COUP DE CŒUR ♥

SPEAKEASY BAR

ARTHUR. Inspired by the speakeasy culture, this experience is by invitation (members + selected guests) only and has a strict set of rules (no pictures, dress code etc.) to maximize privacy and be truly exclusive and astonishing. 

The passage (secret door, candle lights…) instantly indicates a radical change of scenery and atmosphere from FUEGO’s bar. The guests are greeted in person and the rules are explained to first-time guests who will only be granted access if they agree to abide by them. 

The way out also provides for an unusual experience (through maintenance areas and down to the building basement through a service lift). The happy few are led into an artsy private library where old world meets modern art. 

The inspiration here is Arthur Rimbaud, one of the most famous 19th century French poets, with everlasting influences on arts and literature around the world. ARTHUR, as was its namesake, is surrealist and transgressive. 

The setting is a very classic library taken over by a new generation mixed media artist, also French, YAZ, whose colorful and passionate work is now recognized on the international art scene. The floor and ceiling are reflecting light, like the inside of a jewelry box… 

The space features an 8-meter long (10 seats) massive bar and is surrounded by mirrors. Members are also able to book one of ARTHUR’s 5 private tables. 

At ARTHUR, the drinks are cocktails available on tap, favoring taste over alcoholic content. ARTHUR also serves the best local distilled rice alcohol mixed with the purest fresh fruits, citrus, aromatic flavors obtained with Rotavapor®. The global alcoholic content is no higher than 10% Alc. By Vol. as we want the tastes and moments to be inebriating rather than the alcohol. 

A DJ is performing on a raised booth, and the city down below (as a reminder of the privileged status and location) is visible as if framed through a window behind the DJ.

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