5 Famous Starship Bars In Star Trek Explained

It can be an incredibly stressful life serving with Starfleet, so it’s a good job that there’s a selection of legendary Star Trek bars where officers can unwind after a tough day protecting the galaxy. From Romulan ale to Chateau Picard, alcohol – and its more responsible synthetic replacement – has been a key part of the culture of Star Trek. New starships were christened with a bottle of champagne, while absent friends were honored with a toast in Ten Forward or in the Ready Room of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). The most important bar in Star Trek history is arguably the one run by Quark (Armin Shimerman) on Deep Space Nine, which paid host to various new species from the Gamma Quadrant, strengthening both diplomatic and commercial relations with the region.