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9 ways to raise the bar
Sunderland Echo
|July 19, 2025
Best garden bars, stemware and drinks trolleys to chime with summer socials. By Sam Wylie-Harris
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Besides a summer BBQ and thrill of the grill, is there anything better than a home bar and fixing your own cocktails for friends or family?
Especially when you can curate your own signature serves, and achieve that perfect beach club bar look with decking, bar stools, stemware - and most importantlyhave everything to hand with storage space for wine, beer and spirits.
1. George Rattan Curve Bar Set, £239.20 (was £299), Direct.asda
With a poolside aesthetic, this compact and chic bar set combines a high bar glass tabletop, three shelves for mixers, a wine glass rack, bottle holder, and comes with two stylish stools... take a seat and drink in those holiday vibes.
2. Pineapple Green Glass Cocktail Shaker, £18.50,
(was £24.50); Pineapple Cocktail Glasses Set of Two, £15, (was £19.50), Oliver Bonas
This story is from the July 19, 2025 edition of Sunderland Echo.
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