Corner Booth Seating for Restaurants, Cafés & Hospitality Venues
Corner booth seating – sometimes called L-shaped booth seating, corner banquette seating or corner restaurant booths – is one of the most efficient ways to maximise covers and comfort, especially in smaller or awkward spaces.
At HCF Contract Furniture, we design and manufacture made-to-measure corner booths for restaurants, cafés, bars, hotels, clubs, schools and workplaces across the UK, built to contract-grade standards for daily commercial use.
Explore Our Corner Booth & L-Shaped Booth Seating
Our range of corner booth seating and corner banquette seating includes:
- L-shaped corner booths using two adjoining walls or sides
- U-shaped / C-shaped booth seating for three-sided, enclosed layouts
- Standard square corner units and rounded corner units
- Back-to-wall banquette seating with corner returns
Every booth is made to measure – you choose:
- The length of each run and the length of the return
- Whether you want square or rounded corners
- Seat depth, back height and upholstery style
- Fabrics, vinyls and faux leathers (all Crib 5 contract-grade)
- Plinth, leg and table finishes to suit your interior
- Plinth, leg and table finishes to suit your interior
You can see each of our booth seating styles and full collections on our Booth & Banquette Seating page, then pair your chosen corner booths with matching tables and dining chairs to create a cohesive layout throughout your venue.
If you don’t see an exact size online, we can build corner booth seating made to your own dimensions – just send us your measurements or floorplan and we’ll do the rest.
What Is Corner Booth Seating?
L-Shaped Corner Booth Seating
L-shaped booth seating uses two sides of a corner to create a wrap-around seating area around one or more tables. It’s ideal for:
- Smaller groups and family tables
- Corners that would otherwise only fit a single small table
- Maximising seating along walls while keeping the centre of the room clear
U-Shaped & C-Shaped Corner Booths
U-shaped booth seating (sometimes called C-shaped seating) creates a three-sided booth around a table. It feels more enclosed and is perfect for:
- Private dining corners
- Snug areas in pubs and bars
- VIP groups and celebration tables
These corner banquettes can be used in alcoves, bays or against feature walls.
Corner Banquette Runs
Corner banquette seating combines long straight runs with corner units, allowing you to:
- Run banquettes along two or more walls
- Keep a continuous back and plinth around the corner
- Tie back-to-back booths, straight booths and corner units together into one layout
We can supply both standard squared corner units and rounded internal/external corners, depending on your design and the flow you want in the space.
Benefits of Corner Booth Seating
Maximise Seating in Tight or Awkward Spaces
Corner booths are one of the best ways to unlock unused corners, recesses and alcoves. They often allow you to:
Fit more covers into a footprint that would otherwise only take one small table
Use dead corners to create highly desirable seating
Keep circulation routes clear by seating people against the walls
Comfortable, Enclosed Feel for Guests
Many guests actively seek out a corner table because it feels:
More private and sheltered
Better for conversation
Less exposed to passing traffic
L-shaped and C-shaped booth seating lets you offer that popular “tucked away” feeling in a controlled, planned way.
Cleaner Lines & Easier Layouts
By keeping seating against the perimeter, corner booths help you:
Maintain clear walkways and service routes through the centre of the room
Create logical zoning between dining, lounge, bar or waiting areas
Make layouts feel structured and intentional, even in compact venues
Versatile Across Sectors
Corner booth seating isn’t just for restaurants. It works equally well in:
Cafés and coffee shops
School and college canteens
Golf clubs and sports clubs
Offices and workplace breakout areas
Anywhere you need practical, space-efficient seating with a tidy, built-in look, corner banquettes are a strong option.
Where Corner Booth Seating Works Best
Restaurants & Cafés
Use L-shaped booths in:
- Window bays and alcoves
- Corners by feature walls
- Nooks you want to turn into popular “bookable booths”
Pair them with rectangular or square tables and loose dining chairs on the open side if needed.
