From time to time, David Bowie and Iggy Pop were seen at the legendary Paris Bar, an institution and a meeting place for artists and movie stars, the culture elite.

Chris Hodenfield’s famous interview with Iggy Pop and David Bowie for the Rolling Stone was taken at Paris Bar in October 1979. “Titled “Bad Boys in Berlin,” the story described Iggy Pop drunkenly rolling around in ice outside, among other anecdotes. “My last night in Berlin I waited for Iggy Pop in Paris Bar, a subdued green room holding a few green souls. They had all stepped right out of Van Gogh’s "The Absinthe Drinker." It was real art if you could tolerate it." (“A Historical Look at the Paris Bar Berlin” by Sabrina Cooper, Dec 6, 2018).

Although many would say it has now become too touristy, Paris Bar is still good for meeting actors and well-known figures. Yves Saint Laurent, Yoko Ono, Leonardo Dicaprio, Robert De Niro, and Jack Nicholson have been among its famous guests. “Even Madonna has stepped foot there—rumor has it she once walked into the restaurant with no reservation and sat down at a table of her choosing. A waiter confronted her, saying that Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida had already reserved that table. Madge apparently replied, “Who the fuck is Gina Lollobrigida?” and continued her night.” (“A Historical Look at the Paris Bar Berlin” by Sabrina Cooper, Dec 6, 2018).

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Bonus fact for movie fans: George Clooney shot a couple of scenes for his movie "The Monuments Men" in front of Paris Bar.

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