The best drinks trolleys - just in time for barbecue season!
Cocktail wagon, wine cart, mobile bar... The drinks trolley has gone by many names in its long, refreshing history. Whatever you call it, it’s a must-have this summer. Wheel one outside to serve whiskey sours and you’ll be the host of the season!
‘Jolly Trolley’, Fatboy
As bright and cheerful as you might expect from Fatboy, this wheeled cart is full of surprises including a removable upper tray and dimmable LED lights. It comes in four colours but if you’re going to go all out, we say go the whole way and opt for this tangy orange. £899, fatboy.com
‘Lager’ trolley, Ferm Living
Sheets of aluminium form brutalist angles in this industrial offering by Danish homeware giant Ferm Living. Called ‘Lager’ after the Danish word for ‘warehouse’, this trolley is sturdy enough to double as storage for books and ornaments. £629, fermliving.co.uk
‘Trolley 691’ trolley, Svenskt Tenn
Inimitable designer Josef Frank originally designed this tea trolley in the late 1930s using walnut. This version is from the 1980s, when the wood was traded for cut glass, to shimmering effect. Approx £1,630, svenskttenn.com
‘Bar trolley’, Officine Gullo
With two ice trays, a shaker compartment, four slots for condiments, a pull-out tub for utensils, a place to store bottles, an accessories drawer and another separate drawer for glasses, this trolley is one for the mixologists. Its polished chrome or satin chrome finish will bring a touch of Hollywood glamour to your gathering. £23,587, officinegullo.com
‘Ratio’ bar trolley by David/Nicolas
Beirut-based design studio David/Nicolas is at the forefront of a new generation of Lebanese studios making a mark on the international design scene. The duo’s new ‘Ratio’, which made its debut at Milan design week demonstrates why: it’s made entirely from modular stone panels inlaid with geometric dots resulting in a monolithic yet beautiful statement piece. From approx £17,095, marsotto.com
‘Järlåsa’ trolley, Ikea
Ikea describes this nifty trolley as a ‘side table on castors’, which speaks to its versatility. Use it as a traditional drinks trolley when you have guests, keep it by the bed a la Ikea’s suggestion, or use it in the kitchen to display your utensils. £50, ikea.com
‘Tumbler’ trolley, Baxter
Three circular shelves, large wheels and a convenient handle make Baxter’s offering a practical alternative for transporting drinks safely. Plus, the steel rings that wrap around each shelf allow for greater stability and support even for the most fragile of objects. From approx £2,115, baxter.it
‘RollinGin’ trolley, Mingardo
The ‘RollinGin’ trolley is the perfect vehicle for delivering gin and tonics in enviable fashion. It’s the work of Italian designer Gio Tirotto, whose slick yet functional style would suit understated interiors. £2,810, monologuelondon.com
‘Garden Kitchen Outdoor Trolley’, Röshults
If you’re looking for a trolley that can act as a spare chopping board, ‘Garden Kitchen Outdoor Trolley’ by Broberg & Ridderstråle is your answer, as the teak top can be used as a workspace for food and drinks prep. £3,099, chaplins.co.uk
‘Jet’ service trolley, Porada
Curved edges and a matte black finish give this classic trolley an understated edge, which is why it’s such a popular Porada product. A wheel on each leg means it’s a breeze to roll outside when the weather is fine. £2,258, porada.it
