5 ways pubs can prepare for summer

With summer on the horizon, our outdoor shading solution experts suggest how you can get your pub feeling fresh and seasonal.

For many, pubs are the best place to be during the summer. Warm weather encourages everyone to go out and there are plenty of ways that you can make your pub more appealing: read on to discover our awning specialists' top ways to prepare your pub for the busy summer months.

Up the entertainment

People are generally more interested in heading to the pub when the weather’s nice, so why not give them something to see? Getting live musicians to perform or putting on pub quizzes will encourage higher turnout and get people talking about your pub. Social events are always better when the weather’s good, after all.

Invest in outdoor structures

Everyone likes sitting outside when the weather’s nice. Giving your visitors an outdoor area to sit out and enjoy is a great idea for maximising space, and installing outdoor structures, from awnings to pergolas, can provide a little shade and cover either when it’s too hot, too windy, or showering. Parasols and umbrellas are also great, as they can be packed away when you’re not using the garden area.

Introduce a new menu

Food that reflects the time of year is always popular and adding something new to the menu during the summer can give your pub more of a seasonal feel. Just as adding Christmas-themed dishes to the menu can get your customers in the mood for the festive season, offering summery treats can help you to capitalise on the nice weather.

Update the décor

Dark, warm colours are preferable in winter, but the opposite is true when the weather gets warmer. Bringing in fresh tones, brightening up the pub with a redecoration and even bringing in new curtains to control light can help to make your pub feel more welcoming.

Tap into sport

There are plenty of events going on through summer, and though most sporting tournaments occur every four years, there is still plenty to get excited about. Televising events can give your pub a social edge and encourages people to come and spend time together, bonding over sport.

Are you looking for a new pub shading structure, pub umbrellas, pub parasols or pub awning?  Contact our team today for more information.