In January 2006 I was approached by David Downey the Owner of The Bank Restaurant and Night Club in Newry, N Ireland.

The smoking ban was about to impact the Establishment and they were looking for a solution. David liked the African Pot House and wanted to know if they could be incorporated within the overall design of their Beer Garden.

So I visited the Pub and was asked to put forward a Presentation on a Re-design of the Service Yard to the rear of the Pub. This being the only area available.

We developed several alternatives and finally got the approval for a scheme incorporating 3 African Pot Houses on the upper deck as a chill-out area, with  some of our large Pots and our Green Man Murial all planted out with lush plants.

African Warriors outside each Pot complete the transformation.

On the lower custom built deck, there would be an informal seating area with a mixture of rustic feature seating and benching all under electric heat lamps  where smokers could chill with friends and enjoy the surroundings.

The Heated Pot Houses have been a huge success and have been used all over winter as a warm cosy place to chill out.

The Beer Garden was opened by Shane Ward  (winner of the X Factor)  in September 2006.

The following are before and after pictures of the Beer Garden.

If you would like us to transform an area in your Garden or Pub...........................please do not hesitate to contact us TODAY.