An umbrella side table is a weighted umbrella base with a tabletop on it, so a freestanding umbrella next to a lounge chair also gives you somewhere to put a drink. Most fill with water or sand, and some double as planters or coolers. The weight comes from what you add, so how much each one holds matters.
We compared these units on the fill weight or volume each maker states, the pole diameters they fit, the umbrella sizes makers pair them with, materials and mobility. For conventional bases, see Best Patio Umbrella Bases, or browse the Umbrella Bases & Accessories category.
Our Top Picks
| Pick | Product |
|---|---|
| Best Overall | Tangkula 3-in-1 Patio Umbrella Base Table |
| Best for Large Umbrellas | Outsunny 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Coffee End Table |
| Best for With Cooler | OLILAWN 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Side Table |
| Best for Metal Tabletop | PASAMIC 2-in-1 Metal Umbrella Side Table |
| Best Value | CHENG RONG 2-in-1 Umbrella Side Table |
| Best for Planter Style | Diyfire Patio Umbrella Base Planter Table |
Pros
- High sand capacity
- Wheels and handles
- Tray plus planter
Cons
- Heavy once filled
- Wood-look finish only
- Assembly required
Tangkula's 3-in-1 unit is a base, a side table with a tray and a planter box. Its weight bag takes 14.5 gallons of water or 175 lb of sand, and Tangkula pairs it with patio umbrellas from 6 to 10 ft and offset umbrellas of 9 and 10 ft. Two pole adapters (1.5 and 1.9 inch) and two knobs hold the pole, and two wheels and side handles help move it. The shell is HDPE with a wood-like finish.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
Pros
- Largest stated umbrella pairing
- Wheels and handles
- Drain hole for planting
Cons
- Fill type not detailed in the listing
- Brown only in this listing
- Assembly required
Outsunny's 3-in-1 base is a fillable stand, an end table and a planter with the lid off. Outsunny gives it a 175 lb capacity and says it can hold double-top umbrellas up to 14.9 ft long, the largest pairing a maker states on our list. It fits 1.5 or 1.9 inch poles with two fixing knobs, and has two built-in wheels and side handles. Outsunny asks you to measure your pole first.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
Pros
- Built-in cooler
- Clear umbrella pairing
- Steel core
Cons
- Lower ballast than the top two
- Water fill only stated
- Mobility not described
OLILAWN's unit adds a built-in beverage cooler under a 15 inch tabletop. It holds up to 11.5 gallons of water for a stated filled weight of 90 lb, and OLILAWN pairs it with 6 to 9 ft market umbrellas on 1.5 to 1.9 inch poles. The body is HDPE with a reinforced steel core, in a round low-profile shape with a faux wood grain finish.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
A square powder-coated iron table over a cross stand with an Oxford sandbag; the table also works over an existing base.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
A compact table that weighs 12.8 lb empty and fills with up to 15 gallons for a 1.5 inch pole.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
A 19 inch HDPE cube with a 48 L water bag, drainage holes for planting and a 1.5 inch pole hole.
Amazon rating: not available in our product data.
All Products Compared
| Product | Best For | Type | Stated Ballast | Pole Fit | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangkula 3-in-1 Patio Umbrella Base Table | Best Overall | Base, table tray, planter | 14.5 gal water or 175 lb sand | 1.5 and 1.9 in adapters | 2 wheels, 2 handles |
| Outsunny 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Coffee End Table | Best for Large Umbrellas | Base, end table, planter | 175 lb capacity | 1.5 or 1.9 in | 2 wheels, 2 handles |
| OLILAWN 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Side Table | Best With Cooler | Base, side table, cooler | 11.5 gal water, 90 lb filled | 1.5 to 1.9 in | Not stated |
| PASAMIC 2-in-1 Metal Umbrella Side Table | Best Metal Tabletop | Square metal table, cross base | Sandbag included, sand not | 1.5 to 1.9 in | Not stated |
| CHENG RONG 2-in-1 Umbrella Side Table | Best Lightweight | Side table | 15 gal water or sand | 1.5 in | 12.8 lb empty |
| Diyfire Patio Umbrella Base Planter Table | Best Planter Style | Base, side table, planter | 48 L water bag, up to 106 lb | 1.5 in | Not stated |
Top 3 Patio Umbrella Side Tables Reviewed
#1 Tangkula 3-in-1 Patio Umbrella Base Table: Best Overall
Why We Picked It
Tangkula's 3-in-1 unit is a base, a side table with a tray and a planter box. Its weight bag takes 14.5 gallons of water or 175 lb of sand, and Tangkula pairs it with patio umbrellas from 6 to 10 ft and offset umbrellas of 9 and 10 ft. Two pole adapters (1.5 and 1.9 inch) and two knobs hold the pole, and two wheels and side handles help move it. The shell is HDPE with a wood-like finish.
Key Specifications
- Amazon rating: not available in our product data
- Type: umbrella base, table tray, planter box
- Ballast: 14.5 gal (55 L) water or 175 lb (80 kg) sand
- Pole fit: 1.5 and 1.9 inch adapters, 2 knobs
- Umbrellas per Tangkula: 6 to 10 ft patio, 9 and 10 ft offset
- Size: 21 x 21 x 17.5 inches, HDPE
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High sand capacity | Heavy once filled |
| Wheels and handles | Wood-look finish only |
| Tray plus planter | Assembly required |
Best For
A freestanding umbrella beside seating where you also want a table.
Who Should Skip It
Tight balconies where a 21 inch footprint is too large.
