Bar signs can mix neon-style LED with printed backlit panels and posters. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe prints drinks menus, event posters and lightbox faces for bars and lounges. Illuminated bar signs are connected by a qualified electrician.
Bar signs are designed to work mostly at night, so lighting and atmosphere matter as much as the name itself. They include exterior name signs, illuminated logos, neon-style feature pieces behind the counter and smaller signs for toilets, exits and terraces.
A good bar sign looks deliberate in low light: even illumination, a lighting colour that suits the venue and a design that reads clearly without overpowering the street. Compared with a restaurant sign, bar signage leans more on feature lighting and interior statement pieces, while the exterior still needs to be visible and tidy during the day.
Where it works well
- Exterior name sign for a bar, pub or lounge
- Neon-style LED feature sign behind the bar
- Illuminated logo on a feature wall
- Rooftop or terrace bar signage
- Signs for toilets, exits and private areas
- Event or pop-up bar branding
Materials and finishes
- Neon-style LED flex mounted on clear or coloured acrylic
- Built-up acrylic or metal letters
- Mirror, brushed or black finishes for an upmarket look
- Aluminium composite panels for exterior name signs
- Printed or cut vinyl for doors and windows
Lighting options
- Neon-style LED flex in a choice of colours
- Halo-lit letters
- Face-lit letters
- Colour-changing LED where suitable
- Dimmable options for interior feature pieces
What affects the price
- Size and complexity of the design
- Length of neon-style LED flex required
- Number of colours or colour-changing control
- Backing material and finish
- Exterior versus interior rating
- Installation and electrical connection
Supplying measurements
Measure the wall or frontage space for each sign and note where the nearest power point is. Send photos of the spaces, ideally both in daylight and under the evening lighting you trade in.
Artwork requirements
Send a vector logo or the wording and font you want, with fonts outlined. For neon-style pieces, script fonts and logos may be simplified slightly so the LED flex can follow the lines cleanly; we show this in a proof.
Survey and installation
Illuminated signs need a power supply and connection by a qualified electrician. Interior feature signs are usually wall-mounted or suspended, while exterior signs at height may need a site survey before a formal quotation.
Maintenance
Dust interior neon-style signs with a dry soft cloth and keep them away from direct heat sources. Switch off and have the power supply checked if part of the sign stops lighting.
Frequently asked questions
Is neon-style LED the same as glass neon?
No. It uses flexible LED strip in a diffused sleeve, giving a similar look with lower power use and less fragility.
Can a bar sign be dimmed?
Many interior pieces can be fitted with a dimmer, depending on the power supply chosen.
Can you make a sign with our slogan in our own handwriting?
Yes, if it can be traced into a clean line drawing. We will send a proof first.