If there was a personal favorite bar in Paris, Harry’s Bar would be at the very top of the list.
FACEBOOK Harry’s New York Bar ParisHarry’s New York Bar is just one of those places: always welcoming the perfect mix of locals and travelers. Part of the fun is for patrons to look for their university’s mini pennant flag. Apparently, these are donations from frequent guests. For the University of California, Berkeley. There’s not just one, but two flags. Go Bears!
Harry’s New York Bar is located in the second arrondissement in Paris, tucked in an unassuming alley between Rue de la Paix and Avenue de l’Opéra. Originally created by jockey Tod Sloan in 1911, he desired for the bar to be a hub where American expats in Paris would feel at home. The bar’s popularity grew during World War I, particularly among members of the American Field Service Ambulance Corps.
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Besides frequent visits from famous faces like: Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway and Humphrey Bogart, Harry’s Bar is also the birthplace of quite a few classic cocktails, including: Bloody Mary, French 75, Sidecar and Monkey Gland. Not to mention, this is where George Gershwin composed An American in Paris. Packed with history, tasty drinks and lovely service; Harry’s remains to top the list.
Address:
5 Rue Daunou, 75002 Paris
Hours:
| Monday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Friday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm–2 am |
| Sunday | 5 pm–1 am |
