mary and the French 75.
At a glance
- Type
- Historic cocktail bar
- Area
- Opéra, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- harrysbar.fr
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Classic cocktails
Why we recommend it
Harry's New York Bar has been pouring drinks on Rue Daunou, between Avenue de l'Opéra and Rue de la Paix, since 1911, when the American jockey Tod Sloan converted a bistro into the New York Bar. Bartender Harry MacElhone bought it in 1923 and added his name, and the bar still trades on that long transatlantic history.
The bar is said to be the birthplace of several classics, including the Bloody Mary, the French 75 and the Sidecar, so ordering one of them feels almost obligatory. Expect a mix of regulars and visitors at the counter. It is an easy stop after a performance at the Palais Garnier.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Harry’s New York Bar FAQs
When did Harry's open?
It opened as the New York Bar in 1911 and took Harry MacElhone's name after he bought it in 1923.
Which cocktails is it linked with?
It is said to be the birthplace of the Bloody Mary, the French 75, the Sidecar and the Monkey Gland.