• 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. The venue brings together Bar De Vie, Comptoir De Vie and Cave De Vie under one address.

  • Bar De Vie is an intimate cocktail bar located in the limestone cave beneath the restaurant, serving à la carte seasonal cocktails. Comptoir De Vie is a counter dining room upstairs, helmed by Executive Chef Adam Purcell, offering a hyper seasonal cocktail tasting menu with a la carte dining options available.

  • 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 Comptoir De Vie. 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.

The venue consists of Comptoir De Vie, an intimate dining room helmed by Executive Chef Adam Purcell; Bar De Vie, located in the limestone cave beneath Comptoir De Vie, which showcases the team’s award-winning drinks and cocktail pedigree; and Cave De Vie, situated next to Comptoir De Vie, offering an array of French products available for retail purchase.

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 Magasine, Conde Naste Traveller, Infactuation, Le Culturel, PUNCH, Imbibe, Surface Magazine, Le Fooding, Sortiraparis and Parisian Walkways.

AWARDS

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

In early 2026, De Vie was awarded 3 macarons by Ecotable, the highest award for a French restaurant in it’s effort for sustainability.

In April 2026 De Vie was shortlisted for the Tales Spirited Awards “Best New International Cocktail” 2026.