Le Fifty-Fifty

Le Fifty-Fifty is a small, queer, and inclusive cocktail bar on rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, in Folie-Méricourt in the 11th arrondissement. Since owner Álvaro Machado took over in October 2024, it has become a warm, intimate, and festive spot with a 2000s soundtrack and a sharp but approachable menu. The signature is the house syrups, made hot, cold, or under pressure, from pandan, chai, and chimichurri to maté and bird's eye chili, which give character to both cocktails and mocktails. Try the Sex on the Pickle (pickle-infused gin, oregano syrup, cucumber water), the smoky Asado with mezcal, or one of the martini variations. The alcohol-free drinks get the same care, so everyone can find a place at the bar. Drag Race viewings and inclusive book clubs round out a safe space where people can simply be themselves.