13 Avenue du President Wilson Fri - Wed, 12-2am Part of the Excellent Palais de Tokyo, Tokyo Eat is the Industrial chic restaurant. The place to be for the creative crowd. http://www.palaisdetokyo.com/fr/lifestyle/le-tokyo-eat

67 rue Bichat Tue-Sat, 12-15 19-23.30 The suitably kitsch Pink Flamingo is a neighbourhood staple for imaginative but quality pizzas. In the summer sit out at the canal with a pink balloon whilst your pizza is being prepared and have it delivered right to you. http://www.pinkflamingopizza.com

2 rue Leplace Mon, Wed - Sat, 12–3, 7–12 Tues, Sun, 7–12 For a great steak descend into the cellars of L'Ecurie where the low light and flickering candles make for an atmospheric meal.

Place d'Aligre Tues - Fri, 9-1, 4-7.30 Sat, 9-1, 3-7.30 Sun, 9-1.30 Everything from fresh cheeses, spices and flowers to vintage clothes squeezes into this authentic market near Bastille. Great for foodies on a budget.

12 rue Fidélité Restaurant, Mon-Sat, 12-15 & 20-midnight Owned by local artist Andre and his brother Lionel, La Fidélité is the coolest bistro in town. The grand, but unpretentious, restaurant hides a basement club for the hipster elite. http://www.lafidelite.com/

2 Allée de la Cascade Wed - Sun, 12 - 00 A relaxed and fashionable spot in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont. Two good bars serve the trendy clientele good food and wine, on a summers evening sit outside to watch the parisian park life with your tapas and sangria. http://www.rosabonheur.fr

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

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