The home bar has grown up. What began as a lockdown necessity during Covid—a place to recreate the ritual when bars were closed for business—has evolved into one of the most considered spaces in the ...

Francesco Lafranconi was a bartender for 17 years before he started thinking about designing his own bar. He finally has, and his ergonomic, behind-the-bar workstation—which he calls the "race ...

Most cocktail enthusiasts will advise that there’s more to a drinking experience than a perfectly-presented, meticulously-mixed beverage. A bar’s atmosphere is one of these key components, which is ...

Patrons choose their favorite bar based on a number of factors, such as its drink selection and the friendliness of the bartenders. One of the most significant components, however, is the overall vibe ...

A gathering place for guests, a successful home bar design should tell a story and evoke a sense of personality. Although designing a space that is stylish and trendy — yet functional and organized — ...

A memorable bar is about more than just great drinks. It's also about the design, the lighting, the music, the barware, and all the other aesthetics that come together to create a mini ecosystem. A ...

Historically, public bathing was a fundamental necessity for hygiene, giving rise to communal bathhouses in regions where private bathrooms were a rarity. In Japan, for instance, sento bathhouses ...

Matthew Kang is a correspondent for Eater. Previously, he was the lead editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los ...