On-trend outdoor coffee tables for your garden and patio

Stylish coffee tables perfect for entertaining and relaxing with family.

Outdoor coffee table

by Angela Kenny |
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Relaxing at your outdoor coffee table is the perfect place to enjoy a morning cuppa, sit with a book and brew in hand, or share a pot of tea with friends. You can bask in the warmth of the sun and drink in the beautiful sights and sounds of your garden as you sip your favourite drink. It's a versatile piece of garden furniture and most are lightweight enough to move around the garden to chase the sun.

With an outdoor coffee table by your side to rest your drink, you can leave your hands free and save your beverage from being knocked over if precariously placed on the floor. A stylish design can also enhance the aesthetics of your garden, a rattan table to complement a garden sofa is very on-trend.

Best outdoor coffee tables at a glance:

Editor's Choice: ANYDAY John Lewis and Partners Brights Round Metal Garden Coffee Table – View on John Lewis
Best foldable side table for the garden: Casaria Garden Side Table Small Acacia Wood – View on Amazon UK
Best low-rise coffee table: GoodHome Nova Metal 2 Seater Coffee Table – View on B&Q

Our pick of the best outdoor coffee tables will be able to provide a beautiful, practical, and stylish statement on your patio. They're low-maintenance and weather-resistant – ideal for the changeable British weather. Go for tables that are made from durable materials, such as metal, resin or teak and they'll be a long-lasting addition to your outdoor furniture.

Best outdoor coffee tables

Editor's Choice

ANYDAY John Lewis and Partners Brights Round Metal Garden Coffee Table
Price: $29.50 (was £59)

www.johnlewis.com

There’s plenty of room for the whole family’s mugs on this Brights Round Metal Garden Coffee Table. Perfect for adding a pop of colour to your garden and creating a statement area, it's available in Melon Yellow or Directoire Blue. Made of powder-coated steel, it's happy outside all year round and easy to maintain with just a quick wipe down. Talk about cheap and cheerful.

Customer review: "What great quality for this price. Dead easy to assemble and it's solid. Looks amazing."

Pros

  • Value for money
  • Easy to assemble
  • Bright and stylish

Cons

  • None
Dimensions:H40 x W70 x D70cm

Best foldable side table for the garden

This Casaria Garden Side Table Small Acacia Wood is made from deep, solid and high-quality acacia wood. It's a popular bistro side table that cannot be passed up. Not only is it space-saving and can be folded up when not in use, but the wood grain is elegant and charming. This table is versatile and can be placed anywhere - from patio to lawn and balcony.

Customer review: "A sturdy, well-made and pleasant to look at little table which can be used outside or in. Very handy for resting drinks, books, snacks, whatever when relaxing in the garden chair. Easy to fold, and lightweight enough that it's really not too much of a chore to have to put away when rain is expected, although it's been fine so far left out in the odd light shower but I wouldn't leave it in the rain deliberately."

Pros

  • Space-saving and good value
  • Elegant wood grain
  • Versatile

Cons

  • Wood needs to be treated from time to time
Dimensions:46 x 46cm

Best low-rise coffee table

GoodHome Nova Metal 2 Seater Coffee Table
Price: $10 (was £45)

www.diy.com

When you take your coffee as seriously as we do, it’s a seriously stylish coffee table you need indeed. Lo and behold the lightweight Nova Coffee Table with removable top that sits in easy reach below knee height.

Pros

  • Bargain price
  • Nordic style
  • Durable metal

Cons

  • No customer review in English
Dimensions:H36 x W60 x D60cm

Best multi-function coffee table

Santos Pink Metal Table
Price: $31.85 (was £49)

furn.com

From table to tray quicker than you can say ‘put the kettle on', simply slot the top back on the legs once you’ve carried your coffee outside. This multi-functional must-have comes in blue, grey, red, black, and vibrant orange.

Pros

  • Available in a large range of colours
  • Made of steel
  • Top is removable
  • Portable

Cons

  • No reviews
Dimensions:H53 x W44 x D44cm

Best for smart storage

If you need more than one coffee table in your garden or could do with a spare when friends and family come round, this 2-in-1 design is fantastic value. As well as being on-trend and eye-catching, one smaller table fits neatly beneath the larger coffee table so you can keep one tucked away when not in use.

Customer review: "I bought this about over a month ago, a good piece of furniture very stylish and stable and at a bargain price."

Pros

  • Sturdy
  • Versatile
  • Space-saving
  • Stylish

Cons

  • The paint can chip and mark
Dimensions:Larger table: H40 x Dia.70cm
Smaller table: H35 x Dia.50cm

Best vintage-style coffee table

With a table-top as well as a bottom basket for storing your secret stash of Bolero wafers or Lotus biscuits, this vidaXL Black Bistro Table is a must-have for sipping patio drinks in modern vintage style.

Pros

  • Exquisite details
  • Could be used for plants
  • Durable metal

Cons

  • No reviews
Dimensions:H70 x W40 x D40cm

Best for weather-resistance

This set of two tables from La Redoute is just crying out for drinks to be served on its wired steel top. Sleek and stylish, we love the curved aesthetic and the fact it's completely maintenance-free - leave it out and rain will pass right through.

Customer review: "I was lucky enough to get these whilst discounted by 40%, and they are great, just the look I was going for. Not sure I would have paid full price for them but felt that was too good an offer to miss and they really are lovely."

Pros

  • Designer style
  • Delivered pre-assembled
  • Set of two
  • Durable metal

Cons

  • None
Dimensions:Large table: H30 x Dia.70cm
Small table: H20 x W59cm

Best for compact spaces

The perfect blend, this simply stylish White Round Folding Table has an easy to pop off top and tucks away after use for easy storage. A fantastic pick for balconies or small gardens, use the removable top as a carry tray for drinks inside and out.

Customer review: "I am very pleased with the garden side tables. I bought two. They look very nice, they are the right size for your drinks and savouries and they are sturdy."

Pros

  • Great value for money
  • Well reviewed
  • Sturdy metal

Cons

  • None
Dimensions:H60 x W46 x D46cm

FAQs

What features should I consider when buying garden furniture?

When buying furniture for your garden you will need to factor in your budget, the size of your garden space, the style of furniture, and the material it's made from. Resin and metal will be durable, low maintenance and weather-resistant. Whereas rattan or wood may need some protection from the elements. In addition, factor in storage options and most importantly your comfort.

How do I maintain my garden furniture?

The best way to make garden furniture is to regularly clean it with mild soap and water. If it's untreated wood, apply a protective coating. All garden furniture will benefit from being covered up in winter. Investing in a cover for tables and chairs is a good idea for spring and summer too when humidity is high and to protect from rain showers. Garden furniture covers are sold in sizes and brands, so make sure you have the dimensions handy.

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Angela Kenny is the Production Editor of Modern Gardens Magazine. She loves spending time in her garden with her husband Alan and their three cats Rupert, Darcy and Frankie.

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