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Danico

Paris, France · Travel-inspired cocktail bar · Europe

Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 2-star — Actually, Very Good

provisional 2026 rating

★★ Currently qualifies as Actually, Very Good in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.

A standout in Paris, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →

This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.

Enter through Daroco’s dramatic dining room to reach Danico, its cocktail bar at 6 rue Vivienne. The drinks menu travels through regional flavours and playful techniques, served in a lively room that works well before or after dinner. It opens nightly and does not take reservations.

Description source · Checked 2026-09-09

Plan Your Visit

6 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, FrancePalais-Royal / 2nd

Style
Travel-inspired cocktail barChecked 2026-09-09 · Source
Hours
Daily, 5pm–2am.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Booking
Walk-in only; enter through the Daroco restaurant.Checked 2026-09-09 · Source
Prices
The owner-linked August 2026 anniversary menu prices all 30 listed cocktails at €17 each.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source
Menu
The owner currently links Danico's August 2026 10-year anniversary PDF, with 30 cocktails representing ten years of the bar.Checked 2026-09-27 · Source

Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.

The score & its evidence

Seven signals. One score.

68.1 / 100

The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.

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Signal / 100Score
Guest ratings
76.3
World's 50 Best
75.0
Top 500 Bars
79.4
Spirited Awards
59.0
Regional Recognition
83.5
Serious press
27.6
Social Vibes
58.1

Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%

Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.

Social Vibes

Score read updated:

positive5 mentions· medium confidence

Sentiment score

83/ 100

Score context

Recent customers mostly enjoy the creative cocktails, welcoming staff and tucked-away room. Some drinks disappoint, and the dark, close-set room and loud music do not suit everyone.

Guest score details

What guests like

  • inventive rotating cocktail menus
  • well-executed drinks
  • welcoming and attentive staff
  • stylish hidden room behind Daroco

What to know

  • dim lighting and close tables
  • music can be loud
  • some drinks or portions miss expectations for the price
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Crowd signal

Google 4.6★ across 1,197 reviews.

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Awards

Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.

Regional Recognition

Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.

Europe's 50 Best Bars

French Bar Awards

Reviews & press