St James's Well is a local restaurant and public house in my local community. It was purchased by new owners who wanted to revamp the website and printed menus. The original website and menu system were outdated, cluttered, and lacked mobile optimization — making it difficult for users to explore offerings, place orders, or engage with the brand.
Modernize the digital experience while preserving the restaurants authentic charm. The legacy website and menus suffered from:
Printed menus

Reorganized structure: Clear sections for Sandwiches & Burgers, Entrées, Flatbreads

Consistent formatting: Item name, description, price — all aligned for easy scanning

Visual hierarchy: Bold titles, readable fonts, and spacing for clarity

Brand integration: Pub logo, color palette, and photography reinforce identity

Callouts for customization: Substitutions and add-ons clearly listed

Prominent CTAs: Delivery button, social media, and review prompts

Scannable QR Code: Added a branded QR code linking directly to the full online menu, which offers larger text, adjustable zoom, and better readability for guests with poor eyesight.
Key features delivered included:
I led the end‑to‑end redesign of St. James’s Well’s digital and menu experience. This included conducting the initial UX audit, defining the content strategy, and creating the full information architecture for the new website. I designed all low‑fidelity wireframes and high‑fidelity responsive layouts, ensuring the visual direction aligned with the pub’s brand and atmosphere.
On the menu side, I redesigned the entire print and digital menu system, establishing a clear hierarchy, consistent formatting, and a more scannable structure. I also implemented a QR‑code–driven online menu experience with improved accessibility for guests who prefer larger text or zoomable layouts.
Beyond design, I built a simple, non‑technical content management workflow that allowed the owners and staff to update menu items, prices, and specials without needing HTML or external support. I collaborated directly with the owners throughout the process, gathering feedback, refining the experience, and ensuring the final product supported both customer engagement and day‑to‑day operations.
The below visuals demonstrate how I transformed the pub’s online presence and menu usability through thoughtful design.
![[interface] interface of ai tool (for an ai saas company)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bb63bcc47e1b56085e44f_well_old_hp.png)
![[background image] image of contact office (for a general contractor)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bb6e8a2983ae298ffa9fd_well_old_menupage.png)


![[interface] interface of ai tool (for an ai saas company)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bb4a441ed7caab7aa6ba8_well_desktop_sketch.png)
![[interface] interface of ai tool (for an ai saas company)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bb4a438fbe585b2691c70_well_mobile_sketch.png)
![[interface] interface of ai tool (for an ai saas company)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bba2b32e08ef1dd7beb2b_well_new_hp.png)
![[background image] image of contact office (for a general contractor)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/695d74367bcd262c5cbfed6a/697bbb7bcf009cb5946fb899_well_new_mobile_hp.png)


COMPANY feedback

“Richard didn’t just redesign our website and menus — he transformed how our pub shows up to the community. Our online presence had felt outdated for years, and we struggled to highlight what makes St. James’s Well special: our featured dishes, live music nights, and sports promotions. Richard brought all of that to life with a modern design that finally reflects who we are. He also solved a major operational headache. Updating menu items or prices used to require technical skills or digging into HTML. Richard built a system that lets our staff make changes instantly and confidently — a real game changer. Customers constantly tell us how much easier the site is to use, and we’ve seen a clear boost in engagement around food specials, music events, and game‑day promotions. Richard understood our brand, respected our pub’s character, and delivered far more than we expected.”