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Looking for a proper outdoor fire? A fire that has a long lasting radiant glow that can be enjoyed season after season and one that compliments your garden almost like garden sculpture. You have come to the right place!
An outdoor fire is the focal point to any outdoor space, one that radiates heat throughout the environment and keeps a party entertained for hours on end. A heating source and entertainment hub or to be enjoyed with a glass of bubbly on a sunday afternoon. Eitherway they’re a great way to extend the use of your terrace, patio, garden and outdoor space.
At Bonfire, we have compiled a list of the best modern outdoor fires and fire pits from the top leading brands within the outdoor living and heating industry so it is easier to make a choice of the dream outdoor fire.
All have been tried and tested by Bonfire to give a fair review of each outdoor fire. We have hand picked these fires to give a varied view and inspiration for your garden space.
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Jotul Froya
The Jotul Froya is a medium sized outdoor wood fire that has a unique shape based on a traditional chiminea design. This Corten steel outdoor fire naturally oxidises overtime protecting it from the elements so that it can be used season after season without a cover.
It features a log retainer that keeps the fire togethor and leaving plenty of space for a larger fire. It also comes witha detachable extendable flue system that draws the smoke and debris up and away from the area.
An ideal fire for background heating.
- Large fire opening
- Tall chimney
- No cover needed
- Part assembled
The Froya has a large fire opening that takes full advantage of the flames and creates a more immersive camp fire feeling. The design will add to any garden or outdoor space acting as part garden sculpture. This outdoor fire is available with a floor plate and spakr screen accessory.
£355 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 146 x 58 x 58 cm (Includes flue system)
RB73 Quaruba L
The Quaruba L is part of the RB73 Quaruba outdoor wood stove collection from Reny. A stylish focal point for your garden, patio, terrace or outdoor space. It can be personalised as a 1 to 4 glass sided outdoor wood burner to take full advantage of the flames from every direction.
The fire can also be plummed in to an outdoor space for a more stationery appliance.
A robust and durable outdoor wood stove that is available in many different configurations and sizes. The mobile version features a storage compartment to store your logs and other stove accessories. It produces a beautiful flame with easy access to top up the fire.
The corten steel naturally oxidises overtime to create a beautiful rust pattern that protects it from the weather season after season. It features a tall flue to move all the debris and smoke up and away from the area so that you don’t end up smelling like a bonfire after a long evenings use.
- Available with upto 4 sides
- Optional mobile version
- Heat retaining inserts
The Quaruba outdoor stove is available with a floor plate to frame the fire as well as protect the floor it it laid upon. Gloves come as standard and additional flue pipe can be also added. Available with or without wheels.
The Quaruba fire also features moulded inserts to retain the heat and provide a flat base.
£1,200 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 54 x 54 x 85 cm (Does not include flue system)
Pingewood Barbow XL
The Pingewood Barbow XL is a popular designer large outdoor wood burning fire that can accomodate a log length of upto 50cm in length, allowing you to really create a large immersive fire. It has been designed and calculated to not spill smoke or debris which it does very well.
A robust and durable design made from thick metal. Designed and manufactured within the United Kingdom and made to order at the Pingewood factory. The black version is a beautiful satin black finish that can easily be maintained with a damp cloth.
This large wood burning fire is more than capable of heating and entertaining a large party in an outdoor space. It features a raised fire viewing height perfectly aligned at eye or table height. It is available in either black or corten steel.
It features an ergonomic grate that pushes the fire into the centre for a more efficient and more immersive flame effect.
An ideal fire for gatherings or large parties.
- Raised fire view
- No smoke spillage
- Garden sculpture
- Large chimney
- Comes pre-rusted and pre-assembled
This fire can also be used for cooking/ barbcueing with its grilling accessories and utencils. Floor plates are also available to frame the fire as well as protect the floor it is laid upon. A firescreen to catch and sparks and smoke is also available.
£780 – Corten Steel (price correct at date of publishing)
£898 – Black (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 75 x 65 x 211 cm
Legend Fires Garden Cube
The Garden Cube is a four sided outdoor wood stove that has a sleek and contemporary design. It is robust and durable and is available in black. It features a pedestal stand with an ash collection system for easy ash disposal.
This four sided outdoor stove can be plummed into an outdoor space such as an outhouse or gondola. A real focal point to any garden, patio or terrace perfect for a gathering or party. Enjoy this fire long into the evening with its efficient and all weather design. Touch up maintenance paint is provided with every Garden Cube.
- Four sided glass design
- Large extended chimney
It has a tall flue system with a bird guard that draws all the smoke and debris up and away from the area so you do not end up smelling like a bonfire after a long evening sat around this fire. It can also be moved about easily with additional wheels that can be added to the Garden Cube.
A rounded version named the ‘Garden Halo‘ is also available that is very similar in design.
£1,429 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 60 x 60 x 95.8 cm (Does not Include flue system).
Morso Kamino
An elegant and stylish cast iron outdoor stove that will compliment any garden, patio or terrace. To be enjoyed with family and friends with a glass of bubbly or on a lovely summers evening.
An ideal outdoor fire for background heating. The Kamino can be swivelled depending on your preferred arrangement to take it out of direct view of wind.
- Cast iron construction
- Can be moved
£999 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 50 x 50 x 180 cm (Includes flue system)
Jotul Terrazza
The Terrazza is a medium sized outdoor wood fire that has a large fire opening taking full advantage of the flames for a large garden fire. The corten steel Terrazza by Jotul is also available in a larger version named the Jotul Terrazza XL which has a raised fire viewing height.
A modern corten steel chiminea that has a large fire opening. The Jotul Terrazza is an outdoor wood stove that is made from high quality 2mm thick Corten steel. The Norweign designed patio fireplace, is ideal for any outdoor social occasion and to be enjoyed with friends and family. Part garden sculture.
- Corten steel
- Large fire opening
The Corten steel gradually oxidises overtime to create a beautiful rust pattern on the exterior which naturally protects it from the elements, making it weather resistant.
Available with a floor plate which frames the corten steel fire perfectly and protects the floor from any spark or debris that the fire may produce. A spark screen and grill is also available.
£355 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 118 x 50 x 50 cm
Morso Forno
The Morso Forno outdoor wood stove can be used as a pizza oven, grill or simply as an outdoor wood stove to entertain your outdoor space. Perfect for large gatherings or parties. To be the central hub and cooking station of a garden, patio or terrace.
The Morso Forno is a cast iron outdoor wood fired oven that can also be used as a pizza oven with its moulded inserts or as a stand alone barbecue. It has a unique and contemporary design that can be complimented by a variety of different tables or log storages from Morso.
It features a beautiful satin black paint finish that is weather resistant and can easily be maintained with a damp cloth. It is a robust and durable outdoor wood oven that will cook beautiful food and pizza.
- Variety of accessories
- Contemporary design
- Chimney extension
The award winning innovative outdoor fire is available with a Pizza Peel, Ash Scraper, Tuscan Grill and Cover that all add to the Morso outdoor living experience. These accessories can be used to create pizzas, stews, grilled food and bread.
Shaped like an italian outdoor stone oven, it creates a beautiful warmth which radiates throughout an outdoor gathering. Get the full outdoor experience with the deluxe garden set or Deluxe Terra set.
£999 (price correct at date of publishing)
Size: 70 x 70 x 60 cm
