{"id":18438,"date":"2021-12-22T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=18438"},"modified":"2025-09-05T13:42:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T17:42:10","slug":"things-to-know-about-pub-tables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/things-to-know-about-pub-tables\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Know About Pub Tables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s set the record straight. A pub table<\/a> (also called a bar table, high table, gathering table or standing table) is not the same as a counter height table and while stylish, sturdy and fun, they\u2019re not for everyone. What areas do pub tables work best in? What\u2019s the comfort factor like? What are the benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re covering these areas and more in things to know about pub tables.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Dillon Bistro Pedestal Pub Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Table Heights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heights of different tables for eating and socializing in ascending order are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard dining tables<\/a> measure  28\u201d-30\u201d high and are most popular for kitchens and dining rooms. They are available in lots of styles and can fit more people. They take up more room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counter tables measure 34\u201d-36\u201d high. They are a nice add on to the kitchen counter for eating or working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub or bar tables measure 40\u201d to 42\u201d high. They are great space savers and create a more casual feel for dining<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pub table is the highest and stands the tallest of table options. They come in round, square and rectangular shapes like dining tables do; they\u2019re just higher.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Tolieson Pub Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Why Buy a Pub Table?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pub-style table<\/a> creates a more casual dining experience. They\u2019re great for entertaining with their casual look. Bars and pubs can fit more pub tables in their spaces due to their height. The added height creates the look of a more open, spacious area. There\u2019s a light, casual air about them that lets you eat, chat, and move about at a party or gathering. A pub table creates a nice place to sit and relax with an evening drink, indoors or out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub, Counter and Standard Dining Tables Compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Standard dining tables are between 28\u201d and 30\u201d tall and are the most popular for kitchens and dining rooms. You can get dining tables in many different styles and they offer a more formal option for dinners and parties when you want a sit-down event. You can fit more people at a dining table, but they take up more floor space and tend to be larger and heavier to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counter height tables are between 34\u201d and 36\u201d high and work nicely for an eat-in kitchen. They can be used as a kitchen island<\/a> as well to prepare food. Don\u2019t count on settling your feet on the floor at a counter height table. They also are not available in the variety of styles standard-height dining tables are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pub or bar height tables are between 40\u201d and 42\u201d high and can fit in smaller spaces. Their added height creates the illusion of more space. They\u2019re casual and inviting and offer spaces to set down drinks, food, phones, purses and more. They\u2019re a social table. Bar height tables are comfy for taller people, offering more leg room. Both bar and counter height come with taller chairs and that means there\u2019s farther to fall should you fall out of one, making them not ideal for children or older folks. Pub tables or stools with footrests are great to give you somewhere to rest your feet. Otherwise, your feet will be dangling instead of resting on the floor due to the added height.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Amish Wichita Mission Pub Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Why Pub Tables Aren’t for Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The height of pub tables means the stools will be higher, making them harder for older people to get on and off of, and they would not be options for people in wheelchairs. Higher stools also mean farther to fall for small children, making the standard dining table height with lower dining chairs<\/a> a better option for these groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Pub Tables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n