Panic Room

About

An addictive cocktail bar and mini-club in Paris's 11th arrondissement, its arty, raw and welcoming soul has never changed. The establishment has become a favorite meeting place for night owls, the headquarters of friends, a place to pass through, and often a real trap. The Bonjour/Bonsoir team (Badaboum, Virage, Disco Disco...) are responsible for 200 events a year, all of which are ageless and never-ending (except when it's time to go home...), the red threads of a teeming, no-holds-barred Parisian nightlife. Infused with a Berliner like atmosphere, the walls of the Panic Room have been home to numerous French collectives, labels and artists over the years. From Wednesday to Saturday, the basement mini club breaks away from the conventional atmosphere of a bar and becomes a resort for all souls in need of a good time.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours