# Creativity-Encouraging Bars 'The Doodle Bar' Encourages Patrons to Draw on Its Walls By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-doodle-bar References: [thedoodlebar](http://www.thedoodlebar.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/hello.how.do.you.doodle/) While some restaurants opt for paper tablecloths so that customers can draw while they dine, 'The Doodle Bar' takes the concept one step further by letting patrons [draw on the actual walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-canvas). With plenty of room to get creative, the bar is the perfect space for those who like to keep themselves busy while waiting for their order. The Doodle Bar is a London-based bar and events space that is housed inside an old warehouse. One of the bar's biggest attractions is its chalkboard wall, which allows patrons to doodle to their heart's content. The bar also has a [ping pong table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tell-dad) and frequently hosts events such as [crafting classes, workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto) and private parties. With a growing number of millennials tapping into their creative side, The Doodle Bar is a perfect spot for those attending Trend Hunter’s [London innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/london) to witness the rise of maker culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Interactive Bars:** Bars that encourage customer interaction and engagement through creative expression provide unique experiences. - **Maker Culture Spaces:** Spaces that facilitate creative expression and provide opportunities for education and learning can appeal to the growing trend of maker culture. - **Experiential Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses that provide unique and interactive experiences, such as encouraging customer creativity, can differentiate themselves from competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Bars and restaurants can leverage interactive and creative experiences to attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Arts & Crafts:** Businesses that focus on facilitating creative expression, such as The Doodle Bar, have opportunities to appeal to the growing trend of maker culture. - **Event Spaces:** Event spaces that provide unique experiences, such as hosting crafting classes and workshops, can attract customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Creative Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-of-imagination.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-and-words.md) - [AI-Powered Drawing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-play.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md)