The Best Bar Carts for Your Drinks
Drink in style with the best bar carts.
If you are on the hunt for an attractive way to organize your liquor collection, look no further. A bar cart is the ideal way to store your bottles, glassware, and mixology equipment while adding a decorative touch to any room. Use this guide to find out how to combine design and function with the best bar carts.
How to Choose the Best Bar Cart
Whether you like to indulge in the occasional sip, or are looking to keep your drinks close at hand – a drink cart provides a convenient spot to craft your cocktails, especially if you enjoy entertaining but don't have the space for a full bar. Choosing the right liquor cart however, can be a little bit of a challenge. Here are a few considerations before you take the plunge.
Style: Since there are many options to choose from – the best bar cart for your space depends on your personal style, decor, and the aesthetic you are after. For a Mid-Century modern drinks cart, opt for rounded design. For something more industrial, you want clean lines made from steel. If you prefer a glam style then a gold frame and mirrored shelves should work well.
Size: Do you plan to store a large collection or only a few cocktail essentials? Is your space large enough to accommodate a full bar cart or do you need something more petite? These factors will determine the best bar cart size for you.
Alcohol: It may sound odd, but consider what type of alcohol you plan to store. A wine collection would benefit from a bar cart with a wine rack and stemware storage. If you prefer to make cocktails or have a lot of bottles, then a more heavy-duty bar cart with ample storage would be best.
Purpose: What do you intend to use your bar cart for? If you plan to serve food from yours, you might want one with a removable serving tray. If it is going to remain stationary in one room you may want to decorate it. Read Bar Cart Essentials: How to Decorate Your Bar Cart Like a Pro for styling tips.
Best Bar Carts
1. Willa Arlo Interiors™ Tibo Bar Cart
Add a little glamour to your home with the Willa Arlo Interiors™ Tibo Bar Cart. This rectangular drinks cart is available in a few colors – all with stunning mirrored shelves for a rich finish. The four-bottle rack offers a charming way to store your favorite bottles of bubbly, while the tiered shelves work well for storing a champagne bucket and flutes for your next mimosa brunch.
Elevate your alcohol selection with the Wade Logan® Waupaca Bar Cart. This minimalist oval bar cart is constructed from solid rubberwood, topped with chrome handles for a modern aesthetic. Thanks to its heavy duty shelves with wraparound bars, this is the best bar cart to show off your high-end liquor collection. Rest assured your favorite whiskey decanter and glassware will be safe and sound.
The best bar cart for small spaces is the compact but chic Etta Avenue™ Kaydence Bar Cart. This slight round bar cart takes up minimal real estate, but is still spacious enough to keep your barware handy thanks to its height. The three mirrored tempered glass shelves and gold metal frame provide a stunning Art Deco style that can match a variety of styles.
If you love vintage style, the Lark Manor™ Southbridge Bar Cart is for you. The gold plated metal frame and three dark black tempered glass shelves are large enough to hold serving trays and numerous bottles, while the sturdy wheels and wooden handle make for easy moving. The dainty design of this trolley-style bar cart makes it a versatile piece that is easy to move around to wherever the party is.
For a rustic look, choose the 17 Stories Gabbriella Bar Cart. This square wood and wrought iron liquor cart has a six stemware and four bottle capacity along with three generous shelves to hold your wine tools. This is the best bar cart for entertaining as the top tray can be removed and brought to your seated guests. You can also move the whole cart with and rest assured that the two locking brakes will keep it in place.
Another space-saving model is the Mercury Row® Eure Bar Cart. This two-shelf beverage cart has a folding feature to make for easy storage when not in use – an ideal option for less frequent entertaining, particularly in a smaller room. The black stainless steel frame has an industrial feel that complements silver bar tool sets and gives you the air of a professional mixologist.
Make a statement with the George Oliver Kiesel Bar Cart. Don't be fooled by its size though, as this beverage cart can hold up to 25 stemware pieces and 8 bottles, giving you the chance to host a wine tasting or simple show off your drinks and glass collection. The round metal frame and sturdy black matte wood shelves can hold up to 17.5lbs, making this the best bar cart for heavy duty use.
Combine style and function with the Willa Arlo™ Marzano Bar Cart. This solid walnut drinks cart offers two large shelves and one smaller swivel shelf for easy access. The metal frame gives a sleek and streamlined look that can add sophistication to any room. To top it all off, the hanging stemware rack provides convenient storage for your favorite wine glasses and champagne flutes.
If fashionable is what you are after, this is the best bar cart for you. The iron frame of the Etta Avenue™ Ailsa Bar Cart has a fishtail detail that your guests won't soon forget. The contemporary mirrored shelves are ideal for displaying your mixology books and favorite drinks, while the irregular design makes an impressive statement.
No matter what your needs are, let us help you find the best bar cart to store and display your bottles.
