87 Bars And Restaurants Around The World That Deserve 5 Stars For Creativity (New Pics)
People typically frequent a bar or restaurant for two reasons: the menu items and the ambience. And if you’re entering a dining establishment for the first time, a unique vibe alone can be persuasive enough to make you want to sit down and order.
These bars and restaurants are a testament to the creativity of people when it comes to aesthetics. Through these photos, you will see how some places go above and beyond just to provide customers with an experience they likely won’t get elsewhere.
Enjoy scrolling through the list, and as always, don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
In this day and age, good food and excellent service aren’t enough for a restaurant to stand out. According to a 2023 report89% of diners want an overall experience that includes a unique ambiance.
Similarly, 72% of restaurant-goers prefer experiential dining, which may include chef’s tables, themed events, and interactive culinary experiences.
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The Korean Taco Place We Got Takeout From Gave Us A Roll Of Toilet Paper With Our Meal
Fortunately, the restaurant industry has been listening. The report adds that 64% of full-service restaurants have committed to investing in technology upgrades. 43% of them plan to incorporate digital menus, while 36% would provide contactless payment options.
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This Airplane-Themed Restaurant In China
It’s in the big mall in Taishan, I forgot the name but it takes up a whole corner in the second floor. They have a coupon program for repeat customers, too.
Experiential dining is a relatively new concept that, as the name suggests, offers diners a unique experience. It could be through the atmosphere, entertainment, and interactive elements, through cooking demos or tableside interactions with the chef.
It’s important to note that experiential dining isn’t limited to eating in restaurants. According to Doordashit also matters when ordering online, particularly in terms of the menu’s aesthetics.
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This Restaurant Bathroom Has Two Different Soaps Depending On When You Wash Your Hands
Doordash notes that allowing customers to customize their orders is another key practice in experiential dining. That’s because 86% of Gen Z adults go through menu anxietywhere they are either unable to find something they like or they regret what they ordered.
Customizing orders primarily involves offering multiple options that include meat-free substitutions, as well as dishes without dairy or gluten.
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This Bar Has Over $10000 In Dollar Bills On The Ceiling
The place is called Turtle Rock Cafe in Napa.
I talked to the owner and he said the place has been open since the 1960’s and the dollar bill thing started in the 80’s a practical joke on the original owner (current owners dad). Him and his good friend got into an argument so his friend stapled his “tip” to the ceiling.
More and more people started doing the same and it became a tradition. Every 20 years, they take down all the bills and donate the funds to charity. The last time it happened the total was $20000!
Ultimately, restaurants and bars must prioritize creating a memorable experience for their patrons. As hospitality industry expert Peter Dougherty states, it can be done through a balance between creativity and innovation.
“To leave a lasting impression on existing customers or attract new ones, restaurants must capitalize on those details that set them apart from the competition,” he wrote.
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This Bar In Toronto Uses This Set-Up To De-Mineralize Tap Water And Re-Mineralize It With Different Mineral Levels To Simulate Tap Water From Around The World
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This Cafe In A Giant Tree On Top Of A Mountain In Chiang Mai, Thailand
The cafe is called “The Giant” and is in Mae On, maybe 1h45 by car east of Chiang Mai city, but still in the province.
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At This Bar I Go To, The Prices Of The Beers Change Every 15 Minutes Based On Supply And Demand Inside The Bar
The prices are listed on a “stock ticker” above the bar. Randomly throughout the night, there are “stock crashes” where all the beers drop to their lowest price.
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Dozens Of Earthenware Pots Sit Outside Of An Old Restaurant
Rows of clay jars outside a traditional village restaurant in South Korea. Each one has subtle differences in shape and color. They’ve likely been sitting here for years, quietly weathering with the seasons. And yet most were still in use.
They store a variety of fermented goods such as fermented bean paste and soy sauce.
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I Passed By This Restaurant In Saigon And Had To Stop Just To Stare
It looked like it was straight out of a Ghibli movie. It’s called Mặn Mòi, Tao Đàn.
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Our Table At The Local Cafe Is Positioned Over A Medieval Well
It’s a really nice place in an old market town, and they even roast their own coffee and make their own chocolate. Only downside is if you’re trying to cut down on sweets, because their cake selection is fantastic.
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This Restaurant Decoration
It’s in a Spanish city called Elda the restaurant is called El Campico.
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This Café Fill Their Windows With Oranges
They make fresh orange juice with them so the same oranges are never there for long.
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This Chinese Restaurant Uses Real Peanuts To Prop Up Your Chopsticks
I’m in China and I really don’t know how people with allergies survive here. I worked with a Canadian fellow years ago who was deathly allergic to sesame. He had to have his epipen with him every time he went out.
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Our Local Coffee Shop Uses Frozen Coffee Cubes For Iced Coffee
They hand you the cup with coffee cubes and you pour your desired flavor of hot coffee from a handful of dispensers. I drink the coffee fast enough that there are still cubes of coffee that are still melting when I’m done with my initial coffee.
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The Murinal At My Local Pub
On the opposite wall there are 3 urinals with women staring in awe at the size of your private part. It’s just a bit of a joke. But to each his own. There are plenty of other places to go have a drink.
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Swing Chairs Inside Of A Cafe In Singapore International Airport
The cafe is called Nectar!
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This Sink Without A Bowl I Found At A Restaurant
This was at the Mullets sports bar in Homer Glen, IL.
Great place, they have half off pizzas on Thursdays and there’s usually nobody there at all. I got 3 medium pizzas, like 3 WHOLE pizzas, for $10.
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A Seven Feet (2.13 M) Tall Statue Of Bumblebee In My Local Thai Restaurant
Salt Lake City at Krua Thai. The lady who owns it has a couple of young sons who are always running around… just not sure how they nabbed this statue!
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Yesterday I Payed For Coffee With Bitcoin In Iran
I’m visiting my home country and my family since last week, and yesterday I was having a coffee in a cafe with some friends. While checking out, I saw this sign above the counter that blew my mind. It said that you could pay with Bitcoin, XRP, Doge, TRX, Litcoin, Ethereum, BitcoinCash, Monero, or ETH classic!
I asked if anyone had paid with crypto before? And they said only one. I am not a fan of paying for daily needs with crypto just yet, and I thought El Salvador accepting BTC as a legal tender was too early, but I really needed to try this, so I paid for everyone with BTC, and it was nice.
With the current inflation in Iran, which is INSANE and is estimated to be around 50 to 150% most people are converting their savings to US dollars and now crypto. 1 USD equals to 280000 Iranian Rials today. I hope crypto saves most of us.
