Want to soak up the feel of your favorite TV or movie character? The latest restaurant trend of 2018 is pop-culture themed bars, and it’s a trend that’s making the way people eat out super fun.
Pop-up bars like ‘Saved by the Max’ located in Hollywood, California and ‘Hatter and Hare’ located in Phoenix, Arizona are often inspired by trends, characters or locations in pop culture. Even more, pop-culture themed bars have been sprouting up all over the country with increasing popularity and media attention.
With young people always on the hunt for experiences and Instagram-able moments, pop-culture bars offer a fun, compelling experience while combining attractive concepts. It’s a place that ties together nostalgia, people’s favorite show or movie, and drinking culture, making bar-goers feel as if they are part of the scene and part of a trend.
Nostalgia plays a huge role in the success and popularity of such bars. People get to immerse themselves in a scene while enjoying drinks and food named after famous characters and elements of the film. The experience altogether brings back memories and good times.
Nostalgia has played such a huge role in society that even streaming services like Netflix have seen freshly reanimated series of canceled TV shows while on Instagram, #tbt-tagged photos take over the feeds with images of cherished memories.
As more and more people who share a common pop-cultural interest turn to themed bars and restaurants, American entrepreneurs have responded, opening some of the best and most popular pop-cultured themed bars across the country.
By: Maytinee Kramer
