Pubs are uniquely hard to heat, infrared finally solves it

PowerBoard ceiling panels work fundamentally differently. Because they warm people and surfaces directly (not the air), the constant air-loss through the door doesn\'t reset the comfort of customers sitting at the bar or at tables. They feel warm regardless. There\'s no fan noise to compete with conversation, no draughts blowing across tables, and each room, bar, snug, restaurant, function room, runs on its own schedule.

For tied or free houses alike, the running-cost saving is significant: up to 50% off a typical pub heating bill, with no annual gas safety and no boiler service contract.

See How PowerBoard Infrared Heating Works

Watch our introduction to infrared heating, the technology behind every PoweRad pub installation.

Why infrared suits pubs and bars

Even radiant warmth that copes with draughty front doors, plus silent operation and per-zone control.

Customers stay warm even with the door opening

Infrared warms people and surfaces directly. The cold air-shock from a door opening doesn't reset their comfort the way it would with a convection system.

Silent during trade

No fan or boiler noise competing with conversation, music or the football. Customers and staff communicate easily across the bar.

Per-room zoning

Bar, lounge, snug, restaurant, function room and toilets each on their own thermostat. Heat the function room only when booked; others stay at trading-hour comfort.

Under 10 Mins

Room up to temperature

Room by Room

Set each space perfectly

Child Safe

Cool-touch panels

10-Year Warranty

25-year lifespan

Benefits of PowerBoard for your pub

Lower running costs

A typical mid-size country pub (220m²) drops from £8,000/year on gas/oil to £3,200-£4,400/year on grid PowerBoard, lower again on smart off-peak tariffs.

No more "we couldn't get the bar warm"

Customers near the door stay warm. Customers in the snug stay warm. Even the bar staff stay warm. No more cold-spot complaints.

Heat only the rooms in use

Function room shut Monday? It costs nothing. Restaurant only opens for evening trade? Heat it from 5pm only. No more whole-building heating waste.

No annual gas safety, no boiler service

Remove the LGSC, the boiler service contract and the breakdown risk mid-trade. Replaced by a 10-year product warranty.

Easy phased install around trading hours

Most installs are done in mornings or on a single closed day. Pub trades the same evening.

Reclaim plant room or cellar space

No boiler, no flue. Plant room becomes additional dry storage, beer line management space, or staff facilities.

See exactly how many panels your pub & bar needs

What's the right specification for your pub?

Two typical UK pub sizes below.

Village / locals' pub (~150m², bar + snug)

• 20-35 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 5,000-8,750W
• 3-5 zones (bar, snug, dining, toilets)
• Per-zone Wi-Fi thermostats
• Standard 32A commercial supply
• Est. running cost: £1,400-£2,000/year

Country pub / gastropub (250-400m², function room)

• 50-90 × PoweRad PB-S-250 ceiling panels
• Total installed wattage: 12,500-22,500W
• 6-10 zones with smart scheduling
• Function room as on-demand pre-heat zone
• 63A dedicated commercial circuit
• Est. running cost: £2,800-£4,500/year

PoweRad PB-S-250 panel, 1200×600mm, 250W, surface or flush ceiling mount

Pub heating, common questions

Ready to plan your pub & bar heating?

Our specialists will design your system for free, no obligation.

Warmer Customers, Quieter Trade, Lower Bills

PowerBoard ceiling panels deliver silent, even radiant warmth that copes with draughty pub doors and cuts heating bills up to 50%. Get a free pub-wide design with per-zone scheduling and a like-for-like cost comparison against your current system.

Pub & Bar Heating, panels from £249 exc. VAT · 10-year warranty

Pub & Bar Heating from £249