Caveau de la Huchette

Reviews

• Danielle T.

  star star star star star 5 July 2026

  This place was amazing!!! Had the best time listening to music and dancing! Such a fun night in Paris. Will def be back next time we are visiting Paris!

• Nora D.

  star star star star star_border 3 July 2026

  I can't say it was perfect but it was close. It's a quaint spot where you see a blend of all ages. The bartender was just a gem humorous and welcoming and could be present with the tourist.
  This is a diamond in a sea of tourist populated places. It was 13,000 euros to get in . Drinks were reasonable and not a minimum need to drink. Seating was limited. But the talent was priceless. It was a swing night with a young band from Norway. They were great and all the people dancing was just a nice spot to experiencing something timeless.

• Lisa G.

  star star star star star_border 30 June 2026

  Fun and fun!
  
  After paying the cover fee to the man in the little entry booth, I had no idea what to expect descending the stairs into the "cave." What I found, was a gem!  I think I got there as the actual bar/club was opening so nothing was going on ... just yet.  
  
  I went downstairs and plopped myself in the perfect area for watching the little stage and the dance floor.  As I sat there, more and more people started heading down, each selecting their seats carefully.  Then, the band came in and the party started.  They played a set with no one dance ... just yet.  
  
  The next set, and the cave getting now being crowded, the place was buzzing with people dancing.  Some folks looked like professionals and others were just learning.  It was awesome because everyone was having a good time!
  
  One of the things I loved most about this place is that it seemed to be a mix of locals and tourists and they were all dancing together.  There was a lovely range of ages as well, from 20 something's to 70 something's.
  So wonderful!  Some of the more seasoned dancers would ask others to dance and even teach them some moves.  Some people were in their own world and cutting a rug all by themselves.  There was no judgement ... just ... dancing and having fun ... and it was AWESOME!
  
  I did read a review of someone saying this place was touristy and not real jazz.  I also heard another American sitting in earshot say, "this isn't real jazz."  Here's what I say ... "Who cares?"  I have no clue if what I was hearing was legit "Jazz" or "Swing" or a mix of both.  I just know it was fun and people were having a marvelous time.  I also know that many of the people having a good time in there weren't tourists as well.  Whatever it is, its a good time if you want it to be ... and I had a great time there!
  
  My only regret is not getting up and trying some fancy moves myself.  Oh well ... next time!

• Andrea M.

  star star star star star 22 June 2026

  Just being inside you get an automatic feeling of being transported in time. This place was cozy & intimate. The live music was great & we enjoyed watching the locals dance.
  Drinks were great & we enjoyed ourselves

• Duke C.

  star star star star star 18 June 2026

  Gotta say, amazing atmosphere.
  
  Came here around 10pm, paid cover, got a drink upstairs at this old school bar, and headed downstairs to the music.  We had no idea what to expect, so we were plenty surprised when we saw that it was actually bunker!  
  
  It was super packed and filled with people dancing to the music.  Some of the old dudes in there can really dance.  The band would switch up the styles here and there to accommodate different tastes, and all sounded great.  Played some classics as well!
  
  Warning - it can be super super hot down there.  We went in the summer and let's say the ice in my drinks didn't last very long.  We were lucky and was able to grab a bench seat so we had a good time just people watching and listening to music.  A lot of people stood for the whole time, and while doable, it's a bit less enjoyable, especially if people are walking by trying to find a spot the whole time.