REVOLUTIONARY REFURBISHMENT
Harrison Restores Hort ’ s Townhouse to Former Glory
Full service 360 brand design agency , Harrison , has completed a full refurbishment for Young ’ s & Co .’ s latest project Hort ’ s Townhouse , located in the city centre of Bristol . Completed in Spring 2023 , the transformation turned an outdated sports bar into a premium 1920 ’ s cocktail bar and hotel , bringing the space back to its former glory .
Hospitality group Young ’ s & Co . challenged the team at Harrison with transitioning what was previously called ‘ Hort ’ s ’ into a premium cocktail bar and hotel , celebrating the building ’ s original art deco heritage and the city of Bristol . Located on Broad Street in the city centre , the building is Grade II listed dating back to the 18th century with a long and varied history having , at one time , been used for everything from a hospitality venue , a sales office , a warehouse , and most recently , a pub and cinema .
The brief from Young ’ s & Co was not without its challenges ; the Harrison team were faced with a long and thin ground floor layout , where a previously tired pub in the front flowed toward the dining area in the back . Adjacent was a cinema as part of the pub ’ s offering which , while used , was bringing no additional income as tickets were free to patrons . The fabric , colours , and general feel were unwelcoming and lacked character .
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