Kiki’s Menuzine
The Kiki Lounge ‘Menu Zine,’ is a creative publication that doubles as a cocktail menu and zine, inviting customers to ‘steal this zine!’. Kiki Lounge is a tropical-themed cocktail bar on the Isle of Man, inspired by classic tiki bar traditions with a millennial twist, it’s a vibrant local hotspot known for its inventive cocktails, warm Manx hospitality, and dedication to quality.
Is it a Menu or a Zine
The brief called for a retro, grungy, xerox-inspired aesthetic, delivered through halftone textures, torn paper effects, hand-drawn illustrations, and skewed layouts. Printed in monochrome on pastel paper with art from a different local artist for the cover of every issue, the menu’s rebellious, zine-like energy perfectly complements the bar’s personality. Island Style
This visual language has since been adopted into Kiki Lounge’s broader branding, influencing its illustrations, typography, and overall aesthetic, used to create their coasters that double as cocktail recipes formulated in collaboration with local distilleries.DIY or Die
Fragments of design assets for Menuzine use traditional zine treatment of imagery alongside hand drawn elements. Taking inspiration from the iconic 1950s style of tropical-themed bars, blended with 1990s photocopy-style printed textures. Resulting in a full book of tracing paper scraps.Award Winners
The Menu Zine has garnered significant acclaim, helping Kiki Lounge achieve 1 PIN Excellent status in The Pinnacle Guide (the Michelin Star of bars) and secure a place in the UK’s Top 50 Cocktail Bars. It was also featured in Foodism's article 'State of the art: when did cocktail menus become works of art?' as a standout example of innovative menu design. Described by The Pinnacle Guide as 'an evolving zine, a vibrant mix of ideas, expressionism, and art'.Role:Design Lead
Creative direction from Ben at COURTESY
Services:Illustration
Editorial & Layout Design
Print