There are quirky restaurants around the world, open in the most unexpected places. From luxury establishments to simple fast food eateries, in all these cases, their owners just wanted to create something unique, so that customers return there again and again. Most often, cafes are opened in ordinary commercial centers., or they build separate buildings for them. Many old buildings have long been remodeled in a modern way., so it's not news for a long time, what to eat now, even in a historic building or even in a former bank or church.
However, you will still be surprised that, what tricks do some restaurateurs go to, trying to surprise and lure their customers. Some examples from this collection will delight you., and others will confuse a lot, but you will certainly be in for that surprise.
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The dark dungeons of the church crypts were traditionally intended for the burial of the remains.. However, today, coffins from many old churches have long been reburied., and after that there is a lot of free space, let such locations resemble dark and cold caves. Enterprising parishioners approached the matter with ingenuity and came up with, how to use these empty crypts effectively and in a new way. Many of these premises eventually became warehouses., homeless shelters or even army barracks during hostilities. However, you will be surprised, having learned, that many dungeons have been transformed into restaurants and cafes. It turns out, eateries in former crypts are becoming more frequent and popular all over the world these days.
Sydney, Paris and London are among the many cities already, in which restaurants in the former church crypts are in high demand. St Madeline's charity restaurant opened in Paris, and for a budget meal mainly elderly and homeless people come here. St James Café opens in one church in Sydney, which at first was a modest establishment on the territory of the churchyard, and then it grew into a prestigious restaurant, hosting guests even in the crypt. Near Trafalgar Square (Trafalgar Square) St Martin-in-the-Fields restaurant operates in London (photo above), and here, right in the floor of the crypt, old tombstones are still preserved. There are still some ancient artifacts left in the institution., including church sculptures, so visitors to this restaurant definitely have something to consider and discuss at lunch.
The public toilet building is probably the last place, where would you expect to find a working cafe or restaurant. However, this is another category of decommissioned, closed and converted buildings, which have become very popular places to open new restaurants and other catering establishments in them. Unbelievable, that once very dirty and all the rooms covered with graffiti have now been successfully converted into trendy cafes.
Popular Berlin burger shop decided to use one such former public toilet, and the designers even kept the old tiles here, and to highlight the history of the building, Instead of ordinary napkin holders, there are toilet paper holders everywhere. The original styling paid off, because today people love everything unusual. In the UK, building reuse, which once served as public latrines, becoming quite common. In small towns, they increasingly prefer not to demolish these toilets., but remodel them into a cafe. In Sydney, the City Council is also taking a close look at converting old toilet blocks into cafes.. Most of these premises are located in fairly crowded places., which makes them just an ideal choice for opening new catering establishments in them.
Most modern and fairly large cities hide old and dark tunnels under the noisy streets.. Some of them once served the subway, while others were military bunkers, but they all later became just creepy places, where few people seek to get after their official withdrawal from use. However, the value of these underground spaces is increasingly recognized by entrepreneurs., looking for original alternatives to attract customers, and for some time now these old tram stations, rail systems and bunkers have become a very popular location for new restaurants and cafes to open.
At metro stations, you can often order yourself a coffee or grab some SNEK, and there are also a lot of vending machines, and this is not news. However, recently, restaurateurs have begun to develop this niche even more, and now underground you can look into a pretty decent and rather unique institution. Sydney was once a project to expand the city's transport infrastructure., but then, during the years of the Great Depression, part of the railway tracks and underground stations were abandoned.
Since then, a couple of tunnels in the area of St James station have remained closed and empty for many years.. Until recently. Inspired by the experience of "tunnel" restaurateurs from other countries, Sydney officials are working with business people to transform idle dungeons into a complex of bars and restaurants. In London, you can already have lunch or dinner in a decommissioned trailer, located right in the underground tunnel. The original interior of the trailer 1967 the year was specially saved to create a special atmosphere. The meal can consist of a shift 4 dishes, and on special dates themed events are held here, which can only be accessed by tickets. In Paris, some closed metro tunnels are also planned to be equipped with restaurants and cafes.. A sumptuous dinner at the dining table floating in the sky? This is a very interesting experience., if you are not afraid of heights, of course.
IN 2006 the Belgian communications agency together with the company, amusement park manager, developed an extraordinary concept for the Dinner In The Sky restaurant, which later appeared in other countries of the world. One such platform can accommodate up to 20 guests, and the meal takes place at about 50 meters above the ground with an incredible view of the countryside. The idea of a floating restaurant was very successful., and it was adopted by restaurateurs from almost 40 other countries around the world. It looks like an incredibly exhilarating experience., the main thing is not to drop anything while eating.
