# Board Game-Inspired Bars The Top Hat's Drinks Tell a Story About Iconic Properties of London By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-07-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-top-hat References: [thespiritsbusiness](https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2021/07/monopoly-inspired-bar-to-open-in-london/) The Top Hat is a Monopoly-inspired bar that is set to open in London next month and it will be located in proximity to Monopoly Lifesized, a 4D immersive experience that gives guests the chance to play on a life-sized Monopoly board. At the three-level bar, adults will be able to request a deck of Monopoly Deal with their drinks or choose a "Take a Chance" card to receive a surprise. On the menu, there are signature cocktails to discover inspired by properties of London, as seen in the Red Carpet Daiquiri, which references Leicester Square as a hot spot for film premieres. There's also Trafalgar Square’s [Lychee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lychee-lemonade) and [Rose Pearl Martini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-schitts-creek-edition) and Euston’s Road cocktail takes cues from the first women’s hospital entirely staffed by women and helps to support a chosen [NHS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-physical-therapy) charity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Board Game-inspired Bars:** Board game-inspired bars are becoming more popular and creating new opportunities for immersive experiences. - **Themed Cocktails:** Themed cocktails that reference iconic properties of a location are gaining popularity and can be used to create unique experiences. - **Gamification of Physical Spaces:** Gamification of physical spaces, such as life-sized Monopoly boards, is becoming a trend for experiential entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can use board game-themed bars to create immersive experiences for guests, combined with themed beverages. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize gamification of physical spaces, like life-sized Monopoly boards, to create interactive experiences. - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can explore creating themed cocktails that reference specific locations or properties to add experiential elements to their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Boardgame-Inspired Lifesize Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-lifesized-travel-edition.md) - [Branded Festive-Themed Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-dreams.md) - [Board Game-Themed Dynamic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-collection.md) - [Globally Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderlust-menu.md) - [Wizard-Themed Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopolyharrypotteredition.md) - [Historic Cocktail Bar Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-bar.md) - [Negroni Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/negroni-bar-by-campari.md)