Design System
Art Deco Gastropub — Visual Style Guide
A curated design language drawn from warm amber lamplight, brushed gold hardware, slate-blue paneling, and the quiet drama of embossed tin ceilings.
01 — Foundation
02 — Typography
Whiskey & Rye
The Evening Menu
Established in the old tradition
Craft Cocktails · Fine Spirits · Small Plates
Thursday — April 10, 2026 · Open from 4 PM
A curated selection of single-malt expressions, aged spirits, and house-crafted cocktails served in the warmth of our historic dining room.
"A place where time slows, the ice melts slowly, and the conversation runs deep."
| Token / Class | Font | Size | Weight | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
.t-display-xl | Playfair Display | clamp(2–4rem) | 900 | Hero, page titles |
.t-display-lg | Playfair Display | clamp(1.5–2.5rem) | 700 | Section headings |
.t-display-md | Playfair Display | 1.5rem | 400 italic | Subheadings |
.t-label-gold | Josefin Sans | 11px / 0.3em | 600 uppercase | Nav, eyebrows |
.t-body | Cormorant Garamond | 1.1rem | 300 | Paragraphs |
.t-caption | Josefin Sans | 10px | 400 uppercase | Captions, meta |
03 — Navigation
04 — Interaction
05 — Content
Featured Spirit
Aged in sherry-seasoned oak casks. Rich dried fruit, spice, and a lingering warmth that defines the house pour.
Tonight's Special
A five-course journey through the season's finest. Paired with curated pours from our cellar. Available Thursday through Saturday.
Craft Cocktail
Mezcal, smoked honey, lemon oil, and a whisper of black walnut bitters. Served over a hand-cut block.
06 — Menu
07 — Forms
08 — Labels
09 — Feedback
10 — Data Display
11 — Decorative
12 — Reference
| Token | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
--font-display | Playfair Display | Headlines, card titles, branding |
--font-body | Cormorant Garamond | Paragraphs, menu descriptions |
--font-label | Josefin Sans | Navigation, badges, labels, captions |
--color-gold | #c9a84c | Primary accent, CTAs, icons |
--color-charcoal | #1a1917 | Page background |
--color-slate | #2d3540 | Component backgrounds, panels |
--color-cream | #f0e8d8 | Primary text, headings |
--color-amber | #d4820a | Warm accent, glow effects |
--shadow-gold | 0 0 24px rgba(201,168,76,.25) | Gold glow on hover/focus |
--shadow-card | layered depth + gold rim | Card elevation |
--radius-sm | 2px | Buttons, inputs — sharp Art Deco |
--radius-md | 4px | Cards, badges |
--border-gold | 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4) | Card borders, featured elements |
--ease-out | cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) | All transitions |
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