Septime La Cave
Wine Bar · Bastille, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Natural Wine Annexe
Chef
Bertrand Grébaut
Dress
Casual
Why go
Cave du Septime is the wine bar arm of Bertrand Grébaut's Septime group and one of the more reliable evening stops in the 11th arrondissement. With Opinionated About Dining recognition in both 2023 and 2025 and across 1,300-plus reviews, it delivers consistent quality in a relaxed format. Booking is easy; a day or two ahead covers most visits.
About Septime La Cave
Why use this page
Septime La Cave is useful when you want a natural wine bar in Paris's 11th arrondissement with French small plates and a relaxed, neighbourhood format. It is the wine bar arm of Bertrand Grébaut's Septime group, with a wine-first approach rather than the structure of a full dinner. The page helps set that expectation before you go: think bottles, considered small plates and conversation rather than a formal meal.
How to plan the visit
The room is casual and intimate, the page identifies it as a good fit for after-work pours, casual meetups and low-key date nights. Reservations are described as easy, with a day or two generally sufficient, although Friday and Saturday evenings may fill faster. Early-week walk-ins from around opening time are presented as the safest option.
What to verify
Current page details list daily hours of 4–11 pm, at 80 Rue de Charonne in Paris. Check the live venue information before setting out, especially if your plans depend on a particular service time or reservation. The current price range is not confirmed, so budget for wine-bar pricing rather than relying on an exact figure.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4–11 pm · Tuesday: 4–11 pm
- Location
- 80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France
- Website
- septime-lacave.fr/en
- Phone
- +33 1 43 67 14 87
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cave du Septime reads as a local, low-key wine bar that sits comfortably in the everyday tempo of Rue de Charonne. It favors a stripped-back aesthetic — think simple rooms, handwritten or chalkboard lists and a focused, producer-driven wine selection — over theatrical staging. The place invites lingering: people come to drink well, eat simply and stay longer than planned. Rooted in the natural-wine movement that reshaped the 10th and 11th arrondissements, the bar feels artisanal and quietly confident rather than loudly fashionable, offering a relaxed, intimate counterpoint to more polished dining rooms.
Best For
This is a neighborhood spot built for early-evening rituals: after-work pours, casual meetups and low-key date nights. Because the wine program carries the same intellectual weight as the food, it also suits drinkers who enjoy exploring natural and thoughtfully sourced bottles alongside modest plates. Locals populate the corner of Rue de Charonne on weekdays, and the atmosphere is geared toward lingering conversation rather than quick turnover. It’s a go-to when you want an unpretentious but carefully curated drinking-and-eating experience that feels like part of the neighborhood rhythm.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the wine list — selections are presented in the stripped-back, producer-focused style of the natural-wine movement, often on handwritten or chalkboard lists. Keep food choices simple and shareable to match the bar’s ethos: the venue’s signature charcuterie items (saucisson d'Ardèche and jambon de porcelet persillé) exemplify the straightforward, well-sourced bites on offer. Opt for a few small plates to taste across wines and let the curated list guide pairings rather than chasing elaborate preparations; the format rewards tasting and lingering.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4–11 pm
- Tuesday
- 4–11 pm
- Wednesday
- 4–11 pm
- Thursday
- 4–11 pm
- Friday
- 4–11 pm
- Saturday
- 4–11 pm
- Sunday
- 4–11 pm
Location
Also consider
When comparing Pearl's Paris bars, use Septime La Cave as the relaxed, natural-wine and small-plates option in the 11th arrondissement. Contrast it with Le Verre Volé for a grittier bottle-shop-adjacent format or ALLÉNOTHÈQUE for something more formal; if the priority is a fuller meal, compare the page with Le Bon Georges or Le Comptoir de Gastronomie.
Restaurant context
When Septime La Cave is the right fit
Choose this page when you are looking for a casual Paris wine bar built around natural and thoughtfully sourced bottles, knowledgeable guidance and modest plates. It is a stronger fit for lingering conversation, early-evening drinks and low-key meetups than for a formal full dinner.
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Compare Septime La Cave
| Option | Best understood as | Useful distinction | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Septime La Cave | Natural wine bar with French small plates | Relaxed, wine-first format in the 11th arrondissement | Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #7382023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Le Verre Volé | Neighbourhood wine stop | More gritty and bottle-shop-adjacent | No published awards |
| ALLÉNOTHÈQUE | Wine-led alternative | A more formal contrast | No published awards |
| Le Bon Georges or Le Comptoir de Gastronomie | Food-forward companion | Better suited when you want a fuller meal | No published awards |
FAQ
Septime La Cave FAQ
What kind of place is Septime La Cave?
It is a natural wine bar and the wine bar arm of Bertrand Grébaut's Septime group, serving French small plates in a relaxed format.
Is Septime La Cave easy to book?
The page describes it as easy to book, with a day or two generally covering most visits. Weekend evenings may fill faster.
What are the listed hours?
The current page lists daily hours of 4–11 pm. Verify the live venue information before visiting.
