Who doesn’t fantasise about having their very own pub in the garden? A garden building makes an excellent venue for hosting parties, playing darts and enjoying a drink with friends and family. With several models to choose from such as Log Cabins, IGRs and Sheds, your garden pub can be used all year round.
So if you’re looking for somewhere special to sip cocktails or the perfect place to pour your Pimm’s, take inspiration from these creative Waltons’ customers who have turned their back yards into brilliant beer gardens. Have a peek at what you can do with a Waltons' Garden Building and a little imagination…
Picking the Building for your Bar
Picking which building to use for your garden bar can often seem a daunting challenge but with our wide range of garden buildings you'll be sure to find the perfect choice. Log Cabins are a robust, practical and good looking garden building, coming in a range of wall thicknesses that work wonders in both insulating and sound proofing your bar. Another great choice is an IGR; sleek, stylish and splendid, an elegant option for your garden pub with the optional addition of UPVC it can easily be a sanctuary all year round. For a more budget friendly option the humble, yet reliable Shed is always in fashion, with the largest range of sizes this means you'll always find the right size for your garden.
Trendy Bar
Image: Brad (Waltons customer)
What better way to celebrate on a Saturday evening than with a cold drink on your very own bar stool? Brad transformed his corner log cabin into a unique pub called ‘The Plough’ after rescuing the sign from his nearby local when it closed. Now beautifully decorated and well-stocked with his favourite drinks, it’s a fun venue to share with friends or a tranquil place to enjoy a quiet pint. What made him choose this particular log cabin? He opted for this corner model because he liked the spacious feel lent by the vaulted roof. Read Brad’s customer story for more details.
Traditional Pub
Image: @theblackpug2021
The classic dream! Clare transformed her 4 x 3m Pent Log Cabin into a traditional British pub with a gorgeous custom-made bar and comfy seating. Her dark wood shelves beautifully house drinks, glasses and snacks, while vintage mirrors reflect the warm glow of this cosy space. Clare chose this log cabin as it’s the perfect size for her garden, but she says that the chalet corners give it a superior feel while throwing open the double doors makes it easier to welcome friends and family into their special space. To see more images of this gorgeous garden pub, also known as The Black Pug, visit Clare’s customer story.
Beer Garden
Image: Craig (Waltons customer)
Craig didn’t just set up a bar in his 4x3m log cabin, he added a patio and wooden pergola to create a sensational beer garden! Gorgeous inside and out, the pale green exterior adds to the relaxed country pub feel. And inside he’s installed black out blinds, a projector and screen for cosy family film nights. The perfect all year round hideaway, Craig said he and his son would have been able to construct this log cabin in a single day had it not been for the weather. Take a look at Craig’s customer story for further details.
Prosecco Hut
Image: Grant (Waltons customer)
Perfectly nestled into a corner of Grant and his wife’s terraced garden, this 7 x 7ft corner summer house has been transformed into a fantastic place to enjoy a glass of prosecco while catching the last rays of afternoon sun. Painted in a light and sparkling colour reminiscent of their favourite beverage, the summer house has a pent roof that prevents it from overpowering a relatively small space.
Indulging their love of a sundowner on balmy summer evenings, Grant says their ‘Prosecco Hut’ allows them to make the most of the sunset while sheltering from the cool Scottish wind. For this couple, it’s the clever positioning of their prosecco hut, as well as the building itself, that makes it such a success. Read Grant's customer story to learn more.
Tiki Bar
Image: Geoff (Waltons customer)
If you want to recreate a holiday vibe at home this summer, Geoff’s exotic tiki bar is just the ticket. Transforming an 8 x 8ft Premier Corner Summer House into a Polynesian style beach bar, this colourful establishment is the perfect place to practise his mixology skills. The bright yellow doors and colourful string lights give it a fun party feel, beckoning guests to come and explore the cocktail list! Add some tiki torches or a firepit and it’s bound to be everyone’s favourite place to unwind!
Gin Den
Image: Michelle (Waltons customer)
Michelle chose to transform her Waltons 10ft x 10ft Summer House into a nautical gin den fit for the rummest of sailors. Painted simply in white and styled with coastal memorabilia, she has displayed her gin collection on chunky wooden shelves to make more room for a luxury seating area. The ideal place to kick back and relax, this garden bar is equally at home in Cornwall or the Caribbean.
Wine Bar
Image: Leigh (Waltons customer)
Leigh turned this 12 x 8 contemporary summerhouse with side shed into a sophisticated wine bar from which to enjoy his beautiful garden. After getting engaged on a beach in Malibu several years ago, Leigh and his wife wanted to decorate their summer house in a style reminiscent of that special holiday. While it may look sleek and simple in design, Leigh incorporated plenty of technology so that the lighting and music system are all voice controlled! Just add a couple of glasses and a chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc! Read Leigh’s customer story to learn more.
Cocktail Station
Image: 6 x 4 Wooden Garden Bar from Waltons
An alternative to the more versatile garden buildings is the specifically designed Garden Bar, great for garden parties or outdoor entertaining keeping the focus on the outdoors and summer sun rather than keeping cosy inside. Or if you’re renting your home or simply don’t have room for another permanent garden building, celebrate summer in style with a new wooden garden bar. Serve your favourite cocktails all summer long as you host a season of barbecues and garden get-togethers. And it’s so easy to make it your own with a lick of paint, a tub of ice, a couple of stools and some string lights. Whether you want a tropical tiki bar, a cool cocktail zone, or a place to pull pints, a pressure-treated wooden garden bar can be decorated however you choose.
Have you transformed your log cabin, summer house or shed into your very own garden bar? Let us know all about it over on Facebook or Instagram using #mywaltons.
Lead image: @theblackpug2021
