Themed bars are becoming increasingly common as people seek new and more dynamic experiences when they're going out. Some of the more prominent patterns that can be found in this industry are ones that are centralized around specific types of alcohol, as well as ones that offer much more extreme experiences than most.
The Shinagawa Highball Bar in Tokyo is one example of bars being centralized around one specific type of alcohol. The space's decorative elements are all whiskey-themed, with bottles covering the walls and the front door of the establishment resembling a whiskey barrel.
Icebar Orlando is self-described as the "largest permanent ice bar in the world," functioning as a severe juxtaposition to the cloying heat of Orlando. The lounge is made from several tons of ice, and visitors are offered a coat and hat upon entering the space.
25 Themed Bar Environments
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Sub-Zero Nightclubs
Toronto's CHILL Ice House Provides a Cool Way to Spend an Evening on the Town
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Celebrity-Designed Nightclubs
The Arts Club is a Conceptual Facility Created by Gwyneth Paltrow
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Compact Shipping Container Bars
Las Vegas' 'Bin 702' is a Bar Made from Two Shipping Containers
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Tiny Tech-Free Pubs
Meantime Brewing's 'Make Time For It' is a Miniature Bar That Bans Technology
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Inflatable Irish Pubs
Paddy Wagon Pub Provides Bouncy Castle Bars for Backyard Events
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Inflatable Nightclubs
This Blow-Up Building Was Made for the Federation of Swiss Architects' Party
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Mobile Jet Nightclubs
The Big Imagination Foundation Jumbo Jet Is an Interactive Art Experience
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Furniture Store Wine Bars
'The Imperial' is an Orlando Bar Housed in an Old Furniture Shop
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Creativity-Encouraging Bars
'The Doodle Bar' Encourages Patrons to Draw on Its Walls
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Whiskey-Centric Bars
This Bar Front Was Designed to Look Like a Whiskey Barrel
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Rainforest-Inspired Bars
Studio Modijefsky Designed an Immersive Tropical Bar in Amsterdam
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Interactive Nightclub Interiors
The Year in Sao Paulo Boasts a Reactive LED Cage
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Self-Serve Wine Bars
'The Wine Room' Lets Customers Sample Vino from Enomatic Wine Dispensers
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Hybrid Arcade Bars
Los Angeles' 'Button Mash' is a Cross Between an Arcade and a Restaurant
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Rooftop Botanical Bars
The Leaf Bar & Lounge's Aesthetic and Drinks are Inspired by Nature
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Casual Rooftop Beer Gardens
Kimoto is a Rooftop Beer Garden Located in Downtown Brooklyn
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Self-Serve Pub Bars
The 'Pay @ Pump' Beer Pump is a Self-Checkout for Pubs
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Booze-Slinging Arcades
Chicago's 'Emporium Arcade Bar' Combines Craft Beer with Old-school Games
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Locally Sourced Coffee Bars
London's 'Sourced Market' Sells Products Created by Local Artisans
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Frozen Cocktail Lounges
'Icebar Orlando' Offers the Perfect Escape from the Florida Sun
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Sustainable Bar Bakeries
CLIF Bar & Company's Twin Falls Green Bakery Features An Eco Design
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Sleek Campus Entertainment Venues
The Pit Pub is Situated in the UBC Nest Student Union Building
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Clandestine Karaoke Bars
