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    Remarkable Pubs

    A collection of lovingly restored traditional boozers across London. Full to the rafters with great wine, even better beer, jukeboxes, witty conversation and food glorious food. Remarkable create fantastically authentic British pubs. Hunker down my friend, you’ll be here until close.

    Overview

    Remarkable Pubs focus on restoring historical pubs. Rather than bulldozing over them with modern interiors, Remarkable instead sensitively reconstruct both the internal and external aspects of each building. They revive their period features and bring them back to their former glory. We met the MD of Remarkable over a pint and a packet of scratchings in The Shaftesbury Tavern and instantly realised just how much we liked the cut of his jib and luckily he liked ours too.

    Services

    Brand Strategy, Brand Positioning + Planning, Visual + Verbal Identity Design, Web Design + Development, UX + UI Design, Copywriting + Messaging, Campaign Creation + Design, Print + Digital Design, Photography, Illustration.

    The Challenge

    1. Remarkable were overhauling their marketing output and wanted to start by restoring (rather than reinventing) their brand identity.
    2. Their website was as vintage as their pubs. Period features are great for buildings, but less so for websites. Theirs had slow load times, was very outdated and didn’t reflect the energy of their pubs. They needed us to create a new speedier website packed full of personality that makes people want to grab a pint.
    3. Finally, we were asked to design a set of flyers and graphics for a selection of their pubs. We were asked to ensure each set of artwork was tailored to the very distinct personality of each pub – rather than create a homogeneous set of designs.

    Barefaced Solution

    1. We refreshed Remarkable’s brand identity to capture its charm, cheeky spirit, and rich heritage, moving away from outdated, dark designs typical of traditional British pubs.
    2. Designed a clean, modern website that’s simple, user-friendly, and direct—no one wants to navigate a maze when searching for a pint.
    3. Added fun elements like a ‘pub tombola’ and witty copy to bring personality to the site. Full-screen imagery highlights the vibrant atmosphere of Remarkable pubs.
    4. Each pub has a different story to tell. We designed identities and assets for each pub that reflected the unique story of each location, while staying true to Remarkable’s heritage. Inspired by vintage signage and playful illustrations, we created designs that are both fun and respectful of tradition.
    Two logos for Remarkable Pubs. Design by Barefaced Studios, Design Agency in Islington, North London.
    Image of Remarkable Pubs typeface, next to a pub exterior shot. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, a design studio based in Islington, North London.
    Shot of the exterior of a pub, next to text about Remarkable Pubs. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London.
    Poster for the Lord Tredegar Pub, owned by Remarkable Pubs. Graphic of two people holding drinks, under fairy lights, with a dog at their side. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London. To Beer or Not to Beer Poster created for Remarkable Pubs. 5 reasons why to choose that pub on the rear of the poster. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London. Flyer for The Prince George pub, created for Remarkable Pubs. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London. Photograph of a dog in the pub, next to one of a man giving a dog some food. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London. A photograph of the exterior of a pub owned by Remarkable Pubs- beautiful soft lighting, and outside seating. Graphic design produced by Barefaced Studios, design agency based in Islington, North London.

    You’ll be here until close

    We helped Remarkable ditch the tired, dark designs that make most British pubs look like they’ve been stuck in a 1970s time loop. You know the ones – where every pint is a “dirty” pint and the decor feels like it was sourced from a scrapyard. Instead, we gave Remarkable a brand identity that reflects the true spirit of their pubs: revival, community, and a salute to British tradition.

    Remarkable’s legacy isn’t just about restoring buildings; it’s about breathing life back into them and preserving the heart of British pub culture. We didn’t just refresh their look – we brought back a sense of purpose, so people actually want to settle in for a pint and some good conversation.

    We kept the original logo, which has sentimental roots with the founders, but created a secondary, flexible version that could be used across all mediums. Then, we introduced a rich “British racing green” colour palette that’s as heritage-driven as a classic Jaguar, paired with a traditional font to bring in some old-school charm. But we also softened it up with a contemporary, friendlier font and a cheeky tone of voice – because let’s face it, British pubs aren’t meant to be stiff.

    New photography? Oh, we nailed it. We went for a fly-on-the-wall style with a slight retro grain, giving the images a cinematic vibe. It’s the kind of photography that makes you feel like you’re kicking back in a Remarkable pub, beer in hand, watching the world go by.

    Finally, we built a website that’s clean, minimal, and lets the content speak for itself. The result? Remarkable now feels fresh, fun, and dripping with character – a place where tradition meets modern wit. The new look and voice aren’t just inviting; they’re a pint of something very special.

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