BAZ is one of Lisbon’s new audio resto-bars, a hybrid space that moves between dinner service, craft cocktails and late-night DJ sets. The concept is built around an open kitchen with no physical separation from the bar, keeping the experience fluid and letting guests follow the energy of the room as it shifts through the night.
The food menu stays concise and seasonal and the cocktail program mixes house signatures with classics, paired with a warm, low-light environment tuned for both service and sound.
XXXI Studio shaped the interior around a sculptural central bar that acts as the anchor of the room. The bar flows through the space rather than sitting as a straight line, encouraging guests to gather, move and orbit around it. Soft forms, warm materials and open sightlines support the idea of a kitchen without walls, with clear views to both the chef and the DJ. Sound is a core part of the concept, so the spatial layout and acoustics were planned to support a focused listening environment later in the evening.
Behind Bars delivered a Paloma Combo station for BAZ. Its compact footprint and intuitive layout were chosen to support a fast mixed-style menu and keep the bar’s workflow clean and controlled.
The sculptural bar, the audio-driven atmosphere and the open kitchen all depend on fluid movement. The station integrates into this flow, keeping prep and service aligned without interrupting the room’s rhythm.
The team works from a fixed position with everything in reach, allowing quick transitions and consistent execution during peak hours. The setup supports the pace of the night and the open-kitchen format.
Concept rendering. The Paloma_C station features a unique combination with two wash and two work areas, separated by a large 110-liter shared ice well and integrated speed rail. This setup enables two bartenders to work side by side, maximizing efficiency and collaboration in a dynamic bartending environment.
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BAZ brings food, cocktails and music into one shared space. An audio bistro bar shaped by movement, open-kitchen energy and a tightly tuned service rhythm. Take a look inside.
