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How You Can Take Inspiration From Some The Most Unique Dining Venues

28th June 2017

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In a bid to suceed in the increasingly competitive hospitality industry, the UK has seen a rise in the number of restaurants offering a truly one of a kind dining experience, with 44% of eateries now considering their venue as a provider of concept dining to their customers. From the dizzying heights, eating your meal at a table suspended from a crane to enjoying surprise menus served by blind waiters, there really is no shortage of choice. Whether you are looking to undergo a full refurbishment or just want to refresh your interior, we have furniture to suit all budgets.

We have outlined below some of our favourite unique cafes, bars and restaurants nationwide and how you can take inspiration to apply to your own venue.

Boho Utopia, Manchester

Boho Utopia is an independently run, creative coffee shop with boho-chic contrasting furniture and a statement feature wall.

Cafe

Inspiration for your venue: 

Statement furniture is a massive upcoming trend for 2017/18. Using bold, contrasting colours in your décor adds a welcoming atmosphere for your customers and is a trend that is here to stay! View our commercial furniture.

Circus, London

This West End cocktail bar boasts a highly popular Pan-Asian menu with futuristic décor and breath-taking cabaret, trapeze and other circus performances. The entertainers dance on glittering tables and dance alongside diners throughout their meals.

London Bar

Inspiration for your venue: 

Providing entertainment alongside your food and drinks creates suspense and attracts diners looking for a new experience. Live music from local bands/artists is a great way to set ambiance and attract locals looking to support their community.

Grotta Palazzese

Located in the stunning South West Italy, this unique venue has been enjoyed since the 1700’s. Diners can expect a meal on a cliff ledge lit by the reflection of the sunset off of the Adriatic Sea.

Inspiration for your venue: 

Customers love to see their surroundings; it really enhances the overall dining experience. Take the opportunity to decorate your natural outdoor dining space. View our outdoor contract furniture collection.

Kitty Café, Various Locations

With an estimated 30 million pet owners in the UK, it’s true that the nation is feline good when it comes to dining with our furry friends. Cat Cafés offer a purr-fect retreat, where you can enjoy coffee, cake and cats!

Cat Cafe

Inspiration for your venue:

You’d be surprised how much custom you are turning away, if you’re not a pet friendly venue. Strategically place water bowls in designated pet areas and check out our variety of hardwearing, durable furniture perfect for pet-friendly venues on our website!

Jamie Oliver’s Italian, Manchester

This City Centre based Italian is the true definition of luxury. Previously trading as a bank, some of the original features are still present in the building today, including the bank vault, which can be hired for functions and events.

Italian Restaurant

Inspiration for your venue: 

Make the most of any existing rooms and features that are unusual or eye-catching. Remember, we now supply bespoke fabric and leather sofas which can be made to match your colour schemes and brand, and perfectly complete any room!

Gloucester Studio, Gloucester.

Former MasterChef contestant Kathryn Minchew has transformed her ordinary garden shed into an extra-ordinary eight-seater restaurant. Once guests have been welcomed and seated, Kathryn cooks excellent quality food over an open fire to be enjoyed in this intimate and romantic setting.

Studio Restaurant

Inspiration for your venue: 

Venues come in all shapes and sizes – but maximising your space is what’s important. We have a range of furniture on our website from stacking chairs to small stools that are perfect for space conscious settings.

‘Secret’ Bars, Various Locations

From The Laundrette and 17 below, both in Manchester, to The Boiler Room in Nottingham, ‘secret’ bars are popping up all over the country. The blink and you’ll miss it venues are truly exclusive for those in the know and offer unique food and cocktails (see right) to tantalise your tastebuds.

Secret Bars

Inspiration for your venue: 

Offering ‘exclusives’ peaks the interest of diners. Introducing surprise additions to your dining area or new cocktails to the menu for a limited time only will see the public flooding through your doors.

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