Picture this. It’s summer. You haven’t gone abroad, or maybe you have already and you’re missing the sun. We don’t blame you. Anyhow, the sun is still shining. You’re outdoors in the garden. No one has chosen to mow their lawn that afternoon. You’ve taken your hay fever medication.
You’re sipping on something cool and refreshing. You’re surrounded by the people you love. They’re treating themselves to some homebrew, mixing cocktails, and watching some sport on TV. Whether up on a bar stool, splayed out on a comfy accent chair, you’re in bliss.
Better still, maybe you’ve wrapped up warm at 9pm, and shuffled into the shed bar to stargaze or warm yourself by a fire pit, a cup of hot chocolate steaming between your gloved fingers. Perhaps, you’ll pick up your book this evening. You had to get away from it all. The cold isn’t too bad, after all.
Whether you converted your shed into a bar or squeezed one into some extra space in your garden – amongst the vegetable patch and birdbath, the sun has never felt better.
If you need a little inspiration for a shed bar, this is the best place you could have come to. After all, there has never been a better time to pop up a little sanctuary at the bottom of the garden.
Come rain – or shine, when summer hits, we want you to be ready for it.
Garden shed bar themes
• Olde pub – Classic décor, accent chairs, dart board
• Wine bar– Dark wood, classy décor, mood lighting
• Scandi – Pastel colours, fairy lights, bunting
But, first some essentials.
SHOP: Essentials for your Garden Shed Bar
Salter Professional EK4919 Universal Chilled Beer Dispenser
Bring the bar home and compliment any kitchen with this freestanding draught beer dispenser from the Salter Professional collection. We love the sleek design. This beer dispenser keeps a 5l keg safe and sound. Perfect for a party.
Spirit Display Unit & Drink Optics Plaque
If you're thinking of going all out for your shed bar, we recommend forking out for a drinks optics plaque. It'll make your shed bar look and feel like a real bar, plus you'll be measuring your spirits properly. Our Home to Yours on Etsy makes this display plaque out of reclaimed wood, too.
Subcold Super50 LED – Mini Fridge
Cold and compact, this smart mini fridge will keep your alcohol and soft drinks chilled out. Just like you will be. This mini-fridge from Subcold is energy efficient with an impressive rating of A+. We're loving this.
Habitat Wooden Bar Stools (Pack of 2)
This pair of solid wood stools from Habitat have a clean and classic look about them. They have a fresh two-tone finish for a bright and cheerful look. The stools are 97 per cent rubberwood, so they're made to last. We love them.
If you fancy a bar outside, but you haven't got the space, why not opt for drop down bar?
We love this one from Esty, which looks good outside - or inside your shed.
www.etsy.com
Arriving fully built and ready to hang, this rustic drop-down bar is stylish. You can choose whether you want an optic rack, too, for an extra cost.
Olde pub theme
The classic pub-theme for your bar is a good way to go.
Think: Union Jack, retro décor, a darts board and and coasters.
Here are some must-haves if you're going down the tavern route:
SHOP: The best ideas for your pub-themed garden shed bar
Outdoor Bar
This is a fantastic, high-quality bar for the pub in your shed. This L-shaped bar is customisable. It has a lot of different compartments to help you store placemats, glasses and nibbles. It's perfect.
Personalised Hanging Pub Sign
Completely customisable from the picture to the text, this pub sign is top dog. Gulppp makes your sign by hand - to your liking. We love how authentic they look. Not only is it weather-resistant, but it's ready to be put up outside your bar.
Pint365 Brass and Mahogany
What would a pub be if it didn't have a special beer pump? Bring a refreshing pint home, and enjoy pub-quality ales without having to leave the house. Pint 365 has a whole host of hand-pull pumps and beers available. Their range is awesome. It'll even work with your home brew, too.
Winmau Home Double Sided Dartboard, Cabinet and Darts Set
Get behind the oche and practice your aim with this dart set. It's essential if you want a pub vibe. It even includes the fixtures and fittings needed to hang it up - result.
