The Republic Kitchen + Bar

Who They Are

The Republic Kitchen + Bar is a Texas-themed restaurant and bar located in Leander, Texas. They source local ingredients for their Texas forward menu, have a list of specialty cocktails including a mesquite smoked Old Fashion (our favorite) and have a tap list of over 20 beers. Paired with a number of bar games, a large outside patio and over 15 tv’s for live sports, RBK quickly became a go-to spot for Leander residents.

Project Overview

RBK approached just as they were signing the lease on their space, they were in need of everything. Logo design, branding, website, neon sign design, menus, promotional items, social media, stationary, you name it. We ran down our list of questions, checked out their mood board, scoped out the competition, did our research and jumped right into creative. Once the branding was set the path was paved for what became a beautiful space for some awesome owners, and now friends of Left Hand Design.

Logo variations for The Republic Kitchen + Bar, including clean and rustic styles. Designs feature bold typography, a red star within the Texas state outline, and abbreviations like “RKB” in circular and square social media icon formats.
Exterior signage for The Republic Kitchen + Bar mounted on a modern building with metal paneling and stone accents. The bold logo features a red star inside the Texas outline, with "Kitchen + Bar" in red block letters beneath “The Republic.”
Interior of The Republic Kitchen + Bar featuring rustic wood walls, industrial lighting, and tufted booth seating. A large neon sign above the bar reads “The Republic – Come & Taste It,” adding a bold Texas flair to the lively dining atmosphere.

A website is essential for any business. Easy editing and low maintenance is ideal. Our clients need their customers to find the info they need in seconds. Let’s do this.

We chose the Squarespace platform for a fully functional, low maintenance solution for Republic Kitchen + Bar. The site was customized to be on-brand and easily editable for our client. Expandability won’t be a problem moving forward as the business grows, ensuring this will be a valuable tool for years to come.

A rustic tabletop setting at The Republic Kitchen + Bar featuring a “Liquid Courage” drink menu listing beers, wines, and hand-crafted cocktails. The menu sits beside a white plate with a rolled napkin, a pint of beer, and a red glass candle holder on a wooden table.

A huge blank wall needed a centerpiece. Something custom and kick-ass. So we designed a ‘Come and Take It’ cannon inspired, 18′ animated neon to set the place off as people walk in. Mission accomplished.

Design mockup and final installation of The Republic’s “Come & Taste It” neon sign, styled like a cannon with blinking lights and bold retro lettering. The top image shows labeled design specs, while the bottom image displays the finished sign with rustic metal textures and illuminated bulbs.
Black t-shirt design for The Republic Kitchen + Bar. The front features the restaurant's logo in white and red, while the back reads “Come and Taste It” with “Leander, Texas” below and a Texas state graphic with a star and cannon icon.
Food menu from The Republic Kitchen + Bar resting on a rustic wooden table beside a glass of beer. The menu sections include “Meet & Greet,” “Fresh Tumbleweeds,” “Camp-Fire Soups,” “Cowboy Grinders,” and “Texan Chow Downs,” featuring Southern-inspired dishes with bold typography and vintage design.
Illuminated marquee-style sign for The Republic Kitchen + Bar shaped like a cannon, with glowing bulbs around the border and neon accents. The sign reads “The Republic – Come & Taste It” and is mounted on a rustic wood-paneled wall inside the restaurant.

This project was right up our alley.

A scrappy Texas-themed restaurant-bar with an upscale feel, yet rustic enough you won’t feel bad about tracking in a little mud, ordering a chicken fried steak and taking down a couple cocktails while watching some football.

If you’re in need of a logo design or a similar full spectrum branding package feel free to contact us here. We look forward to hearing about your next project!

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