If you ever find yourself entertaining, then it’s time to discover the right garden bar for your outdoor space. Whether you're looking for a full blown outdoor pub experience or a smaller, more portable bar, we have a DIY garden bar idea for you. Keep reading to learn more about our inviting outdoor bar ideas.

Give These Garden Bar Ideas a Try

Stock Up On the Essentials

Opt for a garden bar with added storage in the back to keep supplies hidden away. Stock up your bar with all the entertaining essentials including glasses, bottle openers, plates and utensils. It'll keep you from running back inside every time you need something.

Stay Plugged In

Place your bar near an outdoor electrical socket so that you can plug in any appliances right there, that way you'll be able to easily use your blender to mix smoothies or frozen drinks. An electrical outlet will also come in handy if you want to charge your phone or play your favourite playlist from behind the bar.

Create Enough Shade

Ready to get out of the sun and relax in a shady spot? This outdoor bar idea is for perfect for you. Add an parasol next to your bar to create welcome shade. It'll help to keep your refreshments cool and your guests out of the direct sunlight, inviting them to stay longer. If you want to shade a large area, opt for a pergola with a canopy.

Tip: To keep the party going well into the night, take the parasol down and add lanterns or string lights. This will brighten up your garden bar and add ambience, creating the perfect hangout area - no matter the time of day.

Include a Table

If you find that you're entertaining quite a lot or simply desiring more room at the bar, opt for a model that comes with a table. It gives you a place to catch up with friends, enjoy dinner with your family or take a relaxing afternoon break. Some tables offer underneath storage, creating the perfect place to store an ice bucket, bar tools and any extra supplies.

Make It Toasty

Add patio heaters to your outdoor bar area to keep you warm on cooler days. The heaters will keep you warm when your gathering extends into the night, letting you enjoy your bar at any hour. If you're looking for something smaller, opt for a tabletop heater. You'll still get all the warmth but without taking up too much of your patio space.

Keep Drinks On Ice

Keep your refreshments cool by storing them in an outdoor cooler. Coolers not only keep your drinks cold and fresh but they're a great addition or alternative to an outdoor bar. Opt for a cooler with a bottom shelf to store extra glasses, bar tools or even that book you've been meaning to read while you're outside. To make cleanup easier, opt for a cooler with a drain included as this allows you to drain the melted ice before your next gathering. And if you need to move your cooler around your patio, choose a model with wheels.

If you have a garden bar that has plenty of space, opt for an outdoor mini refrigerator. Store drinks, snacks and whatever else you may need while you're outside.

Opt for a Bar Cart

If you're looking to take the bar with you, this next idea is for you. If you don’t have space for a patio bar, utilise a bar cart. You can choose a bar cart with wheels, creating a 'mobile' bar. It can hold your drinks and appliances and you can easily move it around when you need to. When you're not using the bar cart, you can add your favourite plants as decor.

Bring the Bar to You

No space for a garden bar? No problem. Bring the bar to you. Utilise serving trays to create portable drink stations. Make your favourite refreshments inside and load up a tray to take outdoors. If you're entertaining guests, opt for more than one tray and place them on side tables or an outdoor coffee table. You can set up different stations for drinks, snacks and accessories like straws to create a bar-like experience.