Merci·Marsha

Queer cocktail bar · Paris Bastille (11e)

LGBTQ+ bar and cultural venue in the 11th arrondissement, named after Marsha P. Johnson. Known for cocktails, alcohol-free drinks and a varied programme.

• ★ 4.9 on Google (108)
• Terrace
• DJ sets

Address

8 rue Richard-Lenoir
75011 Paris

Crowd

Mixed queer, many locals

Facilities

Cocktails, frozen drinks in summer, alcohol-free options, DJ sets, events

Location

Near Place Léon-Blum, between Bastille and Voltaire

What makes Merci·Marsha stand out

Merci·Marsha is a cosy bar with a sunny terrace run by hosts Laurent and Denis. Guests praise the programme, the cocktails and the welcome. One critic found the crowd too uniform.

Programme

Besides DJ sets there are regular nights, such as the series ‘Donjons & Talons’, whose fourth season starts on 5 November 2026.

Contact & links

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (verified, updated 12 Oct 2026), misterb&b (listing Oct 2026), Google reviews (4.9 stars, 108 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.