8 best chimineas for evenings in the garden

Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We’ve got the garden furniture, the barbecue setup, and the outdoor lighting sorted but, even on the warmest days, our patio space can feel decidedly fresh once the sun goes down. If you’re in the market for a traditional clay crafted chiminea, these classic pot-bellied designs prove surprisingly effective, considering they date back to ancient Mexico, where they were used for cooking and heating. How we tested the best chimineas We tested a range of outdoor heaters, looking for user-friendly design as well as considering how easily and quickly we could light a fire, how long the fire lasted, and the overall heat output, depending on the size of the product.