Marking the end of the current AHEAD 2017-2018 cycle, all regional winners will now compete to be crowned worldwide winner at AHEAD Global in January 2019.

At the category bar, club or lounge of AHEAD Hospitality Awards the nominated were judge for exceptional design, contributing to the hospitality experience, of a distinct area within a hotel that is primarily dedicated to drinking.

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Winner– The Whiskey Room at Hotel Roomers – Munich, Germany

At Whiskey Room at Roomers Hotel visitors can enter in a place that seduction, surprise, and the unknown make the part at the interior design scheme. You can easily escape reality (with a cocktail in hand) inside a hidden whiskey room.

This nominated for Hospitality Awards AHEAD has geometric furniture and a patterned ceiling guide the eye, while mirrors on the upper portion of walls blur spatial boundaries and create the illusion of an infinite room. Adjustable lighting can transform the room from an elegant lounge into a mesmerizing private club. The crimson lounge is straight out of a Wes Anderson movie, but where the villain would be sipping a whiskey neat, space is filled only with decadence and pleasure.

FITZ’S AT KIMPTON FITZROY, LONDON, ENGLAND

Fitz`s is a unique cocktail bar at Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London. Any given night, you’ll find movers and shakers gossiping over Negronis and letting their hair down into the wee hours at Fitz’s, named after Charles Fitzroy Doll, the original architect of Kimpton Fitzroy London and also pay homage to the artist who was prolific in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

A room full of stories the bar is much more than a place that serves drinks this Hospitality Awards AHEAD finalist has helped to redefine the modern classic hotel bar. The plush, glamorous cocktail den has an air that’s electric with possibility—as if you never know who you’ll see luxuriating on the velour sofa below the oversized disco ball.

THE COBBLER AT 1898 THE POST, GHENT, BELGIUM

The Hotel 1898 The Post is crowning touch is the cocktail bar The Cobbler, named after the special type of cocktail shaker. This integrant of European shortlist –Hospitality Awards AHEAD– Cobbler was a cosy sitting room with fireplace and breathe an atmosphere of times past, with paintings and books as props.

The bar’s ambience reflects an old-time atmosphere, with a stunning view of the spires of historic Ghent. With world-class bartenders, the cocktail bar offers a creative range of cocktails, as well as a selection of fine tapas and delicacies.

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WAESKA BAR AT THE MANDRAKE, LONDON, ENGLAND

Waeska bar at The Mandrake is the perfect spot in which to sample a botanical-based house cocktail created by the expert team of mixologists. Behind the long bar, a fantastic creature struts her stuff in a glass case: half peacock, half kangaroo; a mythological beast created from beetle wings and vintage deer legs.

Furthermore, the room is elegant, extraordinary and comfortable with retractable glass doors opening onto a private courtyard.  This is surrounded by a cabinet of curiosities, collected by owner Rami Fustok a private collection of objects d’art, gathered and curated over many years, adorns the walls.

CLUB BAR AT WHITE CITY HOUSE, LONDON, ENGLAND

The Club Bar at the City House- London, integrated the Hospitality Awards AHEAD European shortlist because the custom pale terrazzo tiles run from outside the pool to the curving indoor bar, which has been given a beach house vibe thanks to the white gloss painted timber ceilings and wooden tables and chairs.

The expansive 9th-floor terrace, which overlooks Westfield and London beyond, is designed to feel like an extension of the club with large sofas, rugs and floor lamps. The bar itself is upholstered in plush plum-coloured velvet studded with brass buttons, with more polished metal used for the industrial-style drinks racks.

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Get ready, the list of 10 breathtaking best New York rooftop bars is here!

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Ophelia Lounge
On the top of the Panhellenic Beekman Tower, in Manhattan’s Midtown District there is one of New York rooftop bars the Ophelia Lounge, an authentic jewel.

The tower, designed in 1928 by the American Architect John Mead Howells, originally served as a hotel and lounge reserved to college graduated women belonging to national Greek-letter sororities. However, in 1930 space has been opened to the public and a new era began and the rooftop restaurant has become one of Frank Sinatra, Miles David, and Frank Zappa’s favourite place.

Mr Purple

Localizeted on the 15th-floor of the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York, this stunning rooftop can easily take your breath away. This chic space enveloped by 360-degree views of Manhattan have delicious and worth-trying drinks that look good at any clinks and pose for selfies. Don´t miss to try the Mr Purple (a punch of Casamigos tequila, cranberry liqueur, allspice dram, apple, and lemon)chased with buttermilk fried chicken sliders and fish tacos.

The Crown 

Localized at the  21st floor of Hotel 50 Bowery- Just head south to Chinatown- this integrant of top 10 mind-blowing New York rooftop bars have an intimate lounge with two rooftop patios showcase the Big Apple in all its glory and multiple vantage points to take it all in. A variety of Asian-inspired cocktails and a small menu of rotating globally-inspired small bites complement the expansive views. Don´t miss the opportunity to get mesmerizing by this truly a unique addition to the Chinatown neighbourhood, and is inspired by its rich history.

Salon de Ning at The Peninsula

This beautiful New York rooftop bar with a loose 1930s-Shanghai theme gives the final touch into a perfect night. Localized at the 23 floors of Peninsula rooftop bar offers an enchanting setting and world-class cocktails. Featuring dramatic skyline views over Fifth Avenue, Salon de Ning is a chic rooftop bar featuring two outdoor terraces complemented by an intimate interior bar. Lounge seating areas allow for an exclusive, relaxing experience while overlooking the bustling city below.

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Gallow Green

Collaborating with London’s award-winning PUNCHDRUNK, the legendary space of the McKittrick Hotel was reinvented and now is the house of one must amazing New York rooftop bars, The Gallow Green. The hotel carries its slightly surreal character to this rooftop bar, styled to look artfully abandoned—there’s a broken-down Scottish train car, surrounded by lush, unkempt greenery but drinks are modern and well made.

1 Rooftop

The 1 Rooftop Garden & Bar is a beautiful open aired rooftop bar with unparalleled views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s all very industrial-chic “Brooklyn.” 1 Rooftop is one of the New York rooftop bars that’s ideal for a summer evening because the rooftop bar is only open seasonally.

