There’s nothing like escaping from a cold winter’s night into a warm toasty pub for a pint of Guinness, or a hot sweaty dance club for a gin and juice, your choice. Whether you like to dance the night away for prefer the good conversation of a quite lounge, these 46 Watering Hole Wonders have a little something for everyone.
As the liquor industry is one of the largest markets in the world, it’s no wonder that people will invest in some pretty odd bar designs. In any case, strengthen up that liver, put on your party hat and toast your way through these 46 Watering Hole Wonders. And remember, it’s always Happy Hour somewhere.
46 Watering Hole Wonders
43
Legal Cocaine Bars
Route 36 in La Paz Serves Snow (the Illegal Kind)
42
Dance Floor Aquariums
Sharks Swim Under Qua Bottle Lounge
41
Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
40
Where Disco & Touch-Screens Meet
Eyecandy Sound Lounge and Bar
39
Naughty Lounge With Class
Miami's Sex &...
38
Red Light Clubs
Jezebel Burlesque Bar in Toronto Releases Inhibitions
37
LED Latticed Nightclubs
Club NOX is a Study in Beats and Badass Brazilian Basket-Weaving
36
Self Serve Nightclubs
Amsterdam's Bartenderless MiniBar is World's First
35
Drug Themed Nightclubs
Miami's "Opium" is Designed to be a Modern Day Opium Den
34
Rock 'n' Roll Designer Clubs
Christian Audigier Nightclub in Las Vegas
33
Colossal Luxury Clubs
Hong Kong Rooftop Restaurant, Sevva, is Literally High Class
32
Flying Bars
Jagermeister's Unique Festival Promotion
31
Inflatable Portable Pubs
Bouncy Castles for Boozing
30
Cosmetic Cocktail Bars
Skin Inc. Serums are Mixed & Matched for Customized Skin Care
29
In-Room Coffee Bars
Viceroy Miami Brings Hollywood Sensibilities to the East Coast
28
Harmonious Pubs
Beck's Musical Art Transforms London Drinking Holes
27
Eco-Friendly Nightclubs
Greenhouse Opens in NYC (UPDATE)
26
Rooftop Bars
Elevated Nightlife Hotspots
25
Illuminated Bars
Jumbo Bar by Jorge Najera
24
Designer Night Life
Roberto's Cavalli Clubs (VIDEO)
23
Pop-Up Shipping Container Nightclubs
Aqua by Grandstand
22
Hip Night Clubs in China
Beijing's ChinaDoll
21
DIY Home Night Clubs
Disco Designer
20
Self-Serve Pubs
The TableTap TableTender Lets You Pour Your Own Beer as You Please
19
Retro-Inspired Bowling Bars
London's 'All Star Lanes' Blends Pins and Pin-Ups
18
Sleek Wall-Mounted Bars
The 'Lounge Bar' by De Dietrich is Futuristic Fabulosity
17
Hick Towns Getting Hip
Small Towns Adopting Lofts, Chic Bars, Hip Cafes
16
Holey Bars
Maison Du Champagne Bar in HK has Distinct Design
15
Beach and Ice Bars
Club Index in Germany
14
Champagne Bars in Department Stores
The Harrods Veuve Clicquot Boutique
13
Luxe Media Loungers
The Heimweh Loge is the Lamborghini of Chairs
12
Traveling Cigar Bars
Private Smoking Lounge Lets You Light Up and Stay Warm at Special Events
11
Motorized Barstools
Baron Bob's Racing Machines for the Uninhibited Inebriate
10
Hoola Hoop Nightclubs
Hoop Dancing Hits Clubs and House Parties
9
Petite Vodka Pubs
The Absolut Pop-Up Minibar Adds a Little Flavor to a Dull Night
8
Burger Bars
Burger King To Launch "Whopper Bars"
7
Pop-Up Nightclubs
Kubik
6
Encouraging Inebriation Bars
Newcastle's 'The Attic' Promises a Refund If You Leave the Bar Sober
5
Pedal Pubs
Everybody is a Designated Driver
4
Nerdy New York Hangouts
Blogger Bars
3
Bars as Churches
"Bars, Women & Fast Food" Exhibits the SoCal Social Scene
2
Water-Only Bars
The Melbourne Smart Water Bar
1
Alcohol-Free Pubs
UK's First Islamic Pub
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Snow-Accented Beer Ads
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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
Festively Irish Cafe Drinks
The Dutch Bros St. Patrick's Day Drinks Come in Two Locations
Multi-Serve Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Non-Alcoholic Cocktails by ISH are Available by the Bottle
Luxe NYC Rooftop Bars
HB Rooftop Features an Inventive Cocktail Menu and Skyline Views
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
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
Affectionate Insult Beer Cans
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Whimsical Gin Pop-Ups
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Smart Beer Bands
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Functional Effervescent Mushroom Drinks
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Hop-Infused Sparkling Water Campaigns
HOPWTR Debuts the 'Drink Whatever You Want' Campaign
Soda Brand Canned Cocktails
Schweppes Mix Comes in the Gin Twist and Paloma Bliss Varieties
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Playful Garden-Inspired Gin Bottles
Hendrick’s Gin Released the 'Whimsical Watering Can'
Alcohol-Free Beverage Campaigns
Heineken Launched its Global '0.0 Reasons Needed' Campaign
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Boozy Adult Push-Pops
