
Commercial-Grade Shelter for Pubs, Bars, and Hospitality Spaces
If your venue has outdoor seating, you’re already sitting on potential — and a heavy-duty gazebo could be the missing piece.
Whether it’s for year-round cover over your patio, a smart shelter for your pavement benches, or a pop-up serving area during busy weekends, a professional-grade beer garden gazebo gives you flexibility without fuss.
At Gala Tent, we supply commercial gazebos to hundreds of pubs and bars across the UK. From tight urban beer gardens to smoking shelters and kerbside seating, our shelters are built to go up fast, stay up strong, and look sharp doing it.
Why Use a Gazebo in Your Beer Garden?
Not every venue needs a full marquee setup. Sometimes, all you need is solid cover, rapid deployment, and peace of mind when the rain comes in sideways.
A pop-up gazebo gives you:
Fast protection from sun, wind or rain
A simple way to cover tables, benches or smoking areas
Shelter for outdoor tills, pop-up bars or food stalls
A versatile space that can be dressed up for events
A structure that can go up and come down as needed
Because gazebos are easier to manage, they’re ideal for venues with limited storage or short-staffed shifts — and still offer the strength and performance needed for busy trade.


Where Do Gazebos Work Best?
Gazebos thrive in spaces where larger marquees might not fit — or simply aren’t needed.
Common setups include:
Tarmacked patio areas or beer gardens with fixed tables
Pavement seating zones in city or town centres
Covered smoking areas beside the main entrance
Pop-up spots for live music, guest breweries or food trucks
Winter-ready shelter for outdoor heaters or standing guests
Whether it’s a single structure tucked into a courtyard or multiple gazebos forming a weatherproof row out front, there’s a setup that suits.
Recommended Gazebos for Beer Gardens
We’ve narrowed down the best choices based on what works for pubs, bars, and other hospitality venues:

3m x 6m Pro 50 Gazebo
The 3m x 6m is a best-seller when it comes to beer garden gazebos. It's got thick legs, profile aluminium joints and comes an affordable price point for the level of quality.
The most popular size for compact beer gardens
Covers 3–4 picnic benches or 2 large outdoor tables
Quick to assemble and dismantle — ideal for rotating shift staff
Professional 50mm hex frame for daily use
4m x 6m Pro 50 Gazebo
The 4m x 6m Pro 50 is a great heavyweight option with 4 legs, that allows for a great open plan set-up.
A very popular size for compact beer gardens
Covers around 4-6 picnic benches or medium sized outdoor tables
Quick to assemble and dismantle — ideal for rotating shift staff
Professional 50mm hex frame for daily use


4m x 8m Pro 60 Gazebo
An extremely popular size of gazebo for pubs and their beer gardens, the 4m x 8m Pro 60 is an impressive structure for the purpose.
Unrivalled 60mm hex legs and reinforced framework make it ideal for busy areas full of revellers
Wider footprint for wider seating layouts
Great for walk-up bars or additional queue cover
High-performance frame with full branding options available
Functional Shelter with a Commercial Edge
Unlike marquees, which tend to feel like outdoor rooms, a gazebo gives you an open, flexible, and functional space — think shelter over tables, not four walls around a function. That makes them ideal for:
Covering fixed benches
Keeping smokers and standers dry
Creating a designated outdoor ordering point
Decorating a casual chill-out zone without restricting movement
The smaller footprint and folding design also makes it easy to bring them in overnight, move them for events, or repurpose them as your needs change.


Why Choose Gala Tent Gazebos?
UK-designed and built for commercial-grade use
Pop-up design with fast assembly
Available in 40mm, 50mm and 60mm leg profiles
Wind-tested with a range of anchoring options
Fully brandable with print services in-house
Trusted by hospitality businesses across the UK
From high-street bars to countryside beer gardens, our gazebos are trusted to deliver shelter, structure, and sales — with no dramas.
Transform Your Outdoor Space
A gazebo might be temporary, but the impact it has on your beer garden can be permanent. Create a space that’s as welcoming outside as it is indoors — with shelter that’s smart, strong, and built for business.
Talk to our team today to get expert advice, a free visual mock-up, or help building the perfect package for your venue.