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Magic Hour, New York City’s largest indoor/outdoor all-season hotel rooftop bar and lounge, featuring an “urban amusement park” with an adult sensibility and epic Empire State Building skyline views. Way beyond a New York rooftop bars, Magic Hour is a carnivalesque adult playground with mini-golf, a topiary garden, rotating carousel-style seating, and more.

The Ides at Wythe Hotel

Whether from the stately indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows or comfortable outdoor terrace, the skyline is dramatic and a major draw, the views of the Manhattan skyline are a big draw for this smart Williamsburg bar.

Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room

Classy space, with well-made cocktails and a jaw-dropper of a view on the 65th floor of 30 Rock. Since opening one year after the end of Prohibition, in 1934, the Rainbow Room has significantly influenced American cocktail culture. Beside all that the views are stunning, especially at sunset, with  New York City spreading out in all directions.

Refinery Rooftop

Refinery Rooftop is the crowning jewel of Refinery Hotel. With awe-inspiring views of the Manhattan skyline and Empire State Building, Refinery Rooftop is one of New York rooftop bars most dynamic spaces. There’s a retractable glass roof to temper even the coldest or rainiest days, making this bar all-weather and all-season.

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The expected debut of The Carriage House points the completion of massive renovation and expansion endeavor at Adare Manor. The new Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort enroll a variety of world-class facilities including new guest accommodation, a variety of dining options, an expansive ballroom, and a new state-of-the-art spa.

The Carriage House’s new hospitality design had been created award-winning and market-leading interior design studio David Collins Studio. The Studio has a long previous experience in taking combinations of different looks and bringing them together.

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Established in 1985, the studio was recommended to the team at Adare by a previous client.
The interior design project was led by the Premier Hospitality, Creative Director Simon Rawlings. The initial ideas to the significance of the finished product were based in a new construction that had to tie in with the existing manor house in terms of style but had a bit more of a contemporary feel.

Guests arriving at The Carriage House are met by a grand mural with an impressive double-height ceiling and stone steps that covers around the room and set the scene before passing through the main colonnade that reveals a beautiful wine clad rotunda.

Off this rotunda reveals all of the different spaces with natural materials and finishes bring the outside to inside, with flooring in a limestone finish, walls clad in light-colored oak paneling, and moldings, architraves, wall friezes, and cornicing painted in an off-white tone.

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The variety of spaces includes a gorgeous leather-clad bar, a timbered lounge room and a mesmerizing restaurant area with a private dining gallery. These rooms are then linked by a terrace with an outdoor kitchen, wood-burning oven and cigar lounge.

David Collins Studio worked hard at customizing and developing mosaic floors, hand-made using an opulent combination of Bianco Carrara marble, Belgian black limestone, and green limestone. This visual connectivity almost in a reinvented way all of which subtly reference architectural details from the main manor house.

The Carriage House Luxury Bar ideas are simple yet refined making it the active social heart of the hotel.  Constructed using mainly bronze and brass finishes with glass shelving to allow light to pass through the bottles, this graceful atmosphere makes the bar a wonderful gathering place with an interior design that evokes joyful and relaxed moments.

Adding to this warm and hospitality design, of inviting glow, lighting is provided by a horizontal brass rail above the bar, from which feature glass pendant lamps are suspended. The design of The Carriage House Luxury Bar ideas is a perfect union of traditional Irish culture and elevated contemporary styling.

Rich leather and dark-stained oak furnishings with touches of bronze, and pewter offer a sense of timeless luxury. Low lighting in warm tones creates an inviting and intimate environment at any time of day. Bespoke chairs and barstools are arranged through the space to encourage mingling, with welcoming nooks for conversation.

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The Luxury Bar ideas-top is clad in distressed pewter for an antique feel. This is reflected in the tables were guests can also enjoy a cozy drink by the fireside, framed by a magnificent fireplace of Breccia Capraia marble – notable for the material’s striking green and burgundy veining.

The panels in the left wall can be opened up to create sight-lines through to the lounge, allowing a sense of spaciousness and comfort at even the busiest times.

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Andiamo Steakhouse at The D Casino Hotel- Las Vegas, Nevada

Located inside the newly renovated D Casino Hotel, the elaborately designed Andiamo Italian Steakhouse incorporates old-world architectural elements with a sophisticated materials and color palette, while maintaining a sense of the brand’s strong Detroit roots to this restaurant interior design concept.

Working closely with the client, Gensler designed the restaurant using rich materials including lavish leathers, walnut panels, luxurious fabrics and custom dome lighting fixtures resulting in a truly unique and intimate dining experience.

Atto Primo – Shanghai, China

The Alexander raises the bar when it comes to an authentic, guest-focused lodging experience. With 209 guest and extended stay rooms, the building also features as an example of restaurant and bar decor ideas, a lobby large enough to house events, fitness and conference centers, and outdoor meeting areas.

The hotel incorporates an energy- and water-conservation system, including stormwater collection and irrigation and a 2,500-gallon cistern. Enlivening the hotel’s public spaces are generous contemporary art collections, curated by the Indianapolis Museum of Art, adding fluency to the design’s blend of form and function. At the bar, we can admire colorful lighting attaching to the ceiling, leather bar chair, and luxury pieces of furniture.

Leo’s interior design guides you through influences from the 1960s, with a mix of contemporary retro and oriental elements. In fact, one of the secrets of the Dimore Studio interiors duo is that they dare to mix a number of colours, bar furniture, and styles. These bar decor ideas are divided into two areas – a bar with a counter and counter stools and a nightclub with a stage.

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The bar’s wallpaper is dark with geometric patterns, while green Guatemalan marble has been chosen by the two designers for the countertop. A touch of glamour is added by the velvet brass counter bar stools, upholstered in dark pink shade.

The nightclub, conversely, is characterized by a long sofa in orange and cognac, which runs around the perimeter and delineates circular booth.

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Each booth features tables with lacquered enamel surfaces with concentric colored circles, or palm tree pattern and a central brass and steel foot. In each table, the Dimore Studio has also placed modern chairs with a central foot and flower-patterned lamps inspired by the oriental lanterns.

The floor is a unique parquet with brass detailing, while a deep hues purple carpet covers the surface of the platform.

Furthermore, the stage features a brass portal and a bamboo curtain, hand-painted with white and pink lotus blossoms on a pale blue background.

