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Seoul’s ZEST has earned its place in the World's 50 Best Bars list, ranked No.2 in Asia for three years running. But beyond the accolades, what truly stands out to us as bar designers is how every element of the space supports both the guest experience and operational performance. The Concept The bar’s commitment to sustainability is immediately apparent. ZEST produces minimal waste, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients, and curates a menu carefully tailored to the venue

The world’s best bars are rarely defined by aesthetics alone. Yes, atmosphere matters. Materials matter. Lighting, texture, music, and visual identity all shape how a venue is experienced. But behind every exceptional bar is something less visible - a carefully considered operational design that allows service to feel effortless. At Stirred Studio, we believe the most successful hospitality spaces are designed not only to impress guests, but to combine the aesthetics, atmosph

London is home to some of the most influential cocktail bars in the world, but from a design and operational perspective, the venues that leave the strongest impression are rarely the loudest or most theatrical. At Stirred Studio, we’re constantly analysing hospitality spaces through the lens of design, service flow, aesthetics and guest experience. We recently took the time to visit 3 bars in London that feature on the Worlds Best Bars lists. See what we think below! 1) A