Duke’s Bar: English elegance in the heart of Paris, with jazz, cocktails and festive treats

Just a stone’s throw from Place Vendôme, Duke’s Bar unfurls its hushed charms in the confidential setting of the Hôtel Westminster. A place apart, between British heritage and Parisian refinement, ideal for a timeless interlude this winter.

In this resolutely English-style bar, dark wood rubs shoulders with patinated leather armchairs, portraits of famous writers seem to whisper their tales, and the Gothic fireplace sits silently, warming the atmosphere as if in a London club. Duke’s Bar is an insider’s lounge where you can savour the moment, alone or with friends, at any time of day… and especially in the evening.

A festive December

From December 1, Duke’s Bar lights up with a festive, warm and gourmet spirit. The menu is adorned with exclusive creations designed to celebrate winter in style. A special mention goes to the Chocolate Christmas cocktail, a smooth blend of chocolate, coffee and spices that evokes a fireside evening. Lovers of fresher notes will opt forÉtoile du Nord, subtle and fruity, inspired by Scandinavian landscapes. And for those who prefer non-alcoholic pleasures, Lumière d’Hiver is a sparkling mocktail as luminous as it is refined.

Every detail of this seasonal menu is designed to awaken the senses, in an intimate setting where the magic of Christmas naturally takes place. A real moment of comfort, far from the hustle and bustle of the nearby shopping streets.

Exceptional Tea Time: a reinvented tradition

During the month of December, every day from 4pm to 6pm, Duke’s Bar offers a generous Tea Time at 55€, blending Anglo-Saxon classics with French touches. On the menu: quiche lorraine, pâté en croûte de canard, smoked salmon bun, not forgetting the sweet treats: Parisian flan, blueberry scone, marble cake and the irresistible infinitely chocolate tartelette.

Served in elegant crockery, accompanied by a refined tea or cocktail, this suspended moment is the ideal alternative to a traditional lunch or an ultra-chic snack in the heart of Paris.

Jazz evenings: the perfect soundtrack to a Thursday or Friday evening

And what would a legendary bar be without its live music program? Every week, Duke’s Bar hosts intimate jazz concerts, perfect for starting the evening in style.

• Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm, let yourself be carried away by the piano-saxophone-guitar duo ofAmaury Pierrefontaine and Emmanuel Picon, whose delicate harmonies transform the bar into a New York club.
• Every Friday from 6-9pm, Christina Diaz and her enveloping voice revisit jazz standards, Latin rhythms and pop with a rare elegance.

Subdued atmosphere, attentive service, soft acoustics: everything comes together to make Duke’s Bar an address of choice for lovers of live music.

An unmissable address for Parisians… and visitors to the capital.

As the year draws to a close, Duke’s Bar is much more than just a hotel bar. It’s a haven for regulars, a refined hideaway to be discovered or rediscovered for a cocktail, a Tea Time, or a jazz evening.
Whether you’re a Parisian in search of discreet elegance, a tourist in love with French art de vivre, or simply curious about places with a singular atmosphere: Duke’s Bar is well worth a visit.

Practical information

📍 Duke’s Bar – Hôtel Westminster Paris
13, rue de la Paix – 75002 Paris
🚇 Metro: Opéra or Madeleine
🕓 Tea Time: daily from 4pm to 6pm – €55 per person
🎷 Jazz evenings:

• Thursday 7-9pm: duo Amaury Pierrefontaine & Emmanuel Picon
• Friday 6-9pm: Christina Diaz live
  🍸 Special Christmas cocktails available throughout December