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Sloane Place bar in Chelsea: coral velvet bar stools at a fluted white counter, crystal chandelier and leather chesterfield seating

Restaurant, Bar & Pub Fit Out Restaurants, bars and pubs designed and built under one contract, open on the date you promised, with zero snags

Our track record

100% of projects delivered ahead
of programme and on budget

What our clients get

  • 28 weeksto deliver the restaurant and bar at Sloane Place, Chelsea, with the club next door open throughout
  • 4 weeksto strip out and rebuild an 83 sq m restaurant, ready to open
  • 10 weeksto refurbish a 300 sq m London pub and hand it back ready to trade
  • £10Minsurance cover, ISO and CHAS, every accreditation the work needs

A venue that opens on the night you promised, kitchen and bar included

Taking on a new unit? Every week of fit-out is rent and wages with no covers sold. Refurbishing a pub? Every closed day is lost trade. We plan around both from the first site visit.

We design it, strip it out, build the kitchen, extract, bar and finishes, and hand it over with every certificate, around 60% with our own labour. At Sloane Place in Chelsea, a project we took part in, the restaurant and bar were delivered in 28 weeks while the members' club next door kept trading.

Luxury restaurant interior with velvet lounge seating, marble-topped tables and coffered ceiling lighting

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Everything your venue needs, under one contract

Period dining salon with white tablecloths, panelled walls, a marble fireplace and tall windows

Design and layout

Covers, flow, kitchen position and bar, designed around your menu and your opening date.

Traditional pub interior with a lit open fire, timber bar, stools and a red rug

Pubs and period buildings

Character kept, servery and fabric brought up to today's trade: openings, steelwork, floors and roofs made good.

Commercial kitchen with stainless steel dishwashing line, canopy and racking

Kitchens, extract and services

Canopy and extract, gas with interlock, power, drainage, cold rooms and fire alarm, all commissioned.

Dimly lit luxury lounge bar with red velvet chairs, a long back bar and brass pendant lights

Bars, serveries and bespoke joinery

Bar fronts, back-fits, counters and display joinery made in-house to suit the room.

Panelled dining hall with crystal chandeliers, white-clothed tables and a decorative plaster ceiling

Dining rooms and front of house

Seating, lighting, joinery and finishes that hold up to a full service, night after night.

Restaurant interior with exposed ventilation ductwork, air handling and pendant lighting above the tables

M&E: ventilation, air conditioning, power and fire

Fresh air and comfort cooling for a full room, kitchen make-up air, three-phase power, lighting control, fire alarm and emergency lighting, designed and commissioned with the build.

Also under the same contract: shopfronts and signage, washrooms, acoustics, lighting, mechanical and electrical integration, and the drawings your landlord, planning and licensing applications need.

How it works

How we run a restaurant or bar fit-out

01

Site visit and brief

We walk the unit with you: covers, menu, kitchen and extract route, and the date you must open.

02

Design and fixed programme

Layout, kitchen, bar and finishes drawn up, one price, and a programme built back from opening night.

03

Consents and approvals

Landlord licence drawings, planning where extract or use needs it, Building Regulations and the fire strategy.

04

Strip-out and build

Structure, services, kitchen, bar and finishes in one sequence, around 60% with our own labour.

05

Commissioning and handover

Gas, extract, fire and electrics tested and certified, zero snags, and the keys back before the date.

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The Craftex Guide to Restaurant, Bar and Pub Fit Out

Planning, design, build and compliance in one guide, with the practical checklist that keeps a restaurant, bar or pub project on track from brief to opening night.

Our promises

Six promises, written into your contract

Not marketing lines. These are the terms we build to on every restaurant, bar and pub.

  1. One team, brief to opening night

    Design, kitchen, extract, bar and build under one contract and one point of contact, led by the same directors throughout.

    Sloane Place: restaurant and bar under one programme (took part)

  2. The agreed price stands

    A fixed lump sum for a written scope, with delay penalties on our side. Any change is priced and agreed in writing first.

  3. Your opening date holds

    The programme is built back from the night you open, with long-lead kitchen items ordered early.

    Aunties: 83 m² stripped out and rebuilt in 4 weeks

  4. Built faster, with our own trades

    Around 60% of the labour on site is ours, including the joinery, so no week is lost waiting for a subcontractor.

