The Broughton Arms - Balterley
Breathtaking Restaurant Interior Design: The Broughton Arms, Balterley
A landmark historic pub has undergone a breathtaking transformation which saw the formerly run-down Broughton Arms in Balterley near Betley, dramatically upgraded into a stunning contemporary venue to drink and dine.
The black and white 18th century pub, owned by Paragon Group, now includes a 360-degree bar, a 120-cover dining space, a new covered external dining area, a semi-private dining area, massively upgraded toilet facilities and a state-of-the-art kitchen.
The pub’s original beautiful historic frontage has been retained and refurbished, whilst its original tired-looking function dining room, along with the old toilets and outbuildings were demolished.
Fit out contractors for the project were PM Lally, with Lisa Power and the team at IMD being responsible for the interior design. The architect was Dave Wood from Tarpey Woodfine.
Lisa Power of IMD Associates said: “We took an existing beautiful but ‘tired’ landmark pub and developed it into a stunning contemporary premium bar and restaurant venue with a ‘wow’ factor.
“The historical frontage of the pub has been retained and enhanced, whilst the rear area has been completely transformed and extended, with the bar being the transitional point between the old and new part of the building. There is incredible vision throughout the venue, which is quite open and has fantastic views out onto beautifully landscaped gardens and patio areas.”
Design highlights include large ‘tunnel booths’ down one wall of the dining area, with each booth comfortably seating six people (and the central booth being a discreet access to the kitchen). Another key design feature in the main restaurant are two magnificent artificial magnolia trees which extend to meet each other under a long glazed skylight with seating below.
There is also a private dining area with rotational timber ‘fins’ which offer a flexible degree of privacy. A large chandelier with crystal shards hanging gracefully over a feature circular table, provides another focal point.
In addition, much of the character and charm of the older part of the pub has been retained – for example, original beams have been sandblasted, two of the bay windows now have window seats and a couple of log burners with armchairs alongside have been added.
The new toilets are opulent and luxurious with features including brass basins and taps, and large marble-effect slabs forming a backdrop to the vanity units.
The overall interior design colour palette ranges from the rich deep purple of the signage and leather elements, to a blush pink and tones of green. These colours have been carefully considered and are reflected in the specially selected artwork adorning the walls.