With no fewer than three bank holidays this May, and warmer weather on the way, it seems like the perfect time to kit your garden out ready for a summer filled with guests. And among one of the most on-trend features this year is set to be garden bars.
Whether you’re after a beach bar vibe or beer garden style hatch, we’ve rounded up some of the best options online that will transform your outdoor space and seriously impress visitors.
Last week, Alice Beer recommended a beach bar with stools on This Morning during a segment where shoppers could jazz up their patio space. However, at £400, the Habitat bar, from Argos, wasn’t the cheapest option.
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The retailer has since launched an online sale where shoppers can get 20 per cent off with the code GARDEN20 at the checkout, saving customers £80 until May 9.
The glass bar is built into a sturdy steel frame with bamboo detailing and a grass-style roof, which is attached with velcro so that it can be safely stored away. The beach bar gazebo brings the fun of holidays in the sun to your outdoor space, while hitting all the right interior trends like rattan and natural materials.
It even comes with two cushioned rattan bar stools so you can feel like you’re somewhere a touch warmer than the UK.
Argos said: “Get the blender out and whiz up a tropical drink. Garden parties are suddenly tropical, and with space for bottle and food storage you may not be going inside for a while. So pull up a chair at your very own beach bar. All that's missing is the sea.
“It's a stylish addition to any outdoor space. Add a splash of boho-chic to the set with some patterned cushions and for breezy evenings, add cosy throws. Then you can linger for longer watching all the stars come out.”
If £300+ is still out of your price range, we’ve discovered some cheaper alternatives, too, including one at B&Q for £299.95. The Suntime Grey Rattan Garden Tiki Bar Set with Tropical Canopy is the perfect accessory for your summer parties and will certainly impress your guests. There’s also a near-identical version on OnBuy for £224.10, saving shoppers over £75.
Alternatively, shoppers can create a holiday-inspired bar in their own back garden with this beautiful Marbella Bar Set from The Range.
The sleek and fun three-piece set consists of a rattan-inspired table, as well as two coordinating bar stools so you can sit back and enjoy. Easy to match with your existing outdoor furniture, this bar set has been designed to be compact,so you don’t need a huge space to enjoy it.
Coming in at £239.99, it’s been described as ‘easy to assemble’ and prime for sunny afternoons.
Certainly not the cheapest, but John Lewis have launched a Honolulu Tiki Bar Unit for £600, if you’re looking for something a little bit different with a larger budget. Complete with a roof, ideal for decorating to add some personal flair to your party, this unit comes with a durable aluminium bar frame. The only problem is that you then have to buy the bar stools separately, so this one is a bit of a splurge.
One of the biggest savings out there at the moment was on a wooden bar from Robert Dyas, which moves away from the beach bar vibes, and has a more pub-like feel. Originally £429.99, it’s been reduced to £299.99, saving shoppers £130 on the garden must-have.
Made from a tough and durable pressure treated wood, this unit is built to last with Mercia offering a 10 warranty against rot damage. Perfect for giving your garden a long lasting piece for years of outdoor use.
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