While it can be fun to go out on the town once in a while, often it’s just as wonderful to stay in, planning an intimate dinner by candlelight, a nice bottle of wine and soft music playing on the stereo.

This romantic evening is even better when you are sitting at one of the many teak bar tables that are made just for the deck or patio. Like their counterparts in a neighborhood pub, these taller tables and chairs create a very intimate, informal place to enjoy company.

Outdoor pub tables are made specifically to endure the elements outside. With just a little maintenance, such as a periodic cleaning and inspection, teak pub tables can give you years of enjoyment and pleasure.

Most outdoor bar tables seat two to four comfortably, though you can get tables that seat more. When selecting the right patio bar tables, you want to think about your personal entertainment style and choose a table that fits it. Otherwise, you may end up getting a table that’s too large or too small; trying to have an intimate dinner for two at a table made for eight can be a bit of a challenge.

Another important consideration is to choose chairs that match your table. Many of these pub tables come in sets, but you can also buy the table and chairs separately. Fortunately, you’re already halfway there when you get teak, since the color and character of the wood becomes the main focal point, not the particular style, making them far easier to mix and match.