Culture of drinking. The Most Extraordinary Bars and Café on the Planet
Skeleton Bar, Switzerland
Skeleton Bar is situated in Gruyères, Switzerland. This place will like the fans of the movie "Aliens". The interior was made by world-known designer Hans Ruedi Giger. It is he, who made special effects of the cult movie. Thanks to the atmosphere, the visitors have the feeling that they are sitting in the stomach of a huge monster.
Chairs are made as people's skeletons, vases are made from artificial bones and other elements of the interior are unusual and scaring. The original bar is the real city landmark. It is located next to the H.R. Giger Museum. This museum is devoted to the art of famous designer. There we can see things made of high-quality plastic, artificial stone and glass. Every element of its interior is made on the top level. The bar is located in the beautiful historical building, where fortunately during the revolution were saved old elements of design.
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Cova den Xoroi Bar, Spain
Cova den Xoroi Bar, Spain
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The unique cave "Cova den Xoroi Bar" is situated in the southern part of Menorca. It has a great number of legends. According to one, there hide the Turkish pirate, who adopted the local woman, who has gained pirate's heart. The cave is situated in a picturesque area – on the cliff over the ocean. Complete article
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Sunland Baobab Bar, South Africa
Sunland Baobab Bar, South Africa
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One more bar with an extraordinary design is situated in African village Limpopo. One of the main natural features of the village is a great number of huge baobabs. And in one there was opened a bar. It was equipped just in the body of the tree by the local man. You can enter there through the tiny "door". Inside the bar appears an unpredictable spacious area. The owner used all the available area during the decoration and fitting. Complete article
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Lagoon Bar, Iceland
Lagoon Bar, Iceland
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Not everyone knows about luxurious balneological health resort – Lagoon Bar. Life-giving thermae, that is located there, do not freeze even in winter. In that season they are like beautiful natural pools among the snow. Several years ago, a comfortable resort has been formed there. And one of the most unusual bars was opened here. According to enjoying the hydrotherapeutic procedures in a huge pool, you can try original cocktails and some chasers. Complete article
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Depeche Mode Bar, Estonia
Depeche Mode Bar, Estonia
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Fans of the English musical group "Depeche Mode" have to visit the bar in Tallinn. It is the number one thing that they have to do in their life. This thematic bar is devoted to the members of the group and their art. A lot of people come here just to listen to their favourite music. The atmosphere in the bar is very informal. The main peculiarity of the bar is the unusual interior. On the basis of the design have lied the hand-painted walls, old photos, press-cuttings, and private things of the musicians. Complete article
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Alux Restaurant-Bar, Mexico
Alux Restaurant-Bar, Mexico
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One more unusual bar you can find in Playa del Carmen, Mexica. It was made in the underground cavern. The name of it is "Alux Restaurant-Bar". Nowadays it is decorated with marvellous art illumination and looks like a fairy underground world. The cave astonishes by a great number of stalactites and stalagmites. Together with the thoroughly made illumination, they look fantastic. The cave is quite large for placing the restaurant and bar here. Complete article
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Cave Bar, Jordan
Cave Bar, Jordan
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If you are fond of cave bars you have to visit the bar in Petra, Jordan. It is located on the territory of the unique hotel "Crowne Plaza Resor". The hotel and bar have become known all over the world due to their location – an antique cave. It was made by Nabateans, who inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. Complete article
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The Red Sea Star, Israel
The Red Sea Star, Israel
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The original bar with romantic name "The Red Sea Star" is situated in Eilat and attracts visitors by its location. The bar is under the water. It is built in the starfish form and decorated in the sea style. During the relaxation, the visitors of the bar can sit by the tables and look at dwellers of the ocean. This outstanding restaurant-bar has several stores over the water and an open-air space. Complete article
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Absolut Icebar, Sweden
Absolut Icebar, Sweden
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In Sweden, on the territory of resort Jukkasjärvi, the most known Icehotel is located. The "Absolut Icebar" is a part of this complex. The whole building is made of the ice blocks. They are taken from the nearby rivers. The usual temperature in the building is 4 degrees below zero. At this temperature the ice blocks don't melt. The bar counter, chairs and even glasses for cocktails are made from ice. The illumination makes this bar as outstanding as it possible. Complete article
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Faraday Bar, Antarctica
Faraday Bar, Antarctica
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Even in Antarctica, you can spend the vacation with a glass of vine. The outstanding "Faraday Bar" – the southernmost bar in the world – is situated there. It was founded by ordinary British woodworkers, who built the scientific station "Faraday". When the station was built, a lot of wood had left. That's how the idea to build an English pub has appeared. The bar is located on Galindez Island and since 1996 the owners of the bar are the Ukrainians. Nevertheless, it has saved its original charm and some traditions. Complete article
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Floyds Pelican Bar, Jamaica
Floyds Pelican Bar, Jamaica
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We can divide people into two categories: those, who like snowy landscapes and those, who like the whisper of the ocean and palm's leaves. The second has to spend their vacation on wonderful Jamaica island. Negril as a resort has been meeting visitors in the outstanding bar "Floyds Pelican Bar". It looks like a shabby cabin and was built on wooden piles over the water. The bars' roof is made from the palm leaves. Complete article
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Clinic Bar, Singapore
Clinic Bar, Singapore
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The "Clinic Bar" in Singapore will surprise you with its original decor and treats. The bar’s design resembles a real hospital. Instead of sofas you will find hospital beds, instead of armchairs – invalid wheelchairs. Original cocktails are given to the visitors not in shining glasses but in vails and drip bulbs. All like in a real hospital. Complete article
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Monkey Bar, Germany
Monkey Bar, Germany
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One of the most outstanding places in Berlin is the "Monkey Bar". There you will get acquainted with the world of wild nature because the bar is not far from the Berlin’s Zoo. Thanks to that location, all visitors can look at wild animals through the panoramic windows. The bar has a stylish and harmonic design. Complete article
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Northern Lights Bar, Iceland
Northern Lights Bar, Iceland
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In Ireland there is an outstanding bar for people who want to watch the polar light. This bar is located in a picturesque place, near Reykjavik, among the endless lava fields in a futuristic building. In it you can also find a modern ION Hotel, that is very popular among people who want to get away from the noisy cities. Complete article
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Sky Bar, Thailand
Sky Bar, Thailand
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One more world known bar in Bangkok is situated on the roof of the 63-stored skyscraper "State Tower". From its terraces opens a marvellous view of the city. There you can relax in the open air, try exotic cocktails and original treats, listen to live music or to participate in the thematic activity. Complete article
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