Restaurant and bar decor varies dramatically according to the style, class, ethnicity and overall atmosphere of the establishment. Different types of eateries and watering holes require different types of furnishings. However, all drinking and eating establishments need a few basic types of furniture to comfortably and adequately accommodate their patrons. Furniture for bars and restaurants is available in vast varieties of styles to complement any decor.
Portable Bars
Most night clubs and taverns -- and some restaurants -- have the bar built right into the establishment. However, when business calls for cocktail preparation areas that are not included in the building, portable bars are commonly used. A portable bar is typically set on wheels for easy mobility and features a counter area about 4 to 4.5 feet high. Concealed beneath the counter is a shelf area for alcohol and supplies, an ice bin and an attached well for holding liquor bottles. Portable bars come in various sizes with additional features such as stainless steel sinks with drains that can be positioned over catch bins, and additional supply racks and shelves.
Booths and Half-Booths
One of the most common furnishings in restaurants -- and oftentimes bars and taverns -- are booths. Booths are stationary seating areas that protrude from the walls. Some booths feature two bench seats facing each other across a table and are attached to the wall at the side of each bench. The other side is left open for customers to scoot into the cozy nook. Half booths consist of a long bench placed with the backside flush to the wall, a dining table in front of the bench, and chairs facing the booth on the opposite side of the table, allowing guests to enter from either side.
Dining Tables
Dining tables are a must for any restaurant that offers dining room seating. Dinning tables come in various shapes -- round, square, rectangular -- and are typically about 2.5 to 3 feet high. Hundreds of styles of indoor and outdoor industrial dining tables made of wood, plastic, metal and other materials are available to complement the decor of any style of restaurant. Accessories like tablecloths and centerpieces are commonly used as dining table enhancements in many bars and restaurant.
Chairs and Stools
Every bar or restaurant needs an adequate number of chairs and stools to provide proper seating at bars and tables. Shorter stools are commonly used to seat guests at low counters -- as found in diners and coffee shops. Taller stools are best suited to seat bar customers, as the top of the bar is generally about 1 to 1.5 feet taller than a standard table. Most dining room chairs stand about 1.5 feet high at the seat and can be easily slid underneath a standard height dining table.
Pub Tables
Another common furnishing in bars, taverns and eateries is pub tables. Pub tables are tall, free-standing tables that are usually around 4 feet from the floor -- give or take a few inches. Many bars and taverns prefer pub tables in dining areas because it allows guests in the dining room to be seated at the same level as bar patrons. Other advantages of using pub tables include enhanced views of high-placed television sets and their ability to accommodate bar-height stools.
Lounge Furniture
Whether your bar or restaurant has an elegant or casual atmosphere, lounge furniture can be an attractive and comfortable enhancement to the decor. Many upscale cocktail lounges feature plush and stylish couches, easy chairs and cocktail tables that create sophisticated lounge areas. Elegant restaurants sometimes use such furnishings to create comfortable rest areas in bathroom facilities. More casual eateries -- like sports bars and neighborhood taverns -- sometimes add plain and simple couches and tables to their floor plan for a comfy "at-home" appeal.
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