# 8-Bit Pop-Up Bars The Super Mario Bros Bar Celebrates the Blooming of D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms By Michael Hines | Published 2017-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-bar References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/neatolicious/2017/03/24/Super-Mario-Bros-Pop-Up-Bar/) & [washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/03/21/you-cant-bribe-your-way-into-the-cherry-blossom-bar/) This Super Mario Bros bar has become one of Washington D.C.'s most popular watering holes thanks to its decor and drink menu. The bar is a pop-up celebrating the annual blooming of the cherry blossoms. Two bars are behind the effort: Mockingbird Hill and Southern Efficiency. The former has turned its space into a real-life version of the "Super Mario" world whereas the latter decided to hang cherry blossoms from its ceiling. The combined effort is called the Cherry Blossom Pub. It appears the Super Mario Bros bar is seeing a majority of the traffic, though, with long lineups and plenty of social media coverage. Once inside, drinkers are treated to a space that looks like it was ripped directly from one of the 8-bit classic's many levels. The drink menu is Mario-themed as well and features cocktails with names like "It's a Me, Amario" and "Princess Is in Another Castle." As mentioned the Super Mario Bros bar is a pop-up and will run until April 15th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Bars:** The trend of creating pop-up bars with a unique theme and decor is disrupting the traditional bar industry. - **Gaming-inspired Bars:** The trend of creating bars based on classic video games, like Super Mario Bros, presents an innovative opportunity for the gaming and hospitality industries to collaborate. - **Themed Drink Menus:** The trend of designing drink menus based on a specific theme, such as Super Mario Bros, is creating new marketing and product opportunities for the beverage industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The growing trend of gaming-inspired pop-up bars presents a unique opportunity for the hospitality industry to attract new customers and enhance the customer experience. - **Gaming:** The trend of themed bars inspired by classic video games, like Super Mario Bros, presents an innovative opportunity for the gaming industry to expand their market beyond traditional console and mobile gaming. - **Beverage:** The trend of designing drink menus based on a specific theme, such as Super Mario Bros, is creating new marketing and product opportunities for the beverage industry to appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Gamer Treat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskinrobbins-super-mario-menu.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder-1.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-speed.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Retro Gaming Room Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-box.md)