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Manhattan’s Midtown district might not be known for its stylish nightlife, but the recently opened Ophelia lounge bar, on top of the Panhellenic Beekman Tower, is the frontrunner to change all that. Designed by Merchants Hospitality and co-development consultants Public Agenda, the historic 1928 space has been transformed into a glamorous, art deco-infused cocktail bar that boasts panoramic views of the Big Apple and the East River. Occupying the tower’s 26th floor, the 100-seat lounge brims over with intricately restored architectural details, including original windows with preserved ironwork and exposed original bricks. This is just one of the bar decor ideas present on this list.

Seating lines the lounge’s periphery, while a circular outer terrace, decorated with rich velvet upholstered seating and custom black and white tiles, provides ample room for guests to get cozy, while an encasement of 13-foot windows makes the most of the surrounding city views. At the lounge’s north and south ends, two exterior balconies provide opportunities for a breath of fresh air. Rooted at the heart of the lounge is a grand pewter bar. Positioned under vintage lighting and installed with curiosities and memorabilia from the building’s storied past underneath the glass bar top, it is a fitting homage to the tower’s original purpose – a residence for working women.

The Nomad Bar, New York by Stonehill & Taylors

The good folks behind The NoMad Hotel, known as Sydell Group, have strengthened their foothold in Manhattan’s North of Madison Park neighborhood by opening The NoMad bar, just around the corner from the popular hotel. The formerly non-descript building, which once housed a brothel amongst others, has been beautifully restored by architects Stonehill & Taylor to its late 19th-century glory.

Featuring green leather seating and a mahogany-paneled interior, the two-floor bar is a moody, French-inspired throwback to the good life in a bygone age, similar to the hotel’s own design. Accessible via a street entrance or through the hotel’s Elephant Bar, space’s focal point is a majestic copper and wood bar that stands in front of a grand antique mirror that stretches to the top of the room’s 20-foot ceiling.

Patrons on the mezzanine floor can peer down on the action from velvet armchairs and indulge in the bar’s delectable menu of nibbles, such as baked clams and eggplant beignets dressed in mint and yogurt. The cocktails are the real draw though, with everything from the classic to experimental on offer. Choose one of the reserve tipples, which are prepared with an array of rare spirits.

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The Transcript Speakeasy bar, New York by The Design High

Anonymity is a difficult commodity to come by in Manhattan, and even scrupulously hidden speakeasies quickly find themselves on the radar of the madding crowd. The allure of The Transcript Speakeasy is that it’s located within 63 Wall Street – the former 1920s HQ of private bank Brown Brothers Harriman turned private residential tower in the city’s Financial District – with access limited to three guests of a resident.

Having just refurbished the building’s main public spaces, Brooklyn-based studio The Design High pulled off a tricky restoration of the bijou nook just off the all-white grand lobby by blending contemporary touches such as velvet bar seating and a customized brass mesh and marble bar, with the original green marble fireplace, wood paneled walls, herringbone floors and chandeliers.

Himitsu, Atlanta by Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio has completed its first American hospitality project and it doesn’t disappoint. Named Himitsu (the Japanese word for ‘secret’), the jewel-box cocktail lounge, which can only be entered first by reservation, then with an email passcode, followed by an iris scanner, is bringing top-of-the-line exclusivity to Atlanta.

Aesthetically, the 60-seat bar decor ideas evoke the clandestine nature of American Prohibition with the careful intricacy of Japanese mixology. Realized in a moody palette of rich textures and colors, the lounge bar decor combines pre-existing features like exposed industrial structures with smooth concrete panels, leather banquettes and an illuminated copper bar that appropriately shines the spotlight on the cocktail-making process. Dixon’s Melt pendants hang artistically overhead, while smoked mirror glass and marble tabletops, Scoop armchairs and shiny Etch tea light holders complete the elegant setting.

S&R Lounge at Hotel  Zetta, San Francisco by Dawson Design Associates

Following other bar decor ideas and the opening of Hotel Zetta in San Francisco earlier this year, the hotel lobby area is now ready to be brought into play. S&R Lounge, a two-story bar, and lounge, is designed as a playground for San Francisco’s tech-savvy inhabitants, with a pool table, shuffleboard, Nintendo Wii U consoles and an interactive wall configured after the retro classic Plinko game. As S&R is short for salvage and rescue, Seattle-based Dawson Design Associates has embraced the city’s device in retaining and repurposing the old, including all artworks.

Bibo Ergo Sum at West Hollywood, California by Home Studios

Tait Forman, from the family behind upscale movie theatre chain ArcLight, has joined forces with cocktail consultants Proprietors – who are behind Koreatown favorites such as the Walker Inn and the Normandie Club – to launch Bibo Ergo Sum. Latin for ‘I drink, therefore I am’, the bar’s concept features a three-part menu that corresponds to the three acts – the Pledge, the Turn, and the Prestige – that comprise every magic trick, as popularised in the film The Prestige.

Expect updates of classics such as Throw Some C’s, a spin on a margarita made with cinnamon reposado tequila, lime juice, Pierre Ferrand dry curacao and cinnamon along with extraordinary smoke-encapsulated concoctions and a wine and beer menu to suit all tastes. This is served up in a retro 1980s and modern art deco setting designed by Brooklyn-based Home Studios, who was inspired by a mishmash of influences from new-wave French film posters to Viennese architecture.

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The Roof at Viceroy, New York by Roman and Williams

If there’s one sort of bar we have a weakness for, it’s a rooftop one. So the latest example, unveiled at the Viceroy luxury hotel in New York, has gone straight to the top of our list. Perched on the hotel’s 29th floor and making the most of its Central Park location, The Roof is a gem to behold. In keeping with the rest of the property, the bar’s moody, brass-trimmed bar decor ideas have been designed by Roman and Williams, who used woods like walnut on the ceilings and iroko for the surrounds to create an intimate yacht-like clubhouse in the sky.

Boasting an outdoor terrace that will be open year round, The Roof comes armed with a menu of small-batch spirits, regional beers and a bevy of classic and house cocktails to keep patrons well-lubricated. There’s also a generous menu of bar snacks and bites – a New York cheese plate, black garlic ranch Cobb salad, and truffled deviled eggs – to enjoy while savoring the view, which probably means visitors won’t be venturing far beyond it anytime soon.

