The Belgian Beer Cafe. The Belgian Beer Cafe.

17)  BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ, CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL DUBAI FESTIVAL CITY, UAE


Belgium-based design firm Creneau were the design firm behind the cheerful Begian Beer Café — a bistro-style, traditional Belgian bar concept, offering authentic food and drink.

“Creneau designed the Belgian Beer Café to be a place of glowing mahogany-stained solid oak, to give the restaurant a warm, rural and lived-in feel,” explains restaurant manager
Dirk Van de Haar.

“Engraved bar stools, beveled mirrors, floor tiles, vintage beer posters and other antiques and souvenirs adorn the bar, which were all hand-selected and shipped from the homeland to add to authentic charm.”

According to Van de Haar, it is vital for restaurateurs to develop a style for their outlet which will positively impact current as well as potential customers — and this includes the interior design.

“Understanding the market is key. This includes identifying your customer segment, researching the competition, and getting feedback from existing customers are all really important steps that should be taken into consideration.

“The theme of the restaurant is another consideration, and aids with direction on where you can take the outlet. The Belgian Beer Café conforms to this upscale yet casual theme,” Van de Haar explains.

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