System
Client
Hive Hospitality
Location
North America

Tucked beneath Dupont Circle in D.C., Press Club is an intimate underground bar where music and cocktails move in harmony. Founded by Will Patton and Devin Kennedy, it blends the warmth of a ‘70s cocktail lounge with the raw energy of a ‘90s record shop.

Bringing this vision to life, Matt Kelly of Make Design Studios crafted a space where every detail — rich textures, moody lighting, and seamless flow — feels intentional. Behind Bars designed and built a Paloma double station with a custom-depth flex well, tailored to support both efficiency and atmosphere behind the bar.

For more on Matt Kelly’s creative process and the design behind the venue and station, read the full article below:

Mentions in The Spill

Related Article

Take me there

Related projects

Explore other venues where this product system or approach has been implemented.
Let's talk

Ready to build your bar?

With 450+ projects across 48+ countries, we are fortunate to collaborate with some of the most exciting F&B projects around the world. Are you next?
Alex
Sam
Todd