The Bar as Public Space

People who know me won’t be surprised by this declaration: I like spending time in bars. In Europe, the definition of a “bar” is more vague than in other places. A bar isn’t just an establishment that will serve you alcohol. It can be a café, bistro, restaurant or even a club. I am more interested in the physical element in a place called “The Bar.” That elevated counter with barstools or high chairs that forms a strip — either linear, square or curved — between the guests and the serving staff/bartenders. This is the story of how The Bar is essentially public space. It’s easier to get me to the dentist than to get me to sit down at a table during most visits to wine bars, restaurants and the like. I have gravitated to the bar for decades. I’ve known this fact about myself, obviously, but I’ve never analysed it until recently. <a href="https://colvilleandersen.medium.com/the-bar-as-public-space-ad2917b8ede">Website</a>