# Ultra-Contemporary Hidden Bars Arnold Cheung Designs a Super Stylish Speakeasy in Brooklyn By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-bar References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/08/04/the-hidden-pearl-tiny-bar-speakeasy-wanpaku-ramen-shop-greenpoint-brooklyn/) & [wanpakubk](https://www.wanpakubk.com) Architect Arnold Cheung gives this hidden bar an appearance that embraces the [contemporary movements in interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far). With a strong color palette that is both accommodating and aesthetically friendly, the speakeasy is only barely visible from inside a ramen restaurant via a transparent glass door. Both the eatery and the hidden bar are meant to be separate experiences for the consumer. Arnold Cheung undertakes a rather unconventional approach in the design of the Brooklyn speakeasy. While traditionally these types of illicit establishments are immersed in mystery and boast dark-lit spaces, the architect creates a contemporary well-lit hidden bar that is welcoming and airy. Appropriately dubbed 'The Hidden Pearl,' the [Japanese-style speakeasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aladdin-sane) offers the paying customer a selection of "recognizably Japanese" snacks and drinks. The experience alone is worth the trip. Photo Credits: [Phillip Van Nostrand](http://phillipvn.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Contemporary Speakeasies:** Designing hidden bars with a modern and welcoming aesthetic, diverging from the traditional dark-lit atmosphere. - **Transparent Entrances:** Creating hidden bars with transparent glass doors visible from within another establishment, introducing a unique element of discovery. - **Cultural-themed Speakeasies:** Developing hidden bars that offer a specific cultural experience, such as Japanese-style speakeasies with regionally inspired snacks and drinks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of contemporary speakeasies by creating hidden bars within their establishments that offer a unique and modern experience. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals have an opportunity to innovate by designing hidden bars with transparent entrances that allow customers to stumble upon the secret space. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of cultural-themed speakeasies, providing customers with a specialized experience that goes beyond traditional bars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Railway-Tucked Speakeasy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-20.md) - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravan-cocktail-bar.md) - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Warm Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gachot.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Cozy Neighborhood Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacs-on-bond.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md)