Beer Garden Setup Guide

Your complete guide to creating inviting and functional outdoor spaces for pubs, bars, hotels, and hospitality venues across the UK.

Durable Beer Bench Sets

The classic beer bench set remains a cornerstone for any bustling beer garden or outdoor pub space. Our EVP-BBS-200 beer bench set seats 6–8 per unit and is the first piece of kit most pub operators invest in for their outdoor areas. Designed for durability, the bench and table feature a robust galvanised steel frame paired with UV-stabilised plastic panels. This superior construction resists corrosion and fading far better than traditional painted timber.

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

EventPro® 2m Beer Bench & Table Set – Extra Wide, Extra Strong (Seats 6–8)

EventPro® 2m Beer Bench & Table Set – Extra Wide, Extra Strong (Seats 6–8)

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EVP-BBS-200

£159.95
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£191.94
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Styled Alternatives: Tolix Chairs and Steel Tables

While traditional beer benches are perfect for volume seating, a more contemporary or stylish terrace demands a different aesthetic. For boutique pubs, hotel gardens, or modern bar terraces, our Tolix-style chairs paired with robust full steel tables offer a chic industrial look without requiring bespoke furniture solutions.

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

EventPro® Series Tolix Style Steel Chair – Black

EventPro® Series Tolix Style Steel Chair – Black

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TOLCHBLACK

£35.10
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£42.12
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EventPro® Series Tolix Style Steel Chair – White

EventPro® Series Tolix Style Steel Chair – White

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TOLCHWHITE

£35.10
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£42.12
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EventPro® Series Full Steel Table – Black

EventPro® Series Full Steel Table – Black

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FULSTETBLEBLACK

£74.95
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£89.94
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Gazebos for All-Weather Cover

Extend your operating season and protect your customers from unpredictable British weather with our robust commercial gazebos. A 3m × 3m gazebo provides ample cover for a single 2m beer bench set, with comfortable clearance on three sides. For larger areas or bar serveries, a 3m × 6m unit can shelter two bench sets side-by-side. 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 only3m × 3mAluminium frame£329.95
Frame only3m × 6mAluminium frame£499.95
Full package3m × 3mFrame, canopy, 4 × 15kg weight bases£579.95
Full package3m × 6mFrame, 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 recommended in normal wind conditions. Crucially, never leave a canopy erected in high winds unattended.

EventPro® 3m x 3m Commercial Gazebo Package (Frame, Canopy & 4 Weights – White)

EventPro® 3m x 3m Commercial Gazebo Package (Frame, Canopy & 4 Weights – White)

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EVP-GAZ-33-KIT-WHT-4W

£559.95
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£671.94
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EventPro® 3m x 6m Commercial Gazebo Package (Frame, Canopy & 6 Weights – White)

EventPro® 3m x 6m Commercial Gazebo Package (Frame, Canopy & 6 Weights – White)

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EVP-GAZ-36-KIT-WHT-6W

£829.95
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£995.94
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Commercial Patio Heaters

Ensure your customers stay warm and comfortable, allowing you to maximise evening trade and cooler days. Both our pyramid and mushroom patio heaters run efficiently on standard 13kg LPG cylinders, delivering a powerful 13kW heat output. The choice between them comes down to your specific layout and aesthetic preference:

Pyramid — £189.95 ex-VAT

Radiates 360 degrees from its mesmerising flame column. Highly visible across a garden, it works best in open layouts where people move around the heater. Takes slightly more floor space than the mushroom version.

Mushroom — £159.95 ex-VAT

Directs heat downward in a concentrated zone. This makes it ideal for fixed seating rows and narrower terraces where you want heat over a specific table rather than spread across open space.

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

Pyramid Patio Heater (13kW)

Pyramid Patio Heater (13kW)

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EP-HEAT-PYRAMID

£179.95
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£215.94
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Mushroom Patio Heater (13kW)

Mushroom Patio Heater (13kW)

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EP-HEAT-MUSH

£149.95
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£179.94
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Folding Chairs for Flexible Seating

For maximum flexibility, folding chairs provide an ideal solution for temporary seating during special events like quiz nights, outdoor screenings, or larger garden functions, complementing your permanent setup. Priced affordably at just £12.90 per chair (sold in packs of 10), they stack efficiently to 50 high, storing in a remarkably small footprint. While not a replacement for permanent bench sets in day-to-day beer garden use, they reliably extend your capacity for occasional events.

EventPro® Series Folding Chair – White (Pack of 10)

EventPro® Series Folding Chair – White (Pack of 10)

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WHT-FLD-CHR

£114.00
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£136.80
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EventPro® Series Folding Chair – Black (Pack of 10)

EventPro® Series Folding Chair – Black (Pack of 10)

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BLK-FLD-CHR

£114.00
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£136.80
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Essential Beer Garden 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 efficient service and clear 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, always use four 15kg weight bases per 3m × 3m gazebo. On grass, use the ground anchor spikes through the feet for stability
  • Tolix chairs left outside overnight in damp conditions will show surface oxidation on the paint over time — store under cover where possible to preserve their finish

Important: Pavement Licensing Information

Placing furniture on a public pavement or highway requires a pavement licence from your local authority. Furniture within an enclosed private garden does not. If you are extending seating beyond your existing licensed premises boundary, it is crucial to check with your local council before setting up. Requirements vary significantly by council. Note that The Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 updated the pavement licence framework in England.

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