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The best natural wine bars in Paris — editor-curated. Septime La Cave, Aux Deux Amis, Le Verre Volé, Le Barav, La Buvette & more. Cave à manger picks, neighborhood guides, and honest verdicts.
- Best overall
- Le Verre Volé
- Top pick
- Le Verre Volé
Top verdicts
- Le Verre Volé: Reserve dinner at least a week ahead; weekday lunches are usually easier walk-ins than evenings.
- Septime La Cave: No reservations and a small standing room — go on a Tuesday or Wednesday at opening, before the post-Septime-dinner overflow arrives at 10 p.m.
- Aux Deux Amis: Call ahead for a table — walk-ins are seated only at the bar after 8 p.m.
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All 12 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Verre Volé | restaurant | mid | 67 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris |
| 2 | Septime La Cave | restaurant | mid | 3 Rue Basfroi, 75011 Paris |
| 3 | Aux Deux Amis | restaurant | mid | 45 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris |
| 4 | Le Barav | restaurant | mid | 6 Rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003 Paris |
| 5 | La Buvette | restaurant | mid | 67 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris |
| 6 | Liquiderie BAR | restaurant | mid | 7 Rue de la Présentation, 75011 Paris |
| 7 | La Cave à Michel | restaurant | mid | 36 Rue Sainte-Marthe, 75010 Paris |
| 8 | Folderol | restaurant | mid | 10 Rue du Grand Prieuré, 75011 Paris |
| 9 | Déviant | restaurant | mid | 39 R. des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris |
| 10 | Martin | restaurant | mid | 24 Bd du Temple, 75011 Paris |
| 11 | Yard | restaurant | mid | 6 Rue de Mont-Louis, 75011 Paris |
| 12 | Le Vin au Vert | restaurant | mid | 70 Rue de Dunkerque, 75009 Paris |
1Le Verre Volé
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- The reference Canal Saint-Martin natural wine bar
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 67 Rue de Lancry, 75010 Paris
- Price / value
- €6–€12 per glass
- Why it made the list
- Cyril Bordarier's Canal Saint-Martin cave-à-manger that essentially launched the Paris natural wine movement when it opened in 2000. Reddit's r/naturalwine still treats it as the city's reference point.
- What to order
- Buy a bottle off the shelf for a small corkage fee and order a planche of charcuterie and aged comté.
2Septime La Cave
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Septime-tier natural wine without dinner
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 3 Rue Basfroi, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €7–€14 per glass
- Why it made the list
- The Bertrand Grébaut/Septime team's offshoot cave-à-manger near the Michelin-starred mothership — an 11e standing-bar that's the cleanest entry point to the city's most-rated natural wine list.
- What to order
- A small selection from the by-the-glass list with one of the staff's chosen plates — Septime La Cave runs a tight food menu deliberately.
3Aux Deux Amis
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- An Oberkampf classic with daily ardoise
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 45 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €5–€9 per glass
- Why it made the list
- An Oberkampf institution — a former greasy-spoon café turned natural wine reference, where the daily-changing chalkboard menu and ardoise of small plates have been Paris-food-blog reference points since 2010.
- What to order
- Read the daily ardoise on the wall and let staff pour the natural pairing; the kitchen runs a deliberately small menu of seasonal plates.
4Le Barav
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- A bottle off the cave shelf at corkage prices
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 6 Rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003 Paris
- Price / value
- €6–€10 per glass
- Why it made the list
- A small Marais bar à vin paired with a retail cave next door — buy a bottle off the cave shelf and walk it 10 meters into the bar, where staff will open it for a small corkage fee.
- What to order
- Pick a bottle from the cave's natural-wine wall, then order a planche of charcuterie at the bar to go with it.
5La Buvette
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- A tightly edited 11e natural wine bar
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 67 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €7–€12 per glass
- Why it made the list
- Camille Fourmont's tiny tile-floored 11e cave-à-manger — a Reddit favorite for an extremely small but thoughtfully edited natural wine list and a constellation of jarred cured-fish small plates.
- What to order
- Sardines on butter, a tin of jarred mackerel, and whichever low-intervention white the staff suggest pairing.
6Liquiderie BAR
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Cheap rotating natural wine glasses
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 7 Rue de la Présentation, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €5–€9 per glass
- Why it made the list
- An 11e cave-bar where the working concept is a chalkboard of rotating bottles, low corkage, and the cheapest by-the-glass natural wines on this list (€5–€9).
- What to order
- Whatever's on the daily chalkboard — staff rotate the by-the-glass list more aggressively than most natural wine bars in Paris.
7La Cave à Michel
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- A standing natural wine bar before dinner
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 36 Rue Sainte-Marthe, 75010 Paris
- Price / value
- €5–€9 per glass
- Why it made the list
- A 10e arrondissement standing-bar offshoot of the nearby restaurant Le Galopin — a tightly edited Loire-and-Burgundy natural wine list and a tiny menu of plates assembled at the counter.
- What to order
- A glass of natural Chenin Blanc from the Loire, served alongside whichever cheese plate is being prepared at the counter.
