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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Playful Children's Library Designs
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Theatrical Cocktail Experiences
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Social Wellness Clubs
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Group Chat Meetups
Heineken's Group Chat Bar Experience Unites People in Person
Summer-Ready Elevated Cocktail Experiences
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Après-Ski–themed Vodka Launch Parties
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Remote Tasting Rooms
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Event-Inspired Luxury Spirits
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Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
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Luxe NYC Rooftop Bars
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Automated Beer Stations
Heineken Launched its 'Trust Bars' Campaign in South Korea
Spring Cocktail Menus
Applebee's Launched a Drink Menu With Celebrity Spirit Collaborations
Large-Scale Barista Competitions
Starbucks Hosted its 2025 Global Barista Champion in Las Vegas
Speakeasy-Inspired Airport Pop-Ups
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Whimsical Gin Pop-Ups
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Fall-Ready Scotch Whisky Selections
The Balvenie Highlights Its Expressions for the Colder Months
Renewed Urban Rooftops
The Heineken Seoul Rooftop Turns Unused Rooftops into Community Spaces
Icy Branded Soda Experiences
The Pepsi Put it on Ice Bar Will Offer Festive Drinks
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Layered Beverage Flights
Starbucks Reserve's Paradise Pour Duo Flight Pairs Visually Unique Drinks
Whisky Blind Boxes
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Festive Cognac Pop-Ups
LOUIS XIII Transforms the Peninsula Hotel with a Winter Pop-Up
Whiskey Sour-Inspired Ales
Tip Top Co-Created a Sessionable Sour Influenced by the Whiskey Sour
Tiki-Inspired Cocktail Pop-Ups
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Tiki Social Shares Curated Summery Cocktails
New-Fill Barrel Offerings
Barrel Global Presents Whiskey Enthusiasts with an Exciting Opportunity
Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors
Atelier Sun Designs the Luxe Suite 115 Cocktail Bar
Holiday Cocktail Experiences
Empress 1908 Gin & Independent Collection Hotels & Resorts Partner
Adaptive Wine Workspaces
The Flint Wines Office Interior Rethinks Circulation and Storytelling
Cocktail-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Cocktails' Kindred Spirits Series Explores Brewery Collabs
Altitude-Distilled Spirit Ranges
Davy Dooms Introduced the 'Elevated Spirits Collection'
Curated Seasonal Whisky Releases
The Balvenie Debuted 'A Gift Shaped by the Seasons'
Dating-Style Bar Discovery Platforms
Heineken® Debuts an Innovative Digital Platform — Bar Dating
Japanese-Style Bottled Cocktails
On The Rocks x House of Suntory Concocted Two Artful Serves
Asian Bar Takeovers
Vesper Bar Takes Over 1 Hotel Toronto’s Flora Lounge
Metropolitan City-Inspired Whiskeys
The Macallan Unveiled 'Distil Your World Hong Kong'
Hyperlocal Cocktail Drinks
The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Boasts a Neighborhood Cocktail Menu
Theatrical Gin Experiences
Hendrick's Anotherland is a Destination for Imagination and Curiosity
Tennis-Themed Pop-Up Bars
Grey Goose's Last Serve Bar Brings a Signature Serve to Commuters
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Branded Button-Masher Games
Jägermeister's Ice Cold Justice Challenges Players to Defend Shots
Japanese-Crafted Alcoholic Spirits
The House of Suntory Features Exquisite Whiskies and Botanicals
Members Club Bold Interiors
