Farine Coffee Shop
& Wine Bar
London

A neighbourhood café designed to transition into a warm, intimate wine bar.

“Designing spaces that evolve throughout the day requires careful balance between atmosphere, function and identity.”

Farine is a compact hospitality venue designed to operate as both a daytime coffee shop and an evening wine bar. Liqui was commissioned to design the interior and exterior concept, transforming an awkwardly shaped unit into a refined neighbourhood destination.

The project explores a growing hospitality model where cafés extend into evening service, allowing businesses to maximise both space and trading hours. The design therefore balances the relaxed brightness of a coffee shop with the warmth and atmosphere expected from a wine bar.

Through carefully layered lighting, warm materials and thoughtful spatial planning, the space transitions naturally throughout the day while maintaining a consistent design identity.

Designing a Café That Becomes a Wine Bar.

"A carefully layered lighting strategy allows the café to transition effortlessly into an evening wine bar."

A key challenge of the project was designing a space that could support two different hospitality experiences without feeling like two separate venues.

During the day the interior functions as a calm, welcoming coffee shop. As evening approaches the lighting softens and the space takes on the character of a neighbourhood wine bar.

Rather than relying on dramatic changes, the design uses subtle shifts in atmosphere to support the transition.

Small Wine Bar Design Within a Compact Footprint.

"Thoughtful planning allows a compact hospitality space to feel calm, social and welcoming."

The venue occupies a relatively small and irregular space, requiring a carefully considered layout to ensure efficient circulation and comfortable seating.

The bar counter anchors the room, organising the flow of customers while creating a focal point within the interior. Seating is arranged to maximise the usable footprint while maintaining a relaxed and uncluttered atmosphere.

By working closely with the constraints of the unit, the design demonstrates how a small wine bar interior can still feel generous and inviting.

Rich Materials for a Neighbourhood Wine Bar.

“Warm natural materials bring depth and character, allowing a compact interior to feel rich and inviting.”

Materiality plays an important role in defining the character of the interior.

Natural timber finishes introduce warmth and texture, while terrazzo flooring and tiled surfaces provide durability suitable for a busy hospitality environment. These materials were selected not only for their practical performance but also for their ability to create depth and richness within the relatively small footprint.

The result is a material palette that feels both contemporary and timeless, reinforcing the venue’s identity as a relaxed neighbourhood café and wine bar.

Lighting Design for Day-to-Night Hospitality.

“Designing for hospitality often means designing for different moments of the day.”

Lighting was a critical part of the design strategy.

During the day the space benefits from natural light supported by soft architectural lighting that enhances the material palette without overpowering the interior. As evening approaches the lighting scheme gradually shifts towards a warmer, more intimate atmosphere suited to a wine bar environment.

This layered lighting approach allows the venue to evolve naturally throughout the day.

Creating a Strong Street Presence

“A successful neighbourhood venue feels connected to its street, welcoming people in while projecting warmth outward.”

The design extends beyond the interior to include the external identity of the venue.

Large windows connect the café to the surrounding street, creating visual energy during the day while allowing the warmth of the interior to glow outward in the evening. Subtle signage and simple architectural detailing ensure the venue feels confident but approachable within its neighbourhood setting.