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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!
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#1
On The Wall In A Restaurant In Pembroke, Ontario. Hope It Inspires More Restaurants To Follow Suite
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#2
This Restaurant Shows The Wait Times For Each Dish
Everything came out way faster than stated.
Tim Gearing 3 months ago
That’s the trick. Give someone an expectation you know you can beat, and the person walks away happy.
#3
Every Restaurant Should Start Doing This
In this day and age, good food and excellent service aren’t enough for a restaurant to stand out. According to a 2023 report, 89% 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.
#4
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!
#5
This Bar Has A Chilled Strip To Keep Your Drinks Cold
#6
This Is A Restaurant In Door County, Wisconsin And Those Are Goats Eating Grass Off Of A Roof
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.
#7
Restaurant With Spectacular View. In Switzerland
#8
A 14th Century Medieval-Themed Tavern In Prague, Czech Republic
turk 3 months ago
I've eaten at a few of these in Europe with very similar atmosphere. One in Latvia had zero electricity. And another in Budapest would not give you utensils with your meal. But they did tie a very large bib on you. Usually, they have musicians playing on old instruments, and once a fire eater.
#9
The Entrance To This Japanese Bar Is An Old Fridge Door. Bar Gyu+ A.k.a The Fridge. Niseko In Hokkaido
Georgia Ireland 3 months ago
That needs to be painted like the TARDIS, then it would be absolutely perfect.
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 DoorDash, it also matters when ordering online, particularly in terms of the menu's aesthetics.
#10
This Restaurant Has Basil Plants At Every Table So You Can Get Fresh Basil For Your Soup
#11
This Restaurant Bathroom Has Two Different Soaps Depending On When You Wash Your Hands
#12
This Pub's Bathroom Is Down A Flight Of Stairs, So They Installed Cushions On The Wall
Deson 3 months ago
The yellow stripes on the stairs adds to that. I agree.
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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 anxiety, where 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.
#13
The Interior Of The Bacchanalia Restaurant In Mayfair, London
It's Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine.
Jrog 3 months ago
Statues by Damien Hirst. The place has a collection of roman artifacts, but also features seemingly classical paintings, with people in toga and in classical greek/roman poses but taking smartphone selfies and using laptops... Bacchanali..._col_1.jpg 
#14
The Pictures In This Pub Go Round Corners
It's a pub in Warrington called Skymaster.
#15
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.
Michael Melfa 3 months ago
I do this for my wife at home. She gets her iced coffee without watering it down.
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.
#17
A Bar In An Old Brewing Kettle
#18
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.
Mel in Georgia 3 months ago
So many diacritics in the Vietnamese alphabet! I've heard the language is very difficult to learn. Plus, cool restaurant!
#19
The Cafe And Restaurant Apartments, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
#20
This Restaurant In Kyoto
#21
Permanently Empty Table Setting To Honor Missing Soldiers
#22
Greenhouse Bar On A Tomato Farm - Iceland
#23
Welcome To The Rock. Dope Little Italian / Tanzanian Restaurant Located In Zanzibar
#24
The Way They Serve Honey At This Restaurant In Peru
#25
The Korean Taco Place We Got Takeout From Gave Us A Roll Of Toilet Paper With Our Meal
#26
Koreans Have Some Fantastic Names For Businesses. Probably The Best Name For A Bar
#27
This Seafood Restaurant Uses Oyster Shells Instead Of Gravel For Its Parking Medians
Bored Sailor 3 months ago
See this all over in USA especially places like Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, so many oyster houses.
#28
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.
#29
My Local Bar Has A Drunk Test For People Leaving
#30
Clementine Tower At A Restaurant
#32
Local Korean Restaurant Has A “White” Spice Level
Carl Roberts 3 months ago (edited)
"White" means unseasoned. It's derived from the term "white kimchi". . It has nothing to do with skin color.
#33
Just Outside Marrakesh, Morocco. Those Are Restaurants In The River
#34
Piñata Nightmare Painting At My Local Mexican Restaurant
Azteca Mexican restaurant, Idaho Springs, CO.
#35
This Painted Sink That I Saw In The Bathroom Of A Restaurant
#36
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.
#37
This Awesome Restaurant In Rome Was So Tiny, You Had To Hang Your Wine Glasses
Jrog 3 months ago
As the notice says, they are running an unlicensed restaurant. To serve food, you need a license, which comes with a bunch of health and safety regulations, periodic inspections, mandatory procedures, HACCP training, etc. Some places try to skirt this by presenting themselves as grocery stores (where on-site consumption is not allowed), going through a much less demanding process. They then set up a few tables nearby -often in the same room where they sell food- and think that’s enough to get away with it. Bad news: it isn’t. It’s common for law enforcement to shut these places down with hefty fines, usually accompanied by significant food safety violations. So yeah, don’t patronize these places.
