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Figure of Eight, Birmingham

Birmingham

The Figure of Eight in Birmingham stands next to the well known Gas Street canal basin which is part of the city’s extensive system of canals. The canal became part of a national network which crossed the country in a figure of eight, centred on Birmingham. This is where the pub’s name hails from.

Project details

Client
Wetherspoon
Location
Birmingham
Status
Completed

DV Architects were tasked with bringing the old décor up to date, using existing furniture whilst retaining the traditional character and charm of the building. They also had to completely refurbish the back bar to help increase staff efficiency. This included increasing the display and serving area, as well as the glass rack space and the chilled bottle storage. With the existing bar a long L shape, it meant staff could be given dedicated stations and it would speed up the whole service. It was finished with a gold flecked granite top.

One of the heroes of the design was the glass rack which is the first of its type. It became a fantastic feature along the bar and increased the glass rack space. It was finished with brass knuckles which complemented the new feature pendants and antique brass picture lights.

A deep green industrial bar pendant was used to offset the decorations palette and traditional interior of the site.
All the fixed seating was upgraded with new leather and fabric finishes, in a classic diamond button back and new USB charging ports and dimmers to all booths.
A brand new bespoke carpet was designed and made to complement the green, leafy theme running throughout and a specialist brass nosing ordered to fit against the existing timber effect bar apron.

The whole project took under two weeks to complete.

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