The Birdwatch Bar

Welcome to The Birdwatch Bar – Where The Joy of Cocktails Began

Nestled in the breakfast nook of our kitchen, The Birdwatch Bar is where The Joy of Cocktails first took flight. Created during the pandemic, it overlooks the birdfeeders outside our bay window, offering the perfect spot to sip cocktails while watching birds and squirrels at play.

The Birdwatch began as a simple home bar for crafting afternoon and evening drinks, but it sparked a passion that grew into something much larger. My lifelong love of collecting old bottles led me to uncover the beauty and history of vintage glassware. What started as a quest to outfit The Birdwatch with unique glasses evolved into a full-fledged collection—and ultimately, The Joy of Cocktails.

What we discovered in this journey is how much joy we derived with planning and decorating our home bar, from vintage glass, to art glass, from collected items with sentimental value to travel souvenirs.

Fundamentally, for us, the "joy" in The Joy of Cocktails refers more to the design and creation of spaces to sip great cocktails, than the cocktails themselves.