Some time ago, I stumbled on a photograph of a cocktail bar in Paris. I couldn’t stop staring at it. For months, I’d pull it up on my phone and study every inch of its contents, trying to understand why it resonated with me so much, and why I wanted so badly, to recreate it in my own way.

Meet The POPdown – a private bar and lounge installation by @grantalyons - inspired by a night at @lesyndicat Paris – it’s an underground for friends.

A dimly lit bar with shelves of bottles and glasses, decorated with warm lighting and textured gold curtains.

Le Syndicat, 51 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, Paris

Bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, framed photographs, and string lights on a white perforated wall, with a copper decorative ceiling.

The POPdown NYC, Canal & Washington St. NYC

The POPdown NYC

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NYE 25.

We had some great friends and family in town so we opened the POPdown to bring in the New Year. Truly special group of people to go into 2026. Thank you all so much for such a wonderful evening.

A group of twelve diverse adults celebrating New Year's Eve in a bar, smiling and holding drinks, with some wearing party accessories, against a decorated background with bottles and framed pictures.

Burns Night 25

A man smiling and standing outside a restaurant with wooden and brick exterior walls, wearing a kilt, black sweatshirt, socks, and high-top sneakers. Text on the image indicates an event on January 25th from 6 to 9 at 533 Canal Street, NYC, related to Burns Night at The Franklin Pop Down.

January 25th is our Annual Burns Night celebration as we start another year in the journey of LYONS of Scotland. I’m excited about what’s next for The Heirloom Sweater, which definitely has more focus on Scotland itself. Let’s see what that brings.

-Grant

A man standing outside a clothing store, smiling with arms crossed, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, a plaid kilt, and sneakers, next to a wooden door with a glass window showing racks of clothes inside.
A man and woman standing together in a cozy indoor setting, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, a black kilt with red and yellow grid lines, and black sneakers with white laces. The woman is wearing a black and blue p
A group of four friends celebrating indoors, standing close together and smiling, with a bar in the background. One person is holding a drink, and others are dressed casually.
Two men smiling and posing with their arms around each other at a social gathering, one holding a glass of beverage, in an indoor setting with warm lighting and wooden decor.
Two men smiling and standing together indoors near a retail display, with one having his arm around the other's shoulder. They are wearing casual jackets, and the background includes a glass block wall, green plants, and shelves with shoes and bags.
Two men smiling and posing together at a bar, surrounded by liquor bottles and glassware, with a ceiling featuring reflective metallic tiles.
A group of people sitting at a bar, smiling and enjoying a social gathering, with drinks and bar supplies on the counter.
Four men smiling at a social gathering, holding drinks, standing outside near a brick wall and large window, with string lights reflected in the window.
Three men smiling and posing together in a clothing store, wearing kilts and other attire.
Two people sitting on chairs in a rustic, industrial-style indoor space with exposed brick walls and clothing on racks in the background. One person is holding a glass of whiskey, and both are smiling at the camera.
Four women sitting closely together at a table, smiling, with glasses and bowls in front of them. Four other people are sitting on chairs behind them, and there are drinks and food on the table. The setting appears to be a cozy restaurant or cafe.
Two men smiling and posing together at a social gathering, one holding a drink, in an indoor setting with a curtain and boxes in the background.

Cocktails & Cashmere

December
Every December we’ll be having a special Cashmere and Cocktails Party for our family and friends at The POPdown NYC. It’s a warm night of friends-and-family pricing on luxury cashmere by Active Cashmere and LYONS of Scotland.

Group of people gathered in a cozy, industrial-style room with exposed brick and ductwork, smiling and enjoying a social event with drinks and casual conversation.
A man wearing a black hat and black jacket pouring a drink in a bar with liquor bottles and decorations on the shelves behind him.
Bar area with shelves of liquor bottles on a white pegboard wall, decorated with string lights and framed photographs, under a ceiling with a copper decorative pattern.
A man standing behind a bar preparing drinks in a cozy, well-decorated home bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, framed photographs, and a patterned rug.
People seated at a restaurant bar area with exposed brick walls, string lights hanging from the ceiling, and a kitchen counter with various bowls, glasses, and kitchen utensils in the foreground.
A cocktail glass filled with a dark beverage, garnished with coffee beans, on a black napkin on a wooden bar counter.

Nik Rabinowitz & Friends

MAY 15, 2023
Great to have Nik with special guests Kaneez and Lucy. One of the best nights we’ve had in a while. Incredible to laugh with old friends and new at The POPdown NYC.

Nik Rabinowitz and Friends: LIVE at The POPdown NYC
An indoor gathering with people socializing, some sitting at tables with food, and others standing. The space has an unfinished, industrial look with exposed concrete ceilings, pipes, and hanging lights.
A group of people watching a presenter in an industrial-style room with exposed concrete ceiling and pipes, some sitting on chairs and sofas, some standing, near tables with food and drinks.
People enjoying a concert or performance in a cozy basement setting with string lights, a bar, and a standing performer.
People socializing and enjoying drinks in an industrial-style bar or restaurant with exposed concrete ceilings and string lights.
People socializing and drinking in a trendy bar or restaurant with exposed concrete ceilings, string lights, and a bar area in the background.
A woman speaking to an audience in a cozy basement bar setting decorated with string lights and shelves of bottles. Several people are seated and listening attentively.
People gathered in a cozy, industrial-style indoor space, sitting on sofas and chairs, enjoying a social event or party, with some standing and chatting, warm lighting, string lights, and exposed brick walls.
People gathering at a bar area in an industrial-style space with exposed ceilings and warm lighting, some sitting and others standing, with food and drinks on the table.