15/04/2026
Most event bars are functional. Pour. Serve. Move on. We saw them as something else entirely.
In collaboration with Paul Morris (Brampton Valley) and Stuart Knight (Liquid Bars), alongside the amazing brands of Poretti and Estrella, we set out to create two bars that delivered an experience, not just an escape.
Two brands. Two worlds.
Poretti became the marble archway to an Italian lake, calm, elevated, a sense of arrival.
Estrella became a Dali inspired Barcelona townhouse, vibrant, textured, full of life.
But this wasn’t just about set dressing.
It was the detail, the materials, the finish, the craftsmanship, that made people feel something before they even ordered a drink.
The strength of the build.
The texture of the surfaces.
The way the lighting pulled you in.
Small signals, but powerful ones.
Because when something feels considered, people stay longer, engage more, and remember it.
And that’s where the real collaboration sits.
Not just between agencies and brands, but between idea and ex*****on.
At the Publican Awards, where everything is competing for attention, that level of care is what turns a space into a destination.
The result?
The bars didn’t just serve drinks.
They held attention.
They sparked conversation.
They became part of the experience.
People didn’t leave the moment… they stayed in it.
