Hemingway Bar
Place Vendôme, Paris
Bar in Paris, France
The Read
Classic-Format Counter Authority
Why go
Hemingway Bar is worth targeting for a polished, intimate Paris hotel-bar night, especially for a date or a focused cocktail stop. Its recognition, including Top 500 Bars Best Bars #303 (2025) and World's 50 Best Bars #39 (2010), makes it a credibility-led choice, but not the right fit for casual groups or deal-seekers.
About Hemingway Bar
Hemingway Bar is a Paris bar with a smart casual dress code and a confirmed awards history: Top 500 Bars Best Bars #303 (2025) and World's 50 Best Bars #39 (2010). Beyond those verified points, plan conservatively: treat specific details about seating, menu format, prices, reservations, service style as items to confirm directly before you go.
That makes the decision simpler. Choose Hemingway Bar when the name, Paris setting, smart casual expectation, documented recognition are the main reasons for considering it. If your plan depends on a particular table type, food offering, outdoor space, group format, or exact budget, verify those details with the venue rather than assuming them from reputation.
A better fit for a deliberate Paris bar stop
Hemingway Bar is easiest to plan as a deliberate Paris bar stop rather than as a flexible catch-all for every occasion. The verified facts support a polished, recognition-led choice, but they do not confirm specifics about crowd profile, capacity, booking rules, or the drinks list. For a broader city sweep before choosing, use Our full Paris bars guide; for pairing the evening with dinner, Our full Paris restaurants guide is the cleaner starting point.
Before committing, decide what you need confirmed. If smart casual dress and a recognized Paris bar are enough, Hemingway Bar belongs on the shortlist. If the night depends on exact logistics, contact the venue and build the rest of the evening around verified plans through Our full Paris hotels guide.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Hemingway Bar if the priority is a Paris bar with a smart casual dress code and clearly documented recognition. Cross-shop if your decision depends on a different setting or pace. Other names to compare naturally include L'Assaggio Bar & Salon de Thé, Le Goûter, Ritz Bar, Salon Proust, The Ritz Bar in the Grand Jardin.
The recommendation: use the verified facts as the anchor. Hemingway Bar makes sense when the occasion benefits from a recognized Paris bar and a smart casual plan. For anything more specific, such as menus, prices, reservation requirements, seating, or group suitability, confirm directly before treating it as the right stop.
Located inside
HotelRitz ParisFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 38 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris
- Website
- ritzparis.com/hotel/paris/bars-restaurants/bar-hemingway
- Phone
- +33 1 43 16 33 74
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Hemingway Bar presents a quietly authoritative presence within the Ritz Paris. Tucked off Rue Cambon, it reads as a compact, wood‑panelled room that privileges close conversation over spectacle. Leather seating, framed photographs and warm, calibrated lighting make the space feel intentionally intimate and comfortable; the architecture and décor sustain a sense of history and craftsmanship rather than passing trends. Its long run on international best‑of lists underlines a restrained confidence: this is a hotel bar that behaves like an independent cocktail room, discreet and steady in personality.
Best For
This is an evening destination built for intimate, conversation‑driven occasions — date nights, special celebrations and quietly impressive after‑work drinks. The bar’s discreet Rue Cambon entrance and compact, attentive room keep it removed from the hotel’s busier lobby traffic, so it suits guests seeking privacy and a measured pace. International awards and a reputation for steady credibility make it a fitting stop for visitors who want a classic, refined cocktail experience tied to the history of the Ritz rather than the flash of newer high‑concept bars.
Ordering Tips
Approach the Hemingway Bar expecting a focused, conversation‑first experience: arrive via the Rue Cambon side if you prefer a quieter arrival and settle into the compact room where service is calibrated for attention rather than spectacle. The write‑up emphasizes the bar’s longevity and credibility, so opt for classic cocktails or let the team recommend something in that spirit. Avoid treating it like a loud, touristy lobby bar — the point here is discretion, careful service and an atmosphere that rewards lingering rather than rushing.
Planning details
Location
38 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ritz Bar, Notable alternative
- L'Assaggio Bar & Salon de Thé, Notable alternative
- Salon Proust, Notable alternative
- The Ritz Bar in the Grand Jardin, Notable alternative
- Le Goûter, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares with nearby hotel-bar alternatives
Choose Hemingway Bar over Ritz Bar if the priority is a tighter, more enclosed cocktail-room feel rather than a broader hotel-bar setting. Ritz Bar is the easier mental fit for readers who want the Ritz name with a more general bar brief; Hemingway Bar is the sharper choice when the room itself is part of the occasion and the group is small.
L'Assaggio Bar & Salon de Thé and Salon Proust are better cross-shops when the plan is softer-paced, more salon-like, or tied to afternoon service. Hemingway Bar is the more cocktail-focused decision; those two make more sense when conversation, tea-room pacing, or a less compressed atmosphere matters more than bar intensity.
The Ritz Bar in the Grand Jardin is the better pick when outdoor energy is the point, while Le Goûter fits a daytime or pastry-led plan better than a serious evening drink. For value, Hemingway Bar works only if the setting and reputation are part of what you are buying; otherwise, the garden or salon options will feel easier to justify.
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Compare Hemingway Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Hemingway Bar | Paris | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3032014 World's 50 Best Bars · #242012 World's 50 Best Bars · #382011 World's 50 Best Bars · #482010 World's 50 Best Bars · #39 |
| Ritz Bar | Paris | No published awards |
| L'Assaggio Bar & Salon de Thé | Paris | No published awards |
| Salon Proust | Paris | No published awards |
| The Ritz Bar in the Grand Jardin | Paris | No published awards |
| Le Goûter | Paris | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hemingway Bar good for a date?
It can be considered for a date if a recognized Paris bar with a smart casual dress code fits the plan. Ritz Bar is another option to compare.
