# German Pub Has Smoking Holes Butt Holes By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-12-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bars-trying-anything-to-accomodate-smokers-installing-butt-holes References: [random-good-stuff](http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2007/12/08/smorkers-hole/) Gazing into our crystal ball, we can see this porthole being used in every dive bar. Biker bars will probably have a whole row of these to accommodate tough smokers who can't stand the cold outdoors. At Maltermeister Turm in Goslar, Germany, will found a way to dodge the recent smoking ban. The bar's owner had three holes cut into the waller. Smokers can put their head and both arms through the holes to smoke away while they bum still stays toasty warm indoors. The owner says it was originally supposed to be a joke, but now a lot of patrons actually use it to have a cigarette! Calling them butt holes is obvious, would be interesting to see the rear view. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Indoor Smoking Solutions:** The creation of indoor smoking solutions like smoking holes presents an opportunity for businesses to accommodate smokers in a comfortable environment while adhering to smoking bans. - **Diversifying Bar Experiences:** Bars and pubs can explore unique experiences like installing smoking holes to attract customers looking for unconventional and innovative social settings. - **Adapting to Local Regulations:** Businesses can adapt to local smoking regulations by coming up with inventive solutions such as the smoking holes, allowing them to continue offering smoking options while complying with the bans. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the implementation of smoking holes in their establishments to provide a unique and accommodating experience for smokers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues, such as biker bars, can consider installing smoking holes as a disruptive innovation to appeal to their smoking clientele and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can seize the opportunity to craft creative and functional smoking hole designs, catering to businesses and individuals looking for innovative solutions for indoor smoking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Cocktail Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker.md) - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Cocktail Smoking Cloches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoking-cloches.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Metallic Potty Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-portal.md) - [Filter-Equipped Indoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker.md) - [Peanut-Shaped Mobile Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuttiest-dive-bar.md) - [Candle-Shaped One-Hitter Glass Pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehitter-glass-pipe.md) - [Beer-Pouring Party Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jubel-billboard.md) - [Smoke-Free Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smokeless-fire-pit.md)