13 garden bars for summer hosting

Try this clever foldaway option if you don’t have room for a standalone garden bar — hang it on a fence or wall to turn a bijou garden, patio or summerhouse into a mini home bar. And for truly spitired parties, you can add an optic rack and cover for an extra £60.

This foldaway bar will slot easily into your shed or garage after use — if you prefer not to keep it against your garden wall or fence. Between parties, it would also make a great potting table, giving you a space to grow herbs such as mint and basil to use as garnishes.

This outdoor bar is pricey, but it’s certainly a showstopper. With ample room to cater for large celebrations and an extravagant bottle collection.

According to manufacturer Dunster, the shed can be put up in about a day, although you'll undoubtedly need a few friends to help out. Of course, your helpers can chill out with a drink, under the shed's awning, while you apply a few finishing touches.

Dunster's outdoor bar is crafted from pressure-treated timber and comes with a 10-year warranty against rot, so you can make merry for many years to come.

This wooden drinks cabinet becomes a stylish bar setup when paired with matching stools. It has seven roomy shelves for bottles and glassware, and it folds flat when not in use, making it a convenient option for small balconies and gardens.

This garden bar has a high price point, but the quality teakwood material and built-in steel ice trough make it worth the splurge. For day-to-day use, a removable baseboard covers the trough to form a conventional table top.

You can also get this bar table in a large version that's ideal for households with more space to play with (or more guests to host!)

Floating shelves are a great small-space solution, providing a spot to store and display everything from pretty glassware to fancy spirit bottles. Pelican Woodwork, a specialist in custom wood furniture, has a range of wall-mounted shelves, including this set of two.

Each shelf has room for up to 15 bottles and a hanging rack for nine wine glasses, and they're handmade to order so that you can choose from a selection of wood finishes and metal T-bars.

This luxe furniture set has six bar stools, a spacious round table and an integrated ice bucket to keep bottles cold while you chat. It’s made from waterproof, UV-resistant rattan, so it shouldn't look after outdoor use. A set of shower-proof cushions comes bundled in.

With its straight lines and sleek black finish, this outdoor bar cart is an excellent choice for fans of modern style. It’s got plenty of space for your bar essentials (including storage for up to four bottles) and glossy glass shelves, which dial up the chic factor. A white version is also available if you’d prefer a lighter colour.

This bijou trolley should easily slot into small spaces and tight corners, making it ideal for balconies. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, it wouldn't look out of place as a side table in your living room (at least, when you don't need it in the garden).

This smart BBQ table doubles up as a compact garden bar, with an integrated cabinet and shelf for glassware, bottles and garnishes. It has wheels, making it easy to move in and out of storage come winter, and durable weather-resistant resin surfaces that can be cleaned easily with a damp cloth.

This bargain-priced ice bucket is a good solution for those who want some of the upsides of the garden bar experience, without having to accommodate a full display.

There's room for up to 15 cans ithe bucket itself, while the raised platter creates table space for glasses and snacks. The Go Bar's UV-resistant finish means it won’t discolour in the sun – even if you use the carry handle to take it to the park or beach.