Best Bar Design

Open to all new and newly renovated stand-alone bars or designated bar areas within a restaurant. Awarded to the best overall design concept and execution.

Entry requirements:

• Only projects completed between April 1, 2021, and September 1, 2022, are eligible.
• All entries must be submitted in a single PDF file that does not exceed 28 pages. If the PDF file is larger than 20MB, please house on a file sharing site such as Dropbox or Google Drive, and include the link in the text box below.
• Entries must include a final, approved floor plan and photos of the completed restaurant.
• Entries must include aspects of the branding elements/package.
• It is recommended that entries include a copy of the menu.
• It is recommended that renovations include before and after photos.

Every entry must include the following on the first page:

• Name of project and full name of operator/owner company:
• Project location (city, state):
• New build or renovation:
• Opening date or renovation completion date:
• Stand-alone or within a restaurant:
• Square footage and number of seats:
• Brief description of concept and drink menu:
• Average check:
• Project budget:
• Project team (include members from the operator company, architects, designers, contractor and other relevant parties):

All entries must touch on the following project details (please address the questions below in 750 words or less; you may use photos between text to illustrate points):

• Outline the project’s goals, how the final design addressed the goals and any unique design features.
• What were some of the design challenges and how did the project team address them?
• Discuss design strategies used to address typical bar concerns, such as space constraints, etc?
• Why does this project represent the best of the best in design and in its category?

Deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Please email kevin@zoombagroup.com with any questions.