Bespoke Hospitality Design: Gopher Bar, Manly


Hospitality Interior Photography for furniture designers BSeated Global


I recently photographed the newly completed Gopher Bar in Manly, capturing the custom-designed furniture created by BSeated Global.

Projects like this are always a reminder of how much thought goes into creating hospitality spaces that feel as good as they function. Every detail—from the materials and craftsmanship to the way the furniture sits within the space—plays a role in shaping the customer experience.


My approach to interior and commercial photography is always to photograph a venue as naturally as possible, using available light wherever I can to preserve the atmosphere that guests experience. Rather than over-lighting a space, I focus on the textures, colours and architectural details that make each project unique.


For BSeated Global, the aim was to showcase the quality of their bespoke furniture while also telling the story of how the pieces work within the overall design of Gopher. From intimate booth seating to carefully considered finishes, the photography highlights both the craftsmanship of the furniture and the personality of the venue itself.

Whether I'm photographing restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels or commercial interiors, I work closely with designers, architects, builders and furniture manufacturers to create a library of professional imagery that can be used across websites, social media, marketing campaigns, awards submissions and publications.


I work with hospitality venues, furniture manufacturers, architects, interior designers, builders and commercial fit-out companies across Sydney, creating natural photography for websites, publications, social media and marketing campaigns. If you've recently completed a hospitality fit-out or commercial interior project and are looking for natural, high-end photography that captures both the design and atmosphere of your space, I'd love to hear from you.


Client: BSeated Global

Project: Gopher Bar, Manly

Photography: Martine Payne Photography


Contact Martine on hello@martinepayne.com

Elegant lounge with tufted red velvet banquette seating, wood-paneled walls, and round tables with leather stools.
Green tufted leather booth seating against wooden paneling in an upscale restaurant interior.
Close-up of a stacked ornate wooden cake stand with decorative carved edges and rich brown finish.
Cozy traditional pub interior with dark wood bar stools, green leather booth seating, and rustic stone walls.
Vintage pub interior with pink velvet tufted chair, wooden paneling, and Gillies Extra Stout sign.
Vintage bar interior with leather booths, wooden columns, bar stools, and antique mirrored walls in a classic pub setting.
Elegant bar seating with tufted plaid fabric chairs and rich wooden counter in a vintage-style restaurant interior.
Elegant bar interior with tufted green leather bar stools, dark wood paneling, and warm globe lighting.
Cozy pub booth with plaid green velvet seating, ornate dark wood paneling, and vintage pendant light over mosaic tile floor.
Close-up of a curved brown leather booth seat with vertical channel tufting in a vintage restaurant setting.
Elegant green tufted leather armchair with wooden frame in a classic interior setting.
Cozy restaurant booth with green plaid upholstery, wooden paneling, two stools, and a pendant light against a brick wall.
Green plaid upholstered booth seating with wooden trim and ribbed base in a cozy restaurant interior.
A vintage rattan armchair with pink velvet cushions on a geometric tile floor in an elegant wood-paneled bar.
Elegant wooden furniture set featuring a green leather chair and marble-top pedestal side table against wood paneling.
Green leather bar stools with brass nail head trim on wooden pedestals in a classic bar setting.
Cozy pub corner with green leather booth, plaid bar stools, and wooden tables against a rustic stone wall.
Vintage brown leather booth seat with ribbed detailing in a classic wooden bar interior.
Vintage restaurant booth with tufted leather seating, wooden stools, antique mirrors, and warm pendant lights.
Curved brown leather booth seating in a restaurant with antique mirrored walls reflecting warm pendant lights.
Vintage pub interior with green leather chairs, dark wood paneling, stained glass window, and antique wall sconces.
Elegant green leather courtroom chair with brass nail head trim and dark wood arms on hardwood floor.
Close-up of a green leather bar stool with brass nail head trim and ribbed wooden base in a warmly lit interior.
Vintage bar stools with wooden bases beside a brown leather booth in a warmly lit rustic restaurant interior.

Looking for an interiors photographer for hospitality? Contact Martine at hello@martinepayne.com