Blackboards, Pens and Displays Buying Guide

Bars, pubs and restaurants need to be well-stocked with blackboards and pens so that you can clearly get the right messages across to customers. They are also used to advertise specials of the day, offers and entertainment. Rather than print out special menus or notices of pub quizzes, blackboards are easy to clean, wipe-able and can be added to or amended in seconds! Choose from plenty of different shapes and sizes for tables or for your walls. Additionally at Alliance there are Perspex holders which are used to hold paper menus and long lasting high quality pens so you are never looking for a writing implement when you need one!

Chalkboards

Chalkboards are easy to use, wipe clean and update your menu/information in seconds – all you need is good legible writing! Additionally, they never need to be re-painted and if you make a mistake – you can rectify it in seconds! Choose from “table talkers” which sit on your customers’ tables in a number of sizes, framed easy-to-hang blackboards for the wall – used to inform customers of specials, new cocktails, entertainment etc. and don’t forget strong, weather-proof hardwood A framed chalkboards which are displayed outside your pub or bar to advertise something special happening in your establishment. There are plenty of sizes and shapes to suit your needs – even mini-easels, ideal for bar tops! Remember to only use chalk and interior chalk pens on these items.

Menu Holders

To keep your menus firmly in place, clean and looking pristine purchase menu holders which come in various different materials from Perspex to chalkboard. For ease, the portrait poster holders make it simple for you to change your menu as often as you want to; they also keep the paper menu inside clean and un-crumpled. Perspex is easy to keep clean too. Choose from many different sizes according to your establishment’s requirements. Additionally, you may prefer the tent shaped menu holders which are suitable for laminated menus and signs. Alternatively shop from chalkboard styles which you can easily update if you want to add the daily special! Suitable for table use, or bar use there are plenty to select from.

Uniball Uni Chalk Markers Medium Tip Assorted Colours

Double Sided Chalkboard Menu Holder With Gap

Pens

It’s often those little essentials which are so easily overlooked so at Alliance it’s easy for you to stay on top of all your restaurant, bar and pub needs. Keep a good stock of chalk markers and chalk so you can update your menus, chalkboards and other notices easily. You’ll find plenty of options within the Alliance pages from quality manufacturers, including convenient large boxes of chalk available so you won’t run out in a hurry. There are also packs of different shades wipe-able chalk markers in all the colours of the rainbow with different size tips. This means you can design your customer messages with brightly coloured flair ensuring they are noticed, and if you make an error – these chalk markers are so spectacular, they easily wipe off so you can start again.

Signs

Display important signs in clear portrait holders made entirely out of Perspex so they are easily visible on both sides, wipe-able and give you the convenience of changing your message whenever you want to in just a moment. Find sign-holders in three different sizes to suit your requirements.

For further information on blackboards and pens visit the Pub and Bar Equipment pages or contact the Alliance customer care team.

Table Numbers and Notices

Table numbers don’t need to be dull! As well as being used so staff can easily identify the tables they are serving, they can also dress up a table or you may prefer to choose something which is discreet and big enough to be seen by your staff but small enough not to crowd the table. There are plenty of options available on the Alliance website from reputable brand names. Whether you are looking for stylish brushed gold, sleek brushed silver or practical and durable melamine there’s something for everyone. There are useful notices too, especially for buffet tables to indicate what is being served and to show where a table or area has been reserved for dining or a special event.

Table Number Stand 30.0cm Stainless Steel

Number & Notice Shapes

Tent shapes are always a popular option and there are table numbers and notices is brushed silver, black or cream melamine. Our tent table numbers go up to 40. Within the pages you will also find table number discs as an option, numbered from 1 to 30 for your convenience.

Colour Choice

To link with your chosen livery there are plenty of options, choose from brushed silver, brushed gold, black melamine with gold numbering or white melamine with black numbering.

