Maximise Your Hospitality Venue’s Outdoor Space with Sliding Glass Screens and Pergolas
For hospitality venues, optimising outdoor spaces is crucial to enhance customer experience and boost revenue. But the unpredictable UK weather often limits outdoor usability. Enter sliding glass screens and pergolas – a perfect pairing that transforms outdoor areas into comfortable, all-season spaces. Here’s why they’re an ideal choice for bars, restaurants, and event venues.
The Benefits of Sliding Glass Screens and Pergolas
1. Year-Round Usability
With the combination of a pergola and sliding glass screens, your venue can remain open to guests regardless of the weather. During warmer months, the pergola provides shade from the sun, while the sliding glass screens can be opened to let in fresh air. In colder seasons, the screens provide protection from wind and rain, creating a cosy yet open atmosphere.
2. Enhanced Guest Comfort
Hospitality is all about guest experience. With a well-designed outdoor area, patrons can enjoy dining, drinking, or socialising in comfort. Integrated features like LED lighting and heating elements allow you to adjust the ambiance to fit the time of day or season.
3. Increased Seating Capacity
A covered, weatherproof outdoor space means you can serve more guests without worrying about sudden weather changes. This not only enhances customer satisfaction but also boosts revenue, particularly during peak times.
4. Improved Aesthetic Appeal
Modern pergolas, such as the Brustor B250XL or B600, offer sleek designs that elevate the visual appeal of your venue. The addition of frameless sliding glass screens complements this look, providing a seamless blend between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Ideal Applications for Hospitality Venues
Outdoor Dining Areas
Create a stylish, protected dining space that encourages guests to linger longer. The glass screens keep the area usable during inclement weather, while the pergola's adjustable roof allows for optimal lighting and ventilation.
Event Spaces
For venues that host weddings, parties, private celebrations or corporate events, sliding glass screens and pergolas provide a flexible solution. They offer a balance between openness and shelter, making the space adaptable for any occasion. Plus, their aesthetic appeal will enhance your venue.
Bar and Lounge Areas
Outdoor bar areas become more inviting with the addition of weatherproofing elements. Customers can enjoy a drink outside even on chilly evenings, thanks to integrated heating and ambient lighting.
Features of Sliding Glass Screens and Pergolas
1. Customisable Options
- Pergola Roofs: Choose from louvered, fixed, or retractable glass roofs to suit your venue's needs.
- Sliding Screens: Frameless designs offer an unobstructed view while providing effective weather protection.
2. Integrated Technology
- Optional LED lighting, heaters, and smart control systems allow for easy customisation of the space.
3. Durability and Low Maintenance
- Constructed from high-quality aluminium and tempered glass, these systems are designed to withstand heavy use and adverse weather conditions.

Why Hospitality Venues Are Investing in These Solutions
Energy Efficiency
The natural light provided by glass roofs and sliding screens reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day, lowering energy costs.
Brand Differentiation
A beautifully designed outdoor area sets your venue apart from competitors, making it a preferred choice for customers looking for unique experiences.
Boosted Revenue
By increasing seating capacity and making outdoor areas usable year-round, venues can maximise their revenue potential.
Transform Your Venue in Partnership with Broadview
At Broadview, we specialise in providing tailored outdoor shading solutions for hospitality venues across the UK, including hotels, restaurants, cafés, bars, private members club and more. With over 55 years of experience in the industry, we’ve helped numerous venues create stunning, functional outdoor spaces.
Contact us today on 01202 679012 for your free consultation or complete the enquiry form and discover how we can help your business thrive all year round.
