BUILD YOUR OWN BAR
This summer, being at home no longer equates to dullsville. From drink essentials to fancy finds and beyond, these home bar gadgets give BYOB a whole new meaning
Invite friends over for a sip of their fave tipple in your own garden bar
1 NETTA ICE MAKER MACHINE
If you’re entertaining all summer long, invest in Netta’s Ice Maker, a large capacity ice maker that can turn that home bar into your very own ice kingdom – or rather produce 2kg of ice in just 10 minutes and up to 12kg of ice in a day. It’s really easy to transfer to your drink, too. No more tedious trips to Tesco just to top up the ice bucket.
£146, amazon.co.uk
2 VITINNI PARTY COOLER
Experienced hosts know that if you are going to have a cooler at your grown-up event, at least have one that doesn’t look like it’s just been used tailgating. Enter Vitinni’s snazzy Party Cooler, a wheeled, electricpowered, brushed stainless steel cooler that keeps your drinks chilled for ages. The fact it doesn’t require ice also means no unseemly watery mess.
£199, aldi.co.uk
3 OONI KODA 16 GAS POWERED PIZZA OVEN
The Ooni Koda 16 Gas Powered Pizza Oven lets you make homemade, stone-baked pizza in the comfort of your own home bar – and in only 60 seconds flat, thanks to its 500°C cooking temperature. Whether you’re throwing a pizza party for the kids or having a meal with the family, this is without a doubt a perfect addition to your bar-senal.
£499, ooni.com
4 LINDR SOUDEK 50/K DRAUGHT DISPENSER
Planning a sizeable soiree? A triple tap draught beer keg dispenser might just be the upgrade your home bar needs. This Soudek 50/K Draught Dispenser from Lindr is compatible with all standard kegs, can pour up to 35-40L in an hour, and only takes up to five minutes to serve those drinks cold, making it just the ticket for a large party.
£945, nationalmobilebars.co.uk
1 NINJA 2-IN-1 BLENDER
Blenders aren’t just for green juices and fruit smoothies. They’re necessary to make those perfectly refreshing summer cocktails as well, and none are as good as Ninja’s 2-in-1 contender. This 2.1L-capacity blender comes with three one-touch blending programs, taking all that guesswork out of the equation, and three speed levels as well if you’re already a cocktail connoisseur. Strawberry margaritas, anyone?
£99, ninjakitchen.co.uk
3 POLAROID AT-HOME PHOTO BOOTH
Who hasn’t squeezed into a dark photo booth at a bar with their friends and snapped some selfies? Photo booths are practically a staple of dive bars and, these days, any Instagram-worthy event. With this At-Home Photo Booth, they can be a staple of home bars as well. Trust us: word of your summer party will spread faster than you can say cheese.
£350, amazon.co.uk
2 AERVANA ORIGINAL WINE AERATOR
If you’ve been pouring red wine straight out of the glass, an aerator will change your life because it’s designed to accelerate wine aeration and perk up your favourite reds. Aervana’s Original Wine Aerator sits at the top of the aerator pile, its innovative ‘wine tap’ design making that process all the more effective. Get it before your next dinner date with friends – they’ll be well impressed.
£152, homeloft.uk
4 VONSHEF 9PC MATTE BLACK PARISIAN COCKTAIL SHAKER SET
Forget those influencer-approved copper cocktail shakers you’ve seen all over Instagram. Look like a total pro to your guests with this nine-piece Parisian Cocktail Shaker Set in Matte Black, complete with a muddler, a hawthorne strainer, and a jigger. It even comes with a cocktail starter recipe booklet that includes a few classics to help truly dazzle your guests.
£38, vonhaus.com
1 ATGAMES LEGENDS ULTIMATE 300 MULTI GAME ARCADE MACHINE
Guests and conversations can eventually run out of steam. Luckily, you can keep them entertained with this retro arcade machine that boasts a whopping 300 games. With its game menu spanning three decades and including popular titles from Atari to Disney, you’ll treat them to a bit of nostalgia as well. Next: how to make them leave. £799, libertygames.co.uk
2 EVERDURE BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL 4K CHARCOAL GRILL & SMOKER
What is summer after all without backyard barbecues? Be a grill master with Heston Blumenthal’s Everdure 4K Charcoal Grill. This stunner of a smoker boasts an airflow control system that maximizes the heat inside, no matter if you’re grilling something quick or smoking meat for hours. And it even comes with a nifty touch glass display. £1,999, everdurebyheston.co.uk
3 FLAVOUR BLASTER
We love a good smoky drink. But a nifty smoking gun kit has been adding a new level of fun to everyone’s favourite smoky cocktails. Purists might not approve, but the Flavour Blaster might just make your first summer get-together with friends the most talked about yet. Who won’t be impressed with those smoky bubbles and vapour clouds you’ll be serving your drinks with? It’s theatre without going to the theatre. £309, flavourblaster.com
4 SAM TEMPO OUTDOOR AMERICAN POOL TABLE
Add a bit of space-age spin to that home bar you’re building with this pool table from Sam Tempo. Designed for outdoor use, this pool table doesn’t just look retro-cool, it’s also robust enough to survive the elements thanks to its fibreglass cabinet, special synthetic waterproof top cloth and aluminium components. You’ll have the funkiest outdoor bar in town. £5,197, homeleisuredirect.com
1 ECLIPSE BAR CART
Bar carts are a dime a dozen, but this smart, minimalist choice from West Elm is the perfect step-into-adulthood choice. It’s a terrific meeting of the old and the new as well, its elegant marble and brass top giving that bronze and walnut bottom a bit of a modern touch. And that contractgrade build ensures it’ll last you a lifetime. £399, westelm.co.uk
3 THE GREATER GOOD PINTER
The Greater Good’s Pinter and its fresh press packs make the process of brewing beer effortless. Simply fill it with the handcrafted fresh press, brewing yeast and water, then leave in the fridge to brew. Before long, you’ll have fresh beer to serve to friends. Go ahead: claim you painstakingly brewed it yourself. We won’t tell anyone.
From £85, thegreatergood.co.uk
2 ITEK FLOORSTANDING JUKEBOX WITH RECORD PLAYER
Let guests take charge of the soundtrack with the iTek Floorstanding Jukebox. Boasting retro and modern touches, this wood-finished jukebox isn’t just a record and CD player. Friends can also hook up their devices via Bluetooth or 3.5mm audio and play their favourite tunes without fuss. £245, amazon.co.uk
4 OPEN SPACE CONCEPTS GLASS VERANDA
Open Space Concepts’ aluminium-framed glass verandas let you and your friends spill out into the backyard without worrying about getting soaked during those occasional summer showers. You might even add remote-controlled under blinds or drop-down screens to yours for added protection on sweltering sunny days.
Get quote, openspaceconcepts.co.uk