Banquet and Table Number Stands

Another option is table number stands which come in shiny stainless steel and various different heights according to your needs. These are often used in fine dining establishments. With a useful clip at the top, it is easy to change the table number signage as you wish. You are also able to purchase your banquet number cards from 1 to 50 on the Alliance website and these are made from practical wipe clean PVC which means they are re-useable.

For further information on table numbers and notices visit the Pub and Bar Equipment pages or contact the Alliance customer care team.

Pavement Signs and Poster Display

Pavement signs and posters are essential in marketing and advertising your establishment to passers-by. They are also useful for special offers, special events and other messages you wish to convey to potential and existing customers. The pavement signs on the Alliance website are all manufactured by reputable suppliers in high quality materials, designed to withstand weather and last for many years.

A-Frames

Restaurants, bars and pubs need to be able to send the right messages to customers. A-frames are an excellent choice because they are double sided so can convey your chosen message at different angles ensuring people walking past see what you want them to know about, clearly. Chalkboard is a very popular choice too because it is easy to clean, mistakes can be changed in an instant, it’s waterproof and it never needs to be re-painted. Also in the A-frame collection you will find anodised pavement snap poster frames which features anti-glare, useful when the sun is bright and images are distorted. The anodised A-frame is simple when you want to swap advertising posters too, this is a popular choice and in a variety of sizes including A1 and A2.

Pavement Display

If you are seeking out a portable pavement display then the Eco Flex design is a great option. Durable, strong and practical it will last through any weather conditions and has an aluminium panel ideal for printed or vinyl graphics. If you prefer chalkboard then there is a similar option with an equally durable base allowing you to change the message as and when you wish.

Internal & External Poster Display

Make sure your posters look effortlessly stylish with smart and easy to clean snap frames in a variety of sizes ranging from A1, A2, A3 and A4. Satin silver is always in style and blends with most décor and aluminium is a hard wearing, strong material so seek out something built to last. Additionally, aluminium is suitable for outdoor use too. You need something easy to change so look for lockable frames so you can switch messages in seconds.

Free-Standing Display Frames

For outdoor or indoor use, choose a free-standing display stand to indicate to your customers your menu of the day and where to wait to be seated. Look for products with anti-glare especially if these are to be placed outside as the sun can prevent customers from being able to read the message without it. Brushed stainless steel is another wise option too as it is attractive, easy to keep clean and it doesn’t show finger-marks as much as high shine stainless steel. The Alliance website has various size options to suite your requirements.

Points to remember:

Brushed stainless steel will not show up finger marks!
Anti-glare is important if your display frame is to be used outdoors
Lockable frames are quick and easy to use, you can change your message in seconds
Aluminium is suitable for indoor and outdoor use
Look for weather proof outdoor display frames
Chalkboard can be updated in moments and no need to use printed material
For outdoor use look for something extremely strong so it can withstand windy days!

Mini Chalkboard Easel Wood 24 x 11.5cm Black

Café and Restaurant Display

Depending on the type of establishment you own, you might well need café and restaurant display signage. The Alliance web pages have a number of suitable, high quality options sourced from reputable manufacturers. The signage is designed to create maximum impact so when you want your customers to clearly see messages, menus and other information on display you should purchase a selection of styles to suit your needs. From menu systems to barrier systems with printed PVC inserts there is plenty on offer.

Barrier Systems

These are designed especially for queue forming but also serve as ideal places to advertise your important messages because customers stop and read especially when they are waiting in line. Choose from polished stainless steel which looks sophisticated and these are scratch resistant, easy to put together with a specially weighted base to keep them firmly in place.

Menu Systems

Display your menus in prime position and make them extremely attractive to view using special equipment such as lockable menu casing. You should use these because they are easy to change over and keep your posters beautifully presented; the illuminated option means you can further draw your customers’ eyes by lighting up the area you want to highlight. Additionally, the menu panels stocked by Alliance are suitable for outdoor use, indoor use and are weather and vandal resistant.