32 Quai d'Austerlitz Wed-Sun, 12:00-06:00 This huge terraced space sits a centre dedicated to a great mix of cultural events. It Hosts a cinema, bar restaurant and club. A hub of creativity. http://wanderlustparis.com

75 rue de Seine 25cl beer €3 Daily 8am-2am. Overlooking St-Germain-des-Prés market is the laidback cool of the Bar du Marche where dungareed staff serve aperitifs' and good omelets at lunch. bardumarche.co.uk

47 rue du Faubourg-St-Denis Caipirinha €8, beer €2. 8am-2am; food served until 11.30pm. When this bar was bought over the new owners didn’t change a thing, retaining the tacky wallpaper and formica tables. Sincle then it has become one of the places to be in Paris for a casual beer. The atmosphere is buzzing on weekends with DJs on a Friday night. www.chezjeannette.com

52 rue de Saintonge Sun - Wed 12.30pm - 11pm Thurs - Sat, 12.30pm - 12am Candelaria is a mash up of styles, It is a French/Californian/Mexican style bar with a cacophony of furnishings from sheep's wool and wood to glitter and confetti. It is perhaps this uniqueness that makes it one of the world's top 10 bars. Try some of their great tacos in the unfussy but luxurious atmosphere http://www.candelariaparis.com

7 rue Frochot Every Day, 7pm - 2am From the team that created Candelaria is a darker, more gritty vibe cocktail bar called Glass. Surrounded by 'hostess' bars in Pigalle the performances are a little different here, DJs and live gigs are preferred. Collaborating with a number of artists, the interior is like the inside of a moody artists head. Beautiful resin tiles work with the mirrored tables at the long bench seating. http://www.glassparis.com/

200, quai de Valmy Mon - Sat, 11am - 2am Sun, 11am -10pm This big industrial building on the Canal Saint Martin was recently converted into an inspiring cultural space. It hold a gallery, bar/restaurant and concert venue. There is a diverse range of music and an equally diverse range of people. Even long after closing crowds will gather on the banks of the canal to continue the party.

6 rue Fontaine Tue - Sat, 8pm - 4am Le Bus Palladium's past regulars are quite legendary, from The Beatles to Salvador Dali. This creates a good crowd looking to emulate their heroes in the shabby-chic interior. Good food and DJ sets upstairs bring people back for more. http://www.lebuspalladium.com

8 rue de Belleville Mon - Sat, 6 - 12 Sun, 7 - 11 This Belleville institution packs its terrace with locals everyday regardless of the weather. This cheaply priced bar is the best in the buzzing area where crowds can spill out into the streets in a festival atmosphere. http://www.aux-folies-belleville.fr/