Skip the pizza at Da Vito and head instantly for the fridge within the middle of the room. The walk-in fridge stuffed with beer kegs and hanging hams is an entrance to this elegant however unpretentious speakeasy. Get a seat on the bar if you happen to can–each to ogle the spectacular assortment of classic barware and since the service leaves a bit a lot to be desired. The drink menu runs heavy on whiskey and mezcal (in a great way) and features a recent, seasonal punch for less than 6€ every day.
— Catherine Down, July 2013
Sensible data
Deal with: 5 rue Sedaine, 75011
Nearest transport: Bastille (1,5,8)
Hours: Open every single day 6pm-2am
Reservations: Reservations not required
Phone: 09 50 73 12 99
Common value for cocktail: 11€, 6€ for punch
Web site Fb
Evaluations of curiosity
Journey + Leisure (2016) “With etched-glass wall sconces, uncovered brick partitions, and artwork deco black and gold wallpaper, you’ll be shimmying alongside to the jazzy tunes with each sip of your $13 “Scarlett O’Clara” cocktail, made with honey vodka, blackberry liqueur, and topped with Champagne.”
52 Martinis (2013) “Moonshiner is at the moment one of the best guess on the town for celebrating the period of the Noble Experiment. Whereas some bars incorporate features of the speakeasy pattern, the Moonshiner is the one place on the town that’s maximizing them all of sudden with its actually hidden entrance, Gatsby-like decor and drinks secreted away in previous books.”
52 Martinis (2013) “Play with the Prohibition theme by ordering a Bottled Vieux Carré, blended up with top quality components and discretely served on the desk tucked inside a e book. Pour over ice or sip it instantly from the flask.”
Le Figaro (2013) “Invisible pour les non-initiés, le Moonshiner, spécialiste du whisky avec 83 références, prépare aussi une vingtaine de cocktails élaborés… le tout sur une musique jazzy, dans la pénombre d’une déco 1900 réussie, avec fumoir confortable intégré.”
Photograph courtesy of Moonshiner’s Fb web page
