# 60s Night Life Revival New Theme Bars Hit Toronto Inspired by Mad Men and Studio 54 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-03-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendy-theme-bars-near-you References: [martiniboys](http://www.martiniboys.com/Toronto/club-news-1131.html) Toronto nightlife just got a lot more interesting with the opening of three new theme bars. Not your cheesy theme bars of old, pain has been taken to create a memorable experience for patrons. **Jezebel** promises to be a naughty mix of Coyote Ugly, Maison Derriere and Studio 54. **Watusi**, a 1960s style [cocktail lounge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jazz-bar-experience) inspired by the hit show *Mad Men* is a blast from the past. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, check out **[Comedy Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn)**, a bar entirely devoted to comedy. Even the owners are comedians. All are sure to be a summertime hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Theme Bar Resurgence:** As consumers continue to seek unique experiences, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs to create more high-quality theme bars that offer a memorable night out. - **Nostalgia-based Entertainment:** The success of 60s-inspired theme bars like Jezebel and Watusi reveals a trend towards nostalgia-based entertainment where consumers can relive the past in a new, immersive environment. - **Event-based Bars:** The opening of Comedy Bar, a bar entirely devoted to comedy, showcases the potential for entrepreneurs to create event-based bars that cater to consumers looking for a specific type of entertainment experience. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend towards unique experiences by investing in more high-quality, themed bars and entertainment venues. - **Nightlife:** Entrepreneurs in the nightlife industry can tap into the nostalgia-based entertainment trend by creating bars and nightclubs that transport consumers to a specific era or theme. - **Comedy:** The success of Comedy Bar highlights the potential for entrepreneurs to create bars and entertainment venues focused on comedy, providing a unique experience for patrons looking for a good laugh. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Toronto Summer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-toronto.md) - [Nostalgic Brunch Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-brunch.md) - [Historic Cocktail Bar Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-bar.md) - [Stock Market-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sauga-bar-xchange.md) - [Jungle Brunch Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-patio.md) - [Chic Ballroom Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballroom-bowl.md) - [Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun.md) - [Asian Bar Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vesper-bar.md) - [Earthy Tonal Rooftop Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangeline.md)