Originating in Japan, the listening bar trend was born in the 1950s, just after the end of the Second World War, when the Japanese population had few options for entertainment. So the Japanese spent time in cafés, with friends, listening to music.
Originally, listening sessions had a quasi-religious aspect for music lovers, who were forbidden to speak, but as they were exported abroad, the atmosphere became more relaxed and sessions were gradually accompanied by good food and drink.
After England and the USA, listening bars arrived in Paris a little late, in 2018, to the delight of music lovers. For while savory beverages and fine cuisine abound, these addresses also, and above all, boast top-quality sound systems, with high-end hi-fi equipment and vinyl records (only!).
For the ultimate in relaxation, combining good music, good food and good wine, here are the best addresses for audiophile restaurants and listening bars in Paris!
Facette, the festive restaurant under the Mazette where you can eat, drink and dance the night away
Le Mazette now boasts a festive restaurant called Facette. The place to eat, drink and dance the night away! [Read more]
Pantobaguette, Antonin Girard's musical and culinary counter
Chef Antonin Girard, head of Animal Records & Kitchen, has just opened a new restaurant in Paris. Named Pantobaguette, this 'festaurant' mixes bistronomic food and music with brio! [Read more]
STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar a stone's throw from Pigalle
The 9th arrondissement never ceases to thrill. The latest nugget is STÉRÉO, a lively wine bar just a stone's throw from Pigalle. [Read more]
And also: Fréquence, Montezuma, Superflu, Cadence, Mesures, Donna, Bambino, Wax, doublevie, le Discobar, Book Bar