Soho House Tokyo Opens a Four-Floor Space in Aoyama Omotesando
All-Natural Soju Cocktails
Wild Mannered Fuses Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Beverage Trends
Cocktail-Inspired Dark Chocolates
Classic Serves Inspired Raaka's New Micro-Batch Chocolate Bars
Colleague-Connecting Pubs
The Office by Heineken Celebrates the Best Part of Work Culture
Festive Cocktail Shelves
BuzzBallz's Ballz on the Wallz Kit Keeps Drinks Cool
Low‑And‑No Spirits Spotlight
ProWein Presents the ProSpirits Zero Tasting Bar
Collectible Whiskey Mule Cocktails
Gold Bar Whiskey & Joe Montana Launched a Double Gold Cocktail
High-Impact Beverage Business Platforms
HOTELEX Shanghai Debuts the Bar & Drinks Shanghai Division
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
Starchild Rooftop Offers Panoramic Views and Classic Cocktails
Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
Collectible Glassware Charms
The Macallan Created Three Symbolic Cocktail Charms for Drinkers
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Self-Mixing Cocktails
Alchemist Infinity Vortex Features Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Cocktail-Focused Moviegoing Experiences
Woody Harrelson Made a Surprise Visit to a Movie Theatre
Ready-to-Drink Whiskey Cocktails
The Suntory World Whisky Ao Highball Features Five Whiskeys
Throwback Cocktail Menus
The Alchemist's 2010 Revival Menu Brings Back Iconic Drinks & Prices
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Red-Forward Hospitality Spaces
Redbreast Irish Whiskey Hosted the Vip Lounge for TIFF
Non-Alcoholic Tasting Lounges
All the Bitter Zero Proof Lounge Has Tours, a NA Bottle Shop & More
Alcohol-Free Members Clubs
The Maze is Bringing a New Kind of Social Space to New York City
Sensory Museum Experiences
The Museum of Illusions Features Immersive Attractions
Artfully Designed Sports Bars
Amanda Pinatih and Gabriel Fontana Design the Sidelined Bar
Retail Wellbeing Spaces
Frama Opens Its First International Tokyo Store Focused on Design & Care
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Creative Collectible Spirits Bottles
Old Log Cabin Distillery Elevates Its Bottle Aesthetic
Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars
The Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Reimagines High-Rise Hospitality
Neighborhood Cocktail Bars
Brutes Offers a Unique Way to Choose a Drink with a Martini Barometer
Hospitality Drink Experiences
The West Hollywood Edition Serves Design-Inspired Cocktails
Halloween Cocktail Capsules
Bartesian's Spooky Sips Collection Elevates Cozy Evenings at Home
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
The Drinks Bureau Cocktails are Debuting New Formats
Upgraded Experiential Museum Experiences
Museum of Ice Cream Undergoes Significant Renovations
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Skyline Ryokan Retreats
Nobu Hotel Toronto Brings a Japanese-Inspired Sanctuary into Residentials
Earthy-Textured Nightlife Venues
Scottsdale's Maya Transformed into a Luxe Destination
Automated Beverage Dispensing Systems
TendedBar is Working on Rolling Out Its Countertop Unit
Smart Mixology Speakeasies
The Barsys Speakeasy Offers a Look at the Future of Hosting
Fantasy World Theme Parks
Disney Builds Real-Life Arendelle with World of Frozen
Bartender-Focused Whiskey Contests
J. Rieger & Co. Runs a Contest for Professional Bartenders
Zen Practices-Inspired Hotel Expansions
JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a Significant Expansion
Green Sculptural Cocktail Bars
Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Uses a Continuous Plaster Shell
Sophisticated Members-Only Cocktail Lounges
Lush Life Hospitality Group Opens Bull Moose
Bar-Centric Lecture Events
Sip & Learn Toronto Merges Night Life with Continued Education
Sculptural Bar Interiors
