Who among us doesn’t love cozy neighborhood bars where you can have a great evening with friends? But sometimes you are drawn to visit unusual places like HR Giger in Switzerland: the atmosphere there is truly creepy, but the concept is simply extraordinary . This establishment inspired us to search for other unusual bars that can surprise those with the most ardent imagination. We hasten to share our findings.
HR Giger Bar, Switzerland
HR Giger Bar in Switzerland is named after its owner – artist Hans Rudolf Giger, who became famous as the creator of the image of the Alien from Ridley Scott’s films. Visitors are surrounded by skeletal structures, as if they were inside the belly of one of Giger’s surreal monsters. Arches of giant spines, creepy embossed wallpaper and chairs that look like torture devices create a dark, yet sophisticated and intimate atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Red Sea Star, Israel
The underwater bar and restaurant Red Sea Star is located in the resort town of Eilat in Israel and is entirely dedicated to the marine theme. It is set up like an observatory where you can relax surrounded by water and watch the sea life swim by.
Icebar Stockholm, Sweden
In Sweden there is an unusual ice bar Icebar, where the temperature is not exceeds -5 °C. This is the perfect place to enjoy a cold cocktail, because the entire interior of the establishment, including glasses, is made of ice brought from the Torn River in Lapland.
The Clinic, Singapore
In the Singapore bar The Clinic, whose creators were inspired by the installation “Pharmacy” by Damien Hirst, you will find wheelchairs, hospital beds and operating lamps, and you can also drink a cocktail from an IV .
The Rock Bar, Indonesia
Rock Bar in Bali advertises itself as a place where visitors “find themselves surrounded by the luxury of rocks.” The bar, designed by Japanese designer and architect Yasuhiro Koichi, is made from recycled glass and is located 15 meters above the ocean. The entrance to one of the bar rooms is through a natural cave.
Alux Caverna Lounge, Mexico
Bar Alux in the Mexican city of Cancun is named after the mythical people who, according to Mayan legends, lived in caves. The establishment is also located in a cave, where the walls are abundantly covered with stalactites and stalagmites.
SOS Rooftop Lounge & Bar, Indonesia
Sink into a king-size bed and enjoy the sunset at SOS Bar in Bali. The view from the roof is breathtaking, and there is no point in describing it – it’s worth seeing with your own eyes.
Sky Bar, Thailand
The veranda of the luxurious Sky Bar on the 63rd floor of a skyscraper in Bangkok offers panoramic views of the city and the Chao Phraya River.
La Purificadora, Mexico
If you’re in city of Puebla in Mexico, visit this bar in the hotel of the same name La Purificadora. The modern design of the bar, made using onyx and granite, perfectly complements the vibrant and ancient architecture of this city. Hotel guests here swim in the glass-walled pool while other visitors sip cocktails on colorful sofas around an open fireplace.
GB Roof Garden Bar, Greece
Oh, how I would like to visit in this stunning bar, imagining yourself as ancient Greek gods and goddesses and enjoying the view of the Acropolis and Lycabettos Hill!
Nasa Pub, India
In the NASA bar, located in the Indian city of Bangalore, bartenders and waiters are dressed in spacesuits and pilot suits. Rocket nozzles, shuttle doors, laser beams, portholes – Stanley Kubrick would have loved this place!
