Slideshow

First Look: Vessel

August 30, 2012

The 24-foot-long bar is topped with madrona wood, and custom designed so all the essentials are within the bartender's reach.

Photography by Lucas Anderson

A scene from Silence of the Lambs? Nope, it's the icemaking apparatus in the lab room in the back of the space.

Photography by Lucas Anderson

The entryway chandelier is a tribute to the hexagonal ceiling in Vessel's original location.

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You know, your typical bar equipment.

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Ugly necessities like the POS system are concealed, so all you see is pure drinkmaking goodness.

Photography by Lucas Anderson

The bar area's giant red resin wall, and the upstairs 'red room' for small groups and private events. Co-owner Clark Niemeyer says the color inspires passion, and makes you feel warm. "It's really hard not to have a good time in a red room".

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The view from upstairs; the kitchen counter boasts an impressive meat slicer.

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One of co-owner Jim Romdall's many industry design flourishes: the grate is flush with the bar so drinks are made right in front of customers. No ugly rubber drip catchers or rags here.

Photography by Lucas Anderson