Originally a boat house, the building was extended several times over the years and eventually transformed

into the pub/restaurant shown in the commercial photography and architectural photography.

In 2004, due to foundation and structural problems the building was demolished and rebuilt in its current

comtemporary style, taking advantage of the beautiful location and views of the river.

 

Situated on an island and accessed from the historic Caversham Bridge, the newly built Island Bar and

Restaurant enjoys uninterrupted views of the River Thames.

Floor-to-ceiling windows run the length and the sides of the restaurant and the bar and offer a beautiful

view of the river as shown in the commercial photography and architectural photography.  In fine weather the folding windows are opened and both the bar and the restaurant extends out onto the extensive terraces to create a modern, relaxed and comfortable ambience .

 

The light and open, contemporary architecture of this venue is emphasised with pin pricks of blue light from recessed LED fittings so prominent in the commercial photography and architectural photography above. From the other side of the river you are drawn over a footbridge by the blue LED's set into the bridge and then onto the decking which is peppered with over 300 of these miniature IP67 rated luminaires.

Glass doors fold back on all sides of the building, revealing the clean lines of the interior. The bar is dominated by glass shelving, which is edge-lit by colour changing LED's, usually kept to blue tones to tie in with the identity of the bar.

At night the lights are reflected in the river and the whole island shimmers across the water, beckoning and enticing.