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Gabeto by Keane

This Cuban-influenced restaurant bar is taking up one massive stable block in Camden Market and can accommodate from 20- 350 guests. The bar decor idea makes use of its converted warehouse setting, twinned exposed brickwork and dark wood flooring against art pieces and neon signs lights hanging on the wall. Moving from the first floor, you are led into the dining room by an industrial staircase before being greeted by high-level dining booths and retro furniture. For drinks, they deliver cocktails and a carefully curated wine list.

Clarette by Alexandre Waterworth Interiors

Clarette is a deliciously posh spot that makes buying two types of public. In the first floor, it´s a very swanky wine bar set within a classic bar decor ideas, Clarette is a curious mash-up between a modern pub and traditional cocktail bar. There are lavish pink velvet modern bar stools and marble luxury furniture, but also grille windows and a couple of weird painted glass crest.

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Brickfields by Gruff Ltd

With only 2 years old, Brickfields is a modern bar offering a vast array of drinks and food. It´s a good place for a late night drinking and meeting friends. An uncompromising modern with modern bar stools, stylish place with a cool atmosphere and energetic crowd, the customers can relax after a hectic busy day.

Little Bird by Inhouse Design

With a sunny holiday vibe with a background in interiors, the cocktail bar outdoor terrace creates botanical and fruity concoctions. In the inside, we can find original artworks and a bright color scheme reflecting its tropical style. Inhouse Design makes an interior design concept full of light and airy with lots of foliage and intimate tables, making the perfect mood for a late night drink or even a happy and relaxed time with friends.

Sake & Whiskey by Victoria Vogel

This bar is a true chameleon. It can adapt itself to cater for intimate dinners for 10 to an all-out house party for 250. A series of open spaces, intricate rooms, and outdoor terraces boast their own unique bar decor ideas. Different philosophies and eras are represented visually in a patchwork of risqué, eclectic wallpapers, exquisite marble bar stool, and sleek yet welcoming luxury furniture.

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The Allegory by Fusion Design and Architecture

The Allegory is the latest venture from the Drake & Morgan group. With a modern interior design concept surrounded with a young and refresh atmosphere the bar decor idea has exposed lightbulbs hang from high ceilings; faux-fur pelts rest on the upholstered seats. With 175 covers inside and another 86 outside it´s certainly the right place if you work nearby and need somewhere for a swish business lunch or after-hours dinner and drinks.

Vagabond Wines by Finch Interiors

Vagabond’s a smart-looking place, run by keen, understated, well-informed staff. This is the perfect place to meet friends, enjoy a really amazing bar decor ideas and discover new wines because they have many bottles of wine to choose from, each with an explanation of where they are from/what to pair them with.

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40 Sky Bar & Lounge (Osaka, Japan) by Nikken Space Design Ltd.

Set high above the city on the 40th floor the Sky Bar & Lounge at Conrad Osaka is a welcoming lobby room design adjacent to reception with outstanding views of the river and Osaka skyline. The lounge bar is connected to the dining restaurant area and is a perfect space for a delicious afternoon tea with a view. Make the lobby lounge your meeting hub for a casual business discussion or for planning your day ahead with a cup of delicious coffee. This elegant and relaxing lobby lounge is truly space which caters for all needs.

Atlas (Singapore) by Hassell Studio

The Hong Kong-based property tycoon CS Hwang loved New York’s architecture, the 1920s-era especially. It was a bent he indulged to spectacular effect when he opened Atlas bar in Singapore in 2002 in the ground floor of his Parkview Square office tower. It was an instant hit as much for its superb wine collection as for its bar decor ideas, a dazzling mash-up of art deco and art nouveau influences that echoed the grander set pieces for David Lynch’s Dune.  A gentle refurbishment of the 15m high eyrie that includes sprucing up the baroque ceiling fresco and the installation of new low-slung leather furniture. The original 12m high wine tower now holds over a thousand bottles of gin, some of which date back to 1910, and beneath that is a rose gold champagne room stocked with over 250 labels of bubbly.

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Bar 81 (Seoul, South Korea) by Wilson Associates

A true “Champagne Supernova” in the sky, Bar 81 features a bubble theme, with a satin brass bar backdrop enclosing a wall of white stone and hand-blown crystal bubbles (designed by glass lighting makers Lasvit) floating over the entire bar. Bar 81 boasts Korea’s largest champagne selection, complemented by stunning views from the 81st floor. The hotel’s Korean restaurant designed by Wilson Associates is recognized by Michelin Guide Seoul.

J’s Bar Bistro (Kowloon, Hong Kong) by HBA

J’s Bar Bistro is the result of a successful collaboration between HBA Hong Kong F&B director Junya Fujii and former director of Michelin Star restaurant Four Seasons Hong Kong Caprice by Jeremy Evrard. With its authentic and luxury vintage visual identity and special atmosphere, this speak-easy bar restaurant inspiration combines several F&B features. These include a cheese counter, wine cellar and lounge dining area and separated ‘ladies and gentleman’s’ corners, across from the venue’s imposing focus point – the bar. An attached outdoor terrace allows guests to overview Hong Kong street life from the elevated bar located on the second floor.

The concept is based on a compilation of memories from a man who traveled around the world, this bar is a collection of all things that moved him, that impressed him and that touched his soul. The inspiration of the details from all over the world, starting in an old pub in London, a bistro in Paris, a streetscape in Hong Kong and a dance floor in Bali … J’s Bar Bistro offers an extensive selection of wines and artisanal French cheeses. Signature cocktails are going to be mixed by awarded mixologists behind the bar, along with jazzy sounds provided by the eminent JBL-4344 speaker system – back from the 80’s. And for cigar lovers there will be a highly curated collection of best tobacco waiting for them to be enjoyed outdoors on the terrace.

Masala Bar  (Pune, India) by Sumessh Menon Associates

Be it the 16 feet tall glass façade modified to incorporate a series of textured glass fins with a customized print or the striking parametric 3D wall that spans one entire side of the restaurants double-height space like an art collage by blending 2-3 materials together or the larger-than-life light installation wall that stands as a dramatic backdrop to the one-of-a-kind trapezoidal island bar that is touted to be one of the most stunning bars in Pune city, there is pure design ingenuity in every meticulously crafted corner of the restaurant.

