Speakeasy
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Toy Store
Toy Store is an innovative speakeasy cocktail bar designed for a unique hidden experience in the heart of Katowice. Nestled within a 150m2 old tenement building, the venue features large street-facing windows that invite curiosity while concealing the enchanting interior behind what seems to be a simple toy store for children. The design concept masterfully blends a whimsical toy store with an intimate cocktail bar, creating a captivating dual narrative.
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Upon entering, guests step into a charming toy store filled with shelves of colorful toys and books, where a hidden button unlocks the passage to the clandestine bar. This “gate” leads to a mesmerizing space adorned with shimmering gold accents, a mirrored ceiling,... More
Project • By Estrato Taller • Bars
Handshake Bar
As the era of Prohibition came to an end in 1933, speakeasies slowly faded away, but the concept of a hidden, secret bar has been revived in recent years. The speakeasy experience has become a popular trend in the hospitality industry, offering a unique and immersive experience for customers seeking a different experience from the world of mixology. The design of Handshake Bar seeks to recreate the glamour and allure of the Prohibition era.
María Mondragón
Handshake Bar exudes the ambiance of a classic speakeasy. From the secret entrance of Handshake Bar, one is greeted with an alleyway that resembles the old alleyways of New York, seeking to transport the user back to those years of the Prohibition era. The entrance doo... More
Project • By Noumen Studio • Bars
Hudson Bar
Replacing a hidden barbershop in the tiny vaulted backroom of Budapest’s staple underground cocktail bar Hotsy Totsy, Hudson Bar offers a multisensory experience for those who wander through its burgundy curtains. Building around the feeling of desire, Noumen Studio carefully calibrated every aspect of the space to achieve a dramatic yet seductive environment for guests to leave their troubles behind.
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In its 20m2 floor area, the bar is composed of a few dynamic gestures that organize the space while concealing all the existing mechanical fixtures. The main element shaping the floor plan is a sculptural screen that serves as a divider between the bar and the guests, heightening their sense of privacy and intimacy. Walking... More
Project • By Lago Interioriza • Bars
Pastrami
New York, second decade of the twentieth century. The sale of alcohol is prohibited and the so-called "speakeasy" or clandestine slums, bars behind closed doors, exclusive and where only a few have access. The imprint that these clandestine spaces left was such that since then all cities have their exclusive secret bar, and Malaga was not going to be less. In recent years, the offer of bars, restaurants, pubs and discos is booming, the center of Malaga capital, increasingly cosmopolitan, offers a great diversity of peculiar places. To this leisure offer is added a new business model, recently opened, located in the heart of Malaga's nightlife, a few steps from the popular Plaza de La Merced. The clueless passerby will run into a small fast-... More