    The Gloucester Arms: 300 m² pub in 10 weeks

  5. £10M cover on every job

    Public, employers' and professional indemnity cover. ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, CHAS and SafeContractor.

  6. Ready to trade on day one

    Zero snags, with the gas, electrical, fire and extract certificates and the health and safety file handed over at the keys.

Example restaurant, bar and pub fit-out quotation from another contractor with the total circled, and the note: send it to us, we will beat it

Already have a quote? Send it to us. We'll beat it.

Upload the quote you have and we come back with a better price for the same scope, plus a programme that hits your opening date. Or talk the venue through with our team first.

Compare your quotes

Where restaurant and bar fit-outs usually go wrong, and what we do instead

Hold any quote up against this. The risk is the same on every venue; who carries it is not.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
Who is responsibleA designer, a kitchen supplier and a builder, each pointing at the others when the extract or the gas is wrongOne design-and-build team answers for the whole venue, kitchen included, from the first drawing to the keys
The final billProvisional sums for the old building, and extras that surface once the floor and ceilings are opened upA fixed lump sum. Every change costed and signed off before anyone starts it
Your tradeThe pub or restaurant shuts for the whole job, or regulars sit among dust and noiseAreas phased and noisy work out of hours where the layout allows: Drake's on Savile Row kept trading for all 12 weeks of its refit
The opening dateWeeks lost waiting for subcontractors while the rent runs and the launch slipsOur own trades on site: Aunties, 83 m², from strip-out to opening in 4 weeks
Compliance and sign-offExtract, gas, fire and building control left for you to chase, sometimes after the opening partyWe run every approval and certificate you need to open and to satisfy your insurer: landlord consent, planning for extract or change of use, building control, fire alarm and emergency lighting, gas with interlock, electrical and extract commissioning. You hand us the keys; we hand them back signed off
HandoverA snag list still open on your first weekend of serviceZero snags, with every certificate and the health and safety file in your hands on day one

Restaurant fit out cost in London, 2026

Our 2026 indications per sq m for a typical 150 sq m venue, ex VAT, fees and loose furniture. Your figure depends on the building, the kitchen and the spec.

ItemWhat it coversLow to high spec
Pub, bar or restaurant refurbishmentStrip-out, servery or bar, services refresh, floors, ceilings, washrooms and decoration£1,350–1,900/m² (£125–177/sq ft)
Commercial kitchen with equipmentCanopy and extract, gas and interlock, drainage, cold rooms, hygienic finishes and the catering equipment£2,700–3,200/m² of kitchen
New restaurant or pub buildingShell and fit-out together, for a complete new building rather than a unit£2,550–3,000/m² (£237–279/sq ft)

Assumes a sound building with gas, power and drainage available. External ductwork, structural openings and licensing conditions are priced per project. What drives the figure: restaurant and hospitality fit-out in London.

Send us the floor plan and your opening date; we come back with a fixed figure and a programme.

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What will your restaurant or bar fit-out cost?

Enter your floor area and pick a scope. You get a range straight away, based on our 2026 indications.

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Restaurant and bar fit-out: your questions

How much does a restaurant fit out cost in London?

On our 2026 indications, refurbishing a pub, bar or restaurant runs about £1,350–1,900 per sq m ex VAT, a commercial kitchen with equipment £2,700–3,200 per sq m of kitchen. Send us the plan and your opening date for a fixed figure.

Do you design and build the commercial kitchen, extract and gas?

Yes. We plan the kitchen with you and your chef, then install the canopy and extract, the gas with its interlock, drainage, cold rooms and hygienic finishes under the same contract. Details: restaurant kitchen fit-out.

Do I need planning permission for a restaurant or bar fit-out?

A restaurant or café moving into a shop or office within Class E usually does not need permission for the use. A change to a bar or pub, external ductwork or roof plant usually does. We prepare the drawings the application needs.

What registrations and approvals are needed before we open?

Food-business registration at least 28 days before trading, a premises licence if you sell alcohol or serve hot food late at night, and building control sign-off. We build to the plans those applications use and hand over the certificates behind them.

What size of projects do you take on, and outside London?

Projects from £100,000 to £10M+, across London and the rest of the UK.

How long does a restaurant or bar fit-out take?

It depends on size and scope. Aunties in Seven Sisters, 83 sq m, took 4 weeks on site; The Gloucester Arms, a 300 sq m pub, took 10 weeks. Allow extra time before that for approvals and long-lead kitchen equipment.

