Transforming an industrial past into a bright future.

Brightsmith on the Water isn’t just a bar and restaurant, it’s a transformation of place, perception, and possibility, setting a new standard in contemporary hospitality.

Taking its name from the ‘Brightsmiths’ who once polished metals to reveal their hidden brilliance, this hospitality concept is all about elevation; the art of uncovering beauty in what’s already there.

From the outset, our UK design team set out to create interiors that shimmered with intention, pairing raw materials like burnished metals and distressed timber with soft velvets, smoked glass, and brass accents. Each surface was chosen to play with light — reflecting and refracting in ways that change throughout the day, just like the lake it overlooks.

This is a space designed to shift with the rhythm of its guests. At breakfast, it’s calm and restorative — a quiet moment by the water. By evening, it becomes a glowing backdrop for cocktails, laughter, and celebration. It doesn’t impose a mood — it conjures one.

The transformation continues in the carefully chosen interior design details. A bespoke monogram nods to the city’s hallmarking history. Lighting installations cast soft, golden tones reminiscent of molten metal. And layered textures create a tactile richness that invites guests to stay, touch, and explore.

Brightsmith on the Water is where heritage and imagination meet. Where Birmingham’s story isn’t just told — it’s elevated. And where every guest leaves feeling like they’ve experienced something quietly extraordinary.