The interior space is divided between a double height space that includes the centrally located main bar and dining area and a low height cozy VIP seating area that has been scooped out beneath a mezzanine wall. The exotic stone finished floor space is shelved into three raised levels which add that extra dash of character to the entire space. As a distinctive Menon feature – the central bar that’s been coiled around an existing column is quite a stunning display of backlit glass bar apron with a visually striking abstract design print and polished marble countertop. Even the central column is embellished in silver striations with a bar display suspended on it.

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PDT (Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong) by NC Design & Architecture

Launched in February 2018, PDT Hong Kong faithfully replicates the concept of its iconic New York counterpart, offering Hong Kong’s cocktail aficionados the same creative cocktail experiences as the original PDT (Please Don’t Tell). Following a successful pop-up last year at the annual Masters of Mixology programme at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, the collaboration has evolved into a permanent home for PDT within the hotel’s esteemed Mandarin Oriental Bar.

Penthouse Bar+Grill (Bangkok, Thailand) by Avroko

For the top three floors of the Park Hyatt Bangkok, New York-based AvroKO has created a large penthouse space with seamless transitions for each of the five venues in the Penthouse Bar & Grill. Using an imaginary muse (a Thai-British man who collects fine arts, ceramics and love vintage car racing), the space is inspired by Chicago and New York penthouses with plenty of dark wood, moody corridors, and layered lighting. Since its opening, the Penthouse Bar & Grill has become a go-to spot for the city’s social elite thanks to its sexy design, private bar seating areas and floor-to-ceiling windows showing off Bangkok’s skyline.

St Regis bar (Astana, Kazakhstan) by Wimberly Interiors

There are two restaurants and a bar, all located on the second floor. La Rivière is the main all-day restaurant; it was named in deference to the hotel site’s former restaurant and features a large open kitchen producing Mediterranean cuisine, tasteful indoor seating as well as an alfresco area facing the river.  The Grill is a contemporary restaurant area boasting a meat-aging cabinet displayed at the entrance, and an open kitchen with a Josper Oven, with which choice cuts of meat, fresh fish and vegetables are prepared.

The St Regis Bar is near the entrance to the lobby atrium and is typically stylish in the classic lounge style for which the brand is famous.

To the side, there’s a library section filled with interesting books and Kazakh ornaments like drinking vessels and falcon hoods, and at the back, near the doors to the outdoor area, is a smoking area. A beautiful abstract mural of the legendary golden Samruk bird is featured behind the bar – a good talking point while you’re ordering your signature Bloody Mary from Lakshay, the hotel’s Indian mixologist who recently moved from Dubai’s Burj Al Arab.

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The tower, designed in 1928 by the American Architec John Mead Howells, originally seved as an hotel ad lounge reserved to college graduated women belonging to national Greek-letter sororities. However, in 1930 the space has been opened to the publice and a new era began and the rooftop restaurant has became one of Frank Sinatra, Miles David and Frank Zappa’s favourite place.

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Last February the Ophelia lounge opened its doors in this bulding full of history, showing to the world elgant interiors and an incredible panoramic view and combining a sense of intimacy, and confidently-crafted cocktails.

Entering the bar, while emerging from one of the three elevators, the first thing that capture your eyes is the pewter-cast bar, with its stool upholstered in deep red velvet from the italian textile company Alessandro Bini.

Additionally, as a reminder of the place’s past, you’ll find three paneled windows with an original 1920s iron framework, while the walls combine two shades of blue: a Bone China blue and a more modern royal shade.

Along the whole perimeter there are luxurios banquettes, matched to the deep red velvet  of the counter stools, Lined to the banquettes we find white marble exagonal tables, while the whole floor is made of black and white tiles.

Being one of New York best bars, the Ophelia Lounge not only surpises you with its incredible interior design, but also with its 360-degree views on the city. In fact, a continuous bank of windows offer you a total rooftop view, both on the north and on the south side.

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Frenchie , in Covent Garden (London), the restaurant design set inspires everyone with its midcentury bar stools!

Kitchen bar stools with backs by Brabbu Contract in a fresh but still edgy color scheme that can turn your kitchen in a future interior design magazine cover for 2018!

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Stylish, exclusive and cosmopolitan are just some of the words used to describe AL RESTAURANT, one of the most highly sought fashionable locations, the perfect place for an edgy experience. Created by Beirut-based studio Gatserelia Designs, a soft colour palette has been used in the upholstered restaurant bar chairs, injecting colour and warm tones whilst differentiating the use of space, from the bar to lounge seating.

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Stepping through the conservatory’s antique-white, wooden doors, patrons are welcomed to Marcus’. This leads through to the restaurant’s planked wooden floor and towards the deep tones of the arresting, bistro-inspired 21-seat bar stools. Beige, brown and black chevron tiles on the floor surround the u-shaped, wood bar and continue on the bar itself where the chevron’s black stripes are reflected in the black of the pillar, in the legs of its high stools with backs, and most strikingly in the wooden spindles hanging above.

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Purple will be one color to be up to either residential or hospitality projects…so give yourself a try and go with these restaurant bar chairs with wood legs by Brabbu Contract.

Quill, the lavish restaurant and bar located in Dallas Design District is swanky! Plush emerald-green seating with brass details line the spacious dining room. Palladino traveled across the country in pursuit of inspiration for the project.

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More restaurant bar stools inspirations!

Upholstered leather bar chairs

Restaurant bar chairs with backs

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Ritz Carlton Almaty | Sky bar lounge

Gaze out onto the Almaty, Kazakhstan skyline and the spectacular Tian Shan Mountains from Sky Lounge and Bar, located on the 30th floor of the hotel. The bar offers an environment that is at once relaxed and refined; it boasts a menu of cocktails, light meals and a wide selection of whiskey, displayed in gleaming glass cabinets. The restaurant interior color scheme is very smooth and the bar stools with backs matches perfectly!

Ritz Carlton Astana | OZEN restaurant bar

Designed for a pleasant and friendly communication, ӨZEN is located near the main entrance and lobby.  Served in the hotel’s gorgeous lobby bar, the wide-ranging menu features sweet and savory options. On a cascading down three-tiered cake stand you will find whatever your heart desires – from classic delicacies to exquisite yet sumptuous nibbles with a twist. Modern bar stools with wood legs goes very well with the golden interior design scheme of the restaurant!

