Some designs come with mirrored trays, allowing for a reflective dazzle, especially when ornamented with
our best light-catching crystal decanters and matching glassware, while some offer a charming aged finish in
old gold or antiqued brass, cleverly mimicking a rare vintage find.
As we discovered in putting our best bar trolleys to the test (while supping a few G&Ts for research
purposes), they should be sturdy enough to hold our precious glasses and bottles without fear of them
toppling over. But they should also be sufficiently lightweight, with smooth-functioning castors allowing us
to wheel the drinks around swiftly.
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Argos Home 3 tier chrome and glass drinks trolley: £65, Argos
Sleek and modern, this three-tiered drinks trolley tops our list for affordability, yet it looks and feels much
more expensive than it is. Its trio of stacked ovals in toughened glass is held together with a shiny steel
frame, while nifty castors make manoeuvrability a doddle. We loved this one for its simple design, giving
our fancy glassware and gin bottles the limelight, all the while keeping the overall look light and reflective,
no matter how much we filled it up.
Atkin and Thyme Stirling bar trolley: £279, Atkin and Thyme
A thing of architectural beauty, you’ll want to keep this Deco-inspired trolley on display long after the
party’s over. With its toughened glass trays and sturdy brass-finished iron frame, it is a heavy-duty piece