Le Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde
A Parisian geek bar dedicated to the cultures of the imagination, opened in 2012 and named after Douglas Adams's novel.
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Overview
Le Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde ("The Last Bar Before the End of the World") is a themed bar in Paris dedicated to the cultures of the imagination — science fiction, fantasy, steampunk, cyberpunk, and related genres. It was conceived by Cédric Littardi and Addy Bakhtiar and opened on 28 August 2012, following an "alpha" opening on 8 June 2012. The name is a direct reference to Douglas Adams's novel "The Last Restaurant Before the End of the World" (Le Dernier Restaurant avant la fin du monde). The bar is operated by the company Victoria Square. The venue is known for its immersive, multi-genre decor. The Paris location includes a terrace, a steampunk ground floor with references to Indiana Jones and The Call of Cthulhu, and a basement with several themed spaces: a conference and performance room called Singularity with a futuristic Stargate-inspired atmosphere; a level named Nexus featuring a secondary cyberpunk bar in a Blade Runner style; a space-opera bar called Spatio Bar; an anti-zombie bunker; a pirate crypt; and a medieval room containing a 200 kg iron throne built sword by sword. The bar's clientele is described as "hordes of heroic fantasy fans and sci-fi buffs." In 2013, the bar claimed a weekly attendance of 3,500 customers. A second location opened in Lille, with an alpha opening on 9 April 2015. The Paris venue has also served as a filming location for several productions, including "La Dernière Série avant la Fin du Monde," "Le Dézapping du Before," "Golden Show," an episode of "1d6" for Nolife, "Vampires" (Season 2, Episode 4), "What The Cut #35," and "Suricate." The bar continues to operate as a hub for geek and genre culture in France.
History
Le Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde was conceived by Cédric Littardi and Addy Bakhtiar as a themed bar dedicated to the cultures of the imagination. The concept materialized with an "alpha" opening on 8 June 2012, followed by the official opening on 28 August 2012. The name is a homage to Douglas Adams's novel "The Last Restaurant Before the End of the World." The bar is operated by the company Victoria Square. From the start, the venue attracted a clientele of science fiction and fantasy enthusiasts. In 2013, it reported a weekly attendance of 3,500 customers. The Paris location features a complex layout of themed spaces: a terrace, a steampunk ground floor with references to Indiana Jones and The Call of Cthulhu, and a basement with multiple areas including the Singularity room (used for conferences, signings, and performances), the Nexus level with a cyberpunk bar, the Spatio Bar (space opera theme), an anti-zombie bunker, a pirate crypt, and a medieval room with a 200 kg iron throne. In 2015, a second location opened in Lille, with an alpha opening on 9 April 2015. The Paris venue has also been used as a filming location for several television shows and web series, including "La Dernière Série avant la Fin du Monde," "Le Dézapping du Before," "Golden Show," "1d6" for Nolife, "Vampires" (Season 2, Episode 4), "What The Cut #35," and "Suricate." The bar remains active and continues to serve as a cultural hub for geek and genre fans in France.
- 2015
Second location opens in Lille with alpha opening on 9 April 2015.
- 2013
Bar claims weekly attendance of 3,500 customers.
- 2012
Alpha opening on 8 June 2012.
- 2012
Official opening on 28 August 2012.
Products and positioning
A themed bar and cultural venue dedicated to science fiction, fantasy, and geek culture, offering an immersive multi-genre experience.
Product categories. Themed bar services · Cocktails and beverages · Event hosting (conferences, signings, performances)
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