People around the world enjoy heading out to night bars as a way to blow off steam after a long day at work or for some partying fun on the weekend.
While bars use to be traditionally drinking-focused, many owners are finding ways to upscale bar outings and offer an unconventional aspect to the evening that is that much more memorable and enjoyable. This way, the consumer is not only drawn to the bar for its food or drinks, but for the overall experience.
From space-shifting sushi bars to paint class wine bars, the night bars available across the world drastically vary in food, design and party themes. Depending on your interests, there is a bar located somewhere in the world for you to visit and take away an evening that is not only memorable, but unlike any other experience.
20 Examples of Experience-Focused Bars
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Mermaid Bars
The Dive Bar Features a 40-Foot Fish Tank with Live Mermaids
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Gridlike Bar Interiors
The Fat Cow Restaurant Features a Cool Wooden Ceiling Installation
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Vintage Sphere-Like Bars
The 1920s German Light Bulb Voltage Tester Bar Looks Like a War Machine
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Space-Shifting Sushi Bars
Sushicafé Avenida in Lisbon is Far from Traditional
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Eco-Friendly Bicycle Bars
The Traveling Gin Co. Serves You Cocktails On-the-Go
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Lavish Cultural Lounges
The HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates 'The Living Room' is Thematic
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Glowing Garden Bistros
The Integrated Field 'Ingfah Restaurant' is Breezy and Luminous
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Bike-Up Coffee Bars
The Velokafi Caters Specifically to Cyclists
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Chilly Ice-Made Bars
The Minus5 Ice Bar is Made Entirely of Imported Canadian Ice
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Luminous Copper-Clad Bars
Ketel One Vodka Bar by Jenner Studio is a Metal Masterpiece
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Sonogram-Inspired Bars
Glenmorangie's SoundForm FLUID has a Poetic Aesthetic
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Brightly Hued Sushi Bars
The Tori Tori Restaurant is Comfy and Classy
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Spinning Bar Tops
The Hotel Monteleone Carousel Bar Rotates
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Exclusive Absinthe Bars
Las Vegas' Sage Restaurant Specializes in Alcoholic Beverages
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Hidden Nightlife Hot Spots
The 'Please Don't Tell' Bar is Underneath a Hot Dog Joint
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Exotic Pirate-Themed Bars
San Francisco's Smuggler's Cove Channels Caribbean Bootlegging Culture
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Portable Cocktail Bars
The 'Rodie Mini Bar' Follows Alcohol-Lovers Wherever They Go
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Paint Class Wine Bars
Pinot's Palette is a Painting Wine Bar to Enjoy Some Cocktails
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Booze-Free Bars
The B.Y.O.C. Bar Has Patrons Bringing in Their Own Alcohol
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Nested Bird Bars
The 'Le Nid' Installation Offers an Unusual Atmosphere and Amazing Views
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Madrid-Based Underwater Pubs
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Molecular Beer Printers
Bar.on Created Beer in Seconds with Molecular-Level Flavor Compounds
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Celebratory Soda Diners
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Gourmet Water Bars
The AQUA Water Bar by LUQEL is a Destination for Hydration in Dubai
Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries
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Video Store Speakeasies
Blockbuster Speakeasy Reimagines the Video Store as a Bar
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Experiential Entertainment Spaces
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Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges
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Luxurious Asian-Inspired Steakhouses
Chambers Presents Itself as Toronto's Premier Supper Club
AI-Generated Cocktail Menus
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Alcohol Alternative Tinctures
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Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
Yinka Ilori Designed an Eye-Catching Pop-Up at Selfridges
Pre-Mixed Premium Cocktails
MOJT's Ready-to-Serve Bottled Cocktails Cater to Gen Z
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Dopamine-Boosting Beverages
Illicit Elixirs are Non-Alcoholic, Caffeine-Free and Mood-Boosting
Exclusive Membership Club Openings
Soho House Will Open a New Location in London's Mayfair
Sensorial Beer Campaigns
Feel the Alps Captures the Essence of Edelweiss
Mixed-Reality Cola Billboards
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Alcohol-Free Festival Bars
The New Bar is Coachella's First Official Nonalcoholic Partner
Toronto Cannabis Workshops
The Cannabinista Hosted an Infused Mocktail Workshop in Toronto
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
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Ultra-Luxurious Bar Interiors
Ramy Fischler Designs the Cravan Cocktail Bar in Paris
Recycled Mini Golf Courses
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Beer Pairing Pop-Ups
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Family History-Themed Restaurants
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Artful Alkaline Waters
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Italian Cafe Culture-Inspired Cocktails
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Cozy Neighborhood Bar Designs
Jac's On Bond is a Bar by Gachot Studios in a NoHo Townhouse
Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses
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Musical Vacation Rentals
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Barrel-Adorned Whiskey Bars
This Bar's Interior Makes Generous Use Of Wood From Discarded Barrels
Immersive Ice Wine Experiences
Inniskillin's Obsession Wins Dinners Explores Award-winning Wines
Indoor Surfing Bars
Groundswell is a Newly Opened Destination to Eat, Drink, and Surf
On-the-Go Coffee Bars
The Nespresso Bar Will Be Located at the Liverpool Street Station in London
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Savory Cocktail Dips
An Elegant Bar Order Inspired Chelsea Living Room's Dirty Martini Dip
Bar Snack Pizzas
The Tombstone Bar Snacks Pizza Shares a Sampling of Favorite Late-Night Eats
Espresso Martini Infusion Kits
This Espresso Martini Gift Set Supports Explorations with Flavor
Beer-Branded Toronto Culinary Experiences
