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Hypso 25 : A Comfy, Cozy Steampunk Bar And Restaurant In Romania

Steampunk Tendencies — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:23:45 +0000

When you hear the word steampunk, what thoughts leap to your mind? You may picture an unsettling image of The Half-Face Man from the hit British TV series Dr. Who, antagonizing a breathless Clara Oswald with his mechanical stare. You may think of Captain Nemo, in search of the deadly narwhal sea beast on board his submarine the Nautilus. Both of these imaginings would be accurate. Steampunk is generally defined as a kind of futuristic science fiction as people living in the 19th century—the time settings of Dr. Who and Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Seas—might have envisioned it.

At the Hypso 25 coffee shop, bar and restaurant in Romania’s ancient city of Constanta, you’re going to envision things that way too. The bistro’s designers, 6th Sense interiors., make sure of it with a style heavily influenced by the works of nineteenth century author Jules Verne. You don’t walk into Hypso 25 so much as plunge, with instant transition to an 1870 realm of water and machines. From the jellyfish overhead lights rigged with twisty metallic tentacles to the clockwork copper skeletons of mechanical fish mounted within heavy Victorian frames. From the drinks served with small treasure chests to the telephone that resembles something Captain Nemo might use to shout orders to his harried crew. A visit to Hypso 25 is like a visit to a past the never was. A time dreamed but never realized. A world wished for and here at last obtained, if only for the length of your visit.

Designers 6th Sense interiors are no stranger to steampunk. He has created other such atmospheres for other locations in Romania, as well as Greece. For Hypso 25 he practices his expertise on a more cozy scale, bringing the influence of Jules Verne at times right up to the very tables at which visitors experience their stay.

That stay will be a happy one not only because of the design. Hypso 25 serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and coffee. A friendly, welcoming staff prepares your order with the care of a French novelist proofreading his magnum opus. Groups are welcome. So are children. Take out your order, or walk in without a reservation. At Hypso 25 it’s all about comfort food in a steampunk fantasy.

Hypso 25 is located in Constanta’s picturesque Ovidiu Square, the oldest part of a city founded in 600 BC. Whether for breakfast, lunch, or an evening drink, it makes for a perfect side-step into alternative history while you tour the sites and sounds of this wondrous metropolis on the edge of the Black Sea. For fans of steampunk, Jules Verne, or people who just love great food and a sublime cup of coffee, Hypso 25 will take you backward, forward, and backward again through an amazing atmosphere of futuristic history.

Address: Piata Ovidiu 11, bl A, sc. B, parter, Constanta, Romania

Hours: 8AM-11:30PM

Cuisine: Multi-cuisine

Specialties: Breakfast, lunch, drinks, coffees

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More info: 6sense.ro | Facebook

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Victoria Brown : Victorian Steampunk Bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Steampunk Tendencies — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 23:48:51 +0000

The Victoria Brown Bar located in the Palerno neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina is a cross between a salute to Queen Victoria, and and the speakeasy of the 1920s prohibition era. The bar itself looks like it was secretly built inside an old factory and it’s steampunk elements are unmistakable.

The walls are brick and old pipes run across the ceiling and some of the walls, and what looks like old drums serve as lamp shades. Metal elevator cages serve as dividers for some of the seating and the wooden tables and large chairs definitely have an Victorian era feeling to the bar. There are even high factory style windows providing light to the interior of the bar.

Above the bar itself is a large clock with the gears exposed providing an interesting focal point to the entire room. Even the wooden shelves in the bar are mounted on top of pipes, giving more of factory feel and steampunk look to the entire place.

The bathroom carries through the steampunk theme with exposed copper water pipes running from sink to sink and old fashioned faucets and handles attached to the pipes.

The building itself was actually once a warehouse, making this the perfect place for a steampunk themed bar, as the very building lends itself nicely to the theme and the decor.

The wall in front of the bar seems to set the tone for the entire interior decor since it is decorated with assorted gears and metal elements which gives this bar the overall steampunk look and feel. The rest of the decor, echo the steampunk elements introduced by the bar wall retaining the warehouse or factory feel of the entire place.

Visitors to Victoria Brown love the decor and state it is a great place to enjoy a modern cocktail with an old fashioned name. It’s a great place for those looking for something a bit different than the ultra modern club scene when going out for the evening.

Their Website : Victoria Brown Bar

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Abyss Pub: Underwater Steampunk Bar Concept

Emporio Efikz — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:16:16 +0000

The Abyss Pub in San Giuliano Milanese, Italy is a bar dedicate to Kraken Lore. Once you walk into this bar and see the blue green ceiling above you with Kraken’s tentacles reaching across from the wall behind the bar, you feel as though you have suddenly been transported to an underwater world of sunken ships, and lost souls.

The decorators of this bar, Zoly Zelenyak & Tohotan Alexandru of 6th Sense Interiors, have worked hard to make give this bar a steampunk underwater theme that is sure to please most patrons. Shelving for this bar is provided by a series of row boats, that look to be partly buried in the sand under the sea, while the old fashioned phone booth, lights, musical instruments with gears attached, and the wine rack all gives a steampunk touch to the overall décor.

But it is the long coppery tentacles across the ceiling that really capture your attention, since they look like they are spread out waiting to capture anyone brave enough to try and return from their new underwater home and send them back to the watery depths.

Oddly enough the feeling of being deep under water is neither frightening or claustrophobic, but rather gives one the feeling that they are seeing the ocean from a whole new and quite comfortable perspective, since you and your friends can sit and have a toast or two to Kraken and underwater world.

Best of all you don’t need any oxygen tanks or scuba gear to enjoy this underwater experience all you need is a little imagination and we thirst to have a great time in this fantastic pub. However, after spending an hour or two enjoying the atmosphere of the abyss, you might find it takes a few minutes to step back into reality once you leave the pub and find yourself confront by day to day traffic.

So if you are looking to get away for a couple of hours, and want to enjoy a pub with a unique décor then the Abyss pub may be just the place you are seeking.

Website : Abyss Pub

More info: 6sense.ro | Facebook

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Donnie’s Bar, Sydney Australia: A New York Style Loft Bar with A Touch of Steampunk

Emporio Efikz — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 16:31:56 +0000

When designer Luchetti Krelle was asked to create a New York style loft bar to Asian style Tapis on an extremely limited budget he went way out of the box, creating a moody but, warm bar from recycled materials and just a touch of steampunk thrown in for interest.

This bar features old brick walls with crates for shelving. Recycled thick wood planking form the bottom of the bar itself, and the floors have been stripped down to the concrete layer.

Part of the ceiling is covered in dark chain link fences form which small glass globed lights hand from the chain link. Stool made from wood and metal line the bar and serve as seating around the tables.

Large copper piping adds a touch of steampunk style to the overall décor, The large pipes in the bathroom carrying water to the sink as well as having lights attached reminds one of those old steam pipes and lights from earlier times and goes well with the overall old fashioned theme of the bar.

By using recycled materials in the décor of this bar, Krelle has created a comfortable old fashioned feeling environment where anyone would feel comfortable stopping by for a drink or two. Visiting this bar will remind you of sitting and watching television in your favorite old recliner or putting on those favorite old slippers that you love to much to throw out, even though there are newer ones sitting in the closet. There is just something about the overall warmth of this décor that is sure to draw you to this bar.

While this is not the type of place one visits if they want to see a full-fledged steampunk décor the bar is worth visiting for those who are interested in seeing how a few steampunk elements can add to almost any type of décor.

Website : Donny’s bar

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