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Ritz Carlton Moscow | O2 Lounge bar

The O2 Lounge overlooks the capital’s Red Square with direct views of the Kremlin. A glass enclosure ensures that visitors can still have access to the rooftop’s views without having to endure the harsh Moscow winter. Contemporary bar stools with grey velvet are the welcome card of this restaurant bar!

Ritz Carlton Philadelphia / Aquimero bar

Designed by McKim, Mead & While as a bank in the early 1900’s, the newly renovated Ritz Carlton sits on a imposing structure based on Rome’s Pantheon and which was constructed from over 9,000 tons of marble. This century old building has been reconfigured to create the perfect luxury hotel for visitors to history-loving Philadelphia.

Ritz Carlton Miami edition | Matador restaurant bar

It’s a chic Miami spot! The black walnut-paneled Matador Bar dominates the entrance of Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Matador Room, in the Edition Hotel Miami Beach. At the solid walnut floating bar at the center of the room, or in the lounge at a banquette covered in soft jewel-toned velvet, enjoy cocktails crafted by the Matador Bar’s tenured barmen with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. These leather bar stools with backs are the real “buzz”.

Ritz Carlton Toronto | DEQ Terrance and lounge bar

The Ritz describes DEQ as an “urban outdoor oasis,” designed by the same architects that designed the bar, Kohn Pedersen Fox from New York Toronto-based Page + Steele.

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Ritz Carlton Macau

The elegant Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge is a place where afternoon and nightlife blend seamlessly. In The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge you can take an exquisite tea set leisurely in the afternoon; as the night draws on, it is enlivened with live band, pop-up parties and an interactive bar serving snacks and comfort food, classic cocktails and a signature gin and tonic menu.

A final restaurant bar stools with style…

Ritz Carlton Santiago Chile

Ritz Carlton San Francisco 

Ritz Carlton Dallas 

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Vogue Lounge, Mahanakhon cube, Bangkok (Thailand)

Launched in November 2014, Vogue Lounge, Bangkok is housed in the top floor of the Mahanakhon cube, a luxury retail and lifestyle centre in the heart of thailand’s capital. The cube is part of the iconic Mahanakhon development. Designed by David Collins Studio and created in collaboration with Condé nast and Pace Development, the lounge comprises a restaurant, bar and terrace at 515 square metres with 120 covers.

Taking inspiration from iconic black and white photographs from the Vogue archives the concept reflects the timeless luxury and glamour of the Vogue brand. Vogue Lounge’s beautiful bar interior design reaches an A rating due to the cosmopolitan lounge area seating, like the golden brass stools with backs upholstered in leather!

Artesian at Langham Hotel London (UK)

Created for Langham Hotels & Resorts and opened in 2008, the award-winning Artesian bar lounge takes its eclectic inspiration from the Victorian cabinets of curiosities featuring hidden textures, details and references including jewelled mirror jewelled panelling, blue and purple crocodile tiles mixed with leather bar stools, bespoke lacquers referencing la chasse aux papillons, and a pagoda bar.

Three oversized hand-crafted chandeliers add to narrative exploring the empire and the far east within the scheme.  Artesian has won the title of the “world’s best bar” in 2012, 2013 and 2014, as well as the “most influential european bar” in the cocktail & spirit awards.

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The Century bar, Gleneagles hotel, Perthshire (UK)

Located in Perthshire, the Century bar, one of Scotland’s most iconic bars and the main bar at Gleneagles, is 290 square metres and was created for client ennismore in June 2016. The design team was tasked with creating an elegant and contemporary space that would enhance the guest experience, whilst celebrating Gleneagles’ heritage and scottish identity. Restored original panelling, art deco-style lighting and a brighter colour palette better reflect the history of the hotel, while window spaces have been opened up to maximise the views of the ochil hills and provide a connection between the interior and exterior of the property.

An atmosphere of warmth and understated elegance has been created through traditional textiles and upholstered bar stools, including accent fabrics, accessories made by scottish ceramicists and custom stained glass screens created by dunblane-based firm ramoyle glass.

The Gilbert Scott Bar, Saint Pancras Renaissance, London (UK)

The Gilbert Scott is one of london’s lost treasures, emerged after years of hiding following David Collins studio’s subtle intervention. The design was developed in collaboration with english heritage and is is inspired by historic railway stations. Opened in may 2011 and created for Marriot hotels, the Gilbertscott bar has 40 covers and is managed by marcus wareing.

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Claridge’s Bar at Mayfair, London (UK)

Claridge’s bar is an art deco bar located within london’s best-known grand dame, claridge’s, a hotel known for its design heritage.  Claridge’s bar opened in september 1998 and was designed by david collins studio for the maybourne hotel group.

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Counter vs Bar

You may be suprised to hear that there are difference between bar stools and counter stools. Though maybe not if you’ve been sitting on the wrong sized stool! So what is the difference between the two? Well that all comes down to height.

Counter stools are typically lower, but not that low! A comfortable height is around 24-29 inches tall, and what you would use to sit at the kitchen counter. These stools sit well under a counter height that’s between 34-39 inches high.

Bar Stools, on the other hand, are about 30-36 inches tall, and are used for, yeah you guessed it, sitting at a bar. These moderns stools are best suited for bars or counter tops that are 40-46 inches from the ground.

Measurement

Start by measuring your bar or counter from floor to the top of the bar. And it never hurt to measure twice, just to be as accurate as possible. After you’ve measured you can pick the right stool height by subtracting 10″ from your counter height. Doing this will give you ample room from the seat of the stool the bottom of the counter top. To get the perfect stool height, measure from the feet to the seat.

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Adjustments

Uncertain of your measuring skills? That’s okay, adjustable stools to the rescue! Adjustable modern stools are also great option for growing children who may need a higher seat to start. MOHAWK stool from BRABBU is a good option!

How many kitchen bar stools?

Knowing the height of your barstools is only half the battle. Once you have the ideal height for your set up, you’ll need to figure out how many stools will fit. Too many and you’ll overcrowd your counter, too few and you’l be left with a sparse and bare space.

People should be able to get in and out of their seats with ease, and eat and drink without bumping elbows. You’ll want each stool to sit about 26-30 inches apart, that’s measuring from the center of one stool to the next. There should be about 14 inches left inbetween the last stool and the wall. No need to crowd the last person against the wall!

