Many of us who love literature and enjoy a book in our hands have thought at some point in our lives how happy we would be if we had a job, whether self-employed or employed, that had some kind of relationship with this world. : bookstores, publishers, magazines, ... But what would be the most, is to make our business a bar or venue inspired by our favorite book or writer. That is what we come to talk to you about today, bars inspired by books and writers in different geographical points.
Some are real wonders, do you want to know them?
Bukowski Bar in Amsterdam, Holland
I don't know why it doesn't surprise me at all that a bar bears the name of this author, Bukowski. And it is less surprising that this bar is located in Amsterdam, Holland. In this bar you can find all this:
- Poetic recitals at midnight.
- Infinity of posters and brochures of all kinds of visits and cultural events, especially those related to literature and music.
- Breakfasts, lunches and a lot of alcohol starting at midnight.
According to their own website, Bar Bukowski is inspired by the love that the writer felt for alcohol, women and literature. Even in the menu you can find quotes from the author, and his motto, engraved on one of its walls: "There is always a reason to drink."
Café Kafka in Barcelona, Spain
It is a local located near Barceloneta And although its name indicates that it is a cafeteria, to tell the truth, you can go there not only to have coffees but also menus and drinks at night, since it has several very combinable spaces. With a totally retro-chic atmosphere, Café Kafka seduces and is attended by more people every day cool from the city of Barcelona.
The Green Dragon Bar in Hinuera, New Zealand
My favorite without a doubt of all the ones I put here! If you want a place that transports you totally to the essence of the books of the Lord of the Rings, you have to visit this place. All made from thick wood, rustic style… Is awesome!
If you are a fan of the saga, whether it is books, movies or both, and you visit New Zealand, this place and this town should be in your notebook to visit.
Llamas Bar in Helsinki, Finland
If you want to enter a bar where vegetation predominates, bright colors are present in each of the decorative elements that make it up and its main star is Frida KahloYou will like this bar so much that it will make you want to stay and live there.
From the photographs it looks like a super cozy and endearing bar.
Café Cortázar in Buenos Aires, Argentina
An almost new bar, since has been open for just over a year. On its walls we can see the covers of his books, phrases and quotes that the writer said and a lot of pictures that was taken both in Argentina and in other parts of the world.
Jazz concerts and exhibitions are held on this site. Its decoration sets a pretty good atmosphere for it since its tables are Parisian style and it is a most welcoming place.
And you, on which writer would you base your bar or venue? Maybe about one of your favorite books?