BARS • First Round
Fuga R. (think “Fuga Air”) is the latest rooftop to capture Paris’s attention, with sweeping 360-degree views from Montmartre to the Eiffel Tower. From the moment the elevator doors open onto the 12th floor, the city’s zinc roofs and iconic skyline stretch out like a postcard.
The scene is set with an array of signature cocktails, from the tropical Costa Brava Smash (amber rum, basil, lemon) to the lighter Capri (peach, yuzu, lemon), alongside a range of spritzes and classic apéritifs. The tapas menu highlights Spanish and Mediterranean flavors: Cecina de León with manchego and focaccia, pimientos de Padrón with basil aïoli, Jerez vinegar oysters, and patatas bravas-style fries. The standout? All the Laïazzas, a signature from other Fuga spots: crisp, pizza-like flatbreads topped with fior di latte, tomatoes, and guanciale, or stracciatella and pistachios.
The design takes cues from the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote: burnt wood accents, warm terracotta hues. Fig trees and cacti bring a touch of greenery among the sculptural totems and large murals. Fuga R. delivers a much-needed escape from the Parisian streets below, a sunset hideaway that feels miles away from the city under it. –Victoire Loup
→ Fuga R. (8th arr) • 28 rue de Monceau • Wed-Fri 17h-1h, Sat 13h-1h, Sun 13h-19h.