# Industrial Steampunk Bistros This Bistro Design Inspiration is Edgy and Cozy at the Same Time By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistro-design-inspiration References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/05/27/steampunk-joben-bistro-pub-inspired-jules-vernes-fictional-stories/) & [6sense.ro](http://www.6sense.ro) If you're looking for bistro design inspiration to blow the top of all your loyal customers and attract new ones, then you're definitely in the right place. This lavishly designed pub takes on steampunk and does it boldly. The Joben Bistro in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, cocoons you in the world of fiction and fantasy from the moment you walk in. Staying away from conventional design, the mystical bistro was designed by Romanian design studio 6th Sense. Making sure the space was a sci-fi haven, the design studio made sure that everything from the lights to the decor to the installations was designed in a way to make it the perfect steampunk hideout. So if the bistro design inspiration you're looking for is avant-garde, edgy and [industrial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf), this should be your muse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Steampunk Design:** Incorporating elements of industrial design and steampunk into traditionally non-steampunk industries such as hospitality, restaurants and bars can create a unique and memorable experience for customers - **Themed Restaurants and Bars:** Introducing themed restaurants and bars can create an immersive and memorable experience for customers seeking something unique and out of the ordinary - **Design Studio Collaborations:** Collaborating with design studios to create unique and artistic spaces can attract new customers and generate excitement around a business ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Incorporating Industrial Steampunk Design elements into hotel lobbies, rooms, and common areas can create a unique and memorable experience for guests - **Entertainment:** Themed restaurants and bars can work well in with entertainment industries such as movie theaters, theme parks, and casinos to provide a full sensory experience for customers - **Retail Design:** Collaborating with design studios to create unique and artistic retail spaces can help businesses stand out and create a memorable customer experience ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Tinged Montreal Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buvette-daphne.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Eclectic Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf.md) - [Classic Parisian Bistro Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cornichon.md) - [Architecturally Romantic Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Adorably Artful Polish Bistros](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polish-bistro.md)