What Was the Client Looking For? 

Walsall Football Club is a well-established professional club based in the West Midlands. The club plays at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium and hosts regular league fixtures, events and matchday hospitality.   With highly attended matchdays, the club needed a reliable way to serve fans quickly and safely. A container bar offered a fast, durable and professional solution that suited the stadium environment. 

How Did Lion Deliver the Solution? 

The club needed a 20ft container bar that could operate efficiently during busy periods. It had to support food and drink service, provide secure access and showed clear branding. Reliability and presentation mattered just as much as functionality.  Lion supplied and converted one 20ft new (one trip) container into a fully fitted bar.   

Internal Modifications 

• Installed food-safe internal lining throughout the container bar. 
• Fitted vinyl flooring for slip resistance and easy cleaning. 
• Completed a full electrical fit-out to support lighting and service equipment. 
• Installed stainless steel worktops designed to allow mini fridges to fit underneath. 
• Added a serving window with a DDA drop, allowing easy access for all accessibility requirements. 
• Installed a personnel door to provide safe and practical staff access. 

External Modifications and Branding 

• Repainted the container in RAL 9010 White for a clean, professional finish. 
• Installed an electric roller shutter for secure and easy operation during service and close-down. 
• Added additional steel reinforcement around the serving opening for strength and longevity. 
• Created a strong visual base so branding stands out clearly on matchdays and events. 

Build Time and Delivery 

• Completed the build within eight weeks. 
• Visited the Walsall site before delivery to assess ground conditions. 
• Installed levelling blocks to ensure a stable and even base. 
• The conversions team were on site during delivery to manage placement smoothly. 
• Delivered the bar ready for immediate use. 

The Result 

The finished bar now provides Walsall Football Club with a durable, professional service point for fans. It blends seamlessly into the stadium environment while offering fast, efficient service.  The client was extremely pleased with the result and described the finished bar as exactly what they needed.   

Why Choose Lion for a Container Bar Project? 

Lion delivers container bars built for real-world use. Every project focuses on durability, safety and presentation.  Our container bar offers: 

• Food-safe internal finishes 
• Strong electrical and service layouts 
• Secure access and shutters 
• High-quality paint finishes for branding 
• Clear timelines and smooth delivery 

If you’re planning a container project for sports clubs, events or hospitality, Lion has the experience to deliver it to the highest standard. Get in touch with us today for a free consultation!  

FAQs- Container Bar 

What is a container bar? 

A container bar is a converted shipping container designed for food and drink service at events, venues or stadiums. 

Are container bars suitable for footfall venues? 

Yes. Container bars can handle busy matchdays and events when designed with the right layout and equipment. 

Can container bars include electrics and refrigeration? 

Yes. Full electrical systems support lighting, fridges and service equipment. 

How long does a container bar build take? 

Most container bar projects complete within six to eight weeks, depending on specification.