Best outdoor coolers for a chilled summer in your garden

Get three-for-one with this water-resistant, recycled plastic table come ice bucket come light from Keter. It's a multitasking marvel that gives you space for ice and drinks in the base, somewhere to place snacks and nibbles on the top, and a source of illumination for your party shenanigans.

Customer review: "When you have a hot sunny day, and friends and family come round for drinks, etc, there's nothing so boring as to keep going in the fridge for drinks, and stocking the fridge up, the cool bar puts an end to that, it also has a nice top to use as a table, and a bung at the bottom to empty after the party's over, well worth it."

Fill the inner stainless-steel bucket of this super-sized cork with ice and pop it in your plot. Whether you're opting for cava, prosecco, or going all out with Champagne, this chic cork-themed cooler is a fabulous way to keep your fizz cooled and ready to go when your guests arrive.

Absolutely ideal for your next "luau" is this tropical cooler shaped like a giant flamingo. This decidedly fun option is a light-hearted, inflatable choice that is capable of holding around 130 bottles or cans. It measures in at around 119cm in diameter, and with the correct amount of ice added, can keep drinks cool for up to 10 hours. When not in use as a cooler, this can double as a mini kid's pool or ball pit.

Customer review: "Had a flamingo-themed birthday party and saw this cute flamingo that could be used as a drink cooler or a pool! We used it as both! Extremely sturdy and colours are bright. Used a electric pump to inflate and was easy and quick. Definitely recommend as a kiddie pool or a cooler for your drinks."

If you like to keep things simple, you can't get more classic than a vintage, bucket-style cooler. Just add ice for an unfussy way of keeping drinks cool. This galvanised steel container from LIVIVO is rust-, weather-, and UV-resistant and offers you a 24-litre capacity. There is an attractive "COLD DRINKS" motto on the front of the cooler, and useful hinged handles to move it around.

Customer review: "Keeps my beers and beverages ice-cold for hours, even on hot summer days. The durable construction ensures that the cooler can withstand rugged outdoor conditions. The convenient handles and lightweight design make it easy to transport."

This substantial cooler option is great if you regularly entertain a crowd. This is a side table-style choice that has a generous 60-litre capacity. The top of the cooler opens to give quick access to its contents while providing you with extra outdoor tabletop space. There are cut-out handles to help with portability and a plug in the base to drain the remains of any ice you've used.

Customer review: "Great addition to the summer BBQs. Very easy to assemble and adjust. We have been putting in two bags of ice with space for about 25-30 cans. It is so much more convenient then taking up fridge space and going back and forth to top up guests. Also acts as another table for the garden which is useful."

While it's not the best-looking cooler solution we've ever laid eyes on, Coleman's wheeled hard box cooler is strong in the practicality department. This robust option has thickened PU walls that can keep cubes of ice frozen for up to five days, and a combo of ice and drinks chilled for three days. The portability comes in with all-terrain wheels and a lift-up, easy-grip handle. This capable cooler has a 100-can capacity.

Customer review: "The Coleman 316 Series Insulated Portable Cooler is perfect for any outdoor adventure or gathering. With its heavy-duty 6-inch wheels and tow and swing-up handles, it is designed for easy transport, making it great for camping, picnics, tailgating, and any other outdoor activity."

A fabric cooler is a lightweight alternative that's ideal for keeping drinks cold that you've pre-chilled. This "Radiance" cooler from trusted brand Thermos comes in different capacities to suit your thirst levels; there are 12, 24, and 36 can sizes. This has a durable, water-resistant outer and a leak-proof, reflective silver PEVA liner for insulation. This can keep your cans cold for up to five hours - or longer if you pop in an ice pack.

Customer review: "Gifted this to my friend who attends many outdoor events - it looks good, is a nice size, feels lightweight yet sturdy - she was very pleased with it!"