21 best fire pits suitable for your garden all year round

What types of outdoor heating are there?

Fire pits and fire bowls are a quick and easy way to heat things up outdoors. There are so many  reasons to get yourself a fire pit but, in short, they’re great for entertaining and cooking. Use some kindling and a few logs to get them started and they’ll blaze away invitingly. They range from straightforward, rustic fire pits to ornate bowls with built-in log stores. Some can even have a grill or other accessories added to help you rustle up tantalising outdoor feasts.

If alfresco dining is up your street, BBQs are a great way to multi-task, offering warmth and a focal point for food. Choose between charcoal and gas and invite your friends over for a knees-up.

Chimineas and outdoor fireplaces have long chimneys which draw smoke up and away, so your guests don’t get blinded whenever the wind changes.

The best fire pits for your garden

Whether you want a simple, functional fire bowl or a sculptural fire pit to add flair and flames to your garden, there’ll be a design out there for you. Looking for a low-cost option, a fire pit to cook on, or something fancier? Here are 21 of our favourite fire pits and chimineas to warm the cockles.

Best firepits for under £200

Ivyline Windermere Firebowl in black or rust - From £84

Cosiness needn’t break the bank. This low-budget option from Ivyline is a simple but effective way to keep warm while outdoors of an evening. Crafted from cast iron, it’s available in rust or black. Its square stand and gently curving bowl have a modern feel and will create a toasty corner when the flames start dancing.

Ivyline Square Fire Bowl & Square Console - £170

Not all fire bowls are round. Make a statement with this edgy, square fire pit from Ivyline. The dark grey granite surrounds a steel fire bowl, with the clean lines exuding contemporary chic. Robust legs raise the bowl, making it the perfect height to pair with an outdoor sofa set.

Minima fire pit - £130

Behold, the flatpack of fire pits. The Minima from The Pot Company is easy to assemble, cleverly designed and extremely low-maintenance. Made from premium corteen steel, it will weather over time, developing attractive textures and warm orange shades over every surface…even more mesmerising patterns to gaze at while sipping a drink around the fire.

Rust Metal Industrial Fire Bowl - £170

Formed from gentle geometric shapes, this unique metal fire bowl is a statement piece for any patio or terrace. With a distinctive rust-coloured finish, it’s bang on with industrial garden trends. The metal is frost-resistant, UV-stable and easy on the eye.

Geometric fire bowl - £169

Go for form *and* function with this geometric fire bowl. Made from steel and finished in classic black, the tapering, faceted sides will add an eye-catching focal point to your garden. Light up a roaring fire and gather your guests for a soiree under the stars.

Best chimineas for your garden

Fornax Fireplace in matte black or rust - £250

This clever, pot-bellied fireplace stands 132cm high, with its long chimney reducing sparks and directing smoke away from your guests. Made from strong, weather-resistant steel, it comes in a sleek matte black or a rust-coloured finish. The foldable wood grate makes for an easy clean-up job once the embers have died down.

Henley Fireplace in black or rust - £350

Stretch out your time in the garden with the loveable Henley fireplace. Available in black or rust-coloured iron, it has built-in log storage and a removable stainless steel grill for cooking outdoors. Putting the fireplace to bed over the winter? Throw on the specially-designed, waterproof fireplace cover made from eco-friendly materials.

Matte Black & Antique Gold Leo Fireplace - £240

Glam up your garden with this classy little number. Finished in matte black, this modern chiminea has a sophisticated gold base. Shaped like a droplet, the chimney pulls smoke upwards, rather than letting it loose over your seating area. Sleek and streamlined, it provides a super stylish way to up the temperature on any terrace or garden. Once cool, pull on the waterproof cover to keep it in tip-top condition.

Pyramis Log Burner - £375

With its tall, tapering column, the Pyramis is one striking log burner. Minimal, modern lines add drama to any space and the soaring chimney will help to siphon smoke away from your seating spot. Made from corten steel, it will naturally develop an attractive patina over time, magically morphing from metallic blue steel to a rich burnt orange and gaining a protective coating that will prevent corrosion. A steel grate improves airflow and a stacking shelf lets you store up logs for the evening ahead.