Can you refurbish a pub, bar or restaurant while it stays open?

Where the layout allows, yes: we phase the areas and do noisy work out of hours. Drake's on Savile Row traded through its 12-week refit, and the Sloane Place restaurant and bar we took part in were built next to a members' club that stayed open.

Do I need my landlord's consent?

Usually yes, through a licence for alterations. We prepare the drawings and specifications your landlord's surveyor asks for. See licence for alterations explained.

What do we get at handover?

A venue with zero snags, the gas, electrical, fire alarm and emergency lighting certificates, the extract commissioning record and the health and safety file, so you can open the day we leave.

What our clients say

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  • Hired Craftex for our conversion project. We had to convert a 600m2 office into 8 apartments. Guys did an excellent job in terms of program efficiency and quality of the finishes which gave us a big upside to exit the project 2 months faster than other competitors’ timelines.

    Misha Levit

  • Great experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, the workmanship was excellent, and the whole project was managed professionally.

    Rhea Langford

  • I’d like to thank the team at Сraftex for the work they did on our office.
    It was really important for us to get the work done quickly, but without compromising on quality, as we regularly have clients and guests visiting and needed to move into the new office within a month.
    We spent around two weeks discussing and agreeing all the details before the work started. What I really appreciated was that everything we agreed beforehand was actually followed through during the job. The work was also completed on time.
    Thanks to the whole Сraftex team for a great job. I’d definitely use them again if we need any work done in the future.

    IURII PYLYPETS

  • We recently worked with Craftex and honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and highly skilled. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and everything was completed on time and to a very high standard.
    Communication throughout the project was excellent, and they always went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. It’s rare to find a construction company that combines professionalism, attention to detail, and great customer service so well.
    Without a doubt, Craftex is one of the best construction companies we have ever worked with. Highly recommended to anyone looking for quality and trustworthy builders.

    Adam Miah

  • Craftex has completed a range of both small and large-scale projects on our commercial property with exceptional precision and quality. Dmitriy consistently delivers courteous, prompt service and has shown great flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to plans and timelines. I highly recommend Craftex for their professionalism and outstanding workmanship.

    Pascal Hunt

  • Great company to work with as always. Super flexible at dealing with evolving requirements and fast deployment and execution.

    Akshay Khanna

  • Hired Craftex to do the full design and fit out of my gym in Chelsea. Super efficient and fast team. They gave the best price and a proper fast track program. We managed to open in less than 6 weeks with no headaches or surprises during construction. Quality was great, we had zero snags on completion. I’ve worked with a few companies before but these guys really impressed me from project management to how they treat the client. Top GGs.

    Александр Хоменко

  • I worked perfectly with Sviat and Joe, with their architect they came up with a very smart design for our office to fit more desks and optimise the space to its maximum capacity. They also did excellent value engineering on the MEP design proposed by others, allowing us to save around £50K. The quality and speed were outstanding we finished two weeks ahead of schedule. Highly recommend these guys.

    John Smith

  • Happy with the end result. Tight timeline but they pulled it off. The team worked late shifts and even weekends to help us open the doors on schedule. Site was always left tidy at the end of the day and no surprise charges either. Good communication throughout. Would definitely use Craftex again.

    Pawel Kamionka

  • Highly recommended!
    Craftex are the kind of fit-out contractors in London you can truly trust. From the very first meeting, they understood our vision and gave practical ideas to make the most of our space. They turned our old storage area into a clean, efficient, and well-organized warehouse. The team was professional, easy to work with, and clearly took pride in their work.

    Monika Kamionka

  • We brought in Craftex to refurb our London office and honestly, they made the whole thing way easier than we expected. They listened, suggested ideas we wouldn’t have thought of, and explained everything clearly. Not the cheapest quote we got, but the end result shows why, the place looks modern, clean, and our team actually enjoys being here now. Communication was spot-on too. No chasing and confusion, deadlines were hit. If you want people who genuinely care and don’t treat your project like “another job,” I’d recommend them.

    A Google User

  • Sviat and his team at Craftex were brilliant to work with on our office redesign. From the first meeting, they took the time to understand how we actually use the space rather than just pitching generic solutions. They came back with clever, practical ideas to maximise use of the space and get more employees and desks inside . Every step was handled professionally, and the process felt surprisingly smooth for a project of this size. They finished one week ahead of schedule, and the transformation is clear — our office feels brighter, more functional, and much more welcoming. I’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone who wants a reliable design team that also makes the journey enjoyable.

