JENNA HISCOCK
Group booth seating with fluted timber arches, integrated lighting, woven pendants and a terrace overlooking the city

03 · FORM · HOSPITALITY DESIGN

BREWED SOUTHBOUND.

Microbrewery and taproom

TYPE
Hospitality design
BRAND
Brewed Southbound
YEAR
2026
PROJECT
Academic project

CONCEPT

Every journey is better when shared.

Inspired by Southbound's belief that every journey is better when shared, Brewed Southbound transforms the brewery experience into a celebration of connection, culture, and community. The design moves away from the typical industrial brewery aesthetic, creating a warm and inviting environment inspired by South African landscapes, craftsmanship, and hospitality.

Through gathering spaces, visible brewing, local storytelling, and live entertainment, the project creates a destination where people come together to share experiences and celebrate local pride. Brewed Southbound transforms Southbound's values of community, local pride and authenticity into an immersive microbrewery experience that celebrates the warmth and diversity of South Africa.

SPACES

Couch seating in front of the glazed brewery with stainless steel tanks
Brewery Area and Couch Seating
Curved bar with green tiles, brass taps, open shelving and timber bar stools
Bar with Bar Seating
Patio with long timber tables, planters and a band playing on the stage
Patio Outdoor Seating and Stage for Live Local Performances
Group booth seating beneath fluted timber arches and woven pendants
Group Booth Seating

BRAND & EXPERIENCE

Local storytelling runs from the brand mark to the menus and beer labels, drawing on the South African flag, the landscape and safari trails.

Brewed Southbound wordmark with South African illustrations
Brand identity. Wordmark with South African inspired illustration.
Food menu and drinks menu on clipboards
Menus. Food and drinks menus.
Sketch of the curved bar with tiled front, bar stools and overhead shelving
Bar concept sketch.
Circular SB Brewed Southbound logo
Brewery mark.
Three beer bottles and labels: Southbound Trail, Unity Amber Ale and Peak Lager

The beer range

SOUTHBOUND TRAIL · PALE ALE

Bright citrus aromas, tropical fruit notes and a crisp, refreshing finish.

UNITY AMBER ALE · AMBER ALE

Rich caramel malt character balanced with biscuit notes and a smooth finish.

PEAK LAGER · PREMIUM LAGER

Clean, crisp and refreshing with a balanced malt profile.

MATERIALS

  • Patio: Limestone
  • Flooring: Gravel Large Light
  • Flooring: Oasis Green Tile
  • Marble
  • Carved Wood
  • Tetris Sage Luc Gloss Glazed
  • Woven Texture
  • Green Fabric Finishes
  • South African Inspired Textures
  • Different Tones of Leather
  • Woven Leather

DRAWINGS

Rendered floor plan of Brewed Southbound with numbered zones

Floor Plan. 24 119 mm wide, with the brewery visible along the front and the stage opening onto the patio.

  1. Entrance
  2. Group booth seating
  3. Brewery area
  4. Group seating (tasting)
  5. Couch seating
  6. Community seating
  7. Bar with bar seating
  8. Kitchen (to be done by specialists)
  9. Stage for live local performances
  10. Patio outdoor seating
Section AA through the stage, door to kitchen and community seating
Section AA. Stage for live local bands, the door to the kitchen and community seating.
Section BB through booth seating, the entrance, SA flag feature wall and patio seating
Section BB. Booth group seating either side of the entrance, the SA flag feature wall and patio seating.