#38
A Fast Food Restaurant With Its Own Rollercoaster
#39
This Café Fill Their Windows With Oranges
They make fresh orange juice with them so the same oranges are never there for long.
#40
Puking Sink At An Old German Bar
#41
At A Coffee Shop I Am At With My Mom And Grandfather They Have Facts On The Table Numbers
#42
Visited The H.R. Giger Museum In Switzerland Last Week. This Is The Bar Next Door
#43
University Coffee Shop Used Pencils Instead Of Tile At Counter
#44
In Malaysia, There Is A Restaurant With A Discount System Based On How Thin You Are
#45
This Oil And Vinegar Container In An Italian Restaurant
#46
Restaurant Villa Escudero
#47
A Former Church In Folkestone Has Been Converted Into A Pub
#48
This Restaurant Decoration
It's in a Spanish city called Elda the restaurant is called El Campico.
#49
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.
Jrog 3 months ago (edited)
It's a gimmick that's been around for a while. I tried it only once in London, on the place that I think invented this thing, and I found it insanely irritating. When the prices drop on popular items there is a huge crowd at the bar, meaning long wait times. When they raise you know you are overpaying for stuff, and you will think twice about asking for your actual choice, maybe going for a second or third best just to avoid the ripoff. Drinks are usually already quite overpriced (doesn't seem the case for the one in photo though), so the drop is just a way for paying a beer at normal pub prices.
#50
This Restaurant Had Draft Beer At Each Table
This is in Hong Kong! Stanley Beach.
#51
This Claw Machine At A Restaurant Kids Play Area Gives You Your Money Back If You Don't Receive An Item
Nope, Cavendish, Cape Town.
#52
Inside A Restaurant In Paris
#54
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
#55
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.
Awkward lady 3 months ago
Is this Cowbridge, Wales? There are a few in the UK that are built over Medieval remains.
#56
Local Coffee Shop Puts Your To-Go Order In A Jar. If You Bring The Jar Back, You Get $1 Off Your Next Order
Huddo's sister 2 months ago
Not the most comfortable to drink from I'd say, with the ridges for the screw top.
#57
This Restaurant I’m At Has A Separate Menu Specifically For Dogs
Lululoohoo 1 month ago
Pacific Catch also has a doggy menu now. we got Odin here a salmon brown rice plate for $7 IMG_9586-2...fa6f2e.jpg 
#58
Restaurant Inspired By Interstellar Theme. Mexico City
#59
The Restaurant I Work At
#60
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.
#61
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.
#62
This Card In A Restaurant Bathroom So You Can Alert Somebody Subtly If You Clogged A Toilet
Antoinette the Red 3 months ago
And when you give them the card, they ask you what the problem is, anyway. What's the point?
#63
This Diner Offers Burgers Up To 105 Lbs
Clinton Station Diner in Clinton, NJ.
#64
This McDonald's In Taupo, New Zealand, Has An Actual Plane You Can Dine In
Tim Gearing 3 months ago
A DC3 built in 1943 served as a passenger plane and then a top dressing plane (crop duster for American Pandas), before being decommissioned in 1984 and becoming a promotional feature in the parking lot of Taupo’s Aeroplane Car Company. When the location was purchased and turned into a Maccas,the aeroplane was included.
#65
This BBQ Restaurant Gave Me A Hot Towel After My Meal
#66
This Coffee Shop Table With Swings For Chairs
Mrs Snow_Balls 3 months ago
I'd probably end up on the floor, with 90% of my drink down my front, and have to walk around like that, cos I have no change of clothes
#67
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.
Jrog 3 months ago (edited)
Peanuts are dangerous only by ingestion. Skin contact can in the very worst cases cause light redness, and only from the actual seed, not from the shell. No, allergy does not get triggered by people eating a peanut three feet away, even in contained spaces such as airplanes. We already had this discussion and there is a wide choice of peer reviewed studies with experimental proof denying this myth, I linked them in a bunch of comments months ago (but BP search sucks).
#68
The Baskets My Daughter's Chicken Nuggets Came In At The Local Japanese Restaurant
#69
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!
Phantom Phoenix 3 months ago
Does it "transform"? BTW on the wall map, Australia is missing Tassie, and NZ is missing NZ
#71
This Coffee Shop Has A Riddle You Can Solve To Get A Discount
#72
Swing Chairs Inside Of A Cafe In Singapore International Airport
The cafe is called Nectar!
