A wide variety of pub tables types and styles are available today. Business owners use them for bar and pub customers, restaurant customers, coffee house customers—and even in employee lunch rooms. In general, tables classified as pub tables are round or oval and may have accompanying bar stools. Pub tables may also have four legs or a single, pedestal-style leg. Typically, pub tables are higher than standard dining tables, measuring about 35 to 42 inches high.

Amid tables with these classic characteristics, you'll find pub tables made from several materials. Which material you choose depends largely on the look you're going for, but do be sure to consider how easy (or difficult) the tables are to clean. Most commonly, you'll find:

1. Classic wood pub tables,
2. Modern pub tables made from metal,
3. And chic glass pub tables.

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Choose classic wooden pub tables

Pub tables made from wood hearken back to earlier times and provide warmth to any setting. You can find wood pub tables in nearly any imaginable wood or finish, but dark oak and cherry finishes are most often seen. Wood pub tables can be sleek and un-ornamented or antique-looking with intricate carvings.

I recommend: Furniture Creations sells quality hardwood pub tables in a cherry finish. IvgStores sells a variety of wood pub tables and pub tables with accompanying chairs, in cherry, oak, pine and black finishes.

Choose modern metal pub tables

For a more modern look, pub tables are available in a variety of metals. Wrought iron tables are often found in outdoor settings, and they may be simple and streamlined or full of decorative ornamentation. Another commonly used metal is aluminum, which is quick and easy to clean. In addition, at restaurant supply stores, you'll often find metal pub table bases that may be combined with a variety of top finished like laminate, wood or marble.

I recommend: All Barstools sells a variety of metal pub tables; use the search features on the left-hand side of the website to narrow your search. Pub Supply offers metal pub table bases with laminate tops.

Go for glass pub tables

For the ultimate cosmopolitan look, choose pub tables made from glass. Most often, you'll find tables made from other materials (such as metal or wood) with glass tops. These are the sturdiest glass tables. You'll also find ultra-modern tables that are all glass except for a metal base.

I recommend: FurnitureNY.com sells clear glass pub tables with chrome bases. Furniture-Zoo.com offers glass and black metal pub tables.

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• •  It's often easiest to buy pub tables that come with chairs or stools, but if you don't, it's a good idea to buy stools from the same manufacturer as the one that made the table. Even so, check the height of the stools carefully to be sure they'll work well with your pub tables.

Despite their name, the furniture pieces we call pub tables are just as often found in a cafe, home, restaurant or outdoors by a pool or other luxury space. In a business, pub tables can have many uses, from dining sets to outdoor seating.

For getting these stylish elevated tables, along with the traditional high-legged chairs, you can use a number of great online vendors offering variety so that you can choose the style that works for your space. Businesses might order pub tables:

1. For a restaurant or tavern floor, where pub tables provide customers with a spot to eat and drink.

2. In public spaces where pub tables provide any kind of passive seating, including a waiting area or café.

3. For outdoor use at pools, parks or other recreational spaces.

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Find traditional wooden pub tables

For a lot of spaces, a classic wooden pub table set is the best choice. The wooden pub table represents the common approach to dining comfort, and brings a great style to a dining or drinking area.

I recommend: Get pub tables information and pub table sets in cherry or cherry finish from Furniture Creations. For a more modern look, try the selection of contemporary wooden pub tables at ComCore21. From Chicago seller BarStools Etc., even more wooden models are available from a pub tables list with thumbnails and product specifications.

Locate pub tables in different styles and materials

Wood is not the only option for pub tables. Check out glass-topped tables, metal designs, cushioned open-frame tables and chairs, or other structures from versatile suppliers.

I recommend: For a price-cutting approach, try mammoth seller Wal-Mart, with glass and wood options on a pub tables list. Get more pub table sets in a variety of materials including fashionable metal designs at Accent Furniture Direct, where you can browse a great collection of easy-view sets with pricing details.

Look for outdoor pub tables for recreation or café areas

If you have a lot of space outdoors, you may be looking for pub tables that can stand the elements and give guests seating beyond the doors of your retail or business space. Outdoor pub tables are made for durability and styled to match a patio or outdoor space.

I recommend: Find stylish outdoor pub tables with umbrellas and other pool-side or outdoor features at pub tables provider All Barstools, including the Trica-Tahiti customizable outdoor set. View another great pub tables directory of both indoor and outdoor models at CSN Stores.

