Pub Table Set: Round, Narrow and Long Sets Compared

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Quick answer

A pub table set is a counter-height or bar-height table with two or more stools, sold as one package. The three we read on Amazon on 2026-10-01 are all three-piece sets: a 21.7 inch round table with two backed stools, a 35.4 by 15.7 inch rectangular table with a power strip and two round stools, and a 70.9 inch long table with two stools. They seat two, two and two to three. We have not tested any of them. Every figure comes from the listings, and where a listing contradicts itself we say so.

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Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.

KitchenAid describes counter height surfaces as typically 35 to 40 inches tall and counter stools as usually 24 to 27 inches, with bar height around 41 to 43 inches. All three tables here are counter height, at 35.6 to 37.4 inches.

Three listings, side by side

Contradictions to know about. The rectangular HOOBRO set’s first bullet says it includes “1 square pub table and 2 round stools,” but every size row gives a rectangular 35.4 by 15.7 inch table; we use the rectangle. Its stools are listed as 12.6 by 12.6 by 35.8 inches, which is the overall height including the backrest and not the seat height, and the seat height is not stated. The round HOOBRO set lists a table size of 21.7 by 21.7 by 37.4 inches and a comparison chart of other tables; its stool dimensions are not given in the text we read. The YATINEY listing gives a 15.7 by 70.9 by 35.6 inch size in one row and shows a chart with 70.8 and 70.9 inch variants at 35.4 and 35.8 inches high.

Stool height and the seat-to-table gap

The gap between seat and tabletop is the table height minus the seat height. With a 37.4 inch table and a 24 inch seat, the gap is 13.4 inches; with a 27 inch seat, 10.4. With a 35.6 inch table, a 24 inch seat leaves 11.6 inches. KitchenAid’s counter stool range is 24 to 27 inches, so these tables suit counter stools. None of the listings gives the seat height of its stools in the text we read, so ask before you buy if you are tall or short. Stools with backs, like the two HOOBRO sets, are easier on the back for long sitting; stools tucked under save floor.

A sizing example: a small nook

Allow 24 inches from the table edge for pulling out a stool and sitting. The U.S. Access Board’s accessible-route guidance, written for public buildings, gives a 36 inch minimum continuous clear width for a route; treat it only as a rough yardstick at home.

• Round, 21.7 inches across: table area is π × (21.7 ÷ 2)² = 370 square inches, 2.6 square feet. With stools pulled out on both sides, the zone is (21.7 + 48) × (21.7 + 48) = 69.7 × 69.7 = 4,858 square inches, 33.7 square feet. The circumference is 21.7 × 3.1416 = 68.2 inches, 68.2 ÷ 24 = 2.8, so two people sit comfortably. A square corner nook of 72 by 72 inches (36 square feet) holds this set with 2.3 square feet to spare.
• Rectangular, 35.4 by 15.7: table 556 square inches, 3.9 square feet. With two stools on one long side only, the zone is 35.4 × (15.7 + 24) = 35.4 × 39.7 = 1,405 square inches, 9.8 square feet. It sits against a wall or the back of a sofa.
• 70.9 by 15.7: table 1,113 square inches, 7.7 square feet. Stools on one side only: 70.9 × 39.7 = 2,815 square inches, 19.5 square feet. Along 70.9 ÷ 24 = 2.95 stools could fit, so a third stool is possible, though only two are included.

For walking space, a nook 96 inches deep with the 15.7 inch table against the wall leaves 96 − 39.7 = 56.3 inches behind the stools, enough to pass; with the 21.7 inch round table in the middle of a 96 inch wide space, each side has (96 − 21.7) ÷ 2 = 37.2 inches, just over the 36 inch yardstick but with no room for a stool pull-out.

Load and stability

The round set lists 120 pounds for the table top and 220 pounds for each stool. The YATINEY lists 220 pounds for the table and 330 pounds for each stool and says anti-tip accessories and adjustable feet are included. The rectangular HOOBRO lists no load in the text we read, but says metal tubes form the frame with adjustable feet. A tall, small-footprint table is easier to tip: height divided by width is our rough indicator, not a standard. Round: 37.4 ÷ 21.7 = 1.7; rectangular: 35.6 ÷ 15.7 = 2.3; YATINEY: 35.6 ÷ 15.7 = 2.3 on its short side. Do not lean on the table or sit on it, and do not let children climb it or the stools.

Power and extras

The rectangular HOOBRO includes a power strip with 2 AC outlets and 2 USB ports, with its set weight at 33.1 pounds, and says the stools tuck under. Plug the strip into a wall outlet, not a daisy chain, and keep liquids away. The round set has a 2-tier table with an open lower shelf for fruit and food. The YATINEY lists a long, slim table that suits a wall.

Materials and care

All three use particleboard with metal frames. Composite wood products, including particleboard, are covered by the EPA’s formaldehyde emission standards, and a compliance label may be present; the listings do not state one in the text we read. Wipe tops with a damp cloth and dry them. Use felt pads under metal feet on a hard floor, even with adjustable feet.

Assembly, setup and everyday use

All three sets are flat-packed. The round set lists numbered parts, simple illustrated instructions and all necessary tools, the rectangular set lists labeled parts, illustrated instructions and included tools, and the YATINEY lists detailed instructions and parts. Assemble each stool and the table on the floor where they will stay, level the table with its adjustable feet, and tighten the fasteners after a month. A stool that wobbles is usually a loose cross brace.

In daily use, tuck the stools under when you are done, which the rectangular listing says they do, and keep the footrest side to the wall so it does not scuff paint. A pub table is comfortable for a quick meal or a coffee but less so for a long dinner, since there is no armrest and your feet hang on a footrest. If the set doubles as a desk, a laptop works well at 35 to 37 inches, but for long sessions a standard desk height is easier on the wrists; see our guide to what height a desk should be. OSHA’s workstation guidance says elbows should stay close to the body and bent between 90 and 120 degrees.

Which one for which space

• Round set: the smallest footprint at 21.7 inches and the only one with a lower shelf; best for a tight corner or a balcony.
• Rectangular HOOBRO set: a narrow table with a power strip; best against a wall as a breakfast bar or desk.
• YATINEY 70.9 inch: the long table with the highest stated loads; best for a wall run in a kitchen or living room.

See also tall kitchen tables, bar stools and bistro table and chairs.

How to choose

1. Pick the table height: counter (about 36 inches) or bar (about 42).
2. Check the stool seat height and the gap to the top.
3. Compute the zone with stools pulled out.
4. Check the stated loads.
5. Plan the outlet for a set with a power strip.

Frequently asked questions

What is a pub table set?

A counter-height or bar-height table sold with two or more stools.

How many people does a pub table set seat?

The three here come with two stools. The 70.9 inch table is long enough for three by our 24 inch rule.

How high is a pub table?

The three here are 35.6 to 37.4 inches, counter height per KitchenAid’s 35 to 40 inch range.

How much weight can a pub table set hold?

The round set lists 120 pounds for the table and 220 per stool; the YATINEY 220 and 330.

Does a pub table set fit a small apartment?

The round set takes 33.7 square feet with stools pulled out and the narrow sets take about 10 to 20.

Products worth checking

We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.

Sources checked

• Standard Counter Height vs. Bar Height
• Chapter 4: Accessible Routes
• Formaldehyde Emission Standards for Composite Wood Products
• Computer Workstations eTool: Good Working Positions

Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.

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