• De Vie is a dual concept bar and restaurant on Rue Saint-Sauveur in Paris' Montorgueil quarter, founded by Alex Francis and Barney O'Kane.

  • Yes. Every tasting menu at Comptoir De Vie is available in a full non-alcoholic version, and non-alcoholic cocktails are available at Bar De Vie. here

  • De Vie operates without ice, sources exclusively from independent French producers, and holds three-macaron Ecotable certification. All spirits and produce are sourced locally wherever possible, and menus are designed around what's available each season to minimise waste.

  • Reservations are recommended, particularly for our tasting menu. You can book directly via the reservations link on this website.

  • 22-24 Rue Saint-Sauveur, 75002 Paris. We are open Wednesday to Monday, 18h00 to 01h00.

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De Vie is a dual concept bar & restaurant from Alex Francis and Barney O’Kane celebrating seasonality, locality and craft, situated on Rue Saint-Sauveur in the bustling pedestrianized area of Paris’ Montorgueil quarter.
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De Vie aims to set new standards for storytelling, environmentally conscious practices and productive innovation in the food and drinks sector, championing French spirits and produce. Rooted in a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, the team seeks to cultivate experiences that transform the way we connect with what's in our glass and on our plate.

OUR APPROACH

De Vie operates without ice, a deliberate decision rooted in both sustainability and quality.

By pre-batching every drink at precise temperatures and sourcing exclusively from independent French growers and distillers, the team eliminates waste without compromise.

De Vie holds three-macaron recognition from Ecotable, France's leading sustainable restaurant certification.

Our producers include Une Ferme du Perche, Schaller Agrumes, Jardin Edulis, Baccae, Les Alchimistes and Bio Veba, among others. Every menu changes with the seasons, in some cases, daily.

PRESS

De Vie has been featured been featured in The New York Times, Food & Wine, Infatuation, PUNCH, Drinks International, Fine Dining Lovers, Le Fooding, Time Out Paris, Le Culturel, Sortir à Paris and Parisian Walkways.

AWARDS

In 2025, within the first three months of its opening, De Vie was awarded Time Out’s “Cocktail Bar Of The Year”.

In early 2026, De Vie was awarded 3 macarons by Écotable, the highest award for a French restaurant in its effort for sustainability;

De Vie was also recognised as one of the Imbibe 75, 75 people and places dedicated to building a better drinks world.

In April 2026, De Vie was recognised as a Spirited Awards 2026 Regional Top 10 Honoree for "Best New International Cocktail Bar, Europe" as well as one of the "Best New Restaurants in the World" in the Conde Nast Traveler 2026 Hot List.

In May 2026 De Vie was award 2 pins by The Pinnacle Guide, and recognised as the 6th best bar in France by the French Bar Awards.

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