Café Barriers

Café barriers do more than section off space.

They:

• Create a professional outdoor seating area
• Make your business look busier (which attracts more customers)
• Promote your logo, offers and products
• Improve visibility from the street
• Encourage impulse visits

They act as both a physical boundary and a street-level advert.

For mote ways to driving traffic to your business, check out our coffee shop marketing guide.

Café barriers are modular pavement barrier systems used by cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars to enclose outdoor areas.

They are commonly used for:

• Alfresco dining
• Smoking areas
• Queue management
• Event spaces
• Pavement cafés

A typical system includes:

• Weighted base plates
• Vertical posts
• Cross rails (top and bottom)
• A printed banner

Multiple sections can be connected to create different shapes and layouts.

You may also hear them referred to as:

• Pavement barriers
• Outdoor café screens
• Café windbreaks
• Alfresco barriers
• Printed café barriers
• Outdoor café partitions
• Mesh café barriers

They all refer to the same product type.

We offer three standard banner widths:

• 1.2 metre
• 1.5 metre
• 1.8 metre

Barrier height is standard across all systems.

If you need to cover a larger area, simply connect multiple sections together.

For oversized options, crowd barrier covers are available for 2.3m barriers.

1. Measure the total length of the area you want to enclose.
2. Divide by your chosen banner width.
3. Allow one post between each banner section.

If you send us your measurements, we can calculate the exact quantity for you.

This depends on location and exposure.

Budget Cafe Barriers (11.5kg)

• More lightweight
• Suitable for sheltered or indoor use
• Upper cross rail with bungee bottom
• Most affordable option

Premium Cafe Barriers in Steel (15kg)

• Designed for outdoor use
• Upper and lower cross rails
• Strong and durable
• Our most popular system

Premium Cafe Barriers in Black (15kg)

• Same strength as stainless steel
• Modern black finish
• Ideal for long-term outdoor use

For exposed pavement areas, we recommend the 15kg systems.

Yes. For windy locations, we recommend:

• 300gsm PVC mesh banners (37% air permeable)
• 15kg base systems

Mesh banners allows airflow, reducing pressure on the frame.

Yes, and it’s often the most cost-effective option.

If your posts and bases are still in good condition, simply replace the printed cafe banners.

Replacement banners are available:

• From £12.95
• Single or double-sided
• In five B1 fire-rated materials
• PVC or fabric options

This is ideal for seasonal promotions or branding updates.

Yes, you can add extra sections at any time.

To extend a system with two posts and one banner, you’ll typically need:

• 1 additional post
• 1 banner
• Cross rail(s)
• Sliding ring

We can help match components if you’re unsure what system you have.

We can supply individual replacement parts including:

• Base plates and posts
• Cross rails (1.2m, 1.5m, 1.8m)
• Sliding rings
• Bungee connectors
• Bungee cords

This means you don’t need to replace your full system if one part is damaged.

If barriers are placed on a public pavement, you may need:

• A pavement café licence
• Planning permission
• Listed building consent

This varies by council.

You may be asked to provide:

• A site layout plan
• Access points
• Trading hours
• Public liability insurance

Always check with your local authority before installing.

Very straightforward. Installation steps:

1. Screw the bolt into the base and use the spanner provide to tighten the nut tightening both sides at once
2. Place the post onto the base and screw until tight – repeat steps for remaining posts
3. Unpack your banner and insert cross rails into the upper and lower banner pockets
4. Clip your upper cross rail to the left post and then onto the right post
5. Fasten the lower cross rails to your posts using the bungee and bungee connector

Keep it bold and simple.

1. Use colours that match your branding
2. Keep text large and readable
3. Avoid overcrowding the design
4. Consider different artwork on each section

We offer free artwork support to help you get it right.

With proper care, they can last for years.

To extend lifespan:

• Store indoors when not in use
• Clean frames and banners regularly
• Choose the correct material for your environment
• Replace banners every 6–12 months to keep branding fresh

Cafe barrier systems can be purchased as set or you can purchase cafe barrier banners or separately. Custom barrier systems start from £147.34 while cafe barrier banners are available from £12.95 per banner. Use the price calculators on each product page to get a quote for your exact requirements. For bespoke orders, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Yes. They are commonly used to:

• Organise queues
• Create controlled entry points
• Separate waiting and dining areas
• Improve customer flow

They’re ideal for busy cafés, bars and event venues.