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Clown Bar

wine-bar·$$$·11th
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Historic circus-themed tiles, natural wine, and some of Paris's most creative cooking. Tiny, magical, essential.

$$$essentialWine-bar Bar11th

Location

114 Rue Amelot
11th, Paris

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Must Try

The menu changes constantly. Sea urchin when available. Whatever the kitchen is excited about.

Best Time

Dinner for the full experience. Book ahead - 20 seats only.

Know Before You Go

The historic ceramic clown tiles are from when this was the Cirque d'Hiver canteen. Now it's one of Paris's most creative kitchens. Sota Atsumi (ex-Septime, Clown Bar Japan) runs the kitchen. 20 seats maximum. Book or arrive at 7pm for walk-in bar seats.

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