Commercial Picnic Tables for a Malaysian Restaurant in Newtown, NSW

Newtown, NSW is one of Sydney’s busiest and most diverse dining precincts, where restaurants rely heavily on efficient outdoor seating to maximise service capacity. For this project, Auscraft Furniture supplied commercial picnic tables for a Malaysian restaurant, creating a practical and durable outdoor dining solution suited to high turnover and constant use.

This installation highlights how commercial picnic tables can support fast-paced restaurant service while maintaining a cohesive streetscape presence.

Project Overview

• Location: Newtown, New South Wales (Sydney)

• Client Type: Commercial – Restaurant

• Cuisine: Malaysian

• Product: Commercial Picnic Tables

• Quantity: 2 sets

• Finish: CPT Raw

• Application: Street-facing outdoor dining area

The restaurant required compact yet durable outdoor seating that could handle frequent customer turnover, daily cleaning, and exposure to inner-city conditions.

Outdoor Seating Needs in Inner-City Sydney

Restaurants in suburbs like Newtown face unique challenges when it comes to outdoor furniture. For this project, the key considerations included:

• Limited outdoor space requiring efficient layouts

• High customer turnover throughout the day

• Furniture that can withstand frequent cleaning

• A natural look that fits the suburb’s eclectic character

Auscraft Furniture approached the project with a focus on functionality and durability rather than decorative excess.

Product Selection: Commercial Picnic Tables (2 Sets)

Two commercial picnic table sets were installed to optimise the available outdoor area without overcrowding the footpath. Picnic tables were selected because they:

• Combine seating and table space into one stable unit

• Reduce clutter in narrow outdoor dining areas

• Simplify layout planning and daily setup

• Hold up well under continuous restaurant use

This setup allows the restaurant to seat small groups efficiently while maintaining pedestrian flow.

Finish Choice: CPT Raw

The CPT raw finish was selected to suit the urban dining environment of Newtown. This finish offers several advantages for inner-city restaurants:

• A natural, understated appearance that suits diverse streetscapes

• The ability to age naturally without looking worn

• Reduced visibility of marks from frequent use

• Minimal maintenance requirements

For a busy restaurant, a raw finish provides practicality without sacrificing character.

Why This Setup Works for a Newtown Restaurant

This installation was designed to support real restaurant operations. Key benefits include:

• Efficient use of space: Ideal for narrow outdoor areas

• Durability: Built for daily commercial use

• Low maintenance: Easy to manage for hospitality staff

• Visual consistency: Complements Newtown’s urban character

The result is an outdoor seating area that supports service efficiency and customer comfort.

Auscraft Furniture’s Commercial Restaurant Experience

At Auscraft Furniture, restaurant projects are designed around real hospitality demands. For this Newtown installation, our focus was on:

• Commercial-grade construction

• Finishes suited to frequent cleaning and heavy use

• Compact layouts for inner-city environments

• Reliable delivery aligned with restaurant operations

Supporting Sydney Restaurants with Practical Outdoor Solutions

This Newtown project demonstrates Auscraft Furniture’s ability to deliver outdoor furniture solutions tailored to Sydney’s hospitality scene. By prioritising durability, efficiency, and design compatibility, we help restaurants make the most of their outdoor dining spaces.