There’s nothing quite like dining al fresco in your garden when the sun is shining.

Make sure the experience is a comfortable one by investing in a quality garden dining set that suits your needs and will last for years to come.

Here, Good Homes magazine picks the best garden dining sets to consider, whether you have acres of space to fill or a small-but-perfectly-formed patio…

Bistro bistro sets

Limited on space in your outdoor area?

These dining sets are perfect for balconies, patios and small gardens, compact but still sleek and stylish.

1. Garden dining set for two

Ideal if you only have a small space to fill, like a courtyard or patio space, this Blue metal bistro garden set, (£145, Funky Chunky Furniture) is perfect and purse-friendly, too.

The chic blue works with pretty much every colour scheme and the bistro set offers a great spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of wine.

• Blue Metal Garden Bistro Set, £145 – buy here

2. Farmhouse bistro set

This classic farmhouse style bistro set is made for morning coffee on the balcony or an intimate tea for tea.

It’s perfect for cosy garden nooks or patios, with a timeless design that will suit any garden space.

The soft grey wash is built to withstand the British weather so can be enjoyed all year round (for nine months of the year, you may require a jacket though!).

Repton wooden bistro set, £250 from Gardenesque – buy here

Lounge dining sets

Value comfort of over everything else?

These cushioned seats will make relaxing and dining in the sun so relaxing, you’ll never want to go back indoors!

Al fresco lounge set

If you’re after a more cosy al fresco entertaining scheme, this stunning Monaco Round Dining Set is the right fit for you.

Sure, it’s at the higher end of the price spectrum, but with four cosy seats and a table ideal for positioning a graze board, it’s perfect for late summer evenings and the top quality materials mean it will almost certainly last you for many years to come.

• Monaco 4 Seat Round Dining Set – Cool Linen, £999 – buy here

Cosy corner

Looking for some cushioned chairs to relax with a book or just comfy seating for enjoying a morning brew.

The deep seats and luxurious thick cushions means it’s the perfect place to unwind in your garden after a long day.

The matching round table with sleek glass top is the perfect companion to match, and the compact size means it can fit into most garden spaces.

Driftaway Garden Bistro Set, £699 from Hillier Garden Centres – buy here

Garden dining sets for six or more

Got a big family to provide seating for? Or just like to have plenty of space for entertaining?

These garden dining sets have plenty of space and are ideal for bigger parties.

Rope back garden dining

Elevate your outdoor dining experience with these stunning Milan Rope Back Garden Chairs (£110 each, Peppermill Interiors).

They’re ideal for both indoors and outdoors dining being waterproof and padded for extra comfort, plus they are stackable so can easily be moved away if you need more space outside during the day.

The dark colour will suit any existing garden scheme, too!

• Milan Aluminium Rope Back Garden Chair, £110 – buy here

Contemporary seating

The Madrid 7-piece dining set (£499.99, The Range) are ideal for a simple set, ideal for family breakfasts and somewhere to enjoy BBQs or wood stove pizza oven dinners.

The grey neutral colour of the garden dining set will slot in with your existing garden décor, and the sturdy frame will ensure it’s durable for many summer seasons to come.

• Madrid 7 piece dining set, £499.99 from The Range – buy here

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