Beer bench sets

The EVP-BBS-200 beer bench set seats 6–8 per unit and is the first piece of kit most pub operators buy for outdoor space. The bench and table use a galvanised steel frame with UV-stabilised plastic panels: the finish does not corrode or fade in the same way as painted timber.

One practical detail: beer bench sets do not stack. Each unit takes up its own floor footprint whether in use or in storage. Factor this into your available storage space before ordering in volume — a set of 10 bench sets needs approximately 25m² of dry storage space.

Styled alternative: Tolix chairs and steel tables

Beer benches suit volume seating in a traditional beer garden layout. For a more styled terrace — boutique pubs, hotel gardens, bar terraces — Tolix chairs paired with full steel tables give a different look without requiring bespoke furniture.

The Tolix chair stacks to 8 high, which is useful for clearing the terrace quickly for other events. Full steel tables are fixed-height and do not fold, so storage needs the same planning as beer bench sets. Both products carry a powder-coated finish and tolerate outdoor use well; bring them under cover over winter to extend the finish life.

Gazebos for all-weather cover

A 3m × 3m gazebo covers a single 2m beer bench set with clearance on three sides. A 3m × 6m covers two bench sets side by side, or works as a bar servery shelter. For permanent or semi-permanent outdoor spaces, buying the frame and canopy separately lets you remove the canopy over winter and extends the life of both components.

Option	Size	Includes	Price ex-VAT
Frame only	3m × 3m	Aluminium frame	£329.95
Frame only	3m × 6m	Aluminium frame	£499.95
Full package	3m × 3m	Frame, canopy, 4 × 15kg weight bases	£579.95
Full package	3m × 6m	Frame, canopy, 6 × 15kg weight bases	£849.95

On hard-standing surfaces where ground anchoring is not possible, four weight bases (15kg each) per 3m × 3m gazebo is the minimum in normal wind conditions. Do not leave a canopy erected in high winds unattended.

Patio heaters

Both pyramid and mushroom heaters run on standard 13kg LPG cylinders and output 13kW. The differences are practical rather than performance-based:

Keep a minimum 600mm clearance from combustible materials (gazebo canopies, fabric windbreaks, parasols). Do not use indoors or in enclosed spaces.

Folding chairs for flexible seating

Folding chairs add temporary seating for quiz nights, outdoor screenings or events in the garden without requiring permanent bench sets. At £12.90 per chair (sold in packs of 10), they stack to 50 high and store in a small footprint. They are not a replacement for bench sets in day-to-day beer garden use, but they extend capacity reliably for occasional events.

Layout tips

• Allow 600mm of bench length per person — a 2m bench set seats 6 comfortably and 8 with less elbow room
• Leave a minimum 1.2m aisle between bench rows for service and fire exit routes
• Position patio heaters at the end of a bench row rather than between rows — heat radiates more usefully and gas cylinder access is easier
• On paved surfaces, use four 15kg weight bases per 3m × 3m gazebo. On grass, use the ground anchor spikes through the feet
• Tolix chairs left outside overnight in damp conditions will show surface oxidation on the paint over time — store under cover where possible