CHARLES BENTLEY Cast Aluminium Round
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 7-piece (table + 6 chairs)) for gathering round the table.
The Best 6-Seater Dining Sets (UK 2026)
A 6-seater dining set is the family and entertaining sweet spot - room for the household plus guests, without dominating the room. Here's what to look for and our top 6-seater dining set picks, indoor and out.
Quick answer
For six, look for a table around 150 to 180cm long (or a round table about 120 to 150cm), with matching chairs or a bench. Indoors, solid wood and glass-topped sets from the likes of Hallowood, GOLDFAN and CASARIA work well; outdoors, a 6-seater rattan or metal set. Check you have room to seat six and still pull chairs out and walk around comfortably.
What to look for
Size is the priority - allow about 60cm of table width per person, so a 6-seater rectangular table is typically 150cm+ long. Round 6-seaters need about 120 to 150cm diameter. Consider bench seating to fit more in less space, extending tables for flexibility, and the materials and comfort of the chairs. Measure your room and leave clearance to move around the set.
How we pick
We rate 6-seater sets on table size and comfort for six, build and materials, style and value - indoor and outdoor. Every pick genuinely seats around six people.
Our top picks
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#2 
Hectare 6 Seater Metal
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 6-seater) for gathering round the table.
#3 
Panana 10 Seater Rattan Garden
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 10-seater, rattan / wicker) for gathering round the table.
#4 
GOLDFAN Dining Room Set
A practical dining set (indoor dining set, 6-seater, wood-effect, upholstered chairs) for gathering round the table.
#5 
PHI VILLA 6 Seater
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 6-seater) for gathering round the table.
#6 
CHARLES BENTLEY Metal Black Cast Aluminium
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 7-piece set) for gathering round the table.
#7 
Aweather 6 Seater Rattan
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 6-seater, rattan / wicker) for gathering round the table.
#8 
Panana 6 Seater Round Wooden
A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 6-seater, wood-effect) for gathering round the table.
Frequently asked questions
What size table seats 6 people?
A rectangular table around 150 to 180cm long comfortably seats six, allowing roughly 60cm of width per person. A round table of about 120 to 150cm diameter also seats six sociably in less floor space. Add room to pull chairs out and walk around - allow around 90cm to 1m of clearance on each side where you can.
Is a bench better than chairs for a 6-seater?
A bench seats extra people in a pinch and tucks fully under the table to save space and make a room feel less cluttered - great for families and smaller rooms. Chairs are more comfortable for long meals and easier to get in and out of. Many sets combine a bench on one side with chairs on the other for the best of both.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the CHARLES BENTLEY Cast Aluminium Round (our score 8.9/10) - A practical dining set (patio / garden dining set, 7-piece (table + 6 chairs)) for gathering round the table..