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Little Red Door
An internationally acclaimed Haut-Marais cocktail bar known for conceptual menus inspired by art and the social sciences.
At a glance
- Type
- Cocktail bar
- Area
- Haut-Marais / 3rd arrondissement, Paris, France
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- lrdparis.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Concept cocktail menus
Why we recommend it
Behind its small red door in the 3rd arrondissement, Little Red Door has become one of the most decorated cocktail bars in Paris, named among the World's 50 Best Bars nine times since 2012. Its reputation rests on conceptual menus, each built around a theme drawn from art or the social sciences, which reframe how drinks are presented and ordered.
Expect carefully constructed cocktails rather than a long list of classics, and ask the bartenders to guide you if the menu concept feels abstract. It is a popular spot, so arriving early in the evening, particularly at weekends, gives the best chance of a seat. The surrounding Haut-Marais has plenty of other bars and restaurants nearby.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Little Red Door FAQs
What is Little Red Door known for?
Conceptual cocktail menus inspired by art and the social sciences.
Has it won awards?
It has been named among the World's 50 Best Bars nine times since 2012.