| years and years of contemplating what career | | | | the bottom to provide balance and stability. |
| path to choose, you've finally decided on | | | | Shape: |
| entrepreneurship – you've decided you | | | | Pub tables come in many different shapes and |
| want to open your own bar or restaurant. After | | | | sizes. However, the most common shape that |
| all, you've always been somewhat of a chef, your | | | | they come in tends to be either round or oval |
| expertise in the field of food and wine tasting is | | | | shaped. Square and rectangular ones are still |
| through the roof, and you even have connections | | | | produced by many furniture manufacturers, |
| in getting a liquor license. Basically, you think you | | | | however not as often. |
| have it all. But wait! You have no idea on where | | | | The Types of Pub Tables: |
| to start with the decor and furnishings for your | | | | The above are general characteristics of pub |
| new restaurant. | | | | tables – something to help you identify and |
| When it comes to furniture, in many cases it | | | | distinguish them between standard dining tables. |
| begins and ends with your pub tables and pub | | | | But what type do you need or want? It's one |
| sets. To help you decide how you're going to | | | | thing to know what they look like, it's another to |
| furnish your new place, is a quick guide on pub | | | | be able to compare and contrast between two |
| sets; a brief history lesson, characteristics, and | | | | different types. |
| the different types available to you. | | | | Wooden: |
| A Brief History Lesson: | | | | Wood pub tables are your most classic. They |
| Much of today's modern society can be attributed | | | | provide a traditional look, and are often designed |
| from the Ancient Roman Empire. They were | | | | with delicate and intricate designs or accents. |
| some of the first to build roads, create modern | | | | These tend to be very charming, and provide a |
| civilization, and establish a democratic government. | | | | classic feel, reminiscent of the aforementioned |
| Added to this list is the establishment of Inns; a | | | | classic Inns and Alehouses. |
| place where weary travelers were able to get a | | | | Wrought Iron and/or Metal: |
| night's sleep as well as a refreshing drink. | | | | Wrought Iron and metal pub sets can range from |
| As the influence of Romans grew throughout | | | | traditional styles to contemporary. Many wrought |
| Europe, a network of Inns began appearing | | | | iron tables have features like curved legs, and |
| everywhere. By the time they had left the British | | | | accents to provide an almost gothic feel. |
| Isles, Inns and alehouses were so commonplace | | | | Some others, however, are a bit more |
| that in 965 AD, King Edgar had to declare that | | | | modernized and contemporary. These are |
| there could only be one alehouse per village. | | | | characterized by the clean lines and simple colors. |
| Today, the Public House, or commonly referred | | | | These are very versatile and can go with a range |
| to as Pub, have become the hot spots for many. | | | | of different decors. |
| The bar and club scenes in today's marketplace | | | | Glass: |
| have never been bigger, with hundreds of young | | | | Glass pub sets exude the most modern and |
| adults hitting up clubs and bars every weekend. | | | | contemporary style of all. However unlike its |
| And since the early days of the Roman Empire, | | | | wooden and metal counterparts, these can be |
| not much has changed. Alehouses and Inns can be | | | | frail and can break easier. Therefore it is |
| likened to today's clubs and bars - places where | | | | important to be careful with the handling of any |
| people can generally have a good time, and enjoy | | | | glass pub table. |
| a drink or two. Also characteristic of the two | | | | Other Important Notes: |
| different eras in time is the furniture. They've | | | | Earlier it was mentioned that the height of the |
| used pub tables and bar stools then, and | | | | table is an important aspect when shopping for |
| restaurant, bar, and club owners still do today. | | | | pub tables. The main reason for this is because |
| Characteristics of Pub Tables: | | | | they are meant to be used in conjunction with |
| Now that you have an understanding of its | | | | bar stools and counter stools. It is imperative to |
| history and present day usage, you've decided to | | | | make sure that the height of the table is suitable |
| set out on a mission to get your restaurant pub | | | | for the height of the stool. |
| sets. But what is it that you're going to be looking | | | | Bar and Counter stools seat heights do differ. |
| for? How does one table or stool differ from the | | | | Generally, bar stools range anywhere between 28 |
| next? This section covers some of the general | | | | inches to 32 inches in seat height, whereas |
| characteristics of pub tables. | | | | counter stools are 24 to 27 inches in seat height. |
| Height: | | | | Finally, make sure that the pub table and bar |
| A major characteristic of the pub table is its | | | | counter stool are all from the same manufacturer |
| height. Generally higher than standard dining tables, | | | | and same collection. There isn't much worse than |
| they are meant to accommodate the usage of | | | | an inconsistent decor for your restaurant, pub, or |
| bar stools and counter stools. Therefore, many | | | | bar. And after all, the whole point in purchasing |
| tend to be anywhere from 35 inches to 42 inches | | | | pub sets is to achieve consistent decor. |
| in height. | | | | I hope that this article has helped you find the |
| Legs: | | | | right pub table and pub sets. With this information |
| Although some still use the common four pegs, | | | | on hand, you're now ready to open the doors to |
| many pub tables can be generalized by the usage | | | | your new restaurant. You have the skills as a |
| of a pedestal leg. This is where the base is | | | | chef, marketing prowess, and now you have the |
| supported by one fairly large leg down the middle | | | | furniture. |
| of the table. The pedestal will then spread out at | | | | |