Work Bars and nightlife
No Kisses
A moody speakeasy entered through a tunnel, under a light feature that covers the entire ceiling.
From the tunnel entrance to the custom light feature covering the entire ceiling, No Kisses is an immersive experience: a moody speakeasy with a lively cocktail programme.
Named one of D.C.'s essential wine bars by Eater.
01 The assignment
Create a bar that feels hidden and immersive from the first step inside, and pair it with an outdoor space flexible enough to earn revenue in every season.
02 The design response
Guests arrive through a brick tunnel. Inside, an illuminated grid ceiling washes the room in shifting colour over dark patterned walls, velvet booths and a compact back bar. A flexible patio functions year-round as a beer garden and as a private event space with a dedicated food truck.
03 How it operates
The patio was planned as a second revenue centre: a beer garden by default, a private event venue on demand, with a dedicated food truck for service.
04 Materials and custom elements
Backlit ceiling panels, patterned wallcoverings, green velvet booths, dark timber, herringbone tile and brass.
Recognition
- Eater DC Essential Wine Bars in D.C.