Play with your kitchen decor

Once you’ve measured, you’re ready to pick your bar stools. You’ll find that there are plenty of modern bars stools to choose from when it comes to desining your space. Be sure to choose a stool that will go with your decor and meet your needs.

But don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Modern stools are a great way to mix up your styles by bringing in something unexpected. If you’re going to be sitting for a longer period of time then be sure to choose a stool that has a back for a more comfortable seat.

Axis Armless Counter Stool With Wood Shell, Natural Finish by Source International

At home around the kitchen counter or pulled up to a counter height table, the Axis Counter Stool offers a comfortable seat with versatile style. The chair comes with or without arms and with felt glides, which will protect your floors from scratches. The seat height is 24″.

Torbin-1 Counter Stool, American Walnut Black Leather by AEON Furniture

Aeon’s Torbin-1 counter stools are expertly crafted from solid natural finished American Ash with a comfortably cushioned full grain black leather seat that curves slightly upwards adding additional back support. Torbin’s timeless classic style pays tribute to the distinct 1964 original, incorporating organic form into true functionality, creating a distinctly Scandinavian design.

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Tendy C Counter Stools, Set of 2, Walnut/Chrome by Euro Style

Certain designs cross the threshold from interesting and glamorous all the way over to nothing less than a design icon. And you could be sitting in it!

Dervish Wood Counter Stool, Bone Leatherette by sohoConcept

Soft gray canvas with pewter nailheads, a modern wing shape, and splayed nettle wood legs bring contemporary presence to the counter.

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Blue Counter stool by KALEO

Offer rustic yet refined style and comfort with this well-sized barrel back stool from Kaleo collection. Upholstered in navy fabric with solid rubber wood legs and footrest in a smoked acacia wood finish. Completed with stylish brushed metal feet.

EDITOR’S PICK

Brew Brothers at Presque Isle Downs & Casino, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

After the success of Brew Brothers at Scioto Downs Casino in Columbus, OH, sister property Presque Isle Downs & Casino enlisted SOSH Architects to recreate the modern microbrewery at their Erie, PA racino. To support the innovative Brew Brothers brand, the design team created a vibrant bar and restaurant space that puts the inner workings of the brewery process right on display. Bottle caps are used to create mosaic wall art, and a uniquely designed keg wall are focal points of the authentic industrial design. Rustic materials like reclaimed wood, metal and concrete blend with warm colors and elegant design elements to give the décor an upscale yet comfortable feel. The design includes a 42-foot-long bar and 192 seats, ideal for enjoying meals, music and microbrews.

Tropicana 10 North Lounge, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Tropicana chose SOSH Architects to create a warm and contemporary bar directly off the new North Casino floor. The space came with several design challenges, including low ceiling heights and numerous support columns for the hotel structure above. Using innovation to overcome these obstacles, SOSH delivered a bar design that is intimate and inviting. Back-to-back fireplaces create a special ambiance in two living room lounges. Gleaming Emperador dark marble and 24 video slot machines span the 100-foot centerpiece bar. Behind the bar is a backlit glass wall set aglow with natural minerals, crystals and semi-precious stones. With a chic and elegant nod to modern day Cuba, 10 North Bar & Lounge offers design surprises that are as intoxicating as the spirits served within.

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Robert’s Steakhouse, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Robert’s Steakhouse utilizes the warm, comfortable elements found in a traditional steakhouse, but puts them together in a sophisticated and contemporary way. The nearly 8,000 square foot space boasts a variety of rich wood elements, along with luxurious banquette seating, and custom lighting throughout. Upon entry into the 850 square foot bar and lounge area, the main feature is a 3 sided glass enclosed fireplace. The lounge also features large ‘dome’ pendant lights, an industrial looking window wall, and artwork.

Amada, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

With views of the ocean, this casual tapas restaurant by Chef Jose Garces includes seating for over 300 patrons , bar, lounge and a platform for dancing. A decorative lantern wall screens the restaurant from the casino and a quick serve Plancha Bar completes the space.

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American Cut, Atlantic City, Pennsylvania, USA

This Hospitality Design Award-winning restaurant mixes contemporary design with traditional steakhouse touches. The 11,400 square foot restaurant includes an Art-Deco inspired dining room and bar area adorned with bold brass, leather and honey-toned wood treatments; and a feature curved glass wall backdrop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

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On the other hand, if you are looking for something with a little bit more “hot shine”, this navy blue bar chair with polished brass legs is what your home bar decor needs. A simple, mid-century inspired bar chair that would complete your design.

This modern bar stool would look great both in a luxurious home decor and a fancy restaurant design, in a place where you could relax and have a nice drink before dinner. Our favorite part? The gorgeous black velvet!

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Although any of Essential Home’s bar chairs can be upholstered in velvet – would you choose that customization option – Collins bar chair is by bar the best of them all. Its sleek brass legs enhance the velvety texture, making it look effortlessly luxurious.

A modern lounge area decoration can easily be applied in kitchen decor, with counter bar stools in velvet.

Fresh and classic, unconventional and timeless, either of these adjectives can illustrate this trendy contrast between bar area and the bar furniture, mainly with NAJ stools with backs by BRABBU Contract collection.

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Orange upholstered bar stools always add that Autumn / Winter style to your kitchen…

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Kitchens with islands are not just more functional but look chic as well. The functionality seems to double if you have breakfast bar stools perched near the island. Most people place bar stools to lend a distinct style to their kitchens as well as for saving space.

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When it comes to kitchen breakfast bar stools, the choice is unlimited. However, you must decide upon a particular bar stool depending on your kitchen’s décor and styling. Most of these bar stool ideas are unique and suit a modern styled kitchen.

Some people prefer to have a simple kitchen bar stool design that looks minimal but trendy. You can place two simple stools near your high table and the material chosen can be of glass. Small kitchens are perfect for sleek kitchen bar stools.

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A few of the images show retro styled bar stool designs that look amazingly stylish and colorful. When you have a plain looking kitchen and wish to revive its look, the best way is to place colorful bar stools to bring a contrasting effect. Colors like bright yellow, orange and green can be used on bar stools to liven up the space.

A kitchen bar stool need not always be bright, it can be designed in pastels of peach or light green or mint. Such light colors bring freshness and make the kitchen look spacious too. Wooden bar stools look classy and suit any kind of kitchen décor, either traditional or modern. You can spot many such bar stool pictures below and get an idea as to how these look!

