Listening bar

Nighttime is not always best for attentive listening – but when you hear a record in detail, you can feel lunar tidal pull of music and the physicality of the people making it, says Ben Ratliff

Honeycomb Hi-Fi is a buzz-worthy venue anchored around music, izakaya-style dining and exceptional service.

Taking a cue from the jazz-kissa tradition that flourished in post-war Japan and as an homage to V88’s early roots (the first outlet in Chinatown was known as Vintage 1988) – V88 Starhill is an all-day restaurant, café, and listening bar built around the outstanding sound system and music curation located right in the middle …

Music Complex, hi-fi bar, Seoul

A look into some of our favorite audiophile bars around the globe, old and new, from Hong Kong to Miami.

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HONEYCOMB HIFI / Dubai — // Interior Design Studio

Sweet Loretta is built on the city’s legacy of iconic music venues, the multidisciplinary space features programming from rotating resident DJs, live music, and emerging artists, alongside exceptional food and drink. Part disco, snack bar, and lounge, Sweet Loretta’s food and drink program features small shareable plates designed to pair with booze-forward cocktails and eclectic wine varietals. The Sweet Loretta service standard is intentional, welcoming and inclusive, a signature…

Japanese-style Listening Bars are a new way to experience music. The concept of listening bars, like many things, has its origins in Japanese culture. Commonly referred to as HiFi bars in the U.S., listening bars are a “​subset of the kissaten, the small and idiosyncratic coffeehouses dotting the side streets in Tokyo​ (Ben Ratliff, New York Times),” and stem back to the 1950s.