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• •  When you find pub tables you want, do a quick measurement to see how many will fit in the space you're furnishing. Use a tape measure and your best estimate on standard 'squeeze space' (the space a customer will need to get seated or walk in between tables) and go to work to calculate the number of seats you can fit in your facility.

As their name implies, pub tables originated in pubs and bars, but they are also a good seating choice for restaurants, game rooms, pool halls and outdoor dining spaces, as well as residential areas. Pub tables are sized for two people and are bar or counter height — higher than regular dining tables. They often have a pedestal base instead of legs to save space. The traditional pub table is round and made of heavy wood, but there are many modern variations available. These include metal and glass tables in square and other shapes. Get to know some of the terms used by pub table providers to make the best choice for your business.

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Wood

Heavy wood pub tables in cherry, mahogany and other finishes are the most traditional type of pub table.

I recommend: See examples of traditional wood pub tables in various finishes at Furniture Creations.

Retro

Retro pub tables are made of chrome with stools in leather or vinyl. They are reminiscent of tables used in old-time soda shops and are an excellent choice for themed restaurants, ice cream parlors and other casual environments.

I recommend: See a selection of retro-inspired, chrome pub tables at ivgStores.

Metal

Metal pub tables usually have a more modern look. They feature table tops of either metal or glass and are available in a range of colors and finishes.

I recommend: See CSN Stores for an example of a modern metal pub table set.

Granite

Granite-topped tables are an excellent choice for outdoor use and high traffic commercial use. Granite withstands stains and scratches better than other materials.

I recommend: Café Tables and Commercial Tops offers commercial grade granite pub tables in many base and granite styles. Visit their site to learn more about the benefits of granite, differences between solid granite and granite veneer and information about caring for granite.

Outdoor

Outdoor pub tables are available in a range of finishes that can stand up to the elements, including aluminum, plastic and resin. They often include hardware to anchor the table to the ground.

I recommend: Browse NetShops to get a look at outdoor pub table styles.

Wall mount

Wall mount pub tables are a good choice for billiards and game rooms and small eating areas. They provide additional seating without taking up as much floor space as a full table.

I recommend: See wall-mount pub tables at Hobby Warehouse.

Saving money on pub tables for your restaurant can be a simple task. It can be as easy as watching for a sale on the style you want. Or it can involve taking some time to research the best type and style of pub table for your restaurant, and then finding the best price available.

In any case, it is possible to save money on pub tables, though cost shouldn’t be the only consideration as you shop. Other things you should examine as you price pub tables should be:

1. The quality of the workmanship. You want a piece of furniture that is going to last for many years. Make sure the quality of the matching chairs also meets your requirements.

2. The comfort of the pub tables along with their chairs. You can find pub tables in different heights and chairs in different sizes that can best suit your needs.

3. The ease of upkeep. Some finishes on pub tables are easier to maintain than others.

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Find budget-priced pub tables

Set your budget for the pub tables in your restaurant or bar and stick to it. Know how many tables you need. Once you have your budget, you know how much money you can spend per table. There are a number of inexpensive tables on the market from which to choose.

I recommend: DiningRoomTableShowroom.com features pub tables with budget-friendly prices. You can find a variety of styles for less than $200. You can also find low cost pub tables at GreatPubTables.com. In many instances you can also find complete sets at a discount.

Look into buying pub tables and matching chairs at the same time

If you buy the chairs and pub tables together, you can often save money. By buying the sets, you're not only saving money, you also save the time it would take to find matching pub chairs.

I recommend: You can find inexpensive pub tables and chairs at BarStools&BarStools. Compare prices on the pub sets and just the pub tables from Everything Furniture. You can see that buying the complete set is a good way of saving money on pub tables.

Create custom pub tables

While customizing often costs more than standard products, in the case of pub tables you may be able to save some money. Consider getting a basic pedestal base for your pub table and adding a table top in the size and shape you want. Bases come in a wide selection of styles and you can choose tops made from any number of materials. And to save even more money, you could just top the base with a piece of painted wood.

I recommend: Buy pub table bases at a discounted price from Brokentile and add a table top of your choice. Choose the basic pub table base from Budget Restaurant Supply. Then you can pick from one of its many table tops.