OldStory - Whisky Bar | Pub | Restaurant WordPress Theme 2.14.0

OldStory is a premium, vintage-inspired WordPress theme designed by AncoraThemes for whisky bars, pubs, breweries, and upscale restaurants. It is highly regarded for its "prohibition-era" aesthetic, combining dark, sophisticated color palettes with modern functionality.

As of late 2025, the theme remains a bestseller on ThemeForest, having been updated to include full Elementor support and AI-assisted features.

1. Unique Design & Aesthetic

The theme stands out for its specialized "Gentleman's Club" or "Vintage Speakeasy" feel:

Color Palette: Typically features deep blacks, charcoal, and warm amber or wood tones that mirror the appearance of aged whisky.

Typography: Uses elegant, retro-serif fonts that evoke a sense of tradition and craftsmanship.

Retina Ready: Every asset, from bottle icons to menu borders, is sharp and optimized for high-resolution displays.

2. Core Industry Features

OldStory goes beyond simple page layouts to provide tools specific to the hospitality and spirit industry:

Whisky & Spirit Menu: Dedicated custom post types to list your bottle collection, including tasting notes, age, and pricing.

Events Management: Integrated with The Events Calendar, allowing you to promote whisky tastings, live jazz nights, or brewery tours.

Table Reservations: Includes built-in reservation forms (or compatibility with plugins like Booked) to help customers secure a spot.

eCommerce Ready: Fully integrated with WooCommerce, making it a great choice for bars that also sell bottles, merchandise, or gift vouchers online.

3. Technical Specifications (2025 Status)

Feature

Details

Page Builder

Fully Elementor based (formerly WPBakery), allowing visual drag-and-drop editing.

Compatibility

WordPress 6.x+, PHP 8.x, and WooCommerce 9.x/10.x.

Bundled Plugins

Slider Revolution, WGL Framework, and TRX Addons.

Accessibility

Recent 2025 updates (v2.21) added major WP Accessibility Check improvements.

Search

Interactive Ajax Search that suggests drinks or menu items as you type.

4. Customization Options

3 Homepage Layouts: Includes specific demos for a Whisky Shop, a Bar & Grill, and a Brewery.

Header & Footer Builder: You can design custom navigation bars and footers directly within Elementor.

Instagram Feed: Integrated with Smash Balloon to showcase your bar's atmosphere and cocktails via a live social feed.

How can I help you with OldStory?

Installation: Do you need help with the One-Click Demo import? (Note: It requires specific server settings like a high max_execution_time).

Menu Setup: Would you like to know how to create a filterable drinks menu so customers can sort by spirit type (e.g., Bourbon, Scotch, Rye)?

Reservations: Are you trying to connect the reservation form to your email or an external booking management system?

Would you like me to find the link to the "Whisky Shop" demo so you can see how the theme handles spirit bottle galleries?