Atlas Contract Bars were approached by HMS Collingwood in Fareham looking for a complete bar renovation in the prestigious training establishment of the Royal Navy. Their existing bar was looking run down with lots of room for improvement to allow for neater supply storage and bar displays.
Working closely with the venue managers, we visited the site to inspect the area and understand the necessary requirements for the new bar design and layout. Surveying the area to map out essential bar equipment such as fridges, electrics and lighting is an integral step. It is also our opportunity to take precise measurements which allowed us to quickly draw a custom bar design alongside providing the client with a mood board of materials to help visualise the concept.
Once the commercial bar design had been confirmed, our in-house manufacturing team got to work in production. With precise drawings set out, our CNC machine started cutting each bar panel and shelf to size. Looking to make a statement with the bar front, our joinery team added bespoke elements such as herringbone ridges to panels and cut outs in the bar canopy for lighting.
Our expert spray team was tasked with matching a particular shade of blue that was chosen to match the Royal Navy branding, as well as finishing the solid oak bar countertops in a clear lacquer with a 5% sheen. We also lacquered the polished brass bottle step front panel for a layer of protection.
When the panels and bar front were finished, we preassembled the carcasses of the bar construction in our warehouse to streamline the bar installation process. This meant that the bar fitting took just one day, which included the unfixing and removal of the existing back bar.
The finished bar took a total of twelve weeks to materialise in total, from initial enquiry to the bar build. Delivering a bespoke bar that is built to last and fit for purpose was achieved and the cherry on top was a happy client that was able to get straight into utilising their new bar.
"What a great team at Atlas Contract Bars, upgrading our bar with great communication from start to finish. The workmanship exceeded our expectations, from drawing to completion. Would I use them again? Yes, absolutely."
Chris Lindhop, Base Warrant Officer
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