Case Study:

Bar Refurbishment for B:Music, Birmingham Town Hall

Birmingham Town Hall is one of the city’s most recognised historic venues, hosting performances, community events, and large audience gatherings throughout the year.

Igloo Property Group delivered a refurbishment of the main bar area, with the aim of improving functionality for staff while creating a more welcoming experience for visitors.

Working in partnership with DSA Consultants and GS Catering, the project focused on refreshing the existing bar layout, updating finishes, and ensuring the final environment complemented the character of the building. As a live venue with heritage significance, the work required careful planning and coordination to ensure high standards were maintained throughout.

Scope of Works

Challenges & Solutions

Key Outcomes

Scope of Works

To bring the bar area up to a modern operational standard, Igloo delivered a comprehensive programme of refurbishment works, including:

Strip-out and preparation of the existing space

Repurposing an existing reception desk for use within the new bar layout

Installation of new flooring and decorative finishes

Electrical and plumbing alterations to support new equipment and improve efficiency

Installation of studwork to house for new fridges and drinks compartments

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Interior wall of the bar featuring black-and-white mural photographs of people dancing, with a long wooden wall-mounted counter below, teal-painted walls, carpeted flooring, and a TV screen above.

Challenges & Solutions

Bar interior with carpeted flooring and tall square columns covered in colourful vintage concert ticket designs, each with a wooden ledge, alongside high tables, seating.

Close-up of a square interior column wrapped in colourful vintage concert ticket prints, featuring a wooden wraparound ledge, set within a modern carpeted venue with music-themed wall art in the background.

Meeting tight deadlines

The refurbishment needed to be completed within an agreed programme to ensure the bar was ready ahead of a busy events period. The works had to be completed to agreed deadlines, and these were achieved in full as planned.

Addressing drainage requirements

Drainage considerations were identified early in the project. Igloo worked with the client to agree compliant solutions, integrating them into the overall layout and avoiding disruption to wider venue operations.

Ensuring compatibility with new catering equipment

With new bar and catering equipment being installed, Igloo worked with GS Catering to ensure the required connections and layouts were suitable.

Repurposing existing joinery

Transforming an existing reception desk for use within the refurbished bar required skilled workmanship to achieve the desired appearance and durability. The repurposed unit was completed to a high standard, helping retain character while reducing waste.

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Key Outcomes

The completed refurbishment delivered a refreshed bar area that is both practical for staff and inviting for visitors:

A fully refurbished, modernised bar space, ready to support high footfall.

Improved operational flow and functionality for staff

All works completed on time and within the agreed budget

The space prepared in full readiness for a busy Christmas and events season

Long wooden bar area, with black refrigerator cabinets behind the bar. The black cabinets feature glass doors showing a mix of soft and alcoholic drinks. Next to the drinks cabinets is a standing freezer containing small individual servings of ice cream.

Interior of a bar area with grey carpet flooring and a wooden bar counter at the back, with metal queue barriers arranged in front. A large square column in the foreground is covered in colourful Post-it notes featuring handwritten messages, with a wooden ledge built around it. The walls are dark with framed artwork, and bright ceiling lights provide overhead illumination.

Interior of a bar area with grey carpet flooring and a long wooden bar counter at the back. Metal queue barriers are positioned in front of the counter. Behind the bar are shelves, a fridge, and storage units against dark walls, with a teal feature wall displaying white text. Overhead ceiling lights provide bright, even lighting.

Wooden bar area on a grey carpet. On top of the wooden bar is a card reader. Behind the bar are drink refrigerators, ice cream storage and black storage cupboards.

Close-up view of a long wooden bar counter with panel detailing, set against dark walls. Behind the counter are glass-fronted fridges stocked with drinks and open shelving units. A small sign and a clear container sit on the countertop. The floor is covered in grey patterned carpet, and ceiling lights provide bright overhead lighting.

Interior of a bar within Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Featuring grey carpet flooring and several square columns wrapped in colourful Post-it notes featuring handwritten messages. Each column has a wooden ledge around it at waist height. In the background are wooden tables with bench seating, metal queue barriers, and a wooden bar counter. The walls are dark with framed displays, and ceiling lights provide bright overhead lighting.

Close-up of a square column covered in colourful Post-it notes with handwritten messages, arranged edge to edge. A wooden ledge wraps around the column at waist height. In the background, part of a lounge area is visible with grey carpet flooring and a large wall poster featuring a musician.

Interior wall with a long wooden shelf mounted against a teal panelled wall. Above the shelf is a large black-and-white mural showing people dancing on a wooden floor. A flat-screen television is mounted over part of the mural. The floor is covered in grey patterned carpet, and ceiling lights provide bright overhead lighting.

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