8Folderol
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural wine plus artisan ice cream
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 10 Rue du Grand Prieuré, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €6–€10 per glass
- Why it made the list
- An 11e arrondissement natural wine bar that doubles as an artisan ice-cream shop — the lone Paris venue where you can pair a low-intervention Beaujolais with a scoop of olive oil ice cream.
- What to order
- A glass of Beaujolais natural with a small charcuterie plate, then move to a single scoop of the savory ice cream for dessert.
9Déviant
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Ambitious small plates with serious wine
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 39 R. des Petites Écuries, 75010 Paris
- Price / value
- €7–€12 per glass
- Why it made the list
- Pierre Touitou's small-plates wine bar in the 10e — a Reddit favorite for unusually ambitious tapas-format cooking by a former Septime cook, paired with a serious Loire-leaning natural list.
- What to order
- Order three or four small plates plus the wine pairing the team suggests; the kitchen rotates the menu weekly based on the market.
10Martin
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural wine paired with wood-fired pizza
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 24 Bd du Temple, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €5–€9 per glass
- Why it made the list
- An 11e wine bar/restaurant on Boulevard du Temple with a wood-fired pizza oven — Reddit's go-to natural-wine-and-pizza pairing in central Paris.
- What to order
- A small wood-fired pizza and a glass of natural rosé or chilled red — the menu is built around that exact pairing.
11Yard
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Natural wine plus a sit-down daily menu
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 6 Rue de Mont-Louis, 75011 Paris
- Price / value
- €6–€11 per glass
- Why it made the list
- A small 11e arrondissement restaurant near Père Lachaise with a tightly edited natural wine list and a market-driven daily menu — a rare Reddit-favored combo of serious cooking and serious natural wine in the same room.
- What to order
- Order the daily prix-fixe (or a few à la carte plates) and let staff pair the wines glass by glass.
12Le Vin au Vert
RestaurantQuick comparison
- Best for
- Pre-train natural wine near Gare du Nord
- Strengths
- Known for Restaurant · 70 Rue de Dunkerque, 75009 Paris
- Price / value
- €5–€10 per glass
- Why it made the list
- A 9e arrondissement bar tucked behind Gare du Nord — a rare natural-wine option near the Eurostar and TGV stations, useful for a pre-train glass that isn't an airport-wine setup.
- What to order
- A small selection from the by-the-glass list with a tartine of butter and anchovies — the kitchen runs short, simple plates.
Frequently asked questions
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is made with minimal intervention — little to no added sulfites, no commercial yeasts, no fining or filtering. The result is wine that's more expressive, sometimes funky, and always unique. In Paris, natural wine (vin nature or vin vivant) dominates the wine bar scene, especially in the 10th and 11th arrondissements. Expect flavors ranging from slightly off-beat to full-on kombucha territory. Most bars will let you taste before committing to a glass.
How much does a glass of natural wine cost in Paris?
A glass of natural wine in Paris typically costs €5–€9, with bottles ranging from €30–€60 at most bars. This is slightly higher than conventional wine, but the quality and experience are worth it. Some caves let you buy a bottle off the shelf and drink it on-site for a small corkage fee (€5–€10), which can be the best value. Compared to London or New York wine bars, Paris remains remarkably affordable.
What is the best neighborhood for natural wine bars in Paris?
The 11th arrondissement is the undisputed capital of natural wine in Paris — Septime La Cave, Aux Deux Amis, La Buvette, Folderol, Martin, and Yard are all here. The 10th (Le Verre Volé, La Cave à Michel, Déviant) is a close second. The 3rd has Le Barav in the Marais. For a wine bar crawl, start in the 11th around Oberkampf/Parmentier and work your way through — you could hit 5-6 excellent bars in one evening without a taxi.
Do I need reservations for Paris wine bars?
Most natural wine bars in Paris don't take reservations — they operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Notable exceptions: Aux Deux Amis (call ahead, especially weekends), Le Verre Volé (book for dinner), and Yard (restaurant side only). For caves and standing bars like Septime La Cave or Liquiderie, just show up. Weekday evenings (Tuesday–Thursday) are easiest. Friday and Saturday after 8pm, expect to stand or wait at the popular spots.
What should I order at a Paris natural wine bar?
Tell the staff what you normally drink and let them guide you — Parisian natural wine bar staff are passionate and knowledgeable. If you're new to natural wine, start with a pét-nat (naturally sparkling) or a chilled Gamay. For food, most bars serve charcuterie/cheese boards, small plates, and seasonal dishes. The combination of a planche (sharing board) and a bottle is the quintessential Paris wine bar experience. Don't be afraid to ask for something 'weird' — that's half the fun.
What is the difference between a cave and a bar à vin?
A cave (pronounced 'cav') is a wine shop where you can also drink on-site — buy a bottle off the shelf and open it right there, usually with small plates available. A bar à vin is a proper wine bar with by-the-glass pours and often a fuller food menu. Many Paris spots blur the line: Septime La Cave is technically a cave but functions as a bar, while Le Barav (short for bar à vin) has a retail cave next door. In practice, just go where the vibe suits you.