Let’s set the record straight. A pub table (also called a bar table, high table, gathering table or standing table) is not the same as a counter height table and while stylish, sturdy and fun, they’re not for everyone. What areas do pub tables work best in? What’s the comfort factor like? What are the benefits?
We’re covering these areas and more in things to know about pub tables.
The heights of different tables for eating and socializing in ascending order are:
Standard dining tables measure 28”-30” high and are most popular for kitchens and dining rooms. They are available in lots of styles and can fit more people. They take up more room.
Counter tables measure 34”-36” high. They are a nice add on to the kitchen counter for eating or working.
Pub or bar tables measure 40” to 42” high. They are great space savers and create a more casual feel for dining.
The pub table is the highest and stands the tallest of table options. They come in round, square and rectangular shapes like dining tables do; they’re just higher.
A pub-style table creates a more casual dining experience. They’re great for entertaining with their casual look. Bars and pubs can fit more pub tables in their spaces due to their height. The added height creates the look of a more open, spacious area. There’s a light, casual air about them that lets you eat, chat, and move about at a party or gathering. A pub table creates a nice place to sit and relax with an evening drink, indoors or out.
Standard dining tables are between 28” and 30” tall and are the most popular for kitchens and dining rooms. You can get dining tables in many different styles and they offer a more formal option for dinners and parties when you want a sit-down event. You can fit more people at a dining table, but they take up more floor space and tend to be larger and heavier to move.
Counter height tables are between 34” and 36” high and work nicely for an eat-in kitchen. They can be used as a kitchen island as well to prepare food. Don’t count on settling your feet on the floor at a counter height table. They also are not available in the variety of styles standard-height dining tables are.
Pub or bar height tables are between 40” and 42” high and can fit in smaller spaces. Their added height creates the illusion of more space. They’re casual and inviting and offer spaces to set down drinks, food, phones, purses and more. They’re a social table. Bar height tables are comfy for taller people, offering more leg room. Both bar and counter height come with taller chairs and that means there’s farther to fall should you fall out of one, making them not ideal for children or older folks. Pub tables or stools with footrests are great to give you somewhere to rest your feet. Otherwise, your feet will be dangling instead of resting on the floor due to the added height.
The height of pub tables means the stools will be higher, making them harder for older people to get on and off of, and they would not be options for people in wheelchairs. Higher stools also mean farther to fall for small children, making the standard dining table height with lower dining chairs a better option for these groups.
When selecting seating for pub tables, look for stools or chairs that are 28” to 33” tall. Allow for 8” to 12” between top of the seat and bottom of table skirting. Backless bar stools are easy to slide under the table. Armless stools make it easy to slide into your chair for table access.
If you’re considering a pub table, assess and measure your space first. Think about how you will be using your dining space. Do you prefer casual dining or sit down dinners? Who will be using the table? Will it be used by small children or older folks who might find it challenging to navigate the seating? Do you entertain a lot? Do you mind your feet on a footrest instead of the floor?
Now that you’ve got the facts on pub tables, it will be easier to decide what table is right for you.
When it comes to furnishing your café, making the right choice of furniture is essential to define the use of your space. A stand-out item of furniture for busy cafes and bars is the dry bar table. We’ve put together a few of the benefits of using a dry bar table or two, in your café, restaurant of bar.
Helps create an informal ambience
Generally used to place freshly poured drinks on, a dry bar tables helps to create a relaxed informal atmosphere in bustling cafes and bars. When coupled with bar stools, the space is transformed into a comfortable and relaxing area for catching up with friends, or spending with work colleagues, before heading home. In comparison to heavier more robust furniture, dry bar tables are less formal.
Maximise floor space
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a perfect square shaped dining area, there are sure to be small recesses and awkward corners where you struggle to fit in a table for 4 and its accompanying chairs. Due to its compact 600mm table top and lofty height, a dry bar table can easily be slotted into the tightest corner or recess. Leave it for people to stand around and chat informally, or place a candle on top, add two bar stools, and you’ve got an intimate dining space for romantic couples.
Adds visual interest
Due them being much higher than standard café tables, dry bar tables are great for adding visual interest to your dining area and could be placed around the perimeter edge with standard tables grouped in the centre. Or why not line them up alongside a bank of windows so your customers can look out while they’re enjoying their food. Customers love to have a choice of seating areas, and using bar tables in this way, achieves just that.
Outdoor terrace tables
Dry bar tables are also a good idea if you have limited outdoor space, perhaps just a pavement area. They’re great for people wanting to sit outside while they enjoy a quick cup of coffee or cold drink and by utilising every available space, you should see an increase in your revenue.
Add on to bar counters
Finally, if you’re short of counter space, why not place a couple of dry bar tables at either end. You can use them to for your condiments, sachets of sauces etc. and for cutlery.
At Café Chairs we offer a choice of dry bar table and Tolix bar table packages or you can mix and match our dry bar bases with the table top of your choice. Isn’t it about time you got yourself some dry bar tables? Why not browse our online store or head on down to our showroom where you can see them for yourself?
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