The Parakeet – Restaurant AV Installation

19C pub with fine dining restaurant in London

Client
Sector
Capacity
  • 200
What We Did
Brands Used

 

After impressing The Columbo Group owner Steve Ball with our work on their Manchester and Camden Blues Kitchen venues, we were contacted as the group took on a new site in Kentish Town Road for a restaurant AV installation. Now known as The Parakeet, the venue has become a high-end public house and fine dining restaurant.

As always, the attention to detail in the interior design meant the speakers had to do the job both sonically and visually. With the system being used mainly for background music and, at most, low-level vocal amplification for acoustic jazz sessions in their upstairs space, we suggested Sliver 7G bookshelf speakers from heritage UK hifi brand Monitor Audio.

We chose the ever-reliable Powersoft Quattrocannali range for amplification and the simple, user-friendly Atlas IED to manage inputs and zones.

After opening, the venue decided to add a projection system in their private hire room to offer sports viewing for key events alongside fine dining cuisine, a unique offering. We specified a 7K lumen unit from Epson with a Saphire Electric screen with an automatic trigger that deploys when the projector is powered on. The screen was then hidden in wood panelling to match the rest of the room. The Epson unit was the ideal choice with its built-in screen mirroring function to support easy connection for business use.

A warm and inviting traditional bar and restaurant with a classic wooden decor, illuminated by tiffany-style pendant lights, featuring a well-stocked liquor shelf, advanced AV installation for entertainment, and a cozy ambiance
A cozy and inviting restaurant atmosphere with warm lighting, featuring a selection of draught beer taps in the foreground and a vintage-style stained glass sign indicating “London spirits wines stout” above wooden shelves.
A cozy restaurant interior with a rich selection of spirits, wines, and beers displayed under a warm, illuminated sign, featuring a classic wooden bar and a stained glass lamp adding to the vintage ambiance.
A room with vintage decor featuring an ornate mirror reflecting an interior space designed for a restaurant AV installation, adjacent to a vibrant green painting of a bespectacled individual, all above a classic fireplace
A cozy dining area with vintage wooden chairs and tables set for guests, featuring plush green booth seating, warm lighting, and a vibrant, framed portrait hung on an exposed brick wall. A potted plant
A cozy restaurant interior showcasing a vintage aesthetic with wooden chairs and tables, a chalkboard menu on the wall, and an AV installation integrated seamlessly to enhance the warm ambiance.