Meltdown (bar chain)
Meltdown is a French bar chain dedicated to video games and eSports.
History
Based on the idea of a permanent Barcraft, the first bar Meltdown was established in 2012 in Paris in a small bistro on rue Albert-Thomas. It streamed eSports competitions and had computers and consoles available for use by its clientele. The bar moved to a new location on, in the 11th arrondissement of Paris on December 21, 2013.Meltdown is developing in France and abroad with a franchise platform. There are 20 bars in 7 countries.
Model
Meltdown has a menu of cocktails inspired by the video game universe.A schedule, varying depending on the city, highlights one specific game each day of the week, with the organisation of a free access tournament. Outside of tournament hours, computers and consoles are available for customers to play games.
Meltdown bars broadcast major eSports competitions on their screens. Meltdown has had a presence at gaming conventions such as Paris Games Week and Dreamhack.