Restaurants
Acoustic panels tailored to your space. Any Size? Any Shape? Any Colour?
Acoustics that elevate the dining experience.
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Our Service Promise from Start to Finish
Initial Contact & Assessment
You reach out via phone or form. We’ll respond within one business day.
Consultation & Proposal
We listen to your needs and assess your space before proposing the best solution(s).
Supply and / or Install
We supply your acoustic products for self-installation, or our expert team installs them for you.
Follow up & Satisfaction
We check in to ensure you’re happy and your space sounds great!
Our Promise
Transparent pricing, expert advice and no pushy sales.
What our clients have to say
Led by expert acoustic consultants, we design and deliver tailored sound solutions that transform spaces.
Songbird is NOVA Acoustics’ practical, design-led range of acoustic panel solutions, built to improve how your space sounds and feels. From wall panels to baffles and rafts, each product is made to reduce unwanted noise and echo while slotting neatly into any interior style. Using sustainable materials and honest, high-quality workmanship, Songbird delivers dependable acoustic performance without the fuss.
Improved Conversation Clarity
Acoustic panels reduce excess noise and echo, allowing diners to enjoy clear conversations without raising their voices, creating a more enjoyable atmosphere.
Enhanced Comfort
By balancing sound levels, panels eliminate the overwhelming noise often found in busy restaurants, making the space more inviting and comfortable for guests.
Better Dining Experience
A quieter, well-balanced acoustic environment helps customers focus on the food, ambiance, and company, leading to higher satisfaction and repeat visits.
Staff Efficiency
Reduced noise distractions allow staff to communicate more effectively with each other and with patrons, improving service quality.
Aesthetic Appeal
Acoustic panels can be designed to complement your restaurant’s decor, adding a stylish element while serving a functional purpose.
Controlled Noise Spillover
For hybrid or virtual meetings, acoustic panels help improve audio capture, ensuring remote participants can hear clearly without distortion or noise interference.
Products
Sustainable 40mm Polyester Fibre Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption made with >60% Recycled Material. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts or baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
40mm Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Self-adhesive for easy DIY Installation. Suitable for surface mounting to walls or ceilings.
40mm Impact-Resistant Acoustic Wall Panels with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Suitable for surface mounting to walls.
12mm or 24mm Polyester Acoustic Panel with Class A Sound Absorption. Available in a huge range of colours and sizes. Bespoke to order. Suitable for walls, ceilings, rafts and baffles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do restaurants need acoustic panels?
Restaurants are busy spaces filled with conversations, background music, and noise from kitchens, cutlery, and foot traffic. Hard surfaces such as tiles, glass, and wooden furnishings reflect sound, leading to high noise levels. Acoustic panels absorb excess sound and create a more pleasant dining atmosphere.
What problems do acoustic panels solve in restaurants?
They reduce echo, reverberation, and noise build-up. Without treatment, sound bounces around the space, forcing diners to raise their voices, making staff communication difficult, and turning lively ambience into uncomfortable noise.
Do acoustic panels improve the dining experience?
Yes. A quieter, more controlled acoustic environment helps diners enjoy conversations, relax longer, and feel more satisfied with their visit. This directly impacts customer reviews, return visits, and overall profitability.
Will acoustic panels affect the restaurant décor?
They can enhance it. Acoustic panels come in designer shapes, fabrics, and colours—allowing them to blend discreetly into walls and ceilings or act as stylish interior features that complement the restaurant’s theme and brand.
Are acoustic panels only for large restaurants?
No. Smaller venues often struggle more with noise because of limited space and reflections from close surfaces. Even a few strategically placed panels can make a noticeable difference.
Do we need ceiling treatments in addition to wall panels?
Often, yes. Restaurants with high ceilings or open layouts experience noise build-up overhead. Ceiling rafts and baffles absorb sound before it reflects back down, significantly improving overall acoustic comfort.
Can acoustic panels help staff communicate better?
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Do acoustic panels help with noise leaking into neighbouring properties?
They can assist by reducing sound reflections and overall internal volume. For more significant sound-transfer issues, additional specialist products may be recommended, but panels are an excellent first step.
Will installation disrupt restaurant service?
Installations can be completed outside peak hours or on closed days. The process is typically quick, tidy, and non-invasive, ensuring minimal interruption to business operations.
Are acoustic treatments a worthwhile investment for restaurants?
Yes. Better acoustics create a more desirable dining environment, directly influencing customer satisfaction, dwell time, and repeat business—making them one of the most cost-effective upgrades for hospitality spaces.