Restaurant & bar lights

What should the lighting of a bar be like?

When choosing the lighting of your bar, you need to take into account a series of aspects such as the type of service that you will offer, as a cocktail bar has very different needs in terms of light sources from one that serves breakfast and closes in the afternoon/evening.

In the case of the former, at least some of the light should include LED dimmer bulbs, enabling you to regulate their intensity and create more intimate environments at certain hours of the night; whereas for the latter, and depending on the size of the establishment, it is likely that you need higher powered lighting to create environments that allow customers to see clearly what they are eating. Hanging lamps over tables are an excellent option for bar lights for this purpose.

Lastly, another aspect to consider is that of decorative lamps and lights. Here, the main premise is adding a creative touch, rather than how much light they contribute.

What should lighting be like in a restaurant?

For lighting in restaurants, the choice of lights is particularly affected by the type of room and the decorative style that you want to give it.

High-intensity cold lights are ideal for the kitchen because they allow you to work comfortably and safely.

You may want to contemplate establishing different groupings of lights in the dining room, depending on the degree of intimacy that you want to create in this space. It is a good idea to opt for models of lights for restaurants which are adjustable in intensity, ensuring it is possible to achieve optimal illumination depending on the time of day, whether serving lunches or dinners.

On the other hand, the lamps used in the bathrooms of bars are usually LED lights that feature motion sensors, further optimising the already efficient energy consumption of this type of luminaire.