Bar Far is an Immersive Installation and Exhibit in Rome
Alcohol-Free Members Clubs
The Maze NYC is a New Private Social Club in Manhattan’s Flatiron
Subterranean Social Spaces
The Lounge Beneath William Vale Hotel Reimagines Nightlife in Brooklyn
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Izakaya-Style Whisky Events
The Toki Whisky Silence Please Event Recreates Tokyo Izakayas in Nyc
Futuristic Commerce Spaces
Deji Plaza Phase II Brings Deep-Sea Wonder to a Retail Environment
Vibrant Whisky Cocktails
Glenfiddich Introduced Summery Single Malt Cocktails
Themed Hotel Bars
Disney Cruise Line Launches Haunted Mansion Parlor at Sea
Immersive Cultural Dining Experiences
HIRAKUZA Ginza Tokyo Combines Sumo Wrestling with Dining
Shareable Matcha Shots
The Alchemist's XO Café Matcha Board Features Six Layered Drinks
Japanese Minimalist-Inspired Restaurants
Ivy Huang of Vhouse Interior Design Designs Fifteen East
Experience Cocktail Workshops
SpiritHouse Toronto Transforms Training into Social Experiences
Career Consultation Bars
Tenshoku Sodan Bar Provides Relaxed Professional Guidance
TCM Cocktail Bars
Shanghai's Niang Qing Blends Ancient Remedies with Modern Nightlife
Tableside Martini Services
The K Bar is Launching The Martini Station for World Martini Day
Seasonality Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Rotunda 'Savour The Season' Menu Has 10 Cocktails
Botanical Cocktail Bar Openings
InterContinental Debuts the Sipping Tiger Bar
Dedicated Listening Cafés
Jaç Hi-Fi Café Channels Japan’s Jazz Kissa Tradition in Barcelona
City Cocktail Glassware
Time Distilled Turns Manhattan Heritage into Sculptural Barware
Island-Rooted Spirits
Isle of Barra Launches Its Barra Gin with Total Wine & More in the US
Artfully Balanced Cocktails
The Golden Ratio Inspired The Vesper Bar's Eterna Menu
Award-Winning Liqueur Producers
Suntory's Facility in Osaka Wins IWSC 2025 Liqueur Producer Trophy
Boutique Grocery Makeovers
This Women’s Clothing Boutique is Charming and Thoughtful Design
Experimental Whiskey Ranges
The Tailored Spirits Experimental Series Features Four New Expressions
Minimalist Warehouse Dining
Sōko Restaurant by CAAM Arquitectos Reinterprets Japanese Teppanyaki
Botanical Cocktail Menus
Hunter St Hospitality Launches the Immersive Bar Ferdinand
Personalized Martini Experiences
The Martini Fitting Service by No.3 Gin Perfectly Tailors Serves
Industrial Canal Restaurants
The Canal Restaurant Transforms a Waterside HQ into a Dining Space
Cultural Japa Pavilions
Japa Valley Tokyo Reimagines Napa Luxury Through Art and Sake
Collaboration Color-Coded Cocktails
The LuminAir Cocktail Bar Partnered with Artist Lynn Spoor
Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants
Kriskadecor Installs a Mural at the Ginza 41 Restaurant
Revived Modern Burger Bars
PLUTO Burger Bar in Poland Reimagines an American Classic with a Twist
Extremely Chilled Martinis
Bob Bob Ricard World's Coldest Martini is Served at -22-Degrees Celsius
Industrial Izakaya Interiors
Mitsu Restaurant by Astet Studio Layers Drapery and LED Corridors
Extreme Freezer Cocktail Stations
Kitty’s Cosmopolitan Club Debuts a Walk-In Freezer Cocktail Site
Luxurious Nitro Cocktails
Inversion Nitro Cocktails Capture the Texture of Freshly Shaken Drinks
Artful Hosting Pieces
The Modern Entertaining Barware Collection is Crafted for Gatherings
Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors
The AWT Bar Creates a Transparent Space Shaped by Distorted Surfaces
Ginza Glossy Lounges
I in Creates VIP Lounge in Ginza That Reflects Contemporary Japanese Elegance
Luxury Whisky Retail Boutiques
The Macallan Boutique Opens Doors at Harrods This Summer
Refreshed Cocktail Menu Variants
Be At One Introduced a Trial-Tested Menu Update
Ice-Free Cocktail Bars
Bar De Vie is Designed to Operate Entirely Without Ice in Drinks