The global reference for hospitality.
An American-style Paris institution whose wood-lined interior and classic drinks connect the city to a century of transatlantic cocktail culture. The downstairs piano bar adds another layer to its enduring social character.
The Story
Origin
Opened as the New York Bar in 1911, the venue took on Harry MacElhone's name after he acquired it in 1923.
Philosophy
Continuity, classic recipes and sociable bar service underpin its appeal.
Why Important
One of Europe's essential reference points for the development and international circulation of classic cocktails.
Differentiation
Its cocktail history is inseparable from the MacElhone family and the migration of American bar culture to Paris.
Guest Experience
Visitors can choose the convivial main bar or the more intimate piano-bar setting downstairs.
Design Philosophy
The American saloon setting preserves a tangible connection to the bar's early transatlantic identity.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Warm, subdued interior lighting.
Furniture
Bar stools and compact tables.
Materials
Wood panelling and a wooden bar counter.
Architecture
A street-level bar with a downstairs piano room.
Design Language
Historic American saloon.
Interior Design
A long wooden counter, memorabilia and college pennants give the room its accumulated character.
Graphic Identity
Historic lettering and American collegiate imagery.
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Menus
Harrys'bar Cocktails
Cocktails · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
Le Boulevardier
Bourbon whiskey, Red vermouth, Campari
Bloody Mary
Vodka, Tomato juice, Lemon juice, Tabasco, Salt & Pepper
Side Car
Cognac VS, Triple sec, Lemon juice
French 75
Champagne, Gin, Lemon juice, A few drops of Absinthe
The Cocktail of the week
Cocktail feature · Menu last verified: 8 October 2026
James Bond
Invented in 1962 by Andy MacElhone for the release of the film “James Bond vs. Dr. No”. Ingredients mentioned in the truncated text: sugar, angostura bitter.
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Harry's New York Bar, Paris -- Birthplace of Bloody Mary
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