Bar and Nightclub Lighting

Set the mood with custom lighting by Belfer for bars, lounges, and nightclubs. Sleek, durable LED solutions made in the USA to enhance ambiance, branding, and nightlife experiences.

The Wharf Restaurant, Virginia Beach

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The Wharf Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA

Featuring Belfer MQ2502 Marquee Lighting outlining the Restaurant Roofline

Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant overhang

Project Overview

Nestled along the Virginia Beach marina, The Wharf Restaurant combines coastal charm with refined dining. To complement its architecture and the surrounding waterfront views, the design team selected Belfer’s MQ2502 Marquee Lighting, Wet Location fixtures to illuminate the roofline.

Installed outdoors along the building’s perimeter, these fixtures highlight the restaurant’s architectural form while projecting a warm, inviting glow that reflects beautifully across the marina waters at night. The result is a landmark presence that captures attention from both land and sea.

Product Highlights

  • Fixture Type: 2×2 Medium Base Marquee Lighting – U.L. Wet Location Rated
  • Construction: Aluminum housing with powder coated finishes
  • Optics: Even illumination suitable for exterior linear applications
  • Mounting: Custom rooftop integration for continuous perimeter lighting
  • Performance: Designed for coastal durability, resisting salt air and humidity
  • Customization: Compatible with various lamp types to achieve desired color tone and intensity

This wet-location variant combines functionality with architectural elegance, performing reliably in harsh outdoor and coastal environments while maintaining precise symmetry along the building edge.

Lighting Design Impact

During evening hours, the MQ2502 fixtures define The Wharf’s silhouette with a soft, continuous ribbon of light. Their consistent glow enhances nighttime visibility and ambiance, reinforcing the restaurant’s coastal aesthetic while providing guests with a memorable visual experience.

By merging durability, function, and design, these fixtures not only light the roofline—they frame the restaurant’s identity as a vibrant marina destination.

The Anthem Washington DC

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The Anthem Concert Hall, Washington, DC

Featuring MW2502 Marquee Lighting around Concert Hall Signage

Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant entrance

Welcome to our nation's capital in Washington DC where we can listen to some great rock and roll at the Anthem Concert Hall. The Anthem is a four-level, 6,000-person capacity concert hall designed as flexible-use space unlike any other music venue in the country. Our built to length Marquee Lighting fixtures light up the night and guide you right in thru the front doors.

Architect: David M. Schwarz Architects
Designer: Rockwell Group

Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC

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Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington DC

Featuring Belfer MQ2502 Marquee Lighting outside Night Club Entrance Canopy

Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant entrance

Project Overview

In the heart of the District Wharf, Pearl Street Warehouse stands as a cultural destination blending live music, food, and nightlife. The architectural lighting design reflects this energy—vibrant, sophisticated, and unmistakably urban.

To define the building’s entrance and create a warm visual welcome, Belfer supplied MQ2502 Marquee Lighting – Wet Location fixtures installed beneath the exterior portico. These durable, precision-engineered fixtures provide both style and substance—delivering even illumination, visual rhythm, and reliability in an exposed outdoor setting.

Installed discreetly overhead, the MQ2502 units illuminate the entry canopy and reflect off surrounding surfaces, creating a bold yet inviting glow that echoes Pearl Street Warehouse’s lively character.

Product Highlights

  • Fixture Type: 2×2 Medium Base Marquee Lighting – Wet Location
  • Material: Aluminum construction for long-term durability
  • Weather Protection: Wet-location rated for full outdoor exposure
  • Lighting Performance: Even, diffused light across the ceiling plane for architectural emphasis
  • Customization: Multiple lamp and color temperature options to tailor brightness and tone
  • Design Fit: Ideal for exterior soffits, canopies, awnings and portico ceilings

Created for robust performance and flexibility, the MQ2502 Wet Location series balances architectural precision with environmental resilience, making it an exceptional fit for high-traffic hospitality venues like Pearl Street Warehouse.

Lighting Design Impact

The MQ2502 fixtures transform the entrance into a focal point of light and texture. Their discreet housings accentuate the geometry of the portico while casting a warm, atmospheric glow that complements the warehouse’s brick and metal façade.

The lighting enhances the guest experience, guiding visitors toward the entry with an illuminated path that blends functionality, safety, and aesthetic expression—perfectly embodying the creative spirit of the Wharf district.

Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant entrance
Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant entrance

Beeline at Newport on the Levee, Newport KY

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Project Gallery: Beeline - Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY

Featuring Belfer MQ2502 Wet Location Marquee Lighting on Awning

Project Overview

Beeline, a vibrant cocktail lounge and entertainment venue located at Newport on the Levee in Newport, KY, needed an entrance that would stand out as both welcoming and visually striking. Belfer Lighting was selected to provide MQ2502 Wet Location marquee lighting to illuminate the awning across the entrance, creating a bold, inviting presence while ensuring durability in outdoor conditions.

Lighting Solution

Belfer’s MQ2502 Wet Location Marquee Fixtures were installed in the entrance awning to create a vintage-inspired marquee effect, drawing attention to the venue while enhancing safety and visibility. The wet-rated design ensures the fixtures withstand exposure to weather while maintaining a consistent warm glow.

Fixture Specifications:

  • Model: MQ2502 Wet Location Marquee Fixture

  • Socket Type: E26 medium base for LED or decorative lamps

  • Rating: UL listed for wet locations, suitable for exterior awnings

  • Finish: Durable exterior finish to match awning materials

  • Application: Outdoor architectural and decorative entrance lighting

Design Intent

The design concept for Beeline’s entrance focused on creating an urban, stylish vibe reminiscent of classic entertainment venues. The MQ2502 fixtures were arranged in rhythmic rows to emphasize the length of the awning, offering a dynamic lighting feature that complements the brand’s bold identity and makes the entrance highly visible at night.

Installation Highlights

  • Wet-rated MQ2502 fixtures in custom awning panels

  • Even spacing to achieve uniform brightness and marquee-style sparkle

  • Warm LED filament lamps used to replicate traditional marquee ambiance

  • Designed for durability in year-round outdoor conditions

Results

The MQ2502 Wet Location Marquee Lighting transforms Beeline’s entrance into a standout architectural feature. The lighting provides both functional illumination for guests and a signature aesthetic that reinforces the venue’s identity as a destination for nightlife and entertainment.

Design: Reztark Design Studio, LLC

Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant overhang

Dierks-Bentleys-Whiskey-Row-Scottsdale-AZ

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Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, Scottsdale, AZ

Featuring MQ2502 Marquee Lighting Wet Location LED Lighting surrounding the outside bars

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row has it all ... award winning food and drinks, exhilarating nightlife, and a Rock & Roll attitude inspired by Dierks Bentley himself. Belfer Lighting MQ2502 Marquee lighting with custom mounting brackets can be seen at the entrance for miles and miles across the Scottsdale night sky. Such impactful design elements elevate brand perception and draw patrons from afar.

Design: LGE Design Build

Custom Brackets for Marquee Placement at Dierks Bentleys Whiskey Row
Custom Brackets for Marquee Placement
Dierks Bentleys Whiskey Row
Marquee theatre lighting at bar restaurant overhang