# Eccentric Open-Kitchen Lounges This Budapest Bar is Perfect for Enjoying a Drink with a Big Group By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budapest-bar References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/01/07/sao-food-bar-by-position-collective-budapest-hungary/) This Budapest bar offers a laid back aesthetic with a communal feel and [open-kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sko-restaurant) that feels something like home. Designed by POSITION Collective, SÁO is a homey space that draws inspiration from traditional Vietnamese hospitality and that is infused with a sense of whimsy. Decorated with vibrantly hued birdcages that hang from the ceiling, the space has bright floor-to-ceiling windows that offer views of the busy downtown Budapest streets. With the option of private or [communal dining tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel), the Budapest bar makes it easy to enjoy your evening as you would see fit, all in a comfortable, welcoming environment. A back corner of the bar features booth seating that looks particularly comfy to sink into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-kitchen Bar Lounges:** Opportunities to create communal spaces that incorporate an open-kitchen restaurant experience for customers looking for a homey and comfortable environment. - **Vibrant Decor:** Using bold, vibrant decor items such as hanging birdcages to create a unique and whimsical atmosphere for bars and lounges. - **Private and Communal Dining Options:** Offering customers the option to choose between private or communal dining tables to enhance their experience in a bar or lounge setting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels, restaurants and bars offering unique experiences by creating an atmosphere similar to a communal home environment. - **Interior Design Industry:** Designing spaces for bars and lounges that incorporate bold, vibrant decor items and open-kitchen concepts for a unique and welcoming atmosphere. - **Furniture Industry:** Opportunities to create comfortable, cozy booth seating that is both stylish and functional with a focus on style, design and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Luscious Dining Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ful-kyoto.md) - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Playful Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-bar.md) - [Modern Romanian Listening Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-ton.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md) - [Dedicated Listening Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ja-hifi-caf.md)