Designed to serve one or one hundred, our Top 12 Best Bar Carts offer beauty and functionality, ready to be decked out with your collection of glassware and favorite libations.
James Bar Cart by Stellar Wor
THE SET UP
Hosting an upscale cocktail party calls for more than just great drinks—it’s about curating an elevated ambiance, and a modern bar cart is the perfect centerpiece. A stylish bar cart not only organizes your cocktail essentials but also enhances the aesthetic of your entertaining space. When shopping for one, key features to consider include functionality, such as multiple shelves or built-in racks; materials that align with your decor, like sleek metal or elegant wood; and mobility for easy hosting. The right bar cart effortlessly blends form and function, setting the stage for a chic, sophisticated gathering.
Roll Bar Trolley by Cane-line
WHAT MAKES A BAR CART STYLISH AND FUNCTIONAL?
A well-designed bar cart is more than just a practical storage solution—it’s a statement piece that elevates your hosting experience. The choice of materials plays a significant role in its style and durability, with options like polished metals, tempered glass, or rich wood offering a blend of sophistication and function. Size is another crucial consideration, as a compact cart can fit seamlessly into smaller spaces like a cozy living room corner, while larger models can anchor a dining area or open entertainment space. Storage features, such as tiered shelving, bottle holders, and built-in racks, ensure everything from glassware to cocktail shakers is within reach and organized.
Bar carts are also incredibly versatile, adapting to various hosting settings. For a chic cocktail party, they can be stocked with premium spirits, mixers, and elegant garnishes, serving as both a practical station and a conversation piece. In casual gatherings, a bar cart can double as a serving station for coffee, desserts, or snacks. Whether in a modern living room or a traditional dining area, the right bar cart enhances your décor and adds convenience, making any gathering more polished and enjoyable.
Frame Trolley by Cane-line
HOW WE CHOSE OUR FAVORITE BAR CARTS
When selecting our favorite modern bar carts, we considered a variety of factors to ensure they meet the highest standards of style and functionality:
- Material: Premium options like polished metal, glass, and wood for durability and a sleek look.
- Storage Capacity: Adequate shelving, bottle racks, and glass holders to accommodate all our hosting needs.
- Size: Compact designs for small spaces and larger options for more expansive entertaining areas.
- Design Aesthetic: A variety of styles, from minimalist modern to mid-century charm, to complement diverse interiors.
- Brand Reputation: Trusted names in furniture design known for quality craftsmanship and innovative pieces.
- Quality and Durability: Sturdy construction and lasting materials that withstand frequent use while maintaining their elegance.
These criteria ensure our selections are not only visually stunning but also practical and built to enhance your hosting experience.
LONGDAY BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: The perfect blend of sleek and casual, the Longday Bar Cart from Blu Dot features solid teak accents (including a removable cutting/serving board!) contrasting with a powder-coated aluminum frame for a fetching bar cart that can be used both indoors and out.
Ideal For: Great for casual settings, indoors and out, this bar cart features teak wood accents ready to stand up to the elements. The size is big enough to hold everything you need without sacrificing precious square footage.
BELLWOOD BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Featuring two tiers for maximum capacity, the Bellwood Bar Cart is complete with rubber-rimmed wheels for easy movement throughout your home and solid wood trimming for an elevated feel, while the spacious shelves make space for all of your cocktail needs.
Ideal For: Great for small apartments, offices, or city living. This compact bar cart offers just enough space for your favorite liquor and coordinating glassware, while the soft curves blend well with modern design.
GASTONE TROLLEY
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Designed for complete ease of use, the Gastone Trolley from Kartell features two spacious shelves and a caster base for effortless movement. When not in use, this trolley folds up in seconds and stores away in a compact and streamlined depth of just 9 inches.
Ideal For: Great for those who love to entertain and might not have the space for a permenant bar cart. This design folds up effortlessly and offers a sleek look for modern and traditional spaces alike.
