# Exotic Pirate-Themed Bars San Francisco's Smuggler's Cove Channels Caribbean Bootlegging Culture By | Published 2013-06-06 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smugglers-cove References: [bonappetit](http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2010/07/cocktail-recipes-from-smuggler.html) & [smugglerscovesf](http://smugglerscovesf.com/trapdoor/) Smuggler's Cove, a spirited pirate-themed bar in San Francisco, is bursting with [prohibition-era cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapshot-of-the-time-menu) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apres-sail-summer-collection). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Floor Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-guzzle.md) - [Floating Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-escape-room.md) - [Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderlust-menu.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Transportive Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prequel-co-apothecary.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Single-Serve Rum Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-bird-cocktail.md) - [Ube-Coconut Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/konas-street-market.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md)