# Furniture Store Wine Bars 'The Imperial' is an Orlando Bar Housed in an Old Furniture Shop By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-12-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-imperial References: [10best](http://www.10best.com/destinations/florida/orlando/ivanhoe-village/nightlife/the-imperial-at-washburn-imports-orlando/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Imperialwinebar/) While it may be hard to spot at first 'The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden' is one of Orlando's most beloved watering holes. Housed inside an old furniture store, this charming wine bar is a cozy place for locals and those attending Trend Hunter’s [Orlando innovation conference](http://www.futurefestival.com/orlando) to kick back and enjoy a few drinks. Unlike other bars in Orlando's hip Ivanhoe Village area, The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden is nestled inside a quirky home furnishings store called 'Washburn Imports.' Not only does the furniture give the bar a charmingly homey feel, but it also gives customers a unique opportunity to shop while they dine, as nearly everything in the bar is for sale. For those who are simply there for a drink or a bite to eat, the bar offers an impressive selection of wine and microbrews, as well as a number of mouth-watering small plates. With [hybrid retail outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuremberg-airport) becoming increasingly popular, The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer serves as a perfect example of how small businesses can incorporate restaurants into existing spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Retail Outlets:** The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden exemplifies the growing trend of incorporating restaurants into existing retail spaces. - **Quirky Home Furnishings:** The bar's location inside a furniture store showcases the trend of creating unique dining experiences within unconventional settings. - **Shop While You Dine:** The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden offers customers the opportunity to browse and purchase items while enjoying their drinks and meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the concept of incorporating dining spaces within retail establishments. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and bars can consider partnering with home furnishings stores to create unique dining experiences. - **Retail:** Retailers can adopt the idea of monetizing their spaces by adding dining options and selling their products alongside. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Restaurant-Expanding Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-wine-bar.md) - [Tavern-Style Glassware Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobo.md) - [Asian-Fusion Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar.md) - [Wine Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enofilo.md) - [Curated Craft Beer Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-beer-stores.md) - [Dual-Function Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-coffee.md) - [European Wine Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thatchers-wine.md) - [Adaptive Wine Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint-wines-office.md) - [Artful Listening Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodbye-horses-1.md)