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Duplex Bar
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Duplex Bar

Marais bar known for its artsy and unpretentious vibe

Paris, France
4.1
319 reviews

Neighbourhood

Paris

Category

Bars

Vibe

Art, Cocktails +1

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About Duplex Bar

Tucked away in the heart of Le Marais, Duplex Bar Paris stands as a beacon for the LGBTQ+ community, embodying the spirit of Parisian nightlife with its artsy and unpretentious vibe. Known for its cozy ambiance, Duplex is celebrated for being one of the few bars in the bustling district where conversation flows as freely as the drinks. It attracts an eclectic crowd, from artsy intellectuals to locals looking for a laid-back evening, making it a prime spot for mingling and making new connections. Duplex is not just any bar; it's an institution in the LGBTQ+ scene of Paris, noted for being the oldest gay bar in Le Marais. Its green façade is almost as inviting as the mixed crowd it hosts, ranging from the young and hip to the more mature, hetero-friendly clientele. Weekends at Duplex can get packed, but that's part of its charm, offering a genuine taste of local Parisian life. The bar's music selection is as diverse as its patrons, with sounds ranging from disco to house, indie, pop, rock, and top 40 hits, ensuring that there's something for every taste. Despite its bustling nature, Duplex manages to maintain a low-key atmosphere, perfect for those who want to enjoy a night out without the overwhelming club scene.

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Duplex Bar

Duplex Bar, 25 Rue Michel le Comte, Paris, France

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4.2

319 reviews

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Alexander Perkins
Alexander Perkins

10 months ago

A friendly gay bar where people go to meet. Bartenders are very sweet and friendly. Cocktails aren't amazing but that's not why people come here. If you're looking for arty thirty- and forty-somethings, this is the place to go in the Marais. It's better to go on the weekend, as it's quieter during the week.

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Mark Hollcraft
Mark Hollcraft

2 months ago

Enjoyed the atmosphere, had great drinks ( good pour ) and wasn't overly crowded. Good gay bar for conversation and cocktails.

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Michael Alstad
Michael Alstad

7 months ago

too bad there wasn’t a zero rating option here, I would use it. My partner and I dropped by on Tuesday evening Nov 18th, the bar was pretty dead with only a few people .. we stood awkwardly awaiting service and were completely ignored while the bartender chatted endlessly with 2 people at the bar after a lengthy process of making their martinis. not once did he bother looking up to acknowledge us. The place had 0 atmosphere so we bolted and went to Andy Wahloo bar which was so much friendlier, cooler and wonderful atmosphere. We enjoyed our visit to Paris and found people to be friendly but this place left a bad taste in my mouth. 🤢🤮

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Jason
Jason

8 months ago

The guy at the entrance walked across the street to grab me after I’d filmed them being rude. Just a horrible club. Not ever worth the money. Would never recommend ever going there.

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Mostafa Ahmed
Mostafa Ahmed

a year ago

Nice drinks. Great music. Lovely crowd. All about the crowd, really. :) The bouncer was quite rude when I asked him where I can smoke, and didn’t even direct me where to smoke, but his rudeness didn’t bother me tbh.

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Last updated
12 February 2024
Listed in
Paris › France
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