Los Angeles' 'Blind Dragon' is an Asian-Style Lounge with Private Karaoke
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Pop-Up Cocktail Lounges
The Cumberland Pop-Up Bar Offers Signature Drinks and Cocktails
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Gin-Themed Hotels
'The Distillery' Hotel Will Have Offer a Gin Museum and Bars
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Nutritional Bar Workshops
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Sub-Zero Nightclubs
Toronto's CHILL Ice House Provides a Cool Way to Spend an Evening on the Town
Experiential Wine-Making Shops
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Earthy Artistic Cafes
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Adventurous Biking Getaways
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Nature-Themed Houses
This Large Home Was Built Around an Enormous Oak Tree
Modernized Victorian Homes
This East-End Toronto House Received a Highly Contemporary Makeover
Celebrity-Designed Nightclubs
The Arts Club is a Conceptual Facility Created by Gwyneth Paltrow
Shipping Container E-Bike Shops
'Quikbyke' is an Electronic Bike Rental Shop Run Out of a Box
Compact Shipping Container Bars
Las Vegas' 'Bin 702' is a Bar Made from Two Shipping Containers
Expandable Tiny Homes
This Home's Slide-Out Modules Offer Flexible Living Options
Contemporary Seaside Residences
Block722's Syros Residence is a Stylish and Monumental Structure
Custom Online Bike Builders
Diamondback Bicycles Invites Consumers to Adapt Their Model with Ease
Pop-Up Shipping Container Malls
The Common Ground Mall is Made Up of Multiple Shipping Containers
Chinese Carpentry Workshops
This Shop Offers Woodworking Classes for Carpentry Enthusiasts
Experiential Hotel Hybrids
This Hotel Fuses With the Format of Hostels to Target Millennials
Hybrid Bike Shop Cafes
'The Wheelhouse' is a Bike Shop That Doubles as a Coffee Bar
Hybrid Office Apartments
The Brandburg Home & Studio by Modelina Architecture is Efficient
Modernized Rustic Cafes
This Cafe Space Combines Contemporary Elements with Rustic Decor
Inflatable Irish Pubs
Paddy Wagon Pub Provides Bouncy Castle Bars for Backyard Events
Chocolate-Built Pop-Up Bars
The Carlsberg Chocolate Bar Has Opened Its Doors in Shoreditch
Elevated Glass-Bottomed Pools
NOA's Pool for Hotel Hubertus Lets Swimmers See a Precipitous Drop
Japanese Open-Air Kindergartens
Fuji Kindergarten Uses Architecture to Combine Learning and Play
Furniture Store Wine Bars
'The Imperial' is an Orlando Bar Housed in an Old Furniture Shop
Outdoor Lounge Chair Safes
The 'AquaVault' Portable Safe Keeps Possessions Safe When Traveling
Maker Leather Shops
Toronto's Varsity Brown Offers Bespoke Goods Made in Store
Hybrid Craft Studios
London's 'Drink, Shop & Do' Functions as a Bar, Cafe and Craft Studio
Creativity-Encouraging Bars
'The Doodle Bar' Encourages Patrons to Draw on Its Walls
Plant-Based Concept Cafes
This Jamba Juice Bar Cafe Introduces a Healthy New Test Menu
Sustainable Cardboard Cafes
This Cafe Boasts Numerous Environmentally Responsible Features
Immersive Holiday Tree Rooms
Claridge's Christmas Tree is a Room-Sized Experience
Luxury Estate Car Retreats
Trend Hunter Travels to Calgary to Test Drive the 2017 Buick Envision
Student-Friendly Micro-Apartments
These Mini Studios Provide an Alternative to Student Housing
Zen Office Interiors
This Office Space Was inspired by Japanese Architecture and Buddhist Values
Shipping Container Shopping Centers
Las Vegas' Downtown Container Park is a Unique Shopping Spot
Floating Student Housing
Urban Rigger's Affordable Dorms are Afloat in Copenhagen's Harbor
Zero Waste Cafes
'Silo' is a Brighton Cafe That Uses Package-Free Produce and Beans
Moss-Covered Espresso Bars
Sydney's Elevation Cafe is a Charming Coffee Experience
Twisting Residential Towers
The Grove At Grand Bay Residences Feature Top-Notch Luxury Amenities
Shipping Container Food Kiosks
This Sustainable Eatery is Housed Inside an Old Shipping Container
Garden-Covered Homes
A D Lab Created a House That Integrates Indoor and Outdoor Spaces Beautifully
Gold-Painted Pubs
