Le Mammouth Bar lets organisers hire La Grotte, a vaulted stone cellar under the bar, for evening events from 60 guests. The venue is at 116 rue Amelot in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. The official site presents the cellar as fully available for private hire and names three kinds of events: themed parties, company events and birthdays.
Seminars and company events
La Grotte suits an informal company evening better than a classic meeting day. A team party, an after-work, a product evening or a leaving party all fit the format described on the site. The cellar has its own bar, so guests do not need to go upstairs for drinks. An independent sound system and lighting effects are installed, which means a presenter, a DJ or a playlist can run without disturbing the bar above.
The site says the space adapts to the theme of the evening and is equipped for most needs. It does not publish a seating plan, a projector or a daytime meeting offer, so a conference format is not what this place sells. Ask the team directly if you need a short speech or a slideshow during the evening.
Weddings and receptions
The site does not offer wedding receptions. It does mention birthdays and evenings between friends, which makes the cellar a candidate for a rehearsal party, an engagement party or a bachelor and bachelorette evening for groups of 60 or more. The venue does not state a maximum capacity, so confirm the upper limit for standing and seated formats when you send your request.
Rooms and capacities
La Grotte is the only hireable space named on the site. It lies in the basement, below the ground-floor bar. The stated figure is a minimum, not a ceiling: the cellar is hired from 60 people. For smaller groups, the bar itself can be reserved, according to the booking button on the home page, but the site gives no capacity for it.
The features listed are a dedicated bar, an independent sound system and lighting effects. The stone vault gives the room its character and a defined shape, which suits a standing party better than a seated dinner with many tables.
Catering
The house offer is that of a pub: 10 local and craft beers on draft, eight seasonal cocktails made with fresh fruit, and homemade plates. The menu lists fries, sweet potato fries, marinated tenders and mini-burger platters, plus an apéritif platter and the signature Plateau Mammouth. A ginger syrup made in-house goes into the mules. The site does not describe a catered sit-down menu for private events, so ask what formula applies to a cellar booking and whether outside catering is allowed.
History and setting
The bar has welcomed guests since 2013 in the triangle formed by Bastille, Oberkampf and République. Early in the week the mood is relaxed with a terrace, and at weekends it turns into a party. Opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 6 pm to 2 am and Friday and Saturday from 6 pm to 4 am, which indicates how late an event can run on a weekend.
Getting there
The bar is at 116 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris. The site gives two metro stations: Oberkampf and Filles du Calvaire. Both are a short walk from the door. The neighborhood has many bars and restaurants, so guests can easily meet before the event or continue the evening afterwards.
