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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This family enlisted a weekly "house cocktail" (it's announced via text to all family members every Friday!) at their backyard barn where a collection of vintage Thermoses serves as a colorful ...

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 ...