While it may be hard to spot at first 'The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden' is one of Orlando's most beloved watering holes. Housed inside an old furniture store, this charming wine bar is a cozy place for locals and those attending Trend Hunter’s Orlando innovation conference to kick back and enjoy a few drinks.
Unlike other bars in Orlando's hip Ivanhoe Village area, The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden is nestled inside a quirky home furnishings store called 'Washburn Imports.' Not only does the furniture give the bar a charmingly homey feel, but it also gives customers a unique opportunity to shop while they dine, as nearly everything in the bar is for sale. For those who are simply there for a drink or a bite to eat, the bar offers an impressive selection of wine and microbrews, as well as a number of mouth-watering small plates.
With hybrid retail outlets becoming increasingly popular, The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer serves as a perfect example of how small businesses can incorporate restaurants into existing spaces.
Furniture Store Wine Bars
'The Imperial' is an Orlando Bar Housed in an Old Furniture Shop
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Retail Outlets - The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden exemplifies the growing trend of incorporating restaurants into existing retail spaces.
2. Quirky Home Furnishings - The bar's location inside a furniture store showcases the trend of creating unique dining experiences within unconventional settings.
3. Shop While You Dine - The Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden offers customers the opportunity to browse and purchase items while enjoying their drinks and meals.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore the concept of incorporating dining spaces within retail establishments.
2. Food and Beverage - Restaurants and bars can consider partnering with home furnishings stores to create unique dining experiences.
3. Retail - Retailers can adopt the idea of monetizing their spaces by adding dining options and selling their products alongside.