Hang out with the industry crowd at Aux Deux Amis

Nestled near Oberkampf, this tiny, no-nonsense spot is ultra popular with workers from nearby restaurants. Packed to the gills from apéro hour to closing, Aux Deux Amis is known for its tasty tapas, great natural wines and energetic ambiance. Don’t expect a table – but do expect to make a new friend or two as you elbow your way up to the bar. Meg Zimbeck, founder of popular restaurant review site and food tour company Paris by Mouth, cites it as a favourite, noting that, like many of her best-loved local restaurants, it’s “buzzy, chaotic and not entirely consistent – like life itself around République.”