The force seems to be with New York this holiday season: A Star Wars-themed pop-up bar has opened in Soho, full of themed drinks, food, and events. DarkSide Bar, at 201 Lafayette Street between Kenmare and Broome Streets, is open through January 14 for all serious Star Wars fans, offering “a truly immersive galactic experience.”
Fans are already flocking to the short-lived space, where there are nightly events and parties such as themed dance and DJ nights, trivia, speed dating, and games. Costumes are highly encouraged, though not necessary, to drink six custom cocktails, all with playful names: Red Force, Blue Force, The Imperial, The Dark Side, The Galaxy, and The Mindtrick.
The Imperial is a blend of spices, rum, maple extract, citrus juice, and cayenne that’s lit on fire, while the Galaxy has black vodka, fruit extracts, “some secret liquors,” and smokes. Food includes “tentacles on sticks” (soy barbecue-glazed octopus skewers) and “Bantha fodder” (vegan sushi egg rolls).
The pop-up is also taking place in Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Believe it or not, this won’t be LA’s first Star Wars-themed bar. Here in NYC, tickets — $33 per person with two included drinks — are available here, or people can try to walk in for $40.