Christmas is a crucial time for hospitality venues of all kinds, and with all of your pub furniture likely to be called into use this festive season, it's worth double checking that it's all in good condition.
Is your chair upholstery intact? If some of your seats are looking ragged or ripped around the edges, investing in a few well chosen replacements could help you to make the right impression on your customers this Christmas.
Pub furniture typically has a slightly more shabby or hodgepodge appearance than you would see in, for example, a restaurant; but when people come for a Christmas celebration, whether it's a sit-down turkey dinner or drinks with colleagues and family, expectations can be higher than usual.
Can your chairs be moved easily and safely? Remember, your premises will hopefully be much busier than usual, with different sized groups coming and going, so if you have some lighter chairs or stools, they can be moved around as needed to create the right amount of seating.
Are your tables the right size, and in good condition? It's worth making sure your tables are the same height, so you can push them together to cater for larger groups.
You should also replace any wonky and wobbly tables - there are few things worse than trying to eat your Christmas dinner off of a table that won't keep still, and again this would make the wrong lasting impression on new customers.
Look also for ways to fit in a few extra customers if possible, such as by adding an armchair in an alcove that is not quite big enough for a table - at this time of year solo customers are not uncommon, and often appreciate being able to sit somewhere without occupying a table that could accommodate a larger group.
Finally, poseur tables are a great option close to the bar; their taller height means people can either pull up a stool, or stand while they enjoy their drink.
With an increase in colleagues going for a drink together after work, poseur tables recreate the familiar 'watercooler moment' they may have in their working day, allowing your pub furniture to provide them with a setting in which they can interact with ease.