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Clown Bar - Restaurant in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Paris
Restaurant

Clown Bar

Belle Époque tiles, marionette-sized kitchen, neo-bistro cooking — opposite the Cirque d'Hiver.

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
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Mon-Fri 12:00-14:00, 19:30-22:30; closed Sat-Sun
| Last reviewed: May 2026

A classified Belle Époque interior — tiled clowns on the walls, a ceiling rosette of acrobats — repurposed in 2014 into one of the 11e's most photogenic neo-bistros. Sota Atsumi (ex-Vivant Table) set the original menu and the kitchen has stayed in that idiom: short, seasonal, more starters than mains, treated with restraint. The wine list is a serious natural cellar. It draws a fashion-and-design crowd in the evenings without becoming a scene about itself, which is harder than it sounds. The room is small. Book two weeks ahead.

Editor's Tip

The interior is listed; the kitchen is the size of a closet. Order more starters than mains.

Michelin Recommended
Sven Chartier — natural-wine bistronomy in a former 1900s circus bar

At a Glance

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Limited

Indoor Terrace

Recognition & Quality

Michelin recommended

Awards

  • Sven Chartier — natural-wine bistronomy in a former 1900s circus bar

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Clown Bar — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Clown Bar?
Clown Bar is located in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Paris — 114 rue Amelot, 75011 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Clown Bar?
Clown Bar is open Mon-Fri 12:00-14:00, 19:30-22:30; closed Sat-Sun.

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