Calling last orders…on spending New Year’s Eve anywhere but your own garden bar
The idea of going ‘out-out’ for New Year’s Eve can be appealing but the reality can be very different. Queuing in a crowded bar for drinks, waiting ages for a taxi that’s triple the fare, someone spills their drink on your coat, your feet hurt by 10pm and you’re always left promising yourself you’ll do something different next year.
And the familiar cry of last orders signals the start of a freezing journey home.
What if next year (and every year to come), instead of queuing for last orders in a crowded pub, you were pouring your own?
Imagine stepping into your garden on New Year’s Eve 2025 and opening the door to your own cosy garden pub or bar. No queues, no closing time, no last orders and no fighting for a taxi home. Just you, your favourite people and your favourite drinks, all from the comfort of your own home.
Why not swap New Year chaos and bring the New Year in with a sense of calm?
Reasons you NEED a garden bar
A garden pub isn’t just somewhere to enjoy New Year’s Eve, it will become a space you can enjoy all year round. Here’s a few reasons to build your own garden bar and enjoy your favourite tipple (or two) from the comfort of your own home.
No closing time: You decide when the party ends!
Your own drinks menu: You choose how you stock your bar (and the prices!)
Designed just for you: Create a rustic country pub, modern cocktail lounge, a tiki bar or a traditional snug.
You choose the guests: Whether you’re hosting a small family gathering or a big party with friends to ring in the New Year.
No travel stress: Forget queuing in the rain for a taxi, your journey home is a ten second stroll across the garden.
Year-round enjoyment: Celebrating birthdays, BBQs, quiet evenings, cosy winter nights? Your garden bar will become a multi-functional space that you can enjoy all year round.
What to think about when planning your garden bar
Designing your own garden pub is a great project. But a little bit of planning can ensure it’s just right and will stand the test of time. Whether you want to build a small bar or a large entertainment space, planning early will help you to get everything in place so you can enjoy your garden bar throughout the year and make sure you don’t have to spend next New Year jammed into a packed bar, trying to shout your order over the noise!
1. Decide what type of garden bar you want
Think about exactly how you will use the space and your favourite places when you’re out on New Year’s Eve. Do you want a cosy pub with a bar, comfortable seating and a heater or do you want to build a space for entertaining with a sound system and even a dance floor?
2. Measure your garden and choose the perfect location
A good location for your garden bar will make a huge difference to how you use it throughout the year. Think about how close it should be to your house, ground level and drainage and views from your seating areas. If you choose a log cabin with a veranda or gazebo attached, you might also want to think about shade and sunlight in your garden so you can build a multi-functional space that can be used all year round.
It's also important to measure the space properly to ensure you have enough room for not only the building but any decking, paths, furniture or landscaping you might want around it.
3. Choose your structure
Once you know what size and style building you’re after, explore the options. Log cabins are perfect if you want a warm, cosy pub that you can use all year round. Or you might want to opt for a gazebo that can be used as a summer bar in the warmer months, or you can add a heater underneath for a winter bar.
When buying your garden building, pay attention to wall thickness, internal floor space, door placements and window layouts to make sure you choose the perfect building for your space and needs.
4. Consider insulation, heating and electrics
If you want to enjoy your garden bar all year round (including on New Year’s Eve) insulation is essential. Think about roof insulation, floor insulation, double glazing and heaters. Adding these elements to your garden pub means you’ll be able to use it even in the colder months.
In addition, if you want to add a fridge, lights or speakers to your garden pub, you’ll need to plan for adding sockets and plug points, wall lights, spotlights or ambient lighting and even external lighting. A qualified electrician is recommended for this part of building your garden pub.
5. Choose your style and theme
The beauty of building your own garden pub is that you get to choose the décor and the layout. Think about how you want to style it. Are you looking for a traditional cosy pub? Or are you after more of a sports bar feel? This will determine the furniture you need and guide the décor and lighting too.
6. Set yourself a deadline
You might want to have your garden pub installed and ready for use in time for New Year’s Eve next year. Or there might be a special occasion such as a birthday in the spring that you want to host friends and family.
Having a goal in mind can help you ensure your building is ready for that big occasion and prevent the project build from going on for too long.
If you have a spare weekend before Christmas this year, you could even have your garden bar installed in time for this New Year! If you want your new building delivered before Christmas, you can find out more about our final order dates here.
The perfect garden buildings from Tuin for your garden bar
Here’s just a few of our top picks for creating your own garden bar with Tuin.
Sadie Log Cabin 5 x 3m
The Sadie Log Cabin is the perfect size for creating a pub-style retreat in your garden. With its pent roof, it’s a stylish and modern addition to your garden and stands under 2.5m in height so you won’t need planning permission to install it in your garden. Insulate the floor and roof and you’ll have a cosy space you can enjoy all year round.
Emma Corner Log Cabin 3 x 3m
The Emma Corner Log Cabin allows you to transform a quiet corner of your garden into your own cosy garden pub. The corner design means it will fit into even smaller gardens with plenty of room for a bar counter, stools, ambient lighting and even a cosy lounge area. From hosting friends for summer drinks to celebrating New Year’s Eve in style, the Emma is the perfect space for a garden bar.
Leipzig Log Cabin 5 x 4m
Create the perfect garden bar with the Leipzig Log Cabin. With its large footprint and double doors, it’s the perfect space for hosting garden parties and New Year’s parties. Add a counter and cosy seating to recreate the feel of your favourite pub (without the queues!)
Skov Summerhouse 3.5 x 3m
Transform a small corner of your garden into a garden pub with our Skov Summerhouse, the perfect size for creating a pub that feels just like your living room. The double doors create a bright, natural space that you can open in the summer to let a breeze in or close yourself off in the winter and get cosy with your favourite drinks.
Make this year your last ‘last orders’
You might be doing the usual this year and heading to your local, squeezing one last drink in before the bell rings. But next year you could be stepping into a warm, beautifully decorated garden pub of your own. No queues, no noise, no rush, just a tranquil space that’s designed to suit your needs.
Building your own garden pub is a great way to create a new tradition and leave the frantic dash of the New Year in 2025. With a little planning now, you could build a garden pub that will become the focal point of your garden for the rest of the year and make it your own before New Year’s Eve rolls around again.
Why not raise a glass in a garden pub of your own next year?
Ready to create your own garden pub?
Take a look at our full range of log cabins and summerhouses to find the perfect garden building for your outdoor space.
If you’d like further advice and guidance on finding the right building for you, please contact our expert customer service team.