A flower shop, whose lease had expired and located adjacent to the Lions Pub, a long standing traditional British pub in downtown Vancouver had become available; is now home to a new speak easy lounge.The spatial constraints of the small footprint challenged the design and client team to hone in on how this bar would function, specifically: specialty crafted cocktails.
A door resembling a British telephone booth door in the pub provides access to the intimate 600 square foot lounge. Wall hung telephones greet guests as they enter and inspired the lounge’s name: Call Me Back. Reflections in the mylar wallcovering, gilded mirrors and back bar mirrors provide sparkle and create the illusion of a larger space. Velvet drapery and feather pendant lights add to the allure of the 22 seat lounge. Glassware, extra bottles and accessories are housed in a suspended overbar shelving feature.
Cocktails are expertly crafted from the small but mighty bar, provides an option for those seeking something different than pints. It also is a perfect place to host small gatherings.
Call Me Back lounge - the newest outlet serving multiple experiences within the Club’s operational offerings.
Bio KurtzDesign Inc. is a boutique and versatile interior design firm with expertise in creating unique and bespoke hospitality spaces. We love what we do and have a passion for the whole design process.
We believe that curiosity is the best way to approach any project and that every piece in a space should be functional. We’re into details and we’re involved in every aspect of a project. We work best when we collaborate from concept to completion.
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Other prizes NEWH Top ID 2026 Interior Design Canada - Value of Design Award 2025 Hospitality Category: Honourable Mention - Tasty Indian Bistro BLT Built Design Awards 2025 - Interior Design Hospitality: Bar + Restaurant Category, Honourable Mentions (Tasty Indian Bistro + Call Me Back Lounge) NEWH True North Awards 2025 - Solutionist Award NEWH True North Awards 2025 - Hospitality Project of the Year, 2nd NEWH True North Awards 2025 - Collaboration of the Year, 2nd SHINE Awards, Food + Beverage Category, Award of Merit - Chai Coffee Company SHINE Awards, Heritage Recognition, Award of Merit - Seaforth Highlanders Museum + Officers' Mess Iconic Design Awards - 2024 Winner, Hospitality Category, The Grill at Terminal City Club NEWH Top ID 2024 NEWH Top ID 2023 SHINE Awards, 2020 Designer of the Year - Members' Lounge SHINE Awards, Award of Excellence - Members' Lounge
