In Manhattan’s North of Madison Park neighborhood, the NoMad bar will let you immerse in a magical French atmosphere. This is one of the reasons why we’ve decided to inspire you with one of the best bar decor ideas you can find in New York.

Right around the corner of the already known NoMad hotel, the bar was purchased both as an extension to the hotel and as an independent destination. The beautiful location has been entirely restored by Stonehill & Taylor architects, who have been able to reverse time on the building and to bring it again to its past glory and it certainly is one of the best bar decor ideas you can find in New York.

The place has been conceived as a restaurant interior design concept with a tavern atmosphere, and its interiors create a continuum with the hotel French-inspired design. This can be seen in the use of marble mosaic floors,  in the Persian rugs and in the choice of rich textures and colors.

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The two-floor bar area design is another subtle nod to France and to the glorious past of the place. The focal point is the marvelous copper and wood counter bar and the antique mirror right behind it. The lower floor is filled with round green leather stools and matched with same colours banquettes.

Upstair, on the other hand, we find black armchair both in velvet and leather, with wooden legs.

Lastly, to emmerge even more the bar area design in the neighborhood atmosphere, the NoMad bar is completed with photography captured by local photographer MacKenzie Rollins within two blocks of the area.

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Occupying a large space on the second floor of The Royal Garden in Tsim Sha With, J’s Bar Bistro combines a retro look with an eclectic and authentic 70’s luxury vintage visual identity, giving and combining a speak-easy bar inspiration for 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 area. An attached outdoor terrace allows guests to overview Hong Kong street life from the elevated bar located on the second floor.

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The concept is based on a compilation of memories from a man who travelled 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 back from the 70’s-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.

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As there were several consultants working on the project the challenge was to consolidate all these experts and their ideas. It was essential for the design and atmosphere to appear to the guest as one entity and for there be a homogenous approach to all elements of the design from the artwork and graphics, to the interiors and the drinks.

These challenges were overcome through constant communication between all parties ensuring the design process reflected consistently and clearly both the concept of each of the disciplines involved.

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Mister C, Toronto, Canada

Beating life and lust into Toronto’s entertainment district, the Bisha hotel is the premium destination for inspired nightlife. Designed to host the city’s most lavish cocktail experiences yet, Studio Munge’s vision of seductive hospitality extends to Mister C. with a sultry yet sophisticated deviance. Inspired by the intricate patterns of an Alexander McQueen dress, the lobby bar will treat hotel guests and cosmopolitan urbanites to a sensual journey through elegant depths of lush materiality.

Featuring striking and subtly integrated design details, the lounge is cloaked in rich midnight textures and custom furnishings. Where the inhibitions of the day are released and the moment of departure takes over, Mister C. signifies the leap into adventures yet to be told.

Westlight, New York, USA

Westlight is the 22nd-floor rooftop bar from Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group featuring sweeping views of New York City from atop The William Vale hotel in fashionable Williamsburg. Studio Munge’s modernized industrial design connects international travelers and urbanites alike through glowing interiors that complement the spectacular open vistas overlooking Manhattan.

Inspired by Williamsburg’s eclectic diversity Westlight has cultivated an intimate and uncontrived community of free-tinkers. Making the guest feel instantly at ease, the black iron, natural stones, warm leathers and sensual velvets cohabitate here in perfect harmony. Westlight is a bold yet graceful design statement that challenges stereotypes and successfully represents a new generation of thinking.

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Prohibition at Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, Canada

Located within the legendary Rosewood Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver, Prohibition is an intimate and seductive cocktail lounge experience. To honor the hotel’s history, Studio Munge’s design embodies the traditional elements of a Roaring Twenties speakeasy while maintaining a sophisticated sense of modernity. The bar interior decor has been celebrated by Gold Key Awards for Excellence winning Best Nightclub/ Lounge design.

The lounge area design epitomizes sleekness and sophistication with a sultry bar color scheme of blacks and greys accented by onyx highlights and textured rich jewel tone fabrics. The main bar catches the eye of cocktail enthusiasts from every angle as featuring an elegant black stone top with reflective silver accents adorned by jade table lamps. Prohibition stimulates a heightened sense of seductive opulence.

Bar Cluny, Toronto, Canada

Located in Toronto’s historic Distillery District, within the heritage site of the Gooderham Building, Cluny embodies the quintessential French bistro experience in a warm and welcoming environment. With a creative and modern design approach, Studio Munge transformed one of the Distillery’s old “Tank Houses” into an engaging visual feast while paying homage to past traditions.

Working alongside Heritage Toronto, the design team complemented the historical nature of the Gooderham Building by applying authentic materials accented by the contemporary finishes that give Cluny its modern feel while preserving its character. Through the application of a striking FF&E program, custom graphics and identity package, as well as bespoke artwork and accessories, Studio Munge actively contributed to the modernization of the Distillery District while honoring its unique history.

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Alibi Ultra lounge at Aria Resort Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

At the heart of Las Vegas’s Aria Resort Casino, Alibi is one of the most luxurious 24-hour gaming lounges. Alibi becomes one of the many immersive entertainment destinations from nightlife maverick, the Hakkasan Group. The dazzling cocktail lounge reveals the convergence of premium spirits and imaginative cocktails with bespoke opulence.