Verdict
The most capable all-round umbrella side table on our list.
Tangkula 3-in-1 Patio Umbrella Base Table
#2 Outsunny 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Coffee End Table: Best for Large Umbrellas
Why We Picked It
Outsunny's 3-in-1 base is a fillable stand, an end table and a planter with the lid off. Outsunny gives it a 175 lb capacity and says it can hold double-top umbrellas up to 14.9 ft long, the largest pairing a maker states on our list. It fits 1.5 or 1.9 inch poles with two fixing knobs, and has two built-in wheels and side handles. Outsunny asks you to measure your pole first.
Key Specifications
- Amazon rating: not available in our product data
- Type: umbrella base, end table, planter
- Capacity: 175 lb
- Pole fit: 1.5 or 1.9 inch, 2 knobs
- Umbrellas per Outsunny: double-top umbrellas up to 14.9 ft long
- Size: 20.75 x 20.75 x 17.75 inches, drain hole
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Largest stated umbrella pairing | Fill type not detailed in the listing |
| Wheels and handles | Brown only in this listing |
| Drain hole for planting | Assembly required |
Best For
Larger market or double-top umbrellas beside a seating area.
Who Should Skip It
Anyone wanting a separate drinks tray.
Verdict
The pick for bigger umbrellas, going by the maker's own pairing.
Outsunny 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Coffee End Table
#3 OLILAWN 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Side Table: Best With Cooler
Why We Picked It
OLILAWN's unit adds a built-in beverage cooler under a 15 inch tabletop. It holds up to 11.5 gallons of water for a stated filled weight of 90 lb, and OLILAWN pairs it with 6 to 9 ft market umbrellas on 1.5 to 1.9 inch poles. The body is HDPE with a reinforced steel core, in a round low-profile shape with a faux wood grain finish.
Key Specifications
- Amazon rating: not available in our product data
- Type: umbrella base, side table, beverage cooler
- Ballast: 11.5 gal water, 90 lb filled
- Pole fit: 1.5 to 1.9 inches
- Umbrellas per OLILAWN: 6 to 9 ft market
- Material: HDPE, steel core, 15 inch tabletop
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Built-in cooler | Lower ballast than the top two |
| Clear umbrella pairing | Water fill only stated |
| Steel core | Mobility not described |
Best For
Poolside or lounge areas with a mid-size market umbrella.
Who Should Skip It
Large umbrellas beyond the maker's 9 ft pairing.
Verdict
A neat cooler-and-table combo for mid-size umbrellas.
OLILAWN 3-in-1 Umbrella Base Side Table
Also on Our List
- PASAMIC 2-in-1 Metal Umbrella Side Table (Best Metal Tabletop): A square powder-coated iron table over a cross stand with an Oxford sandbag; the table also works over an existing base.
- CHENG RONG 2-in-1 Umbrella Side Table (Best Lightweight): A compact table that weighs 12.8 lb empty and fills with up to 15 gallons for a 1.5 inch pole.
- Diyfire Patio Umbrella Base Planter Table (Best Planter Style): A 19 inch HDPE cube with a 48 L water bag, drainage holes for planting and a 1.5 inch pole hole.
How to Choose a Patio Umbrella Side Table
Ballast Comes From the Fill
Empty, these units are light. Their stability depends on filling them as the maker directs. Compare the stated fill weight with the base weight your umbrella maker recommends, and use sand where the maker allows it, since it adds more weight than water for the same space.
Check the Umbrella Pairing
Several makers say which umbrellas their units suit. Tangkula, Outsunny and OLILAWN all state umbrella sizes in their listings. Stay within that pairing, and never use a side table base for a cantilever umbrella unless its maker says it supports one.
Pole Fit
Measure your umbrella pole before ordering. Some units come with adapters for more than one diameter, while others have a single hole size.
Table, Planter or Cooler
Decide which extra you will use. A tray or tabletop is the most practical next to seating, a planter suits a decorative corner, and a cooler suits a pool deck.
Safe Use
Close and lower the umbrella in strong wind, before storms and whenever it is unattended. Fill the base before opening the umbrella, and empty it before moving it any distance unless the maker says it can be moved full.
How We Evaluate Patio Umbrella Side Tables
We compare patio umbrella side tables on stated ballast, the umbrella sizes and pole diameters each maker lists, materials, mobility and the usefulness of the table, planter or cooler. Specifications come from the maker listings. Amazon rating data was not available in our product data for these units.
Variants of one listing count as a single product, and we would rather list a few strong picks than pad the list. Our full process is on the How We Review page.
FAQ
Can an umbrella side table replace a regular umbrella base?
Yes, if it is filled as directed and your umbrella falls within the sizes its maker lists. Tangkula, Outsunny and OLILAWN each state the umbrellas their units suit.
Should I fill an umbrella side table with water or sand?
Use what the maker allows. Tangkula lists both, with a higher figure for sand. OLILAWN lists water.
Can I use one with a cantilever umbrella?
Only if the maker says so. These units are sold mainly for center-pole umbrellas, and Tangkula is the only one on our list that names offset sizes.
Will the table tip if I lean on it?
A filled unit is far steadier than an empty one, but these are small tables. Do not sit or stand on them.
Final Verdict
The Tangkula 3-in-1 Patio Umbrella Base Table is our top pick for its high sand capacity, clear umbrella pairing, wheels and practical tray. Outsunny's 3-in-1 suits larger umbrellas going by its maker's pairing, and OLILAWN adds a cooler for poolside use.
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