Restaurant Patio Cover Ideas

Having an outdoor space for your guests to dine is a fantastic way of improving their experience and increasing your covers.

Unfortunately, being outdoors means they’ll have to deal with annoyances like wind, rain, and excessive sunlight, which can put a serious damper on your guests’ time at your restaurant.

Making use of proper shading will help prevent this. Covers like awnings, parasols, and pergolas will protect your guests from the elements, making them more likely to return in the future - and to leave your restaurant a glowing review!

At Broadview, we specialise in shading solutions for restaurants and other hospitality venues. We will work with you to design a bespoke shading system for your restaurant, beautifying your outdoor space and improving your restaurant’s overall service.

Get a quote on our services online or by calling us on 01202 679012!

Quick Wins of Adding a Cover

• Weather shield: Blocks harsh sun, showers, and windy gusts.
• Higher revenues: More seats, longer dwell time, repeat visits.
• Brand lift: Printed canopies double as eye-level signage.
• Energy savings: Shade cuts solar gain through windows.

What Types of Covers Are Best for Restaurant Patios?

The cover you should choose depends on the size of your restaurant, as well as what you’re looking for in particular.

 

Restaurant Parasols

• Look & feel: Classic, fits modern or traditional décor.
• Space saver: Cantilever pole keeps the footprint clear for tables.
• Built to last: Heavy-duty frames stand up to rain and coastal winds.
• Scale up: Giant umbrellas unify large patios under one canopy- ideal for events.

Parasols are a classic option, providing shading from the sun with style. They suit venues with both modern and traditional decor, and are perfect for making use of your outdoor space in the summer.

At Broadview, our parasols are extremely robust, able to withstand both wind and rainfall. They feature cantilevered poles so no space is lost underneath, maximising the space you can use for seating.

Need to take things a step further? For particularly large patios, our giant umbrellas offer exceptional stability in even heavy rains.

 

Restaurant Awnings

• Mounting: Fixed to the exterior wall; extend on demand, retract out of sight.
• Best for: Compact terraces and street-side seating.
• Extras: Manual crank or remote control; subtle cassette housing.
• Bonus: Reduces glare inside, keeping interior tables cooler.

Awnings combine effective sun and rain protection with a charmingly traditional look. Attached to the external wall of your restaurant, they can be extended when needed, then retracted when not. Their compact size makes them ideal for smaller patios.

Broadview’s awnings are fade resistant and can be operated either manually or by remote control. They can be stored in subtle cassettes that blend in seamlessly with your building’s design.

Awnings also benefit those inside your restaurant, blocking sun from entering your windows and cooling the interior.  Read our guide on why retractable awnings are best for businesses

 

Restaurant Pergolas

• Structure: Freestanding or wall-mounted aluminium frame.
• Roof options: Motorised louvres or retractable fabric for full sun-to-shade control.
• Weatherproof: Integrated gutters; add sliding glass or zip screens for 360° shelter.
• Design freedom: Wide RAL colour palette, wood-effect finishes, built-in lighting.

For the ultimate in luxury, consider building pergolas on your patio. These elegant outdoor structures offer a fully functional all-weather solution, thanks to integrated gutter systems and a retractable or rotating roof.

Broadview’s pergolas come in colours and finishes to suit any venue. You can even enclose the space with sliding glass or retracting zip screens, providing extra weather protection and increased privacy.  Read our guide on how a louvered roof pergola can be used all year round.

 

Why Invest in a Restaurant Patio Cover?

Along with their exceptional sun and rain protection, Broadview’s covers are highly customisable.

Our awnings, parasols, and umbrellas can be branded with your restaurant’s name and logo, improving brand recognition. There are also plenty of optional add-ons you can choose to enhance your guests’ experience even further:

• Heaters
• Integrated LED lighting
• Sliding glass panels
• Roller screens

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Broadview Are Your Restaurant Patio Cover Specialists

Transform your restaurant’s patio with a stunning bespoke shading solution. Get a quote on our services online or by calling us on 01202 679012!