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Outdoor Restaurant Furniture Case Study: Drift Bar and Kitchen Terrace Brighton

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Outdoor Restaurant Furniture and Contract Furniture UK for Brighton Seafront Terraces

Dynamic Contract Furniture manufactured bespoke outdoor restaurant furniture and supplied contract furniture UK solutions for the Drift Bar and Kitchen terraces in Brighton, positioned beside the Brighton i360 tower. The project included custom built timber outdoor dining tables, bespoke outdoor sofas and lounge seating designed specifically for commercial hospitality use in a coastal location.

As a specialist hospitality furniture supplier, we provide outdoor furniture engineered for durability, comfort and resilience in exposed environments.

Drift Terrace in Brighton: Outdoor seating area with orange umbrellas, tables, chairs, and a cushioned bench on a sunny day.

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Project Overview

Client: Drift Bar and Kitchen 
Location: Brighton Seafront, next to Brighton i360 
Sector: Hospitality and Outdoor Terrace 
Furniture Category: Outdoor Restaurant Furniture and Contract Furniture UK

The outdoor terraces are a major feature of the venue, offering sea views and open air dining directly on the Brighton seafront. The location required furniture capable of withstanding exposure to wind, salt air and seasonal weather conditions while maintaining structural stability and aesthetic appeal.

Dynamic Contract Furniture was appointed to manufacture all external seating and dining furniture to meet the demands of this coastal hospitality setting.

 

Client Challenge and Objectives

The terrace furniture needed to:

  • Withstand coastal weather and salt air exposure

  • Provide stability in an open seafront environment

  • Deliver comfort for extended dining periods

  • Maintain visual consistency with the indoor restaurant

Longevity and structural strength were critical to the brief.

 

Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor seating area with striped sofa, woven chairs, and ocean view. Relax at the seaside.
Drift Terrace Brighton rooftop view with tables, chairs, planters, and architectural details in Brighton, UK.
Drift Terrace Brighton outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and orange umbrellas on a sunny day.
Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor seating with tables, chairs, and ocean views under sunny skies. Perfect for seaside dining.

Our Outdoor Restaurant Furniture Solutions

For the terrace areas, we manufactured and supplied:

  • Solid timber outdoor dining tables designed for durability

  • Bespoke outdoor sofas constructed with heavy duty timber frames

  • Custom outdoor lounge chairs built for commercial use

  • Weather suitable cushions specified for hospitality environments

The outdoor furniture was designed to complement the interior material palette while offering the structural performance required for a Brighton seafront location. Each piece was manufactured to meet commercial standards and continuous daily use.

Brighton's Drift Terrace view of the West Pier ruins. Relaxed seating, pebble beach, and ocean sunset create a serene coastal scene.
Drift Terrace Brighton: West Beach Cafe & Bar view with people enjoying the outdoor seating at sunset.
Drift Terrace Brighton seaside seating area with striped cushions and a view of Brighton beach and the sea.
Drift Terrace in Brighton: Rooftop view with tables, chairs, and ocean view, including Brighton Pier ruins.

Results and Benefits

The terrace installation delivered:

  • Durable commercial outdoor restaurant furniture suited to coastal conditions

  • Comfortable bespoke seating that enhances the terrace dining experience

  • A seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces

  • Long term performance in a high exposure environment

By manufacturing bespoke outdoor restaurant furniture in Brighton, Dynamic Contract Furniture helped maximise the functionality and visual appeal of the Drift Bar and Kitchen terrace throughout the year.

Angled view of the wood-framed Cedar Sofa with gray upholstered seat and back cushions, perfect for indoor or outdoor commercial spaces.

Cedar Lounge Chair

Cedar lounge chair has a wooden frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions in factory fabrics. Upholstered in various factory fabrics. Please enquire for more information on the fabric bands and wood colours available.

 
Stylish Barcelona Armchair: Woven seat and vertical back detailing, metal frame. Ideal for outdoor restaurant or hotel settings.

Barcelona Armchair

Barcelona armchair has a metal frame with woven back and seat pad available in 3 different colours, grey, taupe and masala. Suitable for outdoor use and stackable up to 4 chairs high.

 
Barcelona Armchair Stool: Taupe polypropylene seat on a metal frame, stackable, suitable for outdoor restaurant and hotel spaces.

Mentha Barstool

Mentha barstool has a metal frame with techopolymer seat back back in a range of different finishes. Suitable for outdoor use and stackable up to 8 stools high. Please enquire for more information on colour options available.

