Converted old boutiques and artsy dive bars characterize the lively and funky scene that attracts the 20-30-something Parisians to rue Oberkampf. Get out of the metro at Parmentier and wander along Oberkampf until you find your own perfect hang-out. Our picks:
La Mercerie - Quincaillerie (dive bar with great beer on tap)
98, Rue Oberkampf, 11th arrondissement
Tel : 01 56 98 14 10
Mecano Bar (delicious tapas and cocktails, and lots of room)
99 rue Oberkampf
01 40 21 35 28
Nouveau Casino and Café Charbon (funky large space that gets crowded on weekend nights, open past 2am)
109 rue Oberkampf
01 43 57 57 40.
