Seemor
10th — Canal Saint-Martin › Saint-Vincent-de-Paul › Balou Paris 10
Balou Paris 10B
40 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010 Paris, France
· Restaurant, Tapas bar, Wine bar
· Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Lively bar-tapas spot with long happy hour, solid burgers and sharing boards; come for drinks and vibe, manage expectations on reservations and late-night policies.
The verdict
Balou Paris 10 delivers solid neighborhood appeal as a casual wine and tapas bar, anchored by reliable burger and board offerings and excellent happy hour value. However, inconsistent dish quality across visits and recent friction around group events and service timing prevent grade A-level standing. Best experienced for drinks and casual bites rather than as a destination dining experience.
One caveat: Reservation mix-ups for large groups, with spaces reassigned or reduced
What to order
- Sharing boards (planches)
- Double smash-style burger
- Desserts (tiramisu, fondant, crêpes)
What diners say
- Lively, social atmosphere
- Friendly staff when not slammed
- Great-value happy hour cocktails
Opening Hours
Monday08:00–02:00
Tuesday08:00–02:00
Wednesday08:00–02:00
Thursday08:00–02:00
Friday06:00–02:00
Saturday06:00–02:00
Sunday06:00–02:00
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