Best tall patio table for versatility

Looking for some bar-style dining? If your happy place is perched high on a bar stool, you'll love these lofty dining sets. Perfect for gathering around with friends and enjoying warm, balmy evenings, these leggy designs bring a sense of occasion to any get-together. Their compact footprint makes them the ideal dining solution where space is tight. This Stockholm Bar Dining Set with curvy, low-backed stools and a sturdy aluminium frame finished in grey and pale wood effect is bang on trend.

Includes: Table and four bar stools

Ideal when you need an extra surface for entertaining, this Deuba Round Bar Table has a 90-degree collapsible tabletop that folds away for space-saving storage. From coffee mornings to cocktail hour - the height is adjustable so you can choose to sit or stand, giving versatility to this table's range of uses. It's easy to care for too as it's made from rust-resistant aluminium.

Customer review: "Love this, we use it next to our hot tub and perfect height. Great that it folds down. Only negative is you need two hands to lock it in place and when folded down water can fill the locking plate. Looking forward to filling it with drinks in the better weather."

Perfect for sundowner drinks, the Kitterman Square 2-Person Long Bar Dining Set is made from acacia wood and has a slatted seat and back, which is great for ventilation when it's a scorcher. Savour long al fresco meals with the one you love outdoors, whether that's on your decking, patio or balcony. The wood has been treated against UV damage, but it's best to bring this set indoors when the winter weather hits as wood can be damaged by frost and rainfall. Do note that assembly is required with this set.

Raise a chilled glass of Pimms to this elegant outdoor table. The classy Habitat 2-Seater Bamboo Garden Bar Bistro Set looks expensive with its glass table top and design slimline metal garden furniture vibe. It comes with cushioned seats so it's comfy and the low open-weave rattan back provides lumbar support and ventilation when it's a hot day. Because it's a lightweight set it's best to store this table and chairs inside during winter.

Customer review: "Attractive and well made. I assembled this myself, the stools were very easy to do alone, but I'd recommend two people for the last stage of the table assembly, it was a little awkward."

For the price, this exotic Bar Table and Chair Set 3 Pieces Solid Acacia Wood vidaXL is excellent value for money. Made of acacia hardwood and available in a range of heights, lengths and widths, choose the option that best fits your space. Position next to some voluptuous tropical plants, transform your patio into a jungle oasis and make this table and chair set into your very own tiki bar.

Customer review: "Very nice set of table and chairs. Great for outdoors. Good structure. Very easy to assemble with everything you need."

Faux rattan garden furniture is everywhere at the moment, and there's a good reason why it's so popular. Comprised of a powder-coated steel frame with poly rattan wrapped around it, the Garden Bar Table Grey is strong, durable and weatherproof. Additionally, it's super lightweight so it can be moved around with ease. With a wipe-clean surface, spilt drinks needn't mean a huge hassle. This table style is available in grey, black or brown and matching garden furniture pieces are available.

Customer review: "Bit lighter than I expected so may blow over in strong winds. However, it fits the bill perfectly for morning coffee and evening drinks. It will only take two high chairs tucked in - one each side - but four can comfortably sit around it utilising ends. All-in-all perfect for informal garden socialising."

Essential for your next pool party, this well-designed table has built-in storage with shelves and a door that stays shut thanks to a magnetic catch. The 5 Piece Rattan Bar Set Wicker Bar Dining Table and 4 Bar Stools have some practical features that make it the best tall table for entertaining, including extra comfy padded seats, a footrest and an anti-slip mat. The frame is made of high-density metal so it's robust, and the PE rattan surface is super easy to wipe clean.

Set includes: a table and four bar stools

Featuring three acacia wood plates embedded in a black poly rattan and steel frame, make this stunning 6-Seat Rattan Garden Bar Set the focal point of your next family get-together. The plump cushions are waterproof, so there are no worries about leaving them outside if there's a light rain shower.

Customer review: "Furniture is great value, only downside is the tricky assembly but good quality for the money."

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