Ten iconic UK bars illustrated
By Amy HopkinsIn celebration of its new packaging design, Wild Turkey has commissioned artist Julie Rhodes to create some striking illustrations of famous bars around the UK.
Wildlife artist Rhodes created true-to-life turkey illustrations for the brand’s new bottle and label designs, first unveiled in December 2015.
Now, the artist has produced 20 detailed pencil images of prominent bars around the UK, which Gruppo Campari-owned Wild Turkey has gifted to the individual venues.
Click through the following pages to see 10 of the striking bar illustrations created by Rhodes.
The Shrub and Shutter, London
Since opening in 2014, Shrub and Shutter has quickly become something of a cocktail institution in London, famed for its use of local and seasonal ingredients.
The Whiskey Jar, Manchester
Manchester’s Whiskey Jar, of course, specialises in its namesake spirit, stocking more than 300 different varieties of whisk(e)y from all over the world.
The Dead Canary, Cardiff
Launched in 2015, the inconspicuous Dead Canary really brought the speakeasy trend to the Welsh capital.
Jenny’s, Liverpool
Described as a “quality drinking den with a disco twist”, Jenny’s is loved for its top cocktails and laid back vibe.
Panda & Sons, Edinburgh
Launched in 2013 “by Panda and his family”, this Prohibition-style bar has the facade of a 1920s barbershop.
Red Light, Bristol
Also opened in 2013, the only way you’ll find your way to Red Light in Bristol is by searching for a graffiti-riddled door illuminated by, you guessed it, a red light.
The Dark Horse, Bath
Well-known for its use of local ingredients including English wines and spirits, The Dark Horse in Bath is described as a “welcoming and relaxed” venue “with the highest level of both drinks and service you will find in any bar anywhere in the world”.
The Bon Vivant, Edinburgh
Now a staple on the exciting Edinburgh bar scene, The Bon Vivant has hosted some of the best bartending brains in the business since 2008.
Victory Mansion, London
Based in London’s Stoke Newington, Victory Mansion is an “east London neighborhood bar, owned, built and ran by all the staff”, serving an array of cocktails spanning ‘Non-Conformist’, ‘Light & Approachable’, ‘Stirrey/Boozy’, and ‘Bubbly’ varieties.
Three Six Six, London
Known for its “daring, always innovative and intentionally fabulous” cocktails, Three Six Six has bars in two London locations – Battersea and Earlsfield. This image reflects the former.