Smuggler's Cove, a spirited pirate-themed bar in San Francisco, is bursting with prohibition-era cocktails and exotic rums. In fact, the bar boasts an enormous collection of over 400 rums.
In true pirate fashion, Smuggler's Cove also offers a happy hour every single day from 5-6. The bar encourages heavy drinking and a bootlegger attitude. In other words, Smuggler's Cove encourages patrons to drink as if they might suddenly be busted by a group of alcohol-hating police officers.
The bar's decor channels a fun nautical atmosphere. A heavy emphasis on wooden planks and heavy rope, combined with the bar's low lighting leads to a sneaky pirate feel. Once inside, customers of Smuggler's Cove might feel every bit the adventurous pirate with a taste for exotic rums.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Exotic Cocktails
- Creating innovative and unique cocktail recipes using exotic ingredients can attract adventurous drinkers.
- Themed Bars
- Developing immersive and authentic themed bar experiences can provide a unique and memorable atmosphere for customers.
- Happy Hour Promotions
- Offering daily happy hour promotions can encourage customers to visit and indulge in the pirate-themed experience.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can create pirate-themed bars to offer a novel experience for customers.
- Alcoholic Beverages
- The alcoholic beverages industry can explore creating and promoting exotic rums to cater to adventurous drinkers.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can specialize in creating immersive and nautical-themed decors for themed bars and restaurants.
