How to Keep Guests Comfortable Without Compromising the View

When your hospitality venue boasts a stunning setting – riverfront, coastal, countryside or cityscape, the last thing you want is to block it out. At the same time, guests expect comfort: protection from glare, heat, wind, and light rain.

For many hospitality venues, striking the balance between functionality and aesthetics is the real challenge.

At Broadview, we understand that in hospitality, how a product looks is just as important as what it does. That’s why we offer a curated selection of shading solutions that enhance comfort without sacrificing style or the view, and we’ve helped hundreds of venues to create an outdoor shading solution that gives them outdoor dining options 365 days a year.

Let’s see what the options are…

Sliding Glass Panels

Ideal for riverside terraces, rooftops and garden courtyards, frameless glass panels provide shelter from breeze and noise without creating a visual barrier. Some models are height-adjustable or retractable – offering flexibility depending on the weather.

• Crystal-clear views
• Modern, minimalist finish
• Fixed or retractable designs
• Doubles as balustrading

Louvred Roof Pergolas

Pergolas like the Brustor B200XL or B600S allow you to create elegant, open-air rooms with a roof that adapts to sun or rain. For many venues, they provide the perfect all-weather dining zone and unlike enclosed structures, they keep guests connected to the view.

• Adjustable roof blades
• Optional integrated heating & lighting
• Keeps outdoor areas usable year-round
• Enhances visual appeal of your space
• Optional side glass screens

Retractable Awnings with Drop Valances

For cafés and bistros that need subtle shading without bulky frames, retractable awnings with optional drop-down valances provide targeted sun protection. They’re slim, customisable and ideal for street-facing venues.

• Fully retractable when not in use
• Integrated lighting and branding options
• Valance for extra low-angle sun coverage

Why this matters for your venue

Guests want to enjoy their meal or drink in comfort but they also choose venues for the atmosphere. By opting for discreet, design-led shading solutions, you:

• Extend your usable outdoor space
• Keep your venue looking polished and enticing
• Protect guests from weather without closing them in
• Preserve views and ambience – your biggest natural asset

Tailored Shading, Installed by Experts

At Broadview, we work with leading hotels, cafés, restaurants and other hospitality venues to deliver shading solutions that are as beautiful as they are practical. Every product is made to measure, and our experienced design team will help you choose what works for your layout, audience, and budget. We offer a free, on-site consultation and survey, and offer a return on investment calculation based on time and money to help you make the right decision.

Let's Transform Your Outdoor Space

Whether you're planning a full terrace fit-out or want to add subtle wind protection without compromising style, our team can help. Simply call us on 01202 679012 or complete the enquiry form and we will be in contact.