It might seem like beer garden furniture has been the same for generations, but we've come a long way from rickety wooden picnic tables that have to be replaced after every heavy winter or summer storm.
Modern materials can give a natural appearance - or not, if you want the aesthetic of shiny metal or gloss paintwork - with the performance you need from outdoor furniture.
That includes outdoor furniture that will remain outside indefinitely, where you not only need it to survive a downpour and remain in place during strong winds, but also to be easy to clean down with a quick wipe when it is needed.
Alternatively, stackable furniture can be moved easily indoors at the end of the day, without taking up too much floor space, and this can often allow it to be stacked just inside your beer garden entrance rather than needing a separate store room.
In terms of designs, there are plenty of options too, from metal bistro furniture to wood laminate or synthetic table tops with heavy metal pedestals - strong and stable both when leaned on by customers, and when the wind picks up.
For a less heavy-duty appearance, there are wicker and rattan styles, but these are again built to withstand outdoor conditions, with weighted legs for extra stability and a low centre of gravity.
The advantage of disguising heavy weights at the bottom of the table pedestal, or the table and chair legs, is that it moves the centre of gravity lower even on taller furniture.
As such, you can still have poseur tables and bar stools among your outdoor furniture, giving a combination of heights, or taller tables where people can stand if there are no more outside seats available.
Finally, if you need to give your beer garden furniture a kickstart, our Tolix Inspired Chair Package is on offer right now, saving you 12% on the price of 40 Bella chairs and eight tall Bella backless bar stools.
We can supply any combination of standard colours (no antique finishes in this deal) to suit your design scheme and add some vibrancy to your beer garden - and both the chairs and the stools are stackable for easy storage in a small space.