The UK’s growing cocktail culture has driven the increase of stylish, on trend venues encouraging customers a sense of escapism throughout the week. The design and ambience of a bar can make or break the drinking experience, so it’s vital that all elements combine to create a compelling and authentic environment.
From sumptuous cocktail bars to themed speakeasies, we create immersive interiors that reflect your brand and inspire customer loyalty. We collaborate with our clients to understand their brand and target customers to ensure we deliver a unique concept that delivers for them and their audience. We take time to specify the right products and materials to ensure you’re only investing once therefore mitigating costly replacements down the line. Our services include bar interior design, space planning, bespoke furniture and lighting design along with overseeing the manufacturing process and full fit out. We also offer help with brand creation, if required.
Our 20+ years of ‘big brand, big project ‘experience has helped mould our proven process. We provide expert guidance from concept to completion to avoid wasted time and money and utilise the resources we have to hand.
Our bar and pub interior designers source, specify and procure all elements required to turn a project from concept to reality. These include, but aren’t limited to, furniture, lighting, bespoke joinery, signage, servery equipment, kitchen equipment and planting.
We love the ambitious and courageous nature of our clients, allowing us to devote ourselves to their journey and bringing the vision to life.
– Brief Creation
– Strategic Thinking
– Branding Advice
– Competitor Analysis
– Measured Survey
– Space Planning
– Lookbook
– Sketches
– Concept Creation
– Specifying
– 3D Visualisation (CGI)
– Sample Boards
– Technical Drawing Pack
– Construction Details
– Tender Guidance
– FF&E Schedules
– Bespoke Joinery/Furniture Design
– Planning Applications
– Building Control Drawings
– Principal Designer & CDM Management
– Design Management
– Contractor Liaison
– Snagging and Quality Control
– Site Meeting Attendance
– Procurement
– Design Engineering
We design bars across the UK from our Birmingham and East Yorkshire hubs, meaning we’re never too far away from a potential project.
Beleza
F&B Design
Isabel’s
F&B Design
The Waiting Room
F&B Design
Sam Chandler2025-02-14 The team @ C&A care deeply about their work and the client experience. The end result is groundbreaking design that wins hearts and minds. Ant Duckworth2025-02-11 Matt, Kayleigh and the team have been instrumental in bringing Dear Coco's coffee bar strategy to life. We needed an agency partner capable of lateral, innovative thinking with a can-do attitude and we found it in Copper & Ash. The quality of creative thinking, problem-solving and final output is second to none. Their project management is amongst best-in-class. The team's work has allowed us to secure flagship coffee industry and real estate partnerships, they're a critical growth partner for us. Thank you team, Ant & Sam @ Dear Coco Coffee Z B2024-09-17 Matt and the team were absolutely excellent from start to finish. This includes everything from communication, going through each stage to the final presentation. Overall, as a company we cant sing their praises enough! Bill Sunner2023-12-05 Been using copper and ash for 12 months now, i would recommend this company to anyone who is looking for design work. Matt and Kayleigh true professionals, nothing is to much to ask of them. They have a very good understanding of what the client needs. Jack Whittaker2023-10-02 I highly recommend Copper & Ash. Recently used the company for a full office renovation, they understood the brief and the use of space and the vision they had was extremely impressive. They then followed this up with fantastic customer service, and reaction to changes required offering flexibility throughout. All with a personal touch from the company owners. Spencer Turner2023-09-25 We are a fit out company and required the services of an interior design company specialising in commercial design. I contacted Matt and Kayleigh of Copper and Ash who right from the word go engaged with our client and delivered an amazing scheme. For us as a contractor we were given all of the exact specifications and detail required in order to provide an accurate quotation bearing in mind the clients budget. Both Matt and Kayleigh were in contact during the design process to run past me the use of different materials and design ideas they had to make sure they were feasible and cost effective without affecting their design. Once we were contracted to do the fit out they were always on hand to assist with any alterations to design mainly due to materials and always came back to me rapidly. The whole process has been a joy and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anybody looking for an up to date wow design delivered by professionals that think outside the box. I am a great believer in "you get what you pay for" and I think Copper and Ash are definitely value for money. David Frisby2023-08-17 We had a fantastic experience working with Copper and Ash on our new office location in Birmingham. Their project management skills were exceptional, and they showed great professionalism throughout the process. What impressed us the most was their dedication to understanding our brand, not just from an aesthetic standpoint but also in terms of our cultural values. They truly went the extra mile to create a space that reflected our brand identity and created a positive and inspiring work environment. Nathan Dawe2023-01-17 An absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. I came with a vision and they took it to another level. The first design they showed me turned out to be the final design as it was so amazing! Kayleigh and Matt were fantastic throughout going above and beyond to achieve our opening date. Highly recommended. You get what you pay for!! Thank you guys Ashley A2022-12-01 Copper and Ash were fantastic from start to finish. They were enthusiastic about the project and came up with some great ideas. They kept me informed and up to date through every stage of the process. They were clear and responsive in communication. The people who perform the best are the ones that enjoy what they are doing, and it is clear that they love their craft. Kay Bonetti2022-01-08 The team at Copper and Ash have an intuition to come up with the perfect design, that until meeting them was just a figment of the imagination. Thank you for your care and attention to detail, and to actually listening - a rarity in business today
Bar, pub, and overall hospitality interior design goes beyond just creating a visually appealing space – it’s about shaping the entire customer experience. A well-thought-out design can influence how customers feel and behave, from the moment they walk through the door. The layout, lighting, furniture, and overall atmosphere need to work together to create a memorable experience that encourages repeat visits. In today’s competitive market, a unique and well-designed bar can make all the difference in attracting and retaining customers.
Bar interior design is key to expressing your brand’s identity. Every design choice, from wall finishes to seating, should speak to your brand’s personality and values. By carefully considering your target audience, we can design a space that not only feels authentic but also resonates with your customers. Whether you want a sleek, modern cocktail bar or a cosy, rustic pub, your bar’s design will be a natural extension of your brand, helping to build stronger connections with your customers.
The bar interior design process has several stages, starting with an in-depth understanding of your business, brand, and goals. During the ‘Define’ phase, we explore ideas, survey the space, and create a strategic plan. The ‘Design’ phase brings the vision to life with 3D visualisations and material sample boards so you can see exactly how the space will look. The ‘Develop’ phase focuses on detailed technical drawings and procurement, ensuring that every aspect is ready for the fit-out. Finally, in the ‘Deliver’ phase, we oversee the build, making sure the design is executed perfectly.
The timeline for a bar interior design project can vary based on the size and complexity of the space. Typically, a project will take around 3 to 6 months from the initial concept to the completed fit-out. We work efficiently while maintaining high standards, ensuring that deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Regular updates and open communication keep everything on track, so you know exactly what to expect and when your bar will be ready to welcome customers.
We’re not your typical design agency – we’re small but perfectly formed, and we like to blur the lines between agency and client. We bring a personal, hands-on approach to every project, treating your goals as our own. Our attention to detail and collaborative spirit means you’re always in the loop, from the initial brief through to the final fit-out. Plus, with many years of industry experience, across many aspects of hospitality including hotels, coffee shops and restaurant design, we have the expertise to ensure your project is delivered on time and within budget.
During the fit-out, we take an active role in managing the design execution. We liaise with contractors, attend site meetings, and handle any design-related issues that arise. Our goal is to make sure the finished bar looks just as good, if not better, than the initial design renders. By staying involved throughout the construction phase, we ensure that everything, from the layout to the finer details like lighting and finishes, aligns with the original vision, giving you a stunning final result that meets your expectations.