#73
This Fancy McDonalds In Porto That Reportedly Replaced A Fancy Classic Restaurant And Kept The Interior Design
Margarida Garcia 3 months ago
It wasn't a restaurant, it was a coffee shop called "Imperial". Had coffee and beer there lots of times before going into McDonald's
#74
Red Dead Redemption-Themed Bar. Hangzhou, China
#75
This Sushi Restaurant Where The Fish Watch You Eat Them
#76
Local Pub Has An Old Well Turned Into A Fish Tank
The Blue Boar in Temple Grafton, Warwickshire.
#77
This Soap In An Upscale French Restaurant’s Bathroom
#78
The Restaurant I Work At Was A Bank Years Ago. You Can Eat In The Vault If You Make Reservations
BookFanatic 3 months ago
There used to be a restaurant in our town’s old jail. You could eat in the cells for no extra charge. My idiot cousin slammed the door on his brother, “locking” him in as a joke. Except the cell door really did lock. And they had to call the owner to come in and unlock it. I say “idiot” because both cousins were in their 30s at the time.
#79
A Soon-To-Open Restaurant Has A Coffee Robot Barista
#80
My Local Coffee Shop Uses Pasta Noodles As Coffee-Stirring Sticks
#82
This Cafe In NYC Sells Coffee In A Bag
#83
My Local Ivar’s Seafood Has A Bulkhead That Leads To The Ocean Below The Restaurant
#84
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.
#85
Lobby At Robot Restaurant, Shinjuku
#87
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.
George Costanza 3 months ago
"I hope crypto saves most of us." That might be the stupidest hope I've ever heard.
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Der Kommissar 3 months ago
Le Train Bleu, a restaurant inside the Gare De Lyon (train station), Paris. LeTrainBle...512be9.jpg 
Mreoww 3 months ago
Maybe not as spectacular as some of these restaurants, and is really common in India anyway, but not worldwide I think- plenty of Indian restaurants give you little finger bowls after eating. They’re bowls of warm water with a lemon slice in them, and really do work wonders for the smell of food on your fingers and clean them well. Besides, the warm water makes it very relaxing.
Mel in Georgia 3 months ago
One of the coolest little restaurants I've been to is El Mesón del Champiñón in Madrid. Delicious mushroom dishes in a whimsical setting. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d809698-Reviews-Meson_del_Champinon-Madrid.html
Lululoohoo 1 month ago
There was a gorgeous restaurant in the bay area called iChina - you could rent out private rooms that had 3D projections across the walls so you felt like you were in another space/country/etc. but their costs (not just for this experience, but even for just the food alone) was way overpriced & they closed less than 2 years after opening. As it was considered high end, the construction cost was significant, likely in the high hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, given the upscale nature of the project and its location. I get they wanted to make money, but straight up robbing your customers makes them not want to come back. We went for dimsum & only got like 3 dimsum plates & 2 entrees, our bill came out to over $150
Uncle Schmickle 3 months ago
One of the most fun restaurants I've visited was " Po Folks " in LA. All sorts of interesting stuff, and being a train enthusiast, I loved the model train which ran around the room on a track mounted high on the walls.
Der Kommissar 3 months ago
Le Train Bleu, a restaurant inside the Gare De Lyon (train station), Paris. LeTrainBle...512be9.jpg
Mreoww 3 months ago
Maybe not as spectacular as some of these restaurants, and is really common in India anyway, but not worldwide I think- plenty of Indian restaurants give you little finger bowls after eating. They’re bowls of warm water with a lemon slice in them, and really do work wonders for the smell of food on your fingers and clean them well. Besides, the warm water makes it very relaxing.
Mel in Georgia 3 months ago
One of the coolest little restaurants I've been to is El Mesón del Champiñón in Madrid. Delicious mushroom dishes in a whimsical setting. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187514-d809698-Reviews-Meson_del_Champinon-Madrid.html
Lululoohoo 1 month ago
There was a gorgeous restaurant in the bay area called iChina - you could rent out private rooms that had 3D projections across the walls so you felt like you were in another space/country/etc. but their costs (not just for this experience, but even for just the food alone) was way overpriced & they closed less than 2 years after opening. As it was considered high end, the construction cost was significant, likely in the high hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, given the upscale nature of the project and its location. I get they wanted to make money, but straight up robbing your customers makes them not want to come back. We went for dimsum & only got like 3 dimsum plates & 2 entrees, our bill came out to over $150
Uncle Schmickle 3 months ago
One of the most fun restaurants I've visited was " Po Folks " in LA. All sorts of interesting stuff, and being a train enthusiast, I loved the model train which ran around the room on a track mounted high on the walls.
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