Banyards Delivers Commissioning Verification for London’s £73m Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Banyards is proud to have provided Commissioning Verification Engineer services for the transformation of Old Brewer’s Yard in Covent Garden into the spectacular new Guinness Open Gate Brewery London.
The £73 million development, which was officially opened by His Majesty The King on 18th December, represents a landmark achievement for everyone involved in bringing this ambitious project to life.
Old Brewer’s Yard holds a special place in London’s brewing heritage. The site first brewed beer back in 1722. 300 years later, Guinness has brought the site back to life.
The 54,000 square foot development spans multiple historic buildings across Shelton Street, Mercer Walk, Neal Street, and Langley Street. The project delivered a complex mixed-use scheme incorporating a working microbrewery, immersive visitor experiences, restaurants, retail spaces, and event venues, all whilst respecting the character of eight Grade II listed buildings within the Covent Garden Conservation Area.
Our Role
Banyards was appointed to provide Commissioning Verification Engineer services for this prestigious project, working alongside employer Diageo, architect RKD, MEP consultant ChapmanBDSP, Designer Group (M+E), and main contractor Bennett Construction.
Our scope encompassed the full commissioning lifecycle, from commissionability design reviews through to witnessing life safety systems, integrated systems testing, and final handover. With significant mechanical and electrical engineering services to verify across the multi-building development, our team ensured every system was commissioned to the highest standards.
Key aspects of our commissioning verification included:
This project adds to Banyards extensive portfolio in the leisure sector and our team brought valuable experience from previous high-profile hospitality projects. We also have a strong existing relationship with Diageo having previously delivered Commissioning Verification services for their headquarters at 16 Great Marlborough Street.,
The Banyards Way
Our Senior Commissioning Manager Darren Ley led the project on-site, supported by Commissioning Manager Luke Cook and Operations Manager James Sargent. The team’s expertise in managing complex commissioning programmes across multiple buildings and stakeholders was essential to achieving a successful handover.
The project exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovative, compliant, and cost-effective commissioning services to the highest standards, ensuring that when visitors pour their first pint at Old Brewer’s Yard, every system behind the scenes works exactly as it should.
Interested in how Banyards can support your next project? Contact us to discuss your commissioning requirements. – Darren.Harbor@banyards.co.uk
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