Notably, the ornate brass ceiling screen features a faceted mirror veil offering mysterious reflections and perspectives of the lounge while creating the sense of a visual enclosure for the open concept space. With hints of the prohibition era, Studio Munge’s design has been celebrated by the HOSPY Awards for Best Bar Lounge. Alibi Ultra Lounge brings a sophisticated and sensual experience to the world-renowned Las Vegas entertainment.

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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.

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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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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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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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Dusk bar at The Ritz Carlton Naples, Florida, USA

Blueplate Studios, a Wilson Associates specialty food & beverage design studio, completely refurbished the dining venues at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. From the classic steakhouse to the bar, each venue captures a different element of upscale resort living. The color palette for each space was inspired by the sunrise, sunset and infinite view of The Gulf of Mexico.

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Le Lapin, Macao, China

Le Lapin is a modern, quirky French eatery that sits atop I.M. Pei’s Macao Science Center. Influenced by the owner’s Chinese zodiac and the restaurant’s circular shape, it artfully tells the story of the rabbit and the moon. Wilson Associates New York approached the project from a holistic perspective, conceptualizing everything from the brand identity to the artwork, carpet and 16-meter-tall wine wall. Valued at more than $2 million, this wine collection is spread over three levels of catwalks. Inspired by the moon’s phases, the design scheme by Wilson Assoc. includes dramatic LED stars throughout the walkway that recall the night sky.

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Bread Street Kitchen, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Bread Street Kitchen at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands brings Chef Gordon Ramsay’s signature British European cuisine to Singapore. Like its sister properties in London and Hong Kong, Bread Street Kitchen is an intimate, atmosphere-driven dining experience that is part industrial warehouse chic, part bustling city brasserie.

Designed by Wilson Associates’ Blueplate Studios-Singapore, the two-story restaurant and bar stays true to the brand’s East London industrial roots, re-inventing certain brand elements to create an authentically Singaporean eatery.

Adrift by David Meyers, Singapore

Channeling the wanderlust spirit of gypsy award-winning chef and restaurateur David Myers, Adrift in the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, is a bespoke urban enclave inspired by the places, faces and flavors of California and Asia. With a nostalgic spirit and modern aesthetic, Adrift is an “eclectic chic” epicurean environment unlike anything Singapore has seen before.

The 4,000 sq ft restaurant features a mix of spaces that cater to varied dining experiences, from artisanal mixology and delectable snacks at the bar, to a convivial feast of shared plates within the restaurant, and intimate dinners with friends or business partners at the private dining room enclosure.

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The 40 40 Club, New York, USA

The renovated 40/40 Club is a dazzling sports bar-nightclub hybrid that reflects the personal style of owner Jay-Z. Its two levels are connected by an upscale version of bleachers—subway tile, metallic-upholstered banquettes, and mirrored columns combine winningly.

Taking inspiration from the neighborhood’s classic architecture, glowing lights set off the original grand arched windows, a massive fiber-optic chandelier appoints the entry, and an illuminated bottle tower anchors the glowing resin bar. When it’s game time, four jumbo 165-inch flat-screens satisfy the biggest of sports fans.

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Ascent Lounge, New York, USA

The elegant lounge is modern, chic, and sexy. A neutral palette with pops of rich color set an alluring mood and mirrored panels throughout reflect the park & city scape, bringing them inside the lounge design area.

Additional luxurious elements include beautifully stitched banquettes, crystal chandeliers and a custom mirrored back bar with floating shelves. A statement screen greets guests when entering the venue, while a raised platform creates VIP seating with direct access to the bar and exceptional views.

PBR: A Coors Banquet bar, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

PBR: A Coors Banquet Bar first opened its doors in 2009 in Kansas City, MO and has since launched venues in six other states, making PBR one of the hottest and fastest growing concepts in the country.  PBR Atlanta features its own unique high-quality design by Jeffrey Beers International, and with iconic attractions including a stage for live music, a large dance floor, a soft seating lounge area, a relaxed outdoor patio, and a mechanical bull as a show-piece element. This is the kind of bar interior design ideas you want for sure!

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Moon club, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Located at the Atlantis resort, the Moon Club is a striking high roller lounge whose focal point is a massive jellyfish tank that anchors the12-seat bar. The electric blue of the moon jellyfish is mimicked in a bold custom light fixture, fabricated from blunt acrylic rods and purple LED lights. The dramatic marriage of lighting and materiality in the club is exemplified in the club’s walls: high gloss Macassar ebony is inlaid with strips of LED lighting and polished brass.

Sports & Social bar, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Sports & Social is a one-of-a-kind sports bar, gaming parlor and social lounge to hit Atlanta. The two-level space features a 30-foot diagonal high-definition LED screen as a backdrop for social games and activities throughout the venue. Equipped with skeeball, table tennis, shuffle puck, air hockey and a golf simulator, Sports & Social also serves an eclectic menu with plates for sharing, beer cocktails and a well-appointed cocktail menu.

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