After years of declining volumes, cask ale is showing signs of recovery. According to a 2025 YouGov survey carried out for the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), around 25% of 18 to 24-year-old beer drinkers now regularly order cask ale at the bar. This is an increase of more than 50% on the previous year. Younger drinkers are drawn in by better …
The UK food hall sector is in the middle of a remarkable run. While the broader hospitality industry has faced well-documented pressure from rising costs, wage inflation and declining footfall, food halls have done something quite different. They have kept growing. According to hospitality consultancy Next Phase, the number of food halls operating across the UK grew by 26% between 2024 and 2025, with …
In busy venues, the bar is one of the hardest working areas of the entire operation. Whether you’re running a high-volume pub, a cocktail bar, a hotel or an event space, the pressure during peak service doesn’t change. Speed, flow and consistency across a full shift are non-negotiable.
Most operators think about this in terms of staffing. But in many cases, the bigger variable is …
For restaurant groups and hotel chains, a bar is far more than a place to serve drinks. It is a key service area that needs to perform efficiently every day, often across multiple sites.
While the design and aesthetics of the front bar often take centre stage, the systems working behind the scenes are what truly determine how smoothly service runs. From glass storage and …
In the fast-paced hospitality industry, time directly impacts revenue and customer satisfaction. Whether opening a new venue or refurbishing an existing space, construction delays can be costly. For businesses like cinemas, restaurants, stadiums, and hotels, where bar areas play a key role, precision and efficiency are crucial.
At Servaclean, we recognise these challenges. That’s why our BARFrame stainless steel bar systems, designed with advanced CAD …
Relocating a hospitality venue is no small task. Whether you’re moving due to expansion, redevelopment, or simply chasing new opportunities, keeping your brand identity and operational flow intact is key to a successful transition. But while furniture and fittings often change, the bar operation is one area where continuity can and should be maintained.
At Servaclean, we’ve seen first-hand how a well-designed, interchangeable modular bar …
The standard approach to hospitality venue fit-outs has long been to rip out existing fixtures and fittings, send them to landfill, and replace them with new. While this method is convenient and fast, it is costly, wasteful, and leaves little capacity to consider sustainability, circularity, and waste reduction.
Pioneering Sustainable Refurbishments since 1989
Since our inception, Servaclean has designed and installed stainless steel under counter bar …
Bars aren’t just for pubs anymore. From weddings and rooftop parties to sports arenas and luxury resorts, bars are now centre stage at all types of events, and with good reason.
With demand for portable, cocktail-focused and outdoor bars on the rise, venues and organisers are turning to flexible bar setups that elevate the guest experience, boost revenue, and create memorable moments.
Here’s why bars are …
In the fast-paced hospitality industry, bars need to adapt quickly to evolving trends to keep customers engaged and coming back. However, constantly chasing new ideas can be costly, especially when it involves investing in bar infrastructure.
At Servaclean, we understand the importance of flexibility and smart financial management. We outline how bar owners and managers can experiment with new ideas and trends without breaking the …
At Servaclean, we know that bar design plays a pivotal role in the customer experience. The right bar layout not only enhances efficiency but also contributes to the ambience and overall appeal of a venue.
We pride ourselves on being leaders in bespoke under-counter bar solutions, expertly balancing custom design with modular construction. A common misconception is that “modular” means sacrificing flexibility or uniqueness. With …
