Put the bar in barbecue this summer and create your own outdoor bar for the perfect summer tipple.
TO BAR OR NOT TO BAR?
Whether you decide to opt for a tall bar in your garden or a portable bar cart there are some great glamourous choices on the market this summer.
Scavotto metal bar cart | Wayfair | £126.99
This rollable and practical serving cart is a versatile addition to any home. It allows you to easily transport plates, bottles, and cutlery. In addition, it can be used as a shelf, providing additional storage space for your living area.
Boston bar set | Dobbies | £499
Impress your guests with this sophisticated bar set which comes equipped with a slide top function and two bar stools. The sliding top pulls away to reveal a bamboo chopping board for effortless meal preparation and three food-grade ice buckets add a touch of luxury to your outdoor drinking experience. With this piece of durable outdoor furniture, you’ll feel like the bar has come to you!
SHAKE IT!
Every bar needs a cocktail station! Kit yourself out with all the best gear to make you wonder why you ever left your garden for a drink.
Keter Mia blue rattan effect stool B&Q | £40
Relax, and keep your drinks cool while you do it. The Cool Stool is a fun stool that hides a 39l cooler under its trendy- looking and comfortable surface. It’s made out of a weather- resistant resin that makes it ideal for indoor and outdoor use. The Cool Stool supports up to 100kg allowing for extra seating.
Boogie Woogie cocktail set | Habitat | £28
With everything you need to make the perfect cocktail, this set is designed to make shaken and stirred drinks. Simply mix your ingredients with ice, shake, and pour directly into a glass. Or use the base of the shaker to gently stir your cocktail and pour it through the handy julep strainer.
CHIN, CHIN
Having glass outdoors is often a recipe for disaster, not only does it have an increased risk of breaking but when they get left outdoors and forgotten about it can often ruin them, so why not convert to plastic?
Set of four shatterproof plastic wine glasses | Next | £20
These plastic rippled wine glasses will shock any guest into thinking they’re real glass. Its faded blush colour with an ombre effect towards the base looks effortlessly elegant and they’re easy to clean and care for so you can use them all summer long.
Duclaw acrylic margarita glass set of eight | Wayfair | £56
This acrylic drinkware is easy to care for and emulates the look and feel of glass, so don’t be afraid to take the party outside with these worry-free drinking glasses! These margarita glasses are dishwasher safe and perfect for outdoor use as well as being lightweight, functional, and shatter-proof.