Casa Mia Outdoor Alto Gas Chiminea - £519

Appearances can be deceiving. While the Casa Mia may look like a classic chiminea, this baby runs on gas. There’s space for a 9kg gas canister, which will warm the black steel frame and radiate warmth. With a griddle for cooking, this model has a lot of things to love.

Best firepits for cooking outdoors

Recycled Kadai Kit - From £289

Kadai’s rustic fire pit is made from recycled, hand-cut metal and riveted in a traditional way. It comes with two stands. The high one is perfect for barbecuing; after you’ve eaten your fill, pick the bowl up by the handles and move it to the lower stand to relax around the flames. Combine it with Kadai’s adjustable cooking tripod and a cooking bowl to expand your outdoor dining repertoire.

Ivyline Hexham Fire pit - £169

Substantial yet stylish. The Hexham fire pit boasts a modern, square design with sleek curves and clever details. Complete with a stainless steel grill that fits easily over the flames, it’s ideal for alfresco feasting, marshmallow toasting and cosy socialising

Cylo Round Fire Pit - £169

Create a memorable centrepiece outdoors with this distinctive, pale-coloured fire pit. It’s made from magnesium oxide, a mineral cement that’s highly durable, fire-resistant and mould- and mildew-repelling. It’s easy to assemble and, best of all, it’s a dream to cook on. Pop a BBQ grill on top and you’re away.

La Hacienda Wildfire Deep Bowl Fire Pit - £149

Socialising and cooking needn’t be exclusive with this ready-to-cook fire bowl from La Hacienda. Crafted from black pressed steel, the outside features cut-out flame patterns. Suspend the circular grill over the top of the embers to rustle up your famous veggie kebabs, sizzle a few sausages or bake bananas in tin foil.

Decorative fire pits for outdoor heating

Honeycomb Fireglobe - £180

Get some late evening atmosphere going on with this laser-cut fire globe. Made from oxidised steel, it’s covered in honeycomb and bee designs that will cast dancing shadows over you and your guests. Held on a sturdy stand, the bowl will take on an attractive orange patina as you use it.

Flame fire drum - £519

Made from black carbon steel, the tall sides of this striking fire drum are covered in flames even before it’s lit. Start a blaze and they’ll cover your garden with ambient silhouettes. While long and thin, a round base at the bottom of the drum provides a stable footing…plus a nifty door to make ash removal a fuss-free operation.

Potes log burner - £1375

For top-of-the-range garden heating and a beautiful, sculptural addition to your outdoor space, check out the Potes log burner from The Pot Company. Made from attractive steel, it has a reactive patina which transforms the blueish steel into a miasma of orangey hues. This cures the surface, sealing it and protecting it from corrosion, so this stunner of a firepit will keep you warm for countless years to come.

The Ivy Fire Tower - £419

Scrambling ivy tendrils cover the front of this tall, distinctive heater, blending in with the rest of your garden foliage on the patio or terrace. Handcrafted from heavy-duty steel, it’s hard-wearing, has a generous log store in the base and a raised fire pit that’s at the perfect height for fire-gazing.

Ivyline Dakota Fire Bowl - £189

Opt for elegance with the Dakota Fire Bowl. Long, radial legs span out to form a decorative base and raise the fire pit off the ground. The attractive rust colour of the bowl complements other natural colours in the garden. Light up this low-maintenance, weather-resistant centrepiece and let it take pride of place. A taller, willowier version is also available.

Best portable fire pits

Kadai Compact Travel BBQ - £105

Head off on an adventure with this compact fire pit from Kadai, made from recycled materials in India. Designed to be lightweight and portable, it packs away neatly into its own duffle bag. Add the grill and tongs to turn it into a BBQ, whether you’re hitting the beach or a campsite.

La Hacienda Explorer Fire Pit - £63

Head off to a festival or enjoy a picnic out and about with La Hacienda’s Explorer Fire Pit. Made from durable steel, it’s light, with folding legs, making it easy to transport wherever you go. Use the grill to cook up a storm and keep the fire contained with the protective mesh lid.