Having a breakfast bar area in your kitchen calls for stylish and comfy stools. These bar stools offer you the comfort of eating in while saving a lot of dining space. Take a look at these modern kitchen bar stool designs and create a unique dining experience for your family!

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Bank Bourbon Philadelphia

This speakeasy-style with  restaurant bar stools in the lobby of the Loews Hotel prepares innovative and far-reaching Americana dishes, ranging from the berry smoothie on the breakfast menu to the 32-ounce dry-aged cowboy steak on the dinner menu. This is just the “ice-break” to spend your time after work with a traditional bar interior design ideas, where you find wood bar stools with backs.

Bar Margot Atlanta

Bar Margot, located inside Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, is a Ford Fry concept restaurant led by Executive Chef Michael Patria. Bar Margot’s menu injects traditional American cuisine with European and Asian influences. Bar Margot sits off the mezzanine balcony, a luxe lounge with a bar proper and a strange combination of traditional seating, couches, and booths in roughly 15 shades of gray.

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Proxi Chicago Bar

Nony and Zimmerman have described the restaurant as more casual compared to Sepia, their fine-dining destination since 2007 in the West Loop. But Proxi’s bar interior design ideas has decadent touches and thoughtful finishes still could make it a spot for special occasions. Oversized leather booths lean against the southern wall, cut off by the central bar. Look for brass-framed mirrors, rustic wood floor planks and custom-designed cement tiles splitting the dining room from the bar and lounge.

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Remedy bar at Veil Colorado

With its floor-to-ceiling windows that offer uninterrupted views of the mountains and its large patio lit with fires year-round, The Remedy Bar is the ideal place to relax, share with friends and have a drink. The attractive program of the bar will serve you funny mixes, original elixirs and new versions of the classic cocktails that reflect the why of the name of the bar.

Harlow New York

To edn this list, a mention to  Harlow New York,  a bar restaurant that closed its doors, but still one of the most iconic Meyer Davis projects. The striking interior, with a sultry blue and grey colour palette, is a blend of Hollywood glamour and sophisticated mischief, and incorporates many eye-catching highlights. These include a grand marble oyster bar complete with a mirrored back bar that features an exquisite hand-painted aquatic scene; a conservatory room flooded with natural light and bordered by an interior wall of cascading ivy, perfect for intimate gatherings over cocktails and private parties; contemporary art installations in the parlour and bar areas, including an original Andy Warhol that guests can appreciate when first entering the restaurant.

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*The San Fernando

Glendale’s got its groove back, with a new mellow bar perched right along its western edge that’s ideal for a casual evening out. Together they’ve created an inviting new place for cocktails and bar food including burgers and sandwiches, with bartender Bryan Byrnes running the show. The overall bar decoration was well designed where the leather bar stools are a must-piece.

*Lounge Ever Bar Los Angeles

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants continues its bullish expansion throughout southern California with its third opening, this time located on the cusp of the Hollywood Hills. Ever Bar has an eclectic collection of mid-century modern furniture barstools along with zinc counter and a communal white Carrera marble bar.

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*Checker Hall

Checker Hall is overseen by chef Hovig Agop, a longtime nightlife vet who hails from places like Las Perlas, and owned and operated by the same independent hospitality team that runs the adjacent Lodge Room. Whereas the Lodge Room music side is a big, open wood-floored venue, Checker Hall is a more intimate and enclosed kind of dining experience. The place is pushed up on the second floor overlooking Figueroa, and offers a balcony for checking out the street crowd below. Inside, an angular bar anchors the room while booths and long banquette seating ring the edges.

*Oriel Chinatown

Dustin Lancaster, who’s done stylish places like Bar Covell and Augustine to more laid back Eastside hangouts Crawford’s, Hi-Hat, and Hermosillo, has opened a cool new wine bar in Chinatown called Oriel. Oriel’s smooth wine bar vibes is very well mixed with Chinatown culture, and the contemporary bar stools are a most for this marble balcony type!

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*Prank Bar

The man behind the Prank project is none other than Dave Whitton, an LA favorite from Villain’s Tavern who spent time in San Diego opening bars with Aiden Demarest.  The cozy bar seating situation surrounded by lots of glass, still be a great way to enjoy the outdoors environment.

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Bangkok Vogue Bar by David Collins Studio

Launched in November 2014, Bangkok Vogue lounge is housed in the top floor of the Mahanakhon cube, a luxury retail and lifestyle centre in the heart of Thailand’s capital. The cube is part of the iconic Mahanakhon development.  Designed by David Collins studio and created in collaboration with Conde Nast and Pacedevelopment, the lounge comprises a restaurant with contemporary bar stools, bar and terrace at 515 square metres with 120 covers.  Taking inspiration from iconic black and white photographs from the vogue archives the concept reflects the timeless luxury and glamour of the vogue brand.

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Autoban designed a new restaurant and bar in Istanbul, located in the city’s stylish Nisantasi district. Nopa’s design features sharp geometric lines, rich natural woods and marbles with brass accents as well as bespoke lighting, furniture and contemporary bar stools. All of the lighting and contract furniture has been custom-designed for the space.

Navy blue looks exceptionally stunning on framed walls. Also, many points for the use of green marble against the dark blue wall, which takes the interior design to the next level…and once again the contemporary bar stools are Kelly Wearstler inspirations!

Balthazar Champagne Bar

Designed by Peter Bundgaard Rützou and Signe Bindslev Henriksen, Balthazar Champagne Bar is a lunch/evening bar situated in Copenhagen, Denmark. This restaurant bar decor has been realized as part of a complete renovation of the iconic and leading classic luxury hotel, Hotel D’Angleterre. Occupying one of the most attractive locations in the city, Balthazar addresses both the Copenhagen locals, as well as accommodating guests from the hotel. Take a look at these modern counter stools and you might have inspirations for your kitchen island!

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Among the choice of modern counter stools, these are always the most appreciated for their colors and finishes…and can be the next purchase for your kitchen island ideas!

The Sheraton Austin at the Capitol, originally built in 1986, has remained a staple through Austin’s steady growth in the hospitality industry over the last decade.  Drive your eyes down to the orange upholstered bar stools with backs below, and you can feel the bar and restaurant decor vibes!

Contemporary bar stools in Almaty with metal legs bar stools…always a good choice for kitchen counter stools!

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