John Smith's Golden Ale Inspires the Creation of a Pop-Up Golden Pub
Pet Hotel Gift Boxes
A Design Student Created Complimentary Gifts for Guests at the 'D Pet Hotel'
Ultramodern Karaoke Bar Branding
This Karaoke Bar Branding Features Vibrant Geometrical Imagery
Stadium-Style Cafes
This New Starbucks Location in Las Vegas Features Communal Seating
Farming-Focused Residential Skyscrapers
This Danish Building Will Be Fitted With Balcony Gardens
Hybrid Arcade Bars
Los Angeles' 'Button Mash' is a Cross Between an Arcade and a Restaurant
Lavish Brass Corkscrews
Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell Created This Beautifully Engraved Corkscrew
Conflict Awareness Cafes
International Alert's 'Conflict Cafe' Explores Lebanon and Sri Lanka
Playful Californian Brewpubs
The Arts District Brewing Company Combines Craft Beer with Bar Games
Award-Winning Airport Restaurants
The Jamie's Italian Gatwick Location Was Designed by Blacksheep
Experiential Fitness Events
CLIF Bar's VIP Workout Prepared Toronto for the WWF CN Tower Climb
Casual Rooftop Beer Gardens
Kimoto is a Rooftop Beer Garden Located in Downtown Brooklyn
Hybrid Laser Tag Games
The 'Lazer Zoo' Event Combines Brunch and Laser Tag into One Experience
Beer-Brewing Pizzerias
London's 'CRATE Brewery & Pizzeria' is Housed in an Old Factory
Single-Person Nightclubs
Berlin's Teledisko for One is the World's Smallest Dance Club
Multi-Sensory Garden Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Garden in London is a Sophisticated Play Structure
Artisanal Hot Dog Stands
arquimaña Modernized Traditional Hot Dog Stands for More Efficiency
Tree Trunk-Based Bars
The Black Rock Bar Serves Whiskey Out of an Old English Oak Tree
Label-Less Wine Retailers
Winecrasher Uses a Model With Cheaper Prices Without Devaluating Brands
Hexagonal Urban Gardens
This City Garden is Interactive and Incorporates Different Designs
Lavish Ice Hotels
Quebec City’s Hôtel de Glace Boasts an In-House Chapel
Laid Back Cocktail Cafes
This Nantes Bar is a Charming Local Watering Hole with Eclectic Style
Experimental Pop-Up Bars
The 'Best Damn Billboard-Bar' Serves Up Sweet Beer-Based Concoctions
Luxurious Music Festival Accommodations
Cornbury's Pop-Up Hotel Caters to an Upscale Clientele
Cocktail-Themed Beer Glasses
These Guinness Glass Designs Put a Fresh Spin on a Classic Form
Collaborative Co-Working Spaces
The Skillery's 'stoke.d studio' Encourages Teams to Think Freely
Converted Granary Cafes
This London Restaurant is Housed Inside an Old Granary Building
Airplane Pubs
The 'Pub Plane' by Carlton Draught was Created for the Aussie Pub Tour Promotion
Kid-Friendly Veggie Bars
The Clif Kid Organic ZBARS Offer Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Ingredients
Hot Gin Cocktail Bars
This Pop-Up Bar is Serving Warm Gin Beverages to Combat the Cold Winter
Locally Sourced Coffee Bars
London's 'Sourced Market' Sells Products Created by Local Artisans
Pop-Up Wine Stores
This Vino Delivery Service is Setting Up Shop for the Annual Wine Holiday
Celebratory Skateboarder Sneakers
This New 'Busenitz Pro' from adidas Tributes Its History
Music-Themed Boutique Hotels
The 'Idol Hotel' in Paris is Inspired by Different Music Genres
Domestic-Inspired Office Spaces
Architecture Firm MVRDV's Office Was Inspired by Home Interiors
Affordable Upcycled Libraries
This Indonesian Library Uses Ice Cream Tubs to Form Its Walls
Audio Light Tunnels
The Sonic Runway at Burning Man Is Made of Illuminating Circular Steel Gates
DNA-Based Custom Brews
D.N.ALE is a Beer Based on London Brewer Ciaran Giblin's DNA
Comfort-Inducing Office Spaces
This Office Was Designed by Bean Buro for a Communications Firm
Healthy Celery Cocktails
This Celery Gimlet Offers a Healthier Alternative to Sugary Drinks
Oatmeal Energy Packets
CLIF Bar's Athlete Series Now Includes Ultra-Compact Oatmeal Servings
Sitcom-Themed Pop-Ups
This Seinfeld Pop-Up Bar is Set to Open in Toronto This Summer
Surf Bar Pop-Ups
The Aperol Beach Club Serves Up Drinks and Gourmet Eats at Bondi Beach
Portable Energy Protein Pouches
The Clif Shot Gel Packets Boost Vitality During Fitness Activities