    Cucu Iulian

  • We recently worked with Sviat and the Craftex team on a complete warehouse refurbishment, and the results have been outstanding. From the very beginning, their team was professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. The project was completed on time and within budget, without disrupting our day-to-day operations.

    Simone Racaku

  • My experience with Craftex was excellent from beginning to end. They took the time to really listen to what I wanted and then offered practical suggestions that made the design even better. I always felt like they cared about creating a space that worked for me, not just one that looked nice on paper. The end result is an office that feels stylish, welcoming, and very functional for day-to-day work. The process itself was straightforward, well-managed, and never stressful. I’d definitely recommend Craftex if you’re looking for office design and build services in London — they made the whole journey a positive one.

    Ion Bounegru

  • I’m really pleased with my experience working with Craftex. As a commercial construction firm, they handled everything from start to finish without any unnecessary stress on my side. What impressed me was how they suggested practical ideas that improved the design while also keeping things realistic. The communication was always clear, so I never felt out of the loop. The project ran smoothly, deadlines were met, and the end result is exactly what I was hoping for — a space that feels both functional and modern. It’s not easy finding contractors who are this reliable, but Craftex definitely proved they can be trusted.

    Taron Papoyan

  • I had an amazing experience working with Sviat and the Craftex team on our office fit-out in London. They were always professional, responsive, and quick to offer the best advice whenever decisions needed to be made. I really appreciated how they balanced style with practicality — the office doesn’t just look fantastic, it works perfectly for our team. Everything was done with care and attention to detail, and the project never felt overwhelming because they managed it so well. Communication was clear from start to finish, and I always felt involved in the process. I would happily recommend Craftex to anyone looking for a trustworthy contractor.

    Artur Dvorak

  • Craftex carried out a warehouse fit-out for us, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The space has been completely transformed into a highly organized and efficient environment that makes our daily operations much smoother.
    The team was professional but also very approachable — I always felt comfortable asking questions or giving feedback. They came up with smart, practical solutions that worked perfectly for our setup, and everything was explained clearly along the way.
    The best part was how they stuck to the agreed timeline, finishing on schedule without cutting corners. It’s rare to get both quality and reliability, but Craftex delivered both.

    Roma Shchukin

  • We’re extremely happy with Sviat and the Craftex team’s work. They suggested clever ideas, managed the project efficiently, and delivered a functional, modern space. The team was easy to communicate with and very professional throughout the process!

    Polina Lysenko

  • I can honestly say our office has been completely transformed thanks to Craftex. From the very first meeting, the team was approachable, professional, and full of creative ideas that really made sense for our business. They didn’t just focus on how the space would look but also how it would work for the team day-to-day. The new layout is efficient, modern, and welcoming, and you can tell they really thought about the details. The whole process was smooth and surprisingly stress-free. They kept me updated at every stage, which gave me confidence. I’m really happy with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Mykyta Khadzhynov

  • The results from Craftex’s commercial refurbishment in London are fantastic. The team was friendly, clear in communication, and made sure the project stayed on track. The workspace now feels efficient, welcoming, and modern. Definitely a team you can trust!

    Alaa Betar

  • We hired Craftex for a commercial ground floor fit-out with 2 flats above. There were some minor co-ordination hiccups with third-party suppliers but the team kept it moving. Finish quality was strong. Kitchens and doors look great. I have already asked them for a quote on the next project.

    Ben Edell

  • These guys actually deliver. They handled our first industrial to residential conversion near Tower Bridge, turned an old warehouse into 4 modern flats. They stuck to the plan, kept the site clean and the timing was on point. No hidden extras, no drama, just a professional construction company in London that gets the job done.

    Богдан Главацкий

  • We recently hired Craftex for a commercial office fit-out project in Central London, and overall, we’re really happy with the result. There was a delay on our side with a custom glass partition supplier, but the Craftex team managed the construction schedule very professionally and kept everything on track. Their guys worked clean, respected our workspace and IT setup, and kept the site tidy throughout. If you're looking for a reliable office refurbishment company in London, I’d definitely recommend Craftex. Would use them again without hesitation.