Charlotte Fabric Chair
The 'Charlotte' chair is a good idea if you want an accent chair alongside the bar stalls. The elegant design will look great amongst the traditional décor. The chair comes in a linen style fabric and is padded for extra comfort. It comes in six different colours.
Pub Last Orders Bell
Ring in last orders with this bell. The brass wall-mounted bell has a traditional design and comes in two sizes.
Traditional Pub Beer Mats (Pack of 25)
This selection of traditional beer mats will bring your pub-themed shed to life. With 25 in the pack, you can't go wrong.
Vintage Guinness Wall Sign
This vintage Guinness sign will add some spice to your shed. There are other signs available - in brands like Peroni, Estrella and San Miguel. Why not add a few to your basket?
Personalised Retro Style Drinks Bar Runner
Add this to your bar and you'll feel like you're at your local. This runner is completely personalisable. We're loving the retro look. This would be perfect for your theme.
Wine bar theme
Fancy something... fancy? A rustic and chic wine bar may be for you.
Think: Neon signs, a wine rack and some sleek furniture.
Don't worry we've got you covered.
SHOP: The best ideas for a wine bar themed shed
Vintage Industrial Wine Cabinet
This is cool. If you're a fan of the vintage look, we'd recommend getting a vintage wine cabinet - like this one.
Borden 5-Light Kitchen Island Bulb Pendant
A wine bar wouldn't quite be a wine bar without some interesting mood lighting. These wine-bottled shaped pendant lights are no exception. They come in different colours and have an energy rating of A+. Bottoms up!
Conway Plastic Kitchen Stool, Black
This sleek stool is perfect for your very own fancy wine bar. This stylish, plastic and modern bar stool is low maintenance and durable.
Wall Mounted Home 100cm Bar, Drinks Unit
Handmade by a small business Our Bar To Yours, this rustic shelf is made from top-quality reclaimed wood. One of a kind, these shelves are unique. They'll look so chic on your wall. Impressive.
Custom LED Neon Signs
Available in different sizes, this customisable neon sign is great to set the mood in an ambient wine bar. These LED lights are durable and can last up to five years. Awesome.
Floor Standing Wine Rack
Keep your wines on show with Next's industrial-inspired wine rack. With a wooden top and finished with metal detailing, this wine rack will impress your guests.
Modern/Scandi theme
Wanting a more modern feel to your shed bar?
Think: different colours, light wood, smart décor
Take a look.
SHOP: The best ideas for your modern shed bar
Vintage Mango Stool
These rustic stools will give your bar a very vintage, authentic look. We love them.
Battery-Powered Bulb Fairy Lights (5m)
Control these snazzy fairy lights by remote control. Warm white, these light bulb fairy lights need three AA batteries. Ideal for indoor and outdoor use, these lights are waterproof and have a built-in timer.
Personalised Street Sign
Choose from different finishes and fixings, this street sign would go perfectly on the outside of your bar. Not only that, the lettering is customisable. Let's jazz up your sanctuary.
Copper Pipe & Wood Wall Bar
Choose from different finishes with this beautiful wooden wall bar with copper piping. The design on this is really top-notch and we're loving how rustic it looks. They're made to order - and would look great inside your shed.
Light Up J. J. Whitley Gin Bottle
Re-purposing old alcohol bottles is pretty cool, especially since the J.J. Whitley bottles are so beautiful.Why don't you nab some of their artisan vodkas - and then try and upcycle a bottle yourself?
If you fancy something flat-pack instead, so you don't have to go to the trouble of clearing out your messy shed, check out this garden bar from Etsy.
www.etsy.com
Some inspiration...
If you're a bit stuck for ideas, take a look at these shed bars.
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Garden Bar, Shed Bar Ideas, Inspiration
Garden Bar, Shed Bar Ideas, Inspiration
Garden Bar, Shed Bar Ideas, Inspiration
With a shed bar at the bottom of the garden, you'll be the talk of the neighbourhood.