Make Your Restaurant’s Outdoor Space a Go-To Destination
As the beautiful spring weather approaches, customers flock to restaurants and bars with great outdoor seating areas. But when they look for a place to relax after a long day or week, it’s not just the comfy furniture and attractive decor they consider. AV plays an important role as well.
Music sets a great ambiance, but if it’s too loud, it could deter diners (a Zagat Survey found noise is one of the biggest complaints among restaurant-goers). Access to TVs will also help people stick around, especially with major sports events like college basketball happening. In this blog, we discuss how to use outdoor AV systems to create an inviting hangout that boosts both guest satisfaction and your bottom line.
Fill Your Outdoor Spaces With High-Quality Sound
Good music sets the tone, doesn’t it? Quality outdoor speakers deliver crisp sound that enhances the vibe without overwhelming the conversation. Think of a Friday evening where guests are sipping cocktails in the warm breeze, enjoying soft jazz in the background. This immersive sound can keep them around longer, sparking more orders and improving your revenue. It’s important to curate the music to match your establishment and the kinds of guests that you want to attract.
Stunning Visual Displays to Captivate Guests
Let’s not forget about the visuals! An outdoor display can really bring the space to life. Whether it’s a weather-resistant TV showing nail-biting sports events or eye-catching visuals of your meals, it can draw people in. In a bar, outdoor TVs are great for guests to catch the game while enjoying cocktails. Being a go-to for sports events, even in your outdoor spaces, is a great way to boost foot traffic during the sports season.
Integrate Outdoor Lighting for an All-Day Space
Outdoor lighting extends the beauty and functionality of your space long after the sun sets. Thoughtfully placed landscape and patio lighting highlights architectural features, illuminates walkways for safety, and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Picture soft accent lighting casting a cozy glow over your patio or strategically placed fixtures bringing your garden to life at night. Install LED tunable fixtures that adjust for special events and evening dining to ensure the lighting matches the setting.
Bring It All Together With Effortless Control of Your Outdoor Technology
Managing all those AV elements might seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. A unified control system lets you handle sound, visuals, and lighting from one simple interface. Staff can quickly lower the music, switch TV channels, or change lighting settings to match different times of the day or to satisfy client requests. For example, smart control systems let staff at a bar shift from soft acoustic tunes during brunch to upbeat tracks for the night crowd with just a tap on a touchpad or app.
Let us show you how personalized AV technologies turn your outdoor dining space into an unforgettable experience. Call us or fill out our contact form to learn how to get more out of your outdoor seating areas.
