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Conveniently ssituated near the U1 station of Schlesisches Tor, Madame Claude is a cool place where to have a drink and, maybe, listen to some music. The first thing one can notice is an entire room, with its set of furniture: tables, seats, lamps, clocks, armchairs... a whole flat hanging upside down from the ceiling. That's not the only surprise, however: a free table-football and a ping pong table, a basement (literally) where live music gigs are held - focusing mostly on experimentation - and a very convenient price/quality ratio... For those interested in experimental/avant garde music: don't miss the club's "Experimontag" monday evenings, you could catch something really interesting and underground going on.

Madame Claude, despite its French name and a few whispers of French often overheard near the bar, is not the typical type of decor bar you would find along the streets of Paris. Taking the possibilities of Berlin, a dimly lit atmosphere and a focus on music, Madame Claude turns it all on its head - literally. The decorations, from a entire kitchen set behind the bar, to lamps, tables and chairs, are all turned and hung upside down. Perhaps its the quirkiness in general, but it feels as if you can settle in at home here, like its your own living room (or rather 'salon' is the perhaps better term to be used here with Madame Claude as a name), and let the decently priced beers guide the conversations. Before you know it, it will be 2am and you meant to leave hours ago. Luckily, with its location between Gorlitzer Banhof and Schlesisches Tor you can always venture on to somewhere else - or stay, somehow Madame Claude might continue to draw you in. Come on a Monday night for experimental music night. You never know what you might get, but it all adds to the cosy yet quirky atmosphere.

Located in Kreuzberg, one of the most popular districts in Berlin, is a small bar called Madame Claude. However, this bar is not your average dimly lit affair—it’s in fact, a lounge and a music venue with a small dance floor as well. Named after a French Madame, this place is most known for the crazy (or crazy cool) décor; everything, chairs, tables, picture frames, a noose, all of it, is upside down and nailed to the ceiling. Patrons can be seen taking pictures with various pieces of upside down furniture or knocking back decent (and decently priced) drinks while playing ping pong. There are also a bunch of surprisingly dark and snug corners in this small lounge where you can cozy up to a date or squeeze in with some friends to listen to the fantastic selection of music, or possibly live bands. Basically, this place is awesome. Good music, ample drinks and a great atmosphere, visit Madame Claude for a once in a lifetime experience.

My Take: Madame Claude is a bar located in Kreuzberg. The decor is really special, everything is turned upside down. Sinks, lamps, shoes, shelves with books... During the week there are different kinds of activities, also they host some concerts. Monday is called Experi Montag, every week they offer experimental electro concerts. On Wednesday it’s Quiz Music night and usually on Friday they have some bands or DJs playing. Sundays is dedicated to Open mic, from 21h in the cellar a variety of artist from all over the world perform their own songs to the audience. Without doubt, Sundays at Madame Claude is one of the best options to top off the weekend, especially after hanging around the flea markets or having a late brunch. As a curiosity, Madame Claude was a well known procurer in France during the occupation of Germany. She organized her own prostitution network in Paris with a variety of clients, mafia members and political figures. Before this place opened as a bar it was a whorehouse, this could be the reason why the owners, 3 French guys, decided to call it Madame Claude. The Scene: Cozy sofas, intimate lights and the special decor give personality to this space. You can spend your time there exploring all the details that Madame Claude has. When some live music is going on you should expect to pay somewhere between 1€ and 3€. Cocktails & Cuisine: Bier Berliner 0.5l,2’3’€. Cocktails 5€. Entrance Between 1€ and 6€. Up to you. What to Wear: Casual. No dress code Insider Info/When to go: Mondays, Experi Montag, electro, avant garde, experimental music. Wednesday, Quiz Night Music (Trivia). Sunday is Open Mic