Don’t let Pink Moon’s unassuming exterior fool you. The Saloon is 91 feet by length, including two matching structures that are broken up by a modest courtyard. The first volume houses a fully equipped bar and lounge seating, while the other volume encompasses an intimate dining area. Two tall, timber-trussed roofs peak at a 60-degree angle, providing both narrow interiors with a lofty ceiling that mitigates the feeling of a tight floor plan.

Designed by Matiya Marovich of Sans-Arc Studio, Pink Moon Saloon definitely exudes a certain sentimental ambiance. It’s a bit like an idealized summer camp lodge (but for peckish city-goers). The restaurant’s co-owners envisioned a space that would capture childhood nostalgia of the great outdoors, while implementing locally sourced, sustainable materials and recycled hardwood.

“The design intention of Pink Moon was to create its own identity or vernacular; by designing and building in the way a hut should be”, mentioned Marovich. As such, indigenous materials like Spotted Gum, Ironbark, and Tasmanian Oak have been used throughout the majority of the Saloon’s interior, creating a subtly rustic vibe. The strategic use of timber, bessa block and metal combines to deliver an atmosphere that’s modern and a bit bucolic [in every positive sense of the word].

Pink Moon’s eatery and bar encapsulate a fairly simple, yet bold aesthetic. Vivid blue beams cross the vaulted ceilings of both interiors, while brass light fixtures blend well against a myriad of hardwood paneling. The scattering of Edison bulbs provides a soft light during the evening that mirrors the cozy atmosphere of a quaint cabin, while the venue is brightened during the day by natural light that emanates from the courtyard. The décor is minimal but carefully curated; open shelving throughout the space offers a stage for vintage-inspired ornamentation and earthenware.

Pink Moon Saloon is a refreshing take on something so familiar (perhaps too sweeping of a statement coming from someone accustomed to cabin life in British Columbia). It's an intimate, woodsy bistro in the midst of a concrete landscape; a venue that feels just as much like home as a log cabin on the lake.