Rooftop Ice Rinks
Molson Canadian's Anything for Hockey Campaign is Epically Canadian
Quaint Indie Coffeehouses
Amethyst Coffee is a Charming Cafe Located in Denver
Sleek Campus Entertainment Venues
The Pit Pub is Situated in the UBC Nest Student Union Building
Miniature Energy Bars
CLIF Minis Offer the Nutrition of a Full-Sized CLIF Bar in a Smaller Format
Mood-Boosting Cocktails
Barts is Serving Alcoholic Cocktail Drinks That are Rich in Serotonin
High-End Internet Cafes
'Wangyu e-Sports' is a Hybrid Internet Cafe for Avid Gamers
Wine Store Bars
'WineStyles' is a Retail Store During the Day and a Tasting Bar at Night
Converted Warehouse Galleries
'The Arts Factory' Showcases the Work of Local Artists
Modular Power Bars
These Power Bars Can Be Transformed to Suit Multiples Needs
Casted Ice Cocktail Tables
Steven Haulenbeek's 'Ice Casting' Movable is Made from Bronze and Water
Lavish Festival Accommodations
Glastonbury's Camp Kerala Caters to Well-Off Festival-Goers
VR Crucifixion Films
The 'Jesus VR - The Story of Christ' Movie Tells the Account of the Martyr
Plant-Based Gastropubs
The Green Lion Eatery Offers a Fast Casual Menu With Vegan Ingredients
Functional Marijuana Tea Packaging
The Stillwater Marijuana-Infused Tea Packaging is All-in-One
eSports Restaurant Cafes
'Storia' by Square Enix is a Destination for Viewing Video Game Contests
Pop-Up Cocktail Lounges
The Cumberland Pop-Up Bar Offers Signature Drinks and Cocktails
Maple Mint Cocktails
This Seasonal Vodka Spritzer Recipe is a Refreshing Springtime Beverage
Alcohol-Detecting Skin Patches
The 'ONUSblue' is Able to Detect Alcohol in the Blood Through Skin
Warped Steel Rebar Interiors
Studio Fuksas' 'The Cloud' Looks Like a Surrealist Image
Leather-Oriented Pop-Ups
The Valextra Concept Store Included a Leather Restoration Service
Peanut Butter-Based Bars
The Wella Bars Use House-Made Peanut Butter to Create Healthy Snack Bars
Root Beer Chocolate Bars
These Chocolates Were Created to Support S.T.E.A.M Causes
Geeky Gaming Hotels
The Arcade Hotel in Amsterdam Features Rooms Outfitted with Gaming Systems
Creative Workshops Cafes
Paint Cabin is a Coffee Shop by Day, Creative Makerspace by Night
Libation-Mixing Robotic Bars
The 'Barbot' Makes Mixing Cocktails an Autonomous Endeavor
Wizardly Restaurant Experiences
Universal Studios' The Leaky Cauldron Pays Homage to Harry Potter
Internet Cafe VR Games
'The Brookhaven Experiment' Horror Video Game is Coming to Chinese Cafes
Active Fruit Leathers
The Clif Kid ZFRUIT Provide a Sweetened Serving of Vegetables For Kids
Animated Anti-GMO PSAs
The 'Mr. Seed' Video Educates Consumers About Organic Seeds
E-Commerce Card Readers
This Payment Card Reader Helps Businesses Seamlessly Embrace Shopify
Urban Easter Egg Hunts
This Adult Easter Egg Hunt Takes Participants All Over New York City
Active Karaoke Experiences
This Japanese Karaoke Space Also Features a Bouldering Wall
Barrel-Honoring Whiskey Pop-Ups
The Latest Glenmorangie Pop-Up Bar Has Opened in London's Soho
Indulgent Yogurt Cups
Gevina's 'Greek Crunch' Range Provides Flavorful Yogurt Toppings
Portable Karaoke Speakers
Karaoke USA's New Karaoke System is an All-in-One Media Player
Vegan Chickpea Cocktails
This Egg-Free Pisco Sour is Made Using Bean Water Foam
RFID Wine Displays
Vistasys' Information Kiosk Scans Wine Bottles to Reveal Product Facts
Virtual Reality Relationships
'AltspaceVR' is a Platform That Fosters Romantic VR Experiences
Banned Smartphone Bars
The Gin Tub's Copper Ceilings Block Signals to Encourage Live Communication
Giant Squid Art Installations
'Vernie' is an Interactive Squid Art Piece Focused on Audio & Sound
Sunflower Festival Photography
Patrons Were Captured Exploring This Flower Farm's Colorful Fields
Lager-Infused Pie Promotions
'Tennent's Lager' Offered Beer and Pie Packs for Father's Day
Hotel-Branded Short Films
The Marriott Released Two Films to Promote Travel
Twisted Cityscape Films
The 'Spatial Bodies' Short Film Imagines a Bizarre City Skyline
Smart Karaoke Games
The 'Just Sing' Game Turns Phones Into a Mic and a Camera
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