Estrella Damm Culinary Journey is Available Until May 31
Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets
Alter Interiors Designs the High Bar with Structural Forms
Immersive Wine-Inspired Games
Chablis Appellation Launches an Online Interactive Game About Wine
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Mediterranean-Inspired Cocktail Bars
Bar Bisou Bisou Serves Low-ABV Cocktails & Zero-Proof Drinks
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Nootropic Zero-Alcohol Cocktails
Noot Uses Cognitive Enhancers to Uplevel Drinking Experiences
Coffee-Wine Bar Hybrids
'Equal Parts' Opens Down the Road From its Sister Restaurant
Party-Ready Mini Cocktails
The Drinks Bureau Makes Fun, Playful 10% ABV Cocktails in 150ml Cans
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
One-Brand Vodka Martini Bars
The First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar is Opening in Melbourne
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Pastrami-Inspired Martinis
Grubhub's Maisel Tov Martini Marks the The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Finale
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Hydrating Festival Pop-Ups
evian's Club Hydration Refreshes Festival-Goers
Beer-Filled Bath Spas
WeWantMore Designs the Bath & Barley Beer Spa in Brussels
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Radial Modern Barbershops
Gin Design Group Creates a Design-Forward Layout for This Barbershop
Multi-Sensory Cocktails
Offworld Bar's Black Hole Cocktail is Experienced with Headphones
Film-Inspired Bottle Shop Interiors
Studio Paul Chan Draws Inspiration from Wes Anderson
Mindful Cocktail Menus
Free Spirited by Loews Hotels Shares Curated No- and Low-Alcohol Beverages
Eurovision-Themed Hotel Experiences
INNSiDE Host a Eurovision-Themed Event Schedule for Guests
Botanically Brewed Canned Cocktails
Wild Folk's Zero-Proof Cocktails Take Cues from Foraging
Boozy Backyard Games
Beer Darts is an Engaging Spin on Traditional Backyard Games
Edible Cocktail Bites
Bombay Sapphire Teamed Up with UK Bars to Create Gin-Infused Jelly Cubes
Music-Themed Cafe Pop-Ups
The Spotify Wrapped Cafe Pop-Up in Paris Served "Wrappucinos"
Themed Party Generators
Drizly's Party Theme Generator 3000 Helps with Hosting Themed Parties
Espresso Martini Flights
Starbucks Reserve Offers Unique Coffee Cocktail Experiences
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Zero-Gravity Hard Seltzer Bars
The Truly Zero Gravity Bar is Opening on a Training Aircraft
Audio-Guided Wine Experiences
Djuce Launches a 25 Minute-Long Audio Wine-Tasting Experiment
Non-Alcoholic Tasting Rooms
Wilderton is Opening a Non-Alcoholic Distillery and Tasting Room
Self-Service Beer Taprooms
This Interactive Taproom Invites Guests to Peruse & Pour Their Own Beer
Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies
Blockbuster Gets a Revived New Life as a Speakeasy
Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets
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Champagne-Paired Burger Tours
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Bathing-Inspired Pop-Ups Bars
The #DoveDeluxeBar Shares Sensorial Cocktails & Mocktails
Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps
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Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
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Canned Booze-Free Cocktails
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Adventure-Ready AR Wines
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Virtual Oil Tasting Experiences
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Bartender Collaboration Apps
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Stock Market-Themed Bars
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Worldly Paint Collections
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Cafe-Based Watch Parties
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Cooking Sauce Bars
Bar to Cook Infuses Meals with Globally Inspired Flavor
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Dual-Floor Cocktail Bars
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Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
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Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus
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Simplified Cocktail Mixers
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Premium Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
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Zero-Proof Catering Companies
Split Offers Alcohol-Free Catering, Education and Menu Consulting
Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables
Gustaf Westman Designs the Wine Table in a Bright Tone
Portuguese-Style Villa Restaurants
Otherworlds Designs Terttulia Goa in Panjim, India
Special Edition Nigerian Prints
Dye Lab Created a Special Six-Piece Collection for Heineken
Artfully Glamorous Cocktail Bars
Moët Hennessy Launches a New Cocktail Bar in Paris
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Pink Winter Pop-Ups
The Immersive Pink Pier Has Returned for Valentine's Day
Theatrical Vegan Brunches
Bar Vegan's Bubbles Brunch Presents Champagne in a Photo-Worthy Way
Inclusive Whisky Stock Photos
The OurWhisky Foundation's Free Photos Update Outdated Stereotypes
Laid-Back Australian-Inspired Bars
Electric Bill Recently Opened Its Doors on Toronto's Bloor St.
Stylish Low-Alcohol LA Bars
STAY. Offers a Chic Night Out Without the Hangover
Re-Opening Historic Nightclubs
London's Printworks Will Be Re-Opening as an Event Space
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Whiskey Barrel-Decorated Bars
RooMoo Designs the New Laizhou Bar in the Xuhui District
Repurposed Museum Nightclub-In-Residence
Fabric London Re-Opens Under the Museum of London
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Youthful Vintage-Inspired Hotels
Standard International is Set to Launch New Hotel Brand
Overlooked Wine Bottle Experiences
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Curated Alcohol-free Wine Lists
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Restaurant-Expanding Wine Bars
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Outdoor Resin-Made Bars
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Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
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Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
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Libation-Joint Streetwear Collaborations
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Corporate Team Building Parties
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Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Beginner Bartender Challenges
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Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
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Locally Focused Footwear Stores
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