winter is coming
Winter is coming. But not that winter of chocolate with churros or weekends in the snow. No. Winter is coming at Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, And that's big words.
The April 15 It has been marked on our calendars since it was announced that it would be the day of the premiere eighth and final season of Game of Thrones.
That series that caught us from the beginning, made us search Google answers, theories, family trees –whatever it was, something, but we always wanted more–.
It also forced us to cover our eyes on more than one occasion, and got us to love and hate characters of all kinds, and then finish them off.
And yes, when The End lyrics don't give way to a new chapter, we are going to miss her. But let's not get sad, or at least if we do, let's do it toasting the Iron Throne at this Chicago pop-up bar inspired by the series.
A TOAST TO THE SEVEN KINGDOMS!
Replay Lincoln Park is an arcade bar located in downtown Chicago that, in order to overcome the harsh and icy winter, has decided to become a mini Game of Thrones universe where no detail is lacking.
"The iconic Westeros map It was a great inspiration for us, because we see it in every episode during the title sequence" Tom Molloy, one of the space's creative artists, tells Traveler.es
From beyond the Wall to the shores of Dorne, going by Winterfell, Meereen, King's Landing and Highgarden, and crossing the narrow sea to the khalasars of the Dothraki and the temple of the God of Many Faces in Braavos.
While you walk through the scenes of the series you will be able to taste some cocktails created especially for the occasion As the 'dothakiri' in addition to the classic mead, the preferred drink of the Lannisters.
Chin Chin!
The bar has also collaborated with the Ommegang Brewery, the brewery that brews the series' official beers, to offer some of its themed drinks at the bar.
You can choose between the beer king in the north (from barrel) , Queen of the Seven Kingdoms (blond and bitter), hand of the queen (barleywine style) and Mother of dragons (Smoked Porter mixed with Cherry Kriek) .
TRIVIALS, FAIRS AND A RED WEDDING
Between the themed events scheduled are the ‘Red Wedding’ banquet (Yes, the one that left us in shock and whose color had nothing to do with the bride's dress) and a jousting tournament.
There will also be a game of thrones trivia every Thursday.
The entrance to the bar is free , but for the first time, Replay will introduce a **VIP ticket package,** which will include a souvenir glass, a commemorative print, and a $20 fast track entry to the bar.
The coveted Iron Throne
A DECORATION OF ICE AND FIRE
**Pop-Up Squad** is the group of artists which has been in charge of creating the pop ups that Replay Lincoln Park has become, including the Game of Thrones one.
Jeremy Steffen, Raquel Hung, Luis Colindres, Tom Molloy, Tristan Young and Adam Michaels make up this creative team, which has also had the help of special guest artists such as Hokulani Cabebe, Bryn Gleason, Olivia Love, and Justin Jezewski.
They have been responsible for creating the concept, the decoration and each one of the artistic elements from the bar
"With this pop-up in particular, we have tried to transform the space to that people feel in a fantastic world where to escape the cold, be next to a life-size dragon and have something to drink," says Rachel Hung, a member of the Pop-Up Squad.
Some of the most impressive elements, with the permission of the Iron Throne , are undoubtedly the dragon and the Night King.
Also, the artists have individually created pieces of fan art, available for purchase. "This is where each emerging artist is able to express her particular talents so that attendees can view her work and purchase it," says Tristan Young.
It is planned that the pop up bar will be open Until March 3. And if you invite a round (or more), do not forget that "The Lannisters always pay their debts."