Floating Bar
7th arrondissement, Paris
Bar in Paris, France
Book with PearlWhy go
Floating Bar is worth booking when the Seine-side setting is the point: group drinks, an easy celebration, or a date that benefits from atmosphere. It is less compelling as a serious wine destination, since the by-the-glass programme is not detailed enough to make that the reason to go.
About Floating Bar
Floating Bar is a Paris venue with a $$$ price tier and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, the public details are limited, so it works best as a plan that should be confirmed directly before you go.
Use the confirmed facts to set expectations: this is not positioned as a budget stop, the dress code calls for a polished but relaxed look.
Book with the confirmed basics in mind
The clearest practical information is the $$$ pricing and smart casual dress code. That makes Floating Bar a venue to consider when the budget allows for a more premium Paris outing, while still avoiding overly formal dress.
If you are comparing options, keep the decision grounded in what is actually confirmed. For broader planning, the full Paris bars guide may help with other Paris options, while the Paris restaurants guide is more useful if dining is the main priority.
The right occasion depends on what you confirm
Floating Bar may suit a Paris plan where a $$$ venue and smart casual dress code fit the tone of the evening. However, details such as food, drinks, atmosphere, seating, entertainment, timing should be checked directly with the venue before making it the anchor of a night out.
For dress, smart casual is the safest confirmed guidance. For everything else, avoid assuming a specific format or experience from the name alone.
For a broader trip structure, the Paris hotels guide can help with where to stay in Paris, while other Paris planning resources can help shape the rest of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 86 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France (Floating bar on the Seine)
- Phone
- +33 1 44 06 62 65
Venue details
Ambiance
Open-air, riverfront, and entertainment-oriented, with a relaxed daytime feel that shifts into a livelier nightlife atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
Planning details
Location
86 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France (Floating bar on the Seine) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Train Bleu, Notable alternative
- Ici Même, Notable alternative
- Rencontres, Notable alternative
- Le Baron Rouge, Notable alternative
- Sherry Butt, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Floating Bar compares in Paris
Floating Bar is the easy, setting-led option in this group. Choose it when the Seine location is the reason for going and the plan is casual. Le Train Bleu is the stronger occasion choice, with a more formal sense of arrival; Floating Bar is lower-pressure and better for a simple waterside drink.
For wine-first plans, Le Baron Rouge, Ici Même, Rencontres are better cross-shops because the decision is less about the view and more about what is in the glass. If cocktails are the priority, Sherry Butt is the cleaner comparison.
Value depends on the night: Floating Bar is worth it for an easy Paris river setting, while the peers make more sense when the drink program or dining room is the point. For wider planning beyond Paris, compare the wine-bar lane with 5 Wine Bar in Toulouse, 67 Pall Mall Bordeaux in Bordeaux, ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián. Also use our full Paris wineries guide and our full Paris experiences guide if the evening is part of a wider itinerary.
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Compare Floating Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Floating Bar | Paris | No published awards |
| Le Train Bleu | Paris | No published awards |
| Ici Même | Paris | No published awards |
| Rencontres | Paris | No published awards |
| Le Baron Rouge | Paris | No published awards |
| Sherry Butt | Paris | 2013 World's 50 Best Bars · #43 |
How Floating Bar Paris compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Floating Bar worth the prices?
Floating Bar is listed at $$$ in Paris, so it is not a budget pick. Whether it is worth it depends on the experience you confirm directly with the venue.
Is Floating Bar good for groups?
What's the crowd like at Floating Bar?
The confirmed details are that Floating Bar is in Paris, has a $$$ price tier, uses a smart casual dress code.
Is Floating Bar good for a date?
Does Floating Bar have happy hour deals?
Treat the confirmed $$$ price tier as the safer expectation unless Floating Bar confirms a specific offer.