A Dive Bar Cocktail Inspired Miller High Life & Tipsy Scoop's Spaghett-sicle
Music Experience-Focused Beer Campaigns
The Heineken House is Back for 2026 Coachella
Cocktail-Branded Spooky Sweepstakes
Cutwater Runs the 'Real Spirits Inside' Halloween Campaign
House Party-Themed Campaigns
Hiders Keepers Shows Stella Artois’ Clever Take on Party Etiquette
Craft-Style Non-Alcoholic Beers
Darling Drinks Enters the Non-Alcoholic Beverage Market
Festive Irish-Inspired Pop-Ups
Freehouse Collective Debuts the Barrelman: Spirits of Dublin Pop-Up
Interactive Beer-Focused Festival Devices
Heineken's Debuts The Clinker at Coachella
Classical Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Dirty Virgin's Non-Alcoholic Drinks Replenish with Electrolytes
Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company Debuts 'From Tip-Off to Title'
Negroni Cocktail Bars
The Negroni Bar by Campari Serves Six Variations of the Serve
Non-Alcoholic Spirit Campaigns
Seedlip Celebrates 10 Years with 'Yeah, It’s a Drink'
Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences
Suntory's Glass and Words Bar Concept is Novel
Juicy Vodka Cocktails
Holla Spirits Launched Two Nostalgic, Flavor-Forward RTD Cocktails
4-In-1 Beverage Faucets
Kohler's Aquifer 4-in-1 Beverage System Shares Sparkling Water & More
Ready-to-Pour Craft Cocktails
These Trillium Brewing RTDs Come in Two Options
Adaptive Wine Workspaces
The Flint Wines Office Interior Rethinks Circulation and Storytelling
Social Media-Inspired Waters
6 7 Water is Exclusively Available on Gopuff
One-Cent 6-Packs
The Finnish Long Drink's Packs for a Penny Encourage At-Home Drinking
Beer Fashion Collections
JW Anderson x Guinness Capsule Collection Marks St Patrick’s Day
High-Energy Spirits Festivals
MGM Resorts International Launches Drink Las Vegas
Cocktail-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Cocktails' Kindred Spirits Series Explores Brewery Collabs
Alcohol-Free Underground Campaigns
TfL and Heineken 0.0 Introduced "Bakerl0.0" for Dry January
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Rural Irish Pub Campaigns
Heineken Launched a Global Campaign for McLoughlin’s Bar
Retro-Futurist Cocktail Bars
Oddball Cocktail Bar by House Under Magic Opens in NY's East Village
Nostalgic Canned Cocktails
A Classic Fair Refreshment Inspired Shake Up Cocktails
Tennis-Themed Pop-Up Bars
Grey Goose's Last Serve Bar Brings a Signature Serve to Commuters
High-ABV Punch-Style Cocktails
Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Bolder Range Has Two New Flavors
World Cup Hospitality Experiences
Stella Artois Turns Bars into Immersive FIFA Viewing Locations
Night Out-Inspired Canned Cocktails
The WKD Cocktail RTD Range Features Three Flavors
At-Home Brewing Kits
Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey Debuts D.E.W. & A Brew Kit
Soda-Inspired Beer Ranges
These Vault City Iron Brew Beers Pay Homage to the Scottish Soft Drink
Cocktail-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beers
Athletic Brewing Created a Pair of Cocktail-Inspired Brews
Drink Coaster Phone Cases
The Ultimate Signal-Free Party by Captain Morgan Encourages Presence
On-Tap Alcoholic Lemonades
Hooch Draught Brings the Brand's Libation to the Bar in a New Way
All-Hours Functional Mixers
Day & Night Drinks Reduce Hangover Effects & Support Next-Day Recovery
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Canned Shirley Temples
The Drinks Bureau Offers 'The Shirleys' in Two Unique Formats
Insulated Drink Holders
The Insulated Puffin Drinkware Holder Offers a Playful Design
High-Impact Beverage Business Platforms
HOTELEX Shanghai Debuts the Bar & Drinks Shanghai Division
Late-Night Manhattan Lounges
Starchild Rooftop Offers Panoramic Views and Classic Cocktails
Collectible Glassware Charms
The Macallan Created Three Symbolic Cocktail Charms for Drinkers
Water-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Water of Life (Eau de Vie) by Botanist Explores a Vital Element
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Expansive RTD Libation Lineups
The Mixed-Up Cocktail Co. Offers 11 Drinks to Choose From
Cosmo-Inspired Beers
Tip Top Proper Cocktails & Holy City Brewing Collabed on CosmoALE
Low-Calorie Non-Alcoholic Draughts
Guinness Introduces the 'Guinness 0' for Dry January
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Large-Scale Daytime Parties
Guinness SPD Hosted Its St. Patrick’s Day Event in Rebel Toronto
Herbal Blend Mocktail Kits
WishGarden's Mocktail Kit Supports Sober-Curious Gen Z & Millennials
Ready-to-Drink Whiskey Cocktails
The Suntory World Whisky Ao Highball Features Five Whiskeys
Reverse Happy Hours
Noodle and Beer's Happy Hour Runs from 10PM Until Midnight
Throwback Cocktail Menus
The Alchemist's 2010 Revival Menu Brings Back Iconic Drinks & Prices
Branded Pub Crawls
The No Lay's, No Game 'Lay's Crawl' Entices Soccer Fans to Pubs
