While Berlin may be known as Germany‘s undisputed party capital, it’s in Munich where nocturnal debaucheries are equally plenty, but often come in more polished form. The Havana Club, a cozy bar in Altstadt, Munich‘s historic downtown, has been serving a wide variety of rum concoctions and signature cocktails to a discerning clientele for decades. Recently, Christoph Klingele, its owner, has expanded his popular hospitality format with a sister establishment right below in the basement. Called Campana del Rey, or in English: King’s Bell, a cheeky play on the names of Klingele and bar manager Boris König, its dedicated entirely to the world of rum, and in stark contrast with the ground floor setting, the interior design by local architecture practice Buero Wagner pairs old and new, and quite literally so. Mind you, Campana del Rey came about as part of a restructuring of the building, in which the premises were also extended downwards to a third basement level.
An existing cellar with a low vaulted ceiling was further excavated and the brick supports and walls were gradually extended downwards. Interestingly, the installed concrete furnishings are part of the building’s new foundation, offering an eclectic pairing with the exposed brickwork. Campana del Rey‘s additional notable furnishings and fixtures include two and three-seater aluminium bar stools with black leather cushions and slabs of red stone used in certain areas as a protective layer against splashing liquids. The vaulted ceiling has been kept void of installations, except for lighting and sound, to optimise a sense of spaciousness. Campana del Rey‘s seating configuration is varied, offering both intimate nooks and places where to easily mingle. As said, this is rum central, and true aficionados can indulge in a wide range of rum brews, including rare and vintage concoctions. © superfuture
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