Bar Moruno
Located along a pedestrian strip in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, Bar Moruno draws inspiration from the owner’s passion for Spanish tapas culture and old-world bodegas. The interior conveys a timeless sense of warmth and conviviality with echoes of 20th century sensibilities. Oversized red double doors open onto Sunset Boulevard, inviting passersby to tuck in and while the afternoon away.
PROJECT SUMMARYLOCATIONLos Angeles, CA
YEAR2022
CLIENTIntent To Dine
SIZE1,700 sq. ft.
At the center of the space, a low partition of ribbed walnut topped with a decorative mesh screen serves the dual purpose of expanding the bar footprint with a drink rail and providing privacy to the main dining room. Diminutive, two person booths constructed of slatted walnut boast charming curves, tapered legs and paprika upholstery.
Grand back bar shelving bathed in olive green provides for dramatic display of the eclectic gin and vermouth bottles at the heart of the extensive bar program.
A banquette awash in turmeric gold runs the length of a salon wall displaying artwork and mirrors adding an air of authenticity that recalls family-run Spanish bodegas.