Le Raidd Bar

Located on the site of a former coffee shop and restaurant, the Raidd Bar opened in 2003, under the leadership of JC Houssoy. His years spent managing prestigious nightclubs in the capital gave him the idea of ​​developing a new bar concept. A bar positioned between a pub that opens at noon and a nightclub that opens at midnight. His idea resulted in a bar with a musical atmosphere, which opens at 4 p.m. (6 p.m. these days) and closes late at night.

Once the practical aspects have been defined, he tackles the content. The Raidd Bar is full of muscular hunks, in its communication but also in its teams. This will create a buzz, because at the time it is a precursor to what will appear a few years later in festivals and other parties on the gay circuit. But that's not all! During the transformation work, a staircase is condemned and the question arises of what to put in its place. An aquarium? No, a shower! This will be the genius idea that will make the Raidd Bar world famous.

From its original concept of 100% boys and big muscles, the bar has adapted to its time and its audience, without denying its roots. The drinks menu is very extensive and designed for an international clientele. The staff is still sexy, but not necessarily super muscular. Theme nights have appeared, such as the one with drag queens or the Live night with singers. The Raidd Bar has also welcomed promising talents, such as Slimane, Camille Lelouche or Bruno Monroe.

In 2024, JC Houssoy hands over the Raidd Bar to Dim Wolf and Gérald, two veterans of Parisian nightlife, founders of RedWolf which would eventually become BigWolf, and of BIG Party, which they sold the previous year.

Today, the Raidd Bar is one of the emblematic bars of the Marais. Its daily shower shows, sensual and erotic, delight a mixed audience who want to have a good time in a chic and safe environment.