Harry's Bar

A century-old cocktail heritage

Founded on November 26, 1911, Harry's Bar is an iconic establishment in Paris's cocktail history. Initially conceived as an American bar dismantled in Manhattan and rebuilt on rue Daunou, it embodies the meeting of New York and Parisian cultures.

Mixological innovation

• Birthplace of cocktails that have become classics:
  • Bloody Mary
  • SideCar
  • Blue Lagoon
  • White Lady
  • French 75

Family tradition

Managed by the MacElhone family since its creation:

• Harry MacElhone: employed in 1911
• Passed down through generations to the great-grandson

Unique characteristics

• Original mahogany bar
• Bartenders in white coats, evoking cocktail "scientists"
• Vintage decor with university pennants on the walls
• No music on the ground floor to encourage conversations
• Jazz ambiance with live music in the basement

Electoral tradition

Since 1924, organizing a mock vote one month before U.S. presidential elections, known for its predictive reliability.

Practical information

• Open during the day to avoid evening crowds
• Ideal for cocktail enthusiasts and groups of friends
• Renowned hot dogs as accompaniment
• Book on the bar's history available on-site and online