Cocktail Bar in the Back Garden: How to Design Your Own Drinks Bar
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- Sep 2, 2025
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Imagine owning your own private bar just a few steps away from your house, ready to welcome friends and family all year round for a glass or two of wine or any other tipple you happen to prefer. A bespoke garden wine bar or cocktail room brings the perfect blend of relaxation, entertainment and everyday luxury into your home life.
Whether you like the traditional look of a country Essex bar or something a little more exotic, such as a tiki bar, at Rooms To Grow, we are proud to design completely bespoke garden rooms. All of our installations are finished to an all-inclusive specification, meaning your new bar space will be ready for unforgettable moments from the moment you open the door.
To start planning your own bespoke garden room with a bar, here are some ideas to inspire you.
Why Create a Drinks Bar in Your Back Garden?
Here at Rooms To Grow, we deal with more and more homeowners across Essex who are choosing to bring the pub and bar experience home. For many of our satisfied customers, choosing a garden bar room means obtaining total privacy, no closing times and the chance to create a social space that reflects your personality.
Whether you want a quiet, cosy hideaway for relaxed drinks or a lively venue for gatherings and celebrations, a bespoke build allows you to shape your space exactly the way you want it. Best of all, with one of our garden rooms, comfort and usability are designed in from day one, making your bar room a year-round retreat you can enjoy whatever the weather.
Planning the Ideal Layout for Your Garden Bar Room
Practical Considerations
Space for a fitted bar, fridges, comfortable seating and perhaps a small stage or TV area should all be considered at the planning stage. Electrical points need to be positioned carefully for lighting, music systems and refrigeration. Every build we undertake is fully bespoke, meaning we can design your bar space around your garden size, social style and entertainment needs.
Planning Inspiration
To see how other homeowners have approached their layouts, you can explore some of our recent case studies. Check out the numerous one-of-a-kind designs we have put together and pick the best bits from each or come up with your own, completely original design concept. Either way, we’ll turn it into a stunning reality for you.
Key Features That Make a Garden Cocktail Bar Feel Complete
Every garden bar we create comes with the essentials — heating, insulation, flooring, electrics, and lighting — so the space is ready to use from day one. But it’s the finishing touches that transform it from simply functional into something truly unforgettable.
Here are some popular features you might consider:
Bespoke bar counter – tailored to your style, from timeless wood panelling to a sleek, modern finish.
LED strip lighting – perfect for a clean, welcoming glow that sets the right mood.
Feature lighting upgrades – pendants, coloured mood lights, or statement fittings to elevate the evening atmosphere.
Integrated audio – Wi-Fi-controlled ceiling speakers to set the soundtrack for your get-togethers.
Acoustic panelling – not only visually striking but also improves sound quality and reduces noise transfer.
These details are what turn a garden room into a true home cocktail bar — stylish, comfortable, and ready for entertaining.
Adding the Finishing Touches to Your Garden Drinks Room
Once the essentials are in place, it is the finishing touches that bring a garden bar to life. If you are aiming for a true sports bar feel, a fitted media wall can create the perfect setup for watching matches with friends, complete with surround sound and ambient lighting.
For those who enjoy entertaining, a small kitchenette or bar sink installation can make drinks preparation even easier, while a plumbed-in toilet adds extra convenience without needing to walk back to the house.
Exterior Finishing Touches
Outdoor spaces can also be enhanced with fitted decking and canopy structures, giving your garden bar an outdoor extension that feels as inviting as the room itself. Smart home integrations allow you to control lights, sound and heating easily, helping to create different moods depending on the occasion.
Every one of these options can be built into the initial design, ensuring your bar room is as practical as it is stylish. You can also find ideas from similar spaces, including our garden man caves, which often share many design features with garden bars.
Why Bespoke Design Makes All the Difference
Off-the-shelf bar sheds and ready-made garden rooms simply do not offer the quality, longevity or personalisation that a bespoke garden bar room can deliver. With us, every build is fully custom-made, with all the essentials like insulation, heating, internet connection, electrical sockets and lighting included as standard. In other words, there are no hidden extras and, more importantly still, no compromises.
By working closely with you to understand how you want to use your garden bar, we make sure the final space feels natural, comfortable and completely tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you imagine a purpose-built wine bar, a slick city cocktail lounge or a relaxed sports bar with its own media wall for live streaming matches, we can bring your vision to life.
Why Bespoke Design Makes All the Difference
If you feel that creating a beautiful, bespoke bar room at the bottom of your garden is something you’d like to explore further, then we would love to help. Our friendly team will work with you every step of the way, designing and delivering a space that you will enjoy for years to come.
Get in touch today to start planning your own back garden bar or ask us for a quotation based on your plans.
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