Carry-On Airlines: A Vintage Cocktail Experience in Phoenix

Immersive Cocktail Journey

• ✈️ Carryon Airlines offers an immersive cocktail experience designed to evoke the golden age of flying.
• 💡 The concept transports guests to a vintage-themed cabin, reminiscent of the exclusive upstairs lounge of a 1970s 747.
• 🌍 The journey simulates a flight from San Francisco to Mexico City, complete with monitor windows displaying a 3D map.

The "Carry-On Airlines" Concept

• 🍸 Teddy Meyers, one of the owners, was inspired by the exclusivity of first-class cabins on jumbo jets.
• 📍 The bar is located in downtown Phoenix, with no actual travel involved, focusing entirely on the experiential aspect.
• 🌐 The bar's website experienced a crash upon announcing the opening date due to overwhelming demand.

Cocktail Innovation

• 🍹 The cocktails are central to the experience, with a focus on vintage drinks given a modern twist.
• 🧪 Bartender Jax Donahghue experimented with replicating flavors like Galliano and creating a non-cream version of a Pink Squirrel.
• 🎭 The aim is to playfully surprise guests, such as with the unexpected color of the Pink Squirrel cocktail.

Experiential Bar Popularity

• 📈 Experiential bars are gaining popularity, with nearly one in five millennials reporting visits in the last three months.
• 📊 OpenTable data shows a 27% jump in bookings for experiences.
• 🌟 Guests like Deborah Nardoz and Tara Staer highlight the overall vibe and ambiance as unique and special.
• ⏳ The experience lasts for a 90-minute flight, promising a memorable night.