Café Barriers: Define Your Outdoor Space
Turn the pavement into profit. In the hospitality sector, outdoor seating is a key revenue driver. Displaysense café barriers do more than just section off an area; they create a defined, comfortable, and branded environment for your customers. By shielding guests from wind, dust, and busy foot traffic, you encourage them to stay longer and spend more.
Ideal for restaurants, pubs, and coffee shops, our systems feature heavy-duty posts and custom-printed banners. Pair them with our pavement signs to attract attention from the street, or view our full range of outdoor displays to complete your exterior setup.
Why Invest in Café Windbreaks?
Extend Your Floor Plan
Maximise capacity. Adding barriers effectively creates a new "room" outdoors. By clearly defining the boundary, you prevent pedestrians from cutting through your tables, creating a private dining experience on a public street.
Wind Protection
Customer comfort. The UK weather is unpredictable. Our barriers act as effective windbreaks, reducing drafts around the ankles and tables. This comfort factor directly translates to customers ordering that second coffee.
Branded Real Estate
Free advertising. Don't leave the banners blank. Custom printing your logo or current offers onto the fabric turns your boundary into a billboard that works 24/7 to attract passers-by.
Heavy Duty Stability
Built for wind. Cheap barriers blow over. Ours feature heavy weighted bases (typically 10kg+) to keep the system upright in breezy conditions, whilst still being movable by staff at closing time.
Modular System
Grow with your needs. Our posts and cross-beams connect easily, allowing you to create any layout—straight lines, L-shapes, or U-shapes—and add extra sections as your business grows.
DDA Compliant
Accessibility friendly. Many of our systems feature lower "tapping rails" or are designed at heights that assist visually impaired pedestrians in detecting the barrier with a cane.
Material Choice: PVC vs Canvas
We offer different banner materials to suit your needs. PVC is wipe-clean and offers vibrant print quality, making it ideal for high-street chains.
Canvas/Mesh offers a more premium, textured look that allows some airflow, often preferred by heritage pubs and boutique cafés.
Café Barrier FAQs
Do I need planning permission?
If you are placing barriers on a public pavement, you usually need a pavement licence from your local council. If it is on your own private land (forecourt), you generally do not need permission.
Can I print my logo on them?
Yes. We offer full custom printing services. You can print logos, menus, or promotional messages on one or both sides of the banner for maximum visibility.
How heavy are the bases?
Our standard bases weigh between 10kg and 18kg depending on the model. This provides excellent stability in wind while remaining light enough for staff to bring inside at night.
Are they easy to assemble?
Yes. The cross-beams simply clip onto the posts. No tools are required for daily setup, making it easy for staff to deploy the terrace in minutes every morning.
What is the standard width?
Most barrier sections come in 1.2m, 1.5m, or 2m widths. By combining these sizes with corner posts, you can create a layout that perfectly fits your frontage.
