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Even more than the obvious, practical purpose of being watered and fed, we go to bars and restaurants for the atmosphere. A place could have the finest cuisine and the tastiest beers in the world, but if it doesn't have any soul, any feeling, are you truly going to enjoy the experience?

Probably not. That's why when we do find a joint with a ton of character, we like to celebrate it. This list of bars and restaurants, compiled by Bored Panda, comes from customers that just had to share the funny, kooky and unique things that they've encountered on a night out - these spots go the extra mile to make sure their visitors get a truly memorable experience!

Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

So how to create that elusive atmosphere? With thanks to culinary blog Restaurant Tallent, here are some basic concepts to keep in mind:

Restaurant concepts: The restaurants with concepts attract people. If you have a particular cuisine, then you can design the restaurant with the idea of that country or culture. For example, if the restaurant is Chinese then you can create the restaurant with things that will make the customers feel like they are in China. You can also add a story on how the restaurant was founded and place artwork and pictures of the history of the restaurants.

Cleanliness: Who would prefer anything which is not clean? People can get very cautious when they eat out. If your restaurant is not clean, then there are chances you may never see that customer again. Make sure to change the linen and have clean dishes.


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‘The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Employs Waiters With Dementia, And You Never Know What You’re Getting

‘The Restaurant Of Order Mistakes’ Employs Waiters With Dementia, And You Never Know What You’re Getting

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This Restaurant In Austin Is Catching The US Up With The Rest Of The World

This Restaurant In Austin Is Catching The US Up With The Rest Of The World

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Michele Ottone
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's how things work in EU, Definitely, in Italy it works this way. Tips are given (not every time, not in all places) in appreciation of an outstanding service, they are not supposed to be the employees' wage.

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Lighting: The lighting should not be too bright that it blinds your customers and also not so dim that they are not able to look at what they eat. Again depending on the clients and the situations you must alter the lighting.

Music: Depending on the situation you can choose the genre of music. Music can be very pleasing to hear while eating. You can prefer light jazz or pop music to have a peaceful setting. You can also set your music based on your cuisine.

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Menu Design: Many may not think much about the menu card, but the menu card can attract and define the ambiance of the restaurant. Take time to create the menu card in such a way that each meal has a description of what the meal is. You can also add pictures so that the customers will know better about the food they are ordering.

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Dishes, silver ware, and linens: Choose your dishes and silverware in such a way that it matches with your restaurant. Always have clean washed linens and make sure that in any situation you do not serve your customers with dirty dishes.

Pretty basic stuff, but very important nonetheless! All that's left to do now is add your own personal touch!


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This Restaurant Has A Painting Of Their Very First Customers

This Restaurant Has A Painting Of Their Very First Customers

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Windimere Pub Is Keeping The Local Populous In Good Spirits

Windimere Pub Is Keeping The Local Populous In Good Spirits

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I Found This In A Cocktail Bar In Indiana And It Made Me Smile

I Found This In A Cocktail Bar In Indiana And It Made Me Smile

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This Poster Is In The Window Of A Pub In Sydney. Made Me Laugh

This Poster Is In The Window Of A Pub In Sydney. Made Me Laugh

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Saw This In The Window Of A Bar In Iceland

Saw This In The Window Of A Bar In Iceland

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Anita Trenner
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This same saying was recently in front of a restaurant/bar in Denver, CO USA. Their sign NOW says, "Spooning leads to forking. Please use condiments."

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A Pub In My Town Places Rubber Ducks In Puddles To Warn Guests

A Pub In My Town Places Rubber Ducks In Puddles To Warn Guests

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My Local Bar Dressed Up For Halloween

My Local Bar Dressed Up For Halloween

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This Chalk Art In A Local Bar

This Chalk Art In A Local Bar

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Michelle Muirhead
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the loveliest of all was the Unicorn! Who remembers that song? If you do, you are like me, showing your age:)

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My Local Bar Has A Drunk Test For People Leaving

My Local Bar Has A Drunk Test For People Leaving

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Medieval-Themed Pub In Prague

Medieval-Themed Pub In Prague

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Kurt Chapman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes it has serving wenches, but it also had mediaeval levels of service - expect to be abused with every order! (This can be jarring for new customers but is the restaurants "thing")

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This Relatable Sign Outside A Bar In London

This Relatable Sign Outside A Bar In London

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PyroKitty
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bored? We have a website. (If you happen to be a panda, all the better)

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Saw This Near Robin Hood’s Bay

Saw This Near Robin Hood’s Bay

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Mary Rose Kent
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite sign on this topic read “Any Child Found Alone Will Be Given An Espresso And A Free Puppy”

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Restaurant Puts Its Negative Reviews On Display

Restaurant Puts Its Negative Reviews On Display

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This Restaurant Has An Option For When Your Significant Other Says She Isn’t Hungry

This Restaurant Has An Option For When Your Significant Other Says She Isn’t Hungry

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This Sign Is Hanging In The Dining Area Of Our Local Greek Restaurant

This Sign Is Hanging In The Dining Area Of Our Local Greek Restaurant

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Mimi M
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My best server job was in a place like this. Watched the Maitre di get into a screaming throwing food fight with the GM. Another time the GM had a fit and tossed over a fully set long banquet table onto the floor. Loved that place - awesome times!

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Local Bar's Breathalyzer Replacement

Local Bar's Breathalyzer Replacement

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Stools In An Italian Pub

Stools In An Italian Pub

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Lucida
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I'm so impressed in how creative peolpe can be. They are really ugly, but really, really cool.

