Gael & Grain

Client: Speyside Property Services/Star Pubs & Bars
Project: Gael & Grain
HF divisions involved:

Electrical

Brief Project Description: Our Glasgow electricians delivered the complete electrical fit-out for ‘The Gael & Grain’, an exciting new bar located on Glasgow’s iconic Sauchiehall Street/Sandyford Place.

The venue, housed in a listed building, required a full electrical upgrade to bring it up to modern standards while preserving the charm and character of the original architecture. With extensive experience in hospitality installations and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on tight timelines, our electricians successfully carried out a comprehensive package of works. The end result is a beautifully lit, customer-focused venue designed to operate efficiently and reliably from day one.

The electrical works carried out by our team included:

• Electrical Rewiring: We carried out electrical alterations to the building’s outdated and insufficient electrical wiring installation and replaced outdated equipment with a modern system built to current standards, ensuring a safe and future-proof infrastructure throughout the venue.
• LED Lighting Upgrades: We upgraded all lighting fittings to energy-efficient LED solutions. New decorative lighting fixtures were installed to enhance the interior ambiance, while improving long-term energy performance.
• Bar Power & Lighting: A new central bar was installed, and our electricians provided:
– Dedicated power supplies
– Lighting strips for visual appeal
– Socket outlets to support bar operations
• Customer Amenities: New power sockets featuring built-in USB charging ports were fitted throughout the seating areas to offer added convenience for customers using phones, tablets, or laptops.
• Outdoor Beer Garden Lighting: Festoon lighting was installed in the outdoor beer garden to create a welcoming, warm, and atmospheric space – perfect for evening socialising.
• Downstairs Function Room: The lower level of the venue features a new function room and secondary bar. We delivered a full electrical installation in this space, including:
– New lighting design and installation
– Power supply for equipment and bar use
– Cable management and distribution

Project Challenges: As is often the case in hospitality projects, timing was critical. The client required all works to be completed within a tight deadline, and installation activities had to be carefully coordinated with the other trades on site. For example, certain electrical elements, such as the bar’s power supply, could not be installed until the bar itself had been fitted. Additionally, the listed status of the building meant we had to carry out our works with extra care and consideration, working within the existing structure while meeting strict regulations and preserving historical features.

None of this presented any serious issues for our team however and with such a strong reputation for restaurant and bar fit outs in the UK, our team completed the work on time once again.

With senior-level hands on management involved from the initial project planning all the way up to work completion, this has been another successful pub fit out project for the HF team.

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