La Villa Batignolles is a cocktail bar at 42 rue des Dames in the Batignolles district of Paris, in the 17th arrondissement. The whole bar can be hired privately for up to 80 guests, and groups of 10 or more can reserve. It suits after-work events, farewell parties, small seminars, birthdays and receptions after a civil wedding.
Seminars and company events
The bar presents itself first as a place for company gatherings. Its official text lists professional meetings, after-work events for staff, farewell drinks and seminars among the formats it hosts. The layout is described as fully modular, so the room can be arranged for a standing reception, a group around tables or a mix of both. This is a bar rather than a conference venue, so it fits short formats best: an evening to mark a project, a team welcome, a client drink, a presentation followed by a cocktail. The site does not mention projection equipment or a separate meeting room, so ask about technical needs when you send your request.
Two ways of booking are offered. A group reservation starts at 10 guests. Full privatization covers the entire space for up to 80 guests and can be shaped as a custom event. The team works with a form in which you give the date, the number of guests and your company, so it helps to have those three details ready.
Weddings and receptions
The official text mentions civil weddings among the events the bar welcomes. The setting is a short walk from the town hall of the 17th arrondissement, which makes it a practical choice for a drink after the ceremony. With a capacity of 80, it suits a small guest list rather than a large wedding. Birthdays for adults and bachelorette parties are also listed.
Rooms and capacities
The venue is a single modular space with a plant-based decor. The site gives one capacity figure: 80 guests for full hire. It does not publish a seated or standing split, so confirm the layout you need with the team. The bar is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6 pm to 2 am, and the site notes that no booking can be made after 8:30 pm.
Catering
Catering is handled in house. The bar serves signature cocktails, tapas prepared on site, and boards of cold cuts and cheese. The site refers to ready-made formulas for different occasions, such as after-work events, farewell parties, seminars and civil weddings, which are shown on its menu page. It does not describe a sit-down dinner service, so plan for a drinks and sharing-plates format.
Getting there
The address is 42 rue des Dames, 75017 Paris, close to Place de Clichy. The official text says the bar can be reached from La Défense, Clichy and Levallois in about five minutes by way of Pont Cardinet and Saint-Lazare. For guests from the west of the Paris region this is a convenient meeting point after work.