    Ardian Beleshi

  • This was a full high-end renovation of my Victorian rental apartment in Westminster, just off Sloane Square and Belgravia. The scope included full fit-out: electrics, plumbing, a new bespoke kitchen, and a luxury bathroom refurbishment. Craftex took care of everything and made the process easy. They weren’t the cheapest, but you can tell they really know what they’re doing when it comes to prime London property renovations.
    The team was professional, organised, and genuinely seemed to care about getting everything right. I was especially impressed with the quality of the finish – the attention to detail really shows in every corner.
    I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Craftex to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work in Central London.

    Наталия Цимбалюк

  • I was stressed about timing since we had bookings lined up, but they smashed it. Even worked Saturday to finish the floor. My clients love the look — the beauty salon fit-out turned out exactly how I wanted. Couldn’t have pulled it off without their help. Genuinely appreciate the way they communicated throughout the refurbishment. If you need reliable help with beauty salon design or fit-out, especially in a place like Chelsea — these are the guys.

    Rami Jusupova

  • We used Craftex for a shop-to-flat conversion in Chelsea — turning an old retail space into two rental units. Access wasn’t the easiest, but the guys handled it well, no drama. Quote was clear, no hidden extras, and they actually stuck to it, which is rare. Finish came out solid, exactly what we needed for rentals. Joe (PM) kept things ticking and communication was always on point. All in all, smooth job — would use them again for sure.👍

    Apartify Estates

  • Fuse Energy hired Craftex on the fit-out and installation of our engineering and research centre, which included electrical, heating, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation upgrades. They delivered everything to a high standard and were proactive throughout — even working weekends to help speed up the programme, despite not being contracted to. They managed last-minute changes very well, communication was clear and consistent, and the team was professional from start to finish. We’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone needing a reliable construction partner.

    Hainro Eybers

  • Holistic therapy space fit-out
    Super impressed. I had a very specific vision for the studio. calm tones, soft lighting, hidden storage etc. the craftex team just got it. build was done quicker than I expected and the guys were polite, tidy and actually listened. we had 2 snags on day one but they fixed it before the week was out. worth it for the peace of mind.

    Dariia Shvyryda

  • Made a full refurbishment and redesign of our Central London office. Fantastic work, quality service and reliable people. Can recommend it to everybody

    Nikita Nigai

  • Amazing experience with these guys. I trusted them my apartment in London and Business. They are always accurate, very professional, responsive and neat. They would always advice me right things for my best interest. I had luxury experience with them and I would definitely recommend Craftex to everyone.

    Motush Motushev

  • Could not be HAPPIER with Sviat and the Craftex team, they certainly showed me that they’re the number one office design company in London that we’ve had the pleasure of working with. They gave us a unique design just like we wanted, and we loved the first initial draft of the concept. Also have to give them props for Construction, I gave them a tight timeline as we needed to move our team in ASAP, so they pulled double shifts and I didn’t see a drop in quality. Will be to talking to the team when we move up to our next bigger office. Highly recommended A+++

    Mikhail Burdoev

  • Very professional company. Craftex did brilliant minimalistic design and completely refurbished my apartment to the highest quality.

    Vlad

  • I and my husband are very satisfied with Craftex's service and customer support. We bought a house in Hampstead and wanted to redesign and renovate it. On our initial free consultation with Sviat, we found out that we actually can do loft conversion and rear extension and add value to the property straight away.
    We worked with the Craftex design team to bring our vision to life and deliver planning approvals. At that time guys started stripping out to save time on the construction programme as we wanted to move in ASAP.
    We worked with very experienced project director Konstantin who was responsible for all aspects of project delivery from design to construction with a very good eye on details and customer care.
    We saved a lot of money by having professional advice from the start. Project management and quality at Craftex are at the highest level. Many thanks to Craftex Team.

    Lia Lavryk

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline Gold
  • SafeContractor
  • TrustMark
  • FMB
  • NICEIC
  • NAPIT
  • MCS
  • CSCS
  • Considerate Constructors
  • RICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
  • ARB, Architects Registration Board
  • Public & Employers' Liability £10M
  • Professional Indemnity £10M
  • ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified

Planning a restaurant, bar or pub fit-out?

Send us the address, the size and the date you need to open. We come back with a programme that hits it.

Unit 5, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR

info@craftex.co.uk

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