An expressive blend of colour, craft and character — redefining the modern bar experience

The Slug & Lettuce Solihull showcases the confident evolution of the brand’s new design DNA — a vibrant, tactile, and timeless reinvention that blends bold materials, refined detailing, and immersive atmosphere to create a true all-day destination.

The Brief

Building on the success of the Manchester Deansgate and Birmingham Brindley Place refurbishments, the Solihull Slug & Lettuce was chosen as the third UK site to embrace the brand’s new design DNA.

Having not received investment since 2017, the venue’s interior and exterior had become tired, lacking the vibrancy and atmosphere expected of such a popular bar. The objective was to transform the space into a destination that feels fresh, stylish, and full of energy — delivering an elevated experience for its loyal Solihull clientele.

The scheme needed to incorporate all the signature elements of the new design direction: striking bar and back-bar displays, bookable and comfortable seating booths, adaptable lighting, specialist AV features, and bespoke fixtures and fittings. The underused garden space also required reinvention, providing a versatile and inviting all-year-round setting where comfort and quality take centre stage.

Ultimately, the goal was to create a venue with true wow factor — a vibrant all-day bar environment perfect for bottomless brunches, relaxed lunches, and special celebrations with friends and family.

The Design

The new interior is a vibrant showcase of carefully layered materials, bespoke joinery, bold finishes, and dynamic lighting. Central to the transformation was the reconfiguration of the raised area, which has been streamlined to create a more open and versatile seating zone in front of the main bar. This area now features its own secondary servery — complete with elegant gold-arched display shelving, a statement mural, and reeded gold panelling — providing both increased capacity and an additional revenue stream during peak times. It also allows the space to flex as a bookable area for private events and celebrations.

The main bar remains the dramatic focal point of the venue. Instantly visible upon entry, it features illuminated arched displays, striking mural artwork, and luxurious gold reeded detailing. This impressive servery not only acts as the heart of the interior but also sets the perfect stage for the theatre of cocktail-making.

Surrounding the bar, the atmosphere is enriched with sumptuous booth seating framed in bespoke metalwork, complete with pendant lighting and lush green foliage. Throughout the space, bold patterned wallpapers are paired with a palette of rich pink, teal, gold, and deep blue fabrics, bringing layers of warmth, vibrancy, and texture.

The garden has been completely reimagined as an all-year-round destination. Covered huts and a new pergola offer weatherproof comfort, while fixed bench seating with upholstered pads softens the scheme and enhances usability. Combined with refreshed planting, atmospheric lighting, and large-scale mural graphics, the outdoor space now delivers the same wow factor as the interior — making it one of Solihull’s most desirable social spots.