Restaurants
Le Bistro du Parisien
The closest restaurant to the flat — cosy, old-school bistro with Années Folles décor. Traditional French cuisine since 1992.
Indian Restaurant
A solid Indian address at walking distance. Perfect for bold spices and fragrant curries.
Floréal Belleville
A cosy, luminous neighbourhood café-restaurant. Warm light, good vibes, local crowd.
Au Fond du Jardin
Hidden gem with a secret 300m² backyard terrace. Perfect sunny-day lunch spot — bistro fare and wood-fired pizzas.
Spanish Tapas
Great tapas restaurant well worth the trip. Share plates, vibrant flavours, lively atmosphere.
Shingané
Authentic Korean BBQ with built-in table grills. Bibimbap, bulgogi, soju in a beautiful zen-wood décor. Open since 2010.
Pho Gambetta
Right next to Shingané — reliable pho and bánh mì. Great value, no fuss.
Le Comptoir
Refined seasonal French cuisine on a quiet street. Great natural wine list, warm service. One of the 20e's best-kept secrets.
Aux Petits Oignons
Authentically Parisian bistro with zinc bar. Classic plates — faux-filet, os à moelle — near Pelleport.
Peppe Pizzeria
~10 min walk. Chef Peppe Cutraro's Neapolitan pizzeria — crowned World's Best Artisan Pizzeria Chain 2024. Reserve ahead!
Ploc
Michelin-noted bistro on a cobblestoned street in old Charonne. Outstanding natural wines and a sunny terrace.
Mama Shelter — Rooftop
Cocktails, ping-pong and hammocks on the roof of this design hotel. Open seasonally in summer.
La Bellevilloise
Legendary multi-purpose venue — Sunday jazz brunch, dinner-concerts, and an underground club after midnight. Check programme.
Cocktail bars
Some of the best cocktail bars in Paris — most in the 11th, a short walk or metro away. A mix of speakeasies, neighbourhood gems, and world-renowned spots.
Bluebird
Intimate 1950s-inspired den with California vibes, a big fish tank, and gin at the heart of everything. Frank Sinatra on the speakers, creative seasonal cocktails. Unpretentious and wonderful.
Moonshiner
Paris's most famous speakeasy — hidden behind the fridge door of a pizza restaurant. Art Deco décor, 80+ whiskies, jazz music, Prohibition vibes.
💡 Enter Da Vito pizzeria → push the metal fridge door.
Fifty Fifty
Tiny, cosy gem near Oberkampf — half cocktail bar, half craft beer bar. Jazz soundtrack, legendary red sofa, 50% alcohol-free cocktails. Intimate and affordable.
Combat
Airy, minimalist, female-led cocktail bar right on rue de Belleville. No pretension, foliage ceiling, open-to-the-street window bar, and seriously good drinks. Fooding Best Bar 2018.
Little Red Door
9× on the World's 50 Best Bars list. Conceptual menus inspired by art and social sciences, stone walls, velvet armchairs. Exceptional quality but tends to draw a touristy crowd.
Lavomatic
Hidden behind a real functioning laundromat. Find the secret button on a washing machine, climb upstairs into a wild colourful cocktail bar with swing chairs.
💡 Enter laundromat → find the hidden button on one of the machines.
Parks & outdoor
Parc de Belleville
The highest park in Paris. Breathtaking panoramic view — Eiffel Tower from afar on clear days. Best sunset spot in the city, go just before golden hour.
Père Lachaise
One of the world's most beautiful cemeteries. Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Frédéric Chopin rest here among stunning 19th-century tombs.
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
Magical 19th-century park with cliffs, artificial lake, and waterfall. Climb the island temple for a view of northern Paris. 2.1 km walk or bus 26.
Inside Buttes Chaumont
Rosa Bonheur
Go-to after-work guinguette for young Parisians. Mediterranean tapas, rosé, DJ sets and a festive vibe. Arrive early on weekends.
💡 Access via 7 rue Botzaris when park gates are closed at night.
Pavillon Puebla
A stunning ivy-covered Napoléon III pavilion deep in the park. Two terraces, two bars, Italian snacks, cocktails, and a dancefloor when night falls.
Music & culture
La Gare / Le Gore
A unique, grungy underground music venue. Jam sessions during the week, live concerts on weekends, Le Gore techno club in the basement after midnight. Free — just tip the artists.
🚌 Direct bus 60 from our street.
Ground Control
6,500m² converted SNCF railway warehouse. Food court, huge terrace, markets, DJ sets, dance classes, art exhibitions. Especially amazing on sunny days.
Rooftops & views
Khayma Rooftop
Panoramic 9th-floor bar atop Generator Hostel with a jaw-dropping view of Sacré-Cœur. Craft cocktails, Tuareg décor. Best just before sunset.
💡 Last elevator on the left inside Generator → push floor 9.
Bassin de la Villette
Paris's largest man-made lake, buzzing in summer with Paris Plage and outdoor swimming. A great half-day destination.
🚌 Bus 60 (direct)Paname Brewing Company
Taproom right on the water with a floating pontoon terrace. A dozen locally-brewed beers on tap and good street food. Pure summer bliss.
Le Pavillon des Canaux
The quirkiest café in Paris — decorated exactly like a real house. Drink your coffee in the bathtub, in the kitchen, or in the kids' bedroom. Utterly unique.
La Péniche Anako
A beautiful concert barge on the canal. Live world music, jazz, oriental sessions. The host's personal favourite is the oriental music jazz session.
🎵 Check programme: penicheanako.org
Markets
Neighbourhood Market
Local street market every Wednesday and Saturday morning until 1pm. Fresh produce, cheese, bread — start the day like a Parisian.