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#28

I Need To Work Here

I Need To Work Here

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Encountered This In The Restaurant I Visited Today, And Couldn't Resist Sharing

Encountered This In The Restaurant I Visited Today, And Couldn't Resist Sharing

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wow I never realized this. do they really don't talk in a men's bathroom? I've had several times went to the ladies with my friends just to talk lol

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Wife: “Where Are You?” Me:

Wife: “Where Are You?” Me:

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varwenea
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's rather genius. There also needs to be one called "I'm at the kid's school Sports Bar and Grill" to tell the boss.

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This Cafe Knows The Truth

This Cafe Knows The Truth

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The Cafe I'm At Has Facts That Relate To The Table Numbers

The Cafe I'm At Has Facts That Relate To The Table Numbers

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Our Waiter Was Wearing This Shirt

Our Waiter Was Wearing This Shirt

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In A Sports Bar In London

In A Sports Bar In London

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My Local Dive Bar Speaks Truth

My Local Dive Bar Speaks Truth

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Michelle Muirhead
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the absolute truth. But the worse type is the Dyson one that blows the water all over you.

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This Is How A Pub In My Town Tries To Stop Drinking And Driving

This Is How A Pub In My Town Tries To Stop Drinking And Driving

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Had Dinner At A Restaurant That Employs Waiters That Are Hearing And Speaking Impaired, An Amazing Experience

Had Dinner At A Restaurant That Employs Waiters That Are Hearing And Speaking Impaired, An Amazing Experience

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Of The Many, One Bar Had This Outside Tonight. This Is How You Get My Business

Of The Many, One Bar Had This Outside Tonight. This Is How You Get My Business

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This Old Apartment Complex That’s Now Filled With Restaurants And Boutique Stores In Saigon

This Old Apartment Complex That’s Now Filled With Restaurants And Boutique Stores In Saigon

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Kathy Baylis
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that’s a good idea, instead of tearing it all down and putting up a single-store building, if the neighborhood has been rezoned commercial.

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This Mexican Restaurant's Menu

This Mexican Restaurant's Menu

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The Bar I Went To Last Night Had A Shrine To Bill Murray

The Bar I Went To Last Night Had A Shrine To Bill Murray

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Our Server At Pappadaux’s Labeled Our To-Go Boxes For Us

Our Server At Pappadaux’s Labeled Our To-Go Boxes For Us

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In Japan Some Restaurant Is Really Private, You Are Sitting In A Corner, Where No One Sees You, A Sluice Opens In Front Of You, The Chef's Hands Come Out And It Serve You Without Looking

In Japan Some Restaurant Is Really Private, You Are Sitting In A Corner, Where No One Sees You, A Sluice Opens In Front Of You, The Chef's Hands Come Out And It Serve You Without Looking

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Thought This Sign At A Bar Was Worth Noting

Thought This Sign At A Bar Was Worth Noting

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GodOfHyperdeath
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“And the authorities have noted that you have noticed the noticeable notice sign”.

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Got A Chuckle From This Restaurant In Montreal, Canada

Got A Chuckle From This Restaurant In Montreal, Canada

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One Of The Reasons My Neighborhood Bar Is Awesome

One Of The Reasons My Neighborhood Bar Is Awesome

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Outside Of My Local Pub

Outside Of My Local Pub

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This Restaurant Has A Sign To Let The Waiter Know If You Need Help

This Restaurant Has A Sign To Let The Waiter Know If You Need Help

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Saw This Sign At A Restaurant

Saw This Sign At A Restaurant

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My Wife And Sil Ran Errands For The Day And Saw This Sign On A Taco/Mexican Restaurant

My Wife And Sil Ran Errands For The Day And Saw This Sign On A Taco/Mexican Restaurant

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Spotted Outside A Pub In London

Spotted Outside A Pub In London

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Wet Night In England - Nice Sign Outside A Local Pub

Wet Night In England - Nice Sign Outside A Local Pub

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Fair Warning In A Bar In The Netherlands

Fair Warning In A Bar In The Netherlands

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I Found This Ceiling Light Full Of Rubber Ducks In A Pub In Edinburgh

I Found This Ceiling Light Full Of Rubber Ducks In A Pub In Edinburgh

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Found In A Local Italian Restaurant

Found In A Local Italian Restaurant

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Contrary To The Sign, This Pub In Watford, UK, Was Brilliant!

Contrary To The Sign, This Pub In Watford, UK, Was Brilliant!

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This Table At A Bar Of Han Solo Frozen In Carbonite

This Table At A Bar Of Han Solo Frozen In Carbonite

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Rather Than Removing The Shark Left Behind By Joe's Crab Shack, The New Irish Restaurant Decided To Give Him A Leprechaun's Hat Instead

Rather Than Removing The Shark Left Behind By Joe's Crab Shack, The New Irish Restaurant Decided To Give Him A Leprechaun's Hat Instead

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This Thai Restaurant Has A Zucchini Ceiling

This Thai Restaurant Has A Zucchini Ceiling

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This Sign At The Local Dispenzzeria

This Sign At The Local Dispenzzeria

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Jane Doe
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I drove by this last summer and totally misread it. Asked all my friends, "did you hear/see/read about...?" Idiot.

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#77

This Pub's Bathroom Sink Is A Tap

This Pub's Bathroom Sink Is A Tap

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Found This Urinal In An Irish Bar In Oslo, Haven’t Got A Clue

Found This Urinal In An Irish Bar In Oslo, Haven’t Got A Clue

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The Restaurant I Am In Has Tires For The Bathroom Sinks And Gasoline Pumps For The Faucets

The Restaurant I Am In Has Tires For The Bathroom Sinks And Gasoline Pumps For The Faucets

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