RIVET ROCKER CLASSIC TROLLEY
Why We Love This Bar Cart: A unique bar cart or storage design, this piece is crafted from an authentic airline trolley, accented with hand-set rivets. Ready for its next mission, load it up with your favorite mixers and glassware and get ready for take off.
Ideal For: Airline afficionados or those looking for personality-driven design. Ideal for compact apartments and living spaces, as well as chic city apartments. Each trolley is one-of-a-kind made in Germany.
CARLO BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Handcrafted from woven rattan, this bar cart offers a light-weight, two-tiered design, outfitted with a bottle rack to keep your favorite libations carefully stored, while the brass-finished castors add an elevated touch.
Ideal For: Spacious dining rooms and living areas. Rustic-chic design is easy to move on castors and provides ample space for both storage and display. Great for Scandinavian, farmhouse, and even coastal settings.
MATEGOT TROLLEY
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Appearing to float with visual lightness, the Mategot Trolley from Gubi helps keep your home stylish and clutter-free with its spacious shelves and convenient newspaper storage space. The sleek black finish and minimalist design suits any interior with ease.
Ideal For: Minimalist settings in need of simple, refined storage. Spacious design offers ample space for both bar storage as well as newspaper and additional storage or entertaining needs.
JACQUES BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: With an art deco feel thanks to the brass accents and sparkling acrylic construction, the Jacques Bar Cart from Jonathan Adler looks great stationed in a corner for guests to help themselves, or moved from room to room with ease thanks to the caster base.
Ideal For: Great for city apartments or elegant homes, this mobile cart is ideal for those who love to entertain. The gold and acrylic shelves are meant to be put on display, ready to hold favorite liquors and designer coffee books.
LUXEMBOURG BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Solidify your title as the hostess with the mostess with the help of Fermob's Luxembourg Bar Cart. Complete with a removable tray top, gliding wheels, and a wine rack on the bottom shelf, this bar cart offers ample storage space for libations, glassware, and accoutrements.
Ideal For: Outdoor living has never been finer with this well-rounded bar cart. UV-resistant, colorful, and equipped for anything, its spacious enough to host a backyard barbecue or weekend brunch.
VALET BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: With a beautiful mix of materials, from leather to wood, this bar cart takes stylish service to the next level. A smooth surface is perfect for mixing cocktails, while an included saddle bag and bottle opener hang from the sides for a rustic accent. A row of leather wine holders keeps your next bottle at hand.
Ideal For: The perfect mancave accent or city loft centerpiece, this handsome bar cart has it all. Tons of storage space for glassware, bottles, bar tools, and brass plated details for an elevated touch.
ARCADE BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Featuring a powder-coated steel frame with real wood veneer, this versatile piece offers breezy beauty and simplistic style. The wooden wheels allow for easy transport, while the two shelves allow for plenty of room for your favorite glassware, decanters, and libations of choice.
Ideal For: Easy, breezy, this bar cart has a light and airy design that easily blends with any interior. Its minimalist, yet refined design is great for city apartments, casual living spaces, and high end dining rooms alike.
LOLLYGAGGER BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Load this cart up with the ingredients for your signature cocktails and delight guests with your organized hosting abilities. Crafted from recycled materials for a durable and eco-friendly design, large wheels make for easy transport from front to back deck and everywhere in between.
Ideal For: Perfect for those looking for maintenance-free living. This UV-resistant design is suitable for outdoor use year-round, expertly crafted in the United States from recycled milk jugs.
JAK BAR CART
Why We Love This Bar Cart: Spacious, yet space-saving, the Jak Bar Cart from Arteriors offers ample tabeltop space to keep libations and accoutrements organized and close by. The top tier doubles as a convenient, removable serving tray to make set up and entertaining guests easier than ever.
Ideal For: Suitable for both spacious and compact homes, this space-saving design can hold up to eight bottles of wine while its reduced depth means it can sit against a wall without taking up too much room.
