Sure, it may not have a basement themed like a German beer hall, but it’s a beautiful bar we can’t wait to try.

The motif is practically timeless, the floor covered with miniature mosaic tiles, the walls paved with New York City subway tiles. The lights were chosen in tribute to early 20th century Pullman cars, and the draft beer tower, with its cap reminiscent of an Art Deco cocktail shaker, came from Germany. “We really wanted to make it look pre-war,” Paro says.

The soft, deep banquettes are mirrored in the cozy bar stools. Overhead, the pattern of the pressed tin ceiling, painted white, was inspired by sections of ceiling discovered during renovation. “Thankfully, they still make the same pattern,” Paro says.

Read more over at the Washington Post.