When it comes to commercial furniture, tables are often invisible workhorses. They do their job day in day out and only get noticed when they wobble. By contrast, dining chairs and bar stools get most of the attention as they have a greater variety of design. And they are among the first things customers notice when they visit your hospitality venue.
But your choice of pub, bar, cafe, restaurant and hotel tables is important. Tables can help provide a variety of different dining options, and also contribute to your venue’s ambience.
This blog post aims to shine a light on the humble table and give this overlooked piece of vital commercial furniture the attention it deserves. We’ll also provide some advice on the best table options for different venues.
One of the first considerations when choosing commercial tables is where they will be used – indoors or outdoors?
Following the Covid pandemic, outdoor dining has become more popular and venues have learned to make more use of their outdoor spaces to keep customers happy and safe. Not surprisingly, venues are looking at their restaurant patios, pub gardens and cafe courtyards more closely to make sure they offer customers a comfortable, stylish dining experience.
Commercial outdoor funiture must be able to withstand all that the UK climate can throw at it and stay looking good. So you’ll need to choose tables made from waterproof and UV-resistant materials.
Another important factor is that you may wish to change the layout of your outdoor dining areas more often than your indoor spaces. You might also want to pack your furniture away when not in use. So tables that are sturdy, not too heavy, and can be easily moved or stacked for storage are the answer.
Outdoor Tables for Pubs and Bars
We stock a great range of robust beer garden furniture that will withstand the elements as well as constant heavy use. Our contract quality pub garden tables are made with FSC-rated timber and are built to last. These tables can stay outdoors all year round.
If you’re looking for traditional solid-wood pub garden furniture then our top picks are:
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Round Beer Garden Tables£366.40 Inc. VAT£305.33 Ex. VAT -
Wooden Picnic Benches£183.30 – £259.01 Inc. VAT£152.75 Ex. VAT -
Quad Chunky Square Dining Table£290.00 – £320.00 Inc. VAT£266.67 Ex. VAT
Some pubs and bars have courtyard spaces and need outdoor bar funiture that combines good looks with practicality. We offer a range of sturdy yet attractive complete outdoor tables, many featuring contemporary styling. You’ll find outdoor tables made from a variety of contract quality materials such as treated timber, stainless steel, aluminium, cast iron and hard-wearing polypropylene.
Our top picks:
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Canterbury Rectangular Outdoor Table£276.00 Inc. VAT£230.00 Ex. VAT -
Marine Rectangular Dining Table£326.40 Inc. VAT£272.00 Ex. VAT -
Genoa Large Table£288.00 Inc. VAT£240.00 Ex. VAT
Outdoor Cafe Tables
One of the key things to consider when choosing commercial outdoor cafe furniture is their design and appearance. You need attractive dining funriture that is also easy to maintain and store when not in use.
We stock a range of both traditional and contemporary complete outdoor cafe tables. And for greater flexibility you can also choose to mix and match our outdoor table bases and table tops.
Our top picks:
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Topalit Classicline Veneto Table Tops£82.68 – £142.20 Inc. VAT£68.90 Ex. VAT -
Flip Top Table Base£137.59 Inc. VAT£114.66 Ex. VAT -
Terrace Square Teak Table£235.00 Inc. VAT£195.83 Ex. VAT
Outdoor Restaurant Tables
Outdoor restaurant furniture for gardens, patios and terraces needs to complement the design overall design scheme of the venue and still be sturdy and weatherproof. Ease of storage may also be an important factor if the tables are not to be left all year-round.
Our top picks:
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Ebb Designer Table Base£238.39 Inc. VAT£198.66 Ex. VAT -
Marden Square Dining Table£233.59 – £320.00 Inc. VAT£213.33 Ex. VAT -
Caddo Square Complete Table£408.00 Inc. VAT£340.00 Ex. VAT
Image: Carousel of Ebb designer Table Base / Caddo Complete Table/ Marden Outdoor
Indoor tables for pubs and bars
Clearly, indoor pub furniture doesn’t have to withstand the elements. However, it’s still important that you choose well-made, durable commercial furniture that looks good but will take heavy daily use and still be fit for purpose.
We stock a huge range of complete commercial dining tables as well as separate table bases and table tops.
Our top picks:
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Tokyo Dining Table£562.50 Inc. VAT£468.75 Ex. VAT -
Chunky Square Dining Table£318.00 Inc. VAT£265.00 Ex. VAT -
Brasserie Round Tables£130.00 Inc. VAT£108.33 Ex. VAT
Indoor Cafe Tables
Our range of commercial cafe furniture offers a variety of styles. Whether your design scheme is industrial and retro or mid-century to traditional, we can help you create the look you’re after.
Our top picks:
The stylish Luna Square Dining Table pairs well with contemporary chairs such as the Shoreditch for a modern look
Our Danilo Complete Rectory Table is a great value option, comprising a table base and a 4-seater laminate table top of your choice
Our Forza range of table bases enable you to match with your choice of table tops to create coffee tables, dining tables and poseur tables.
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Luna Table Square£192.00 Inc. VAT£160.00 Ex. VAT -
Forza Rectangular Dining Tables£116.00 Inc. VAT£96.67 Ex. VAT
Indoor Restaurant Tables
Whether you are a small family-run business or an upmarket fine dining restaurant – you need to choose your commercial restaurant tables to suit the character of your business.
We stock everything from great value options to top-of-the range heavy duty tables that will last for years. Opting for durable, modern table bases allows you to mix and match with different table tops to create a variety of dining options.
Our top picks:
Our Floor Fixed Black Dining Table pedestals offer great value and can be paired with a wide range of table tops to suit your design
Like the other items in the Quattro range, our Quattro Single Pedestal Dining Table Bases are dependable,versatile options for restaurants
Our new Hera range of premium table bases comprise 18 different variations with polished brass base plates of various sizes, shape and height.
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Hera S Square Brass Dining Tables£120.00 Inc. VAT£100.00 Ex. VAT -
Quattro Single Ped Coffee Tables£93.00 Inc. VAT£77.50 Ex. VAT -
Floor Fixed Black Dining Tables£68.00 Inc. VAT£56.67 Ex. VAT
Easy Online Ordering
It’s easy to order direct from our website, which features a huge range of commercial furniture. We also have a highly experienced and friendly sales team who are happy to help guide you through the best options to suit your needs.
If you’re looking for a more customised solution then our great range of bespoke furniture should be of interest.
Quick Delivery
Most of our stock is dispatched from our UK warehouses, so our standard delivery time is just 3-5 working days. We can also arrange an express delivery in just 24 hours for an extra fee. Bespoke goods can take between 2 and 8 weeks to deliver. Contact us on 0161 408 2390 or email us for a quote at [email protected].