At-Home Happy Hour Campaigns
Grant's Whisky Celebrates National Happy Hour Day
Head-Shaped Plunge Pools
The Patrick Plunge by Coors Light Shares an Unforgettable Ice Bath
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Non-Alcoholic Tasting Lounges
All the Bitter Zero Proof Lounge Has Tours, a NA Bottle Shop & More
IPA Beer-Celebrating Events
Goldwater Brewing Company Marks a Production Milestone
Exciting Musician-Inspired Beer Activations
Outlaw Light Beer Debuts HARDY-Branded Can
Canned Restaurant-Branded Cocktails
Hard Rock Cocktails Come in Four Distinct Flavors
Neighborhood Cocktail Bars
Brutes Offers a Unique Way to Choose a Drink with a Martini Barometer
Premium Draught Cocktails
Served Draught Enhances Service, Quality & Convenience
Hospitality Drink Experiences
The West Hollywood Edition Serves Design-Inspired Cocktails
Large-Scale Culinary Destinations
Toronto's Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates the City's Tapestry
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Branded Spirit Cocktail Competitions
The Hepple Gin Cocktail Competition Challenges UK Mixologists
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Bulk Artisan Cocktail Products
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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Sets
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Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
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Summer Sunset Pop-Ups
London Essence's Sundown Spots Invite Passersby to Savor Lighter Evenings
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
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Mineralized Sea Salt Beverages
Every Can of Sauna Water Provides Rehydration Support
Folklore-Inspired Spirit Branding
The Bathtub Gin x Tart London Limited Edition is Whimsical
Golf Tournament Whisky Cocktails
Johnnie Walker Kicks Off Golf Season with Signature Cocktails
Dive Bar-Scented Fragrances
Miller High Life Created a Bar-Scented Dive Bar-Fume Fragrance
Elevated Gin Branding
Waterloo Gin Relaunches Nationwide Under New Ownership
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Women’s Drinks Mentoring Programmes
Wonderworks Launches Wonder Women with Fox in the Well
Bartender-Focused Whiskey Contests
J. Rieger & Co. Runs a Contest for Professional Bartenders
Craft Cocktail Kits
Here Here Market Spotlights the Delectable Craft Cocktail Trio
Bar-Centric Lecture Events
Sip & Learn Toronto Merges Night Life with Continued Education
British Cuisine-Inspired Gins
These 820 Spirits Gins Come in Two Distinct Expressions
Bar-Strength Canned Cocktails
These Served Full-Strength Cocktails Have 14.9% ABV
Signature Cocktail Experiences
Drink Kong will Host a Pop-Up at Aqua New York
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Beer-Branded Foodservice Sauces
These Guinness Sauces Come in Two Varieties
Mature Refreshment Product Ranges
These ALDI Summer Adult Beverages Come in 20 Options
Handcrafted Texas Gins
Waterloo Gin Spotlights Three Spirits for the Holidays
Spanish-Style Micropubs
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna Serves the Viral Baby Beer Shot
Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars
Jac’s on Bond by GACHOT Invites Lingering Nights and Shared Stories
Refreshing Golf-Inspired Beverages
Craftwell Cocktails® Debuts the Transfusion
Experience Cocktail Workshops
SpiritHouse Toronto Transforms Training into Social Experiences
Free Workout Cocktail Events
Orangetheory Fitness and Olé Cocktail Co. Launch No Shower Happy Hour
Tableside Martini Services
The K Bar is Launching The Martini Station for World Martini Day
Botanical Cocktail Bar Openings
InterContinental Debuts the Sipping Tiger Bar
Island-Rooted Spirits
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City Cocktail Glassware
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Bourbon-Centric Festival Experiences
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Creative-Empowering Sparkling Wines
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Personalized Martini Experiences
The Martini Fitting Service by No.3 Gin Perfectly Tailors Serves
Botanical Cocktail Menus
Hunter St Hospitality Launches the Immersive Bar Ferdinand
Password-Protected Daiquiris
Ron Santiago de Cuba is Celebrating Daiquiri Day & Week with UK Bars
Female Bartending Scholarships
Double Dutch Names Female Bartending Scholarship 2026 Winners
Heritage Craft Distillery Experiences
Witchmark Offers Stone Carving Workshops
Victorian Parlour Gaming Booths
Inception Group Launches Mr Fogg’s Games Parlour
Sake Cocktail Menus
Kioku Sake Bar's New Menu Spotlights Japan's Rich, Diverse Flavors
Artisanal Brewing-Inspired Cocktails
Tip Top Proper Cocktails Continues Its Kindred Spirits Series
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