Food on airplanes has long been famous for its far from the most pleasant taste., so few people expect to enjoy gourmet cuisine there. However, decommissioned planes have become quite a popular place for opening new restaurants for some time now. In some of these ground-based salons, you can get into a simply gorgeous institution., in others, new thematic cafes are opening for a wider audience. In Malaysia aboard a decommissioned Boeing 737 (photo above) you can change for a meal 3 type of dishes. In the style of an airplane theme, the menu here is divided into dishes of the economy category., business- and first class. In Colorado, grab a bite to eat aboard a decommissioned U.S. Air Force jet., and in Costa Rica you can dine under the wings of another, also a long-abandoned military aircraft.
When thinking about exploring caves, you, probably, have already imagined stalactites and stalagmites or even diving into underwater voids in search of treasures, it is so? Caves have always been popular walking spots, parties and picnics, and the restaurants equipped in them have been gaining more and more popularity for some time now..
In italy, eg, there is a cave restaurant The Grotta Palazzese, which supposedly opened its doors to visitors back in 18 century, as indicated by one old watercolor picture 1783 of the year. Today this establishment is one of the most upscale and unique of its kind., because its visitors can enjoy not only exquisite cuisine, but also views of the Adriatic coast.
In China, over the Yangtze River, guests of an unusual cave restaurant must first overcome their fear of heights., to walk along the 30-meter bridge, anchored high in the rock, and only after that they will be able to get into a very unusual institution with a simply magnificent view of the surrounding area. In Asia, more and more such cave restaurants have appeared recently., there are especially many of them in the area of famous resorts.
As known, laundries are widespread in the West, self-service. Sunday afternoon in such a laundry - of course, not the most fun pastime, and sometimes very tiresome. Only the nearest cafe can save you from boredom on the day of the big wash.. For some time now restaurants, cafes and bars began to appear right inside the laundries. Quite a few enterprising laundry owners around the world have figured out, what time, which their clients spend on empty waiting, can also be successfully converted into profit.
Gone are the days, when vending machines with drinks and fast food were the only salvation, while you are waiting for the end of the wash cycle. The new concept quickly became very popular in Germany., but it all started with the appearance of real baristas in local laundries and serving warm snacks. The idea soon spread throughout Western Europe., and then it was brought to the USA and Australia. Many of the refurbished laundries are now more like chic nightclubs and restaurants.. Some of them offer coffee and light snacks., crowded bars opened in others, and in such establishments you can get to a dance party or a live performance.
Gone are the dark days of the heyday of large mental hospitals, because today most of these hospitals have long been closed and abandoned. The hidden history of these buildings is bound to emanate an eerie and gloomy atmosphere., but their size, the architecture and location are increasingly making these places an ideal choice for the opening of prestigious hotels and restaurants. That is why the world is already full of huge ancient buildings., which became centers of entertainment after a long history of a completely different life.
There are historic hospitals in New Mexico and New York, which have also been transformed into luxury hotels and restaurants. There is one hospital in Edinburgh 18 century, whose architecture resembles many other European buildings, nowadays has become one of the favorite destinations for seekers of the most romantic weekend. In Tasmania, a restaurant opened right in the bedroom of one of the oldest mental hospitals in the region.. maybe, dinner in the building of the former mental hospital will seem to someone not the best idea, but such projects have shown themselves perfectly. This is a very good example of reusing old buildings and a second chance for buildings., which have been abandoned long ago.
Cemetery cafes and restaurants are not that rare. This is completely normal, that there are eateries near many fairly large cemeteries, where mourners can recharge and refresh. However, one restaurant has opened in India., which the, perhaps, places guests too close to the dead. The New Lucky Restaurant is located in Ahmedabad (Ahmadabad) right on the territory of the old Muslim cemetery. The tables are here in the middle of the graves. Metal fences are installed around the coffins, and here nearby, visitors to the cemetery can have a coffee or a snack.
And you never dreamed of climbing a tree, to have a snack there? Not everyone succeeds in making their dreams come true, but the visitors of such restaurants were definitely among the lucky ones, experienced something completely unusual. Costa Rica has a restaurant and cafe, which are built right in the middle of the branches of a giant ficus (photo above), and you can get there, climbing the usual stairs. In Thailand, you can dine at the top of a tree, going up there in a special booth, which will serve as your personal table. Dishes are lifted up by a cable system from the ground. In Queensland, Australia, one local spa resort also has its own tree restaurant. Hopefully, that wildlife doesn't bother guests too much.
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