 
Front view of a wicker sofa with gray cushions, showcasing its woven design and comfortable seating.

Sorrento Rattan Sofa

Sorrento rattan sofa has an aluminium metal under-frame, with a rattan weave. Upholstered seat and back cushions in standard grey fabric or can be re-upholstered to suit your colour scheme. Please enquire for more information.

 
Front view of a Kendal armchair. Metal frame, woven rope back, and removable upholstered seat cushion.

Kendal Armchair

Kendal armchair has a metal frame with a woven rope back. Upholstered removable seat cushion with tie backs in factory fabrics only, available in 4 different colours. Suitable for outdoors and stackable up to 6 chairs high.

 
Angled view of a Cedar Corner Sofa, featuring a wooden frame and dark gray upholstered cushions, perfect for relaxed outdoor seating.

Cedar Corner Sofa

Cedar corner sofa has a wooden frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions in factory fabrics. Upholstered in various factory fabrics. Please enquire for more information on the fabric bands and wood colours available.

 
Vanilla lounge chair with white metal frame and woven rope back. Light gray seat and back cushions. Outdoor chair.
Vanilla Lounge Chair
Vanilla lounge chair has a aluminium metal frame with synthetic rope back. Seat cushion and back cushion upholstered in standard factory colours. Suitable for outdoors.
 
Ritz Side Chair in gray metal. Sleek, modern design with a slatted back and seat. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use.

Ritz Side Chair

Ritz side chair has a metal frame and is available 4 different colours, green, red, dark grey and light grey. Suitable for outdoor use and stackable up to 4 chairs high.

 
Square cedar coffee table with planked wood top and base shelf, showcasing the natural wood grain and minimalist design.

Cedar Coffee Table

Cedar coffee table has a wooden frame and top, available in different sizes, and suitable for outdoor use. Please enquire for more information and wood colours available.

 
Close-up of a light brown Wood Iroko table top with rounded edge, made of wooden planks.

Wood Iroko Table Top

The Iroko table top is available in any size and different shapes. Such as, square, round or rectangle, prices bases on 600*600. Please enquire for more information and prices.

 
Aluminum Troy 4 poseur table base with a matte black finish. Metal frame suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Troy 4 Poseur Table Base

Troy 4 poseur table base, is a aluminium metal base with matt black finish. Suitable for indoor & outdoor use. Seats up to 4 people.

 
Bled armchair with white metal frame, woven backrest and upholstered seat cushion, shown at a slight angle.

Bled Armchair

Bled armchair has an aluminium metal frame. Upholstered seat cushion in factory fabrics only. The Bled armchair is available in the following colour combinations, white/ Anthracite/taupe and Anthracite/Anthracite.

 
Black metal parasole dining table base with square top and bottom plates connected by a central post.

Parasol Dining Table Base

Parasol dining table base is suitable for outdoor use. This table base comes with a hole to hold a parasol or umbrella.

The Parasol dining table is also available in different powder coated colours and RAL colours, please enquire for more details and prices.

 
 
Iroko dining table angled view, perfect for hotels, restaurants and outdoor dining settings.

Iroko Dining Table

Iroko dining table has a wooden base with a slatted iroko top. Can be made in any size/ shape and suitable for outdoors. Please enquire for more information.

 
Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor restaurant seating with tables, chairs, and umbrellas on a sunny day near the sea.
Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas on a sunny day. Coastal dining experience.
Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor seating area with striped sofa, tables, and chairs, overlooking the Brighton seafront.
Brighton Drift Terrace rooftop bar with outdoor seating, tables, chairs, and city views. Enjoy drinks and dining in Brighton.
Brighton's Drift Terrace: Outdoor seating with tables, chairs, and umbrellas on a rooftop with city views. Modern bar and dining.
Drift Terrace Brighton: Outdoor seating at a seaside cafe with tables, chairs, and ocean views on a sunny day. IMG_6986.jpg

Why Dynamic Contract Furniture?

Dynamic Contract Furniture is a trusted hospitality furniture supplier with over 40 years’ combined industry experience, specialising in hotel furniture, contract furniture UK, and bespoke commercial solutions. We work with hotels, restaurants, workplaces and care environments across the UK, delivering furniture that combines design integrity with commercial performance. Explore our hospitality and hotel case studies to see how our bespoke hotel seating and contract furniture solutions are delivered nationwide. If you’re looking for an experienced Aberdeen hotel furniture supplier or a nationwide partner for commercial hotel furniture, our team can support your project from concept through to installation.

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