Pubs, Bars & Lounge Areas
Corner booths are ideal for snugs, bar corners and lounge zones, offering:
- Comfortable seating for groups of friends
- Clearly defined areas for drinkers and diners
- A strong backdrop for mood lighting and décor
Hotels, Clubhouses & Members’ Venues
In hotels and clubhouses, corner banquette seating helps:
- Define breakfast and casual dining areas
- Create relaxed lounge seating where guests can linger
- Offer family-friendly corners that still look smart and cohesive
Schools, Colleges & Canteens
Corner seating is also widely used in education settings, where the priorities are:
- Durable, wipe-clean seating
- Maximising capacity
- Keeping layouts tidy and easy to maintain
We can specify robust, easy-clean fabrics and vinyls suitable for high-traffic student environments.
Design Options for Corner Booth & L-Shaped Banquette Seating
Custom Lengths & Corner Configurations
All our corner booth seating is made to measure, so you can choose:
The length of each wall run (e.g. 1800mm x 2400mm, or whatever your layout needs)
Whether you want L-shaped, U-shaped or part of a larger banquette run
Standard squared corners or rounded corner units to suit your interior style
You’re not restricted to fixed sizes – we can build corner units to match your plans, cover counts and table layouts.
Back Heights & Upholstery Styles
Back heights available:
Standard-height backs for casual dining and café environments
High backs for extra privacy and acoustic comfort
Upholstery styles:
Plain back
Vertical or horizontal fluted
Deep-buttoned / chesterfield-style
Quilted and retro-inspired designs
All of our booth seating styles can be produced as corner booths, L-shaped or C-shaped configurations, so you can keep a consistent look throughout your venue.
Fabrics, Vinyls & Plinth Finishes
We work with Crib 5 contract fabrics, faux leathers and vinyls, including:
Easy-clean, stain-resistant finishes for busy hospitality sites
Antimicrobial and performance fabrics where hygiene is a priority
Soft-touch and textured fabrics for premium interiors
Plinth options:
Timber plinths in various stains and paints
Laminate and wood effect finishes
Black or colour-matched plinths to coordinate with flooring and décor
Tables & Bases for Corner Booths
Corner booths typically pair with:
Rectangular or square table tops
Single or twin pedestal bases
Sometimes round tables for U-shaped booths
We can supply matching table tops and bases, making sure:
The height and clearances work for comfortable seating
Bases are positioned to avoid clashing with legs and feet
The style ties in with your booths and overall interior scheme
Why Choose HCF for Corner Booth Seating?
- Specialists in booth seating, banquette seating and corner seating for trade customers
- Ability to produce standard squared corner units, rounded corners, L-shaped and C-shaped booths
- Made-to-measure corner banquettes built exactly to your dimensions and cover requirements
- Contract-grade construction with strong frames, high-density foams and quality upholstery
- Flexible enough to coordinate corner seating with straight runs, island booths, loose chairs and tables
- Help with layouts, cover counts, walkways and table sizing based on real-world experience
- Option to provide 3D visuals and photo-realistic renders of your corner booth seating in your chosen colours and fabrics
Corner Booth Seating – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Almost all our corner booth seating is made to measure. Send us your floorplan or a simple sketch with wall lengths and we’ll propose corner configurations and table layouts to suit.
L-shaped booths use two sides of a corner
U-shaped booths wrap around three sides of a table
C-shaped seating is essentially a more rounded or curved version of a U-shaped booth
We can help you decide which works best for your space, customer flow and the type of experience you want to create.
In most cases, yes. If you already have seating on site, we can work from photos, dimensions and fabric details to create corner booths that closely match your existing style.
Yes. Many layouts use corner banquette seating along two sides of a table, with loose chairs on the open side. This gives you added flexibility in how many people you can seat at each table.
Our corner booths and L-shaped banquettes are delivered fully assembled in sections. On site, your contractor or fit-out team simply:
Move the sections into position
Attach the supplied connectors
Push the units together and fix where required
We can provide guidance on jointing and fixing as part of your project.
Yes. Our design team can create 3D visuals and photo-realistic renders showing your corner booth seating, back styles and fabrics in context with your tables and space. This is particularly useful for client approvals and planning multi-site schemes.
See how the booth will look in your space
Present options to clients or stakeholders
Sign off designs with confidence before production
Ready to Plan Your Corner Booth Seating?
If you’d like to add corner booth seating, L-shaped banquettes or C-shaped corner seating to your project, we’re here to help.
Send us your floorplan, rough measurements or a simple sketch, along with any design ideas or photos.
- sales@hcfcontract.co.uk
- 01708 331757