Operationally Driven Projects for Pubs and Social Venues
Social venues demand layouts that support fast service, controlled storage, and efficient back-of-house circulation without disrupting the guest atmosphere. Our planning addresses counter positioning, glasswash flow, cold storage access, and preparation zones to prevent bottlenecks during high-volume periods. Equipment placement is coordinated to maintain clear staff movement while preserving visual openness in public-facing areas. Acoustic considerations, cleaning access, and night-time service routines are built into the layout to ensure smooth operation across extended opening hours, with every stage carefully coordinated and delivered by CANMAC.
Initial Consultation
Our consultation stage examines how food and drink service interact across bars, servery points, and back prep areas. We assess trading patterns, service intensity, and staff positioning to understand pressure points during busy periods. This allows us to define practical requirements for equipment capacity, circulation routes, and compliance needs before design begins.
Design & Planning
Design development focuses on balancing speed of service with safe movement behind the bar and kitchen zones. We plan layouts that support efficient glass handling, food preparation, and stock replenishment while maintaining clear separation between service and storage. Ventilation, drainage, and electrical planning are coordinated to suit extended operating hours and licensing conditions.
Supply & Installation
Equipment selection is driven by durability, recovery time, and ease of maintenance rather than catalogue specifications. Installation is scheduled to minimise disruption to opening programmes, with careful coordination of bar fittings, refrigeration, and back-of-house systems. Each installation is commissioned to ensure consistent performance from day one.
Support & Service
Post-handover support is structured around operational continuity rather than reactive fixes. We provide clear documentation, maintenance guidance, and responsive service planning to keep venues trading smoothly. Ongoing support focuses on equipment longevity, compliance assurance, and adapting layouts as service formats evolve.
