25 Creative and Modern Outdoor Bar Ideas That Will Make Entertaining Outside a Breeze
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As the weather gets warmer, we all want to spend a little more time outdoors. Even simple things like eating dinner, having a drink, or enjoying your morning coffee on a lazy Sunday morning are somehow made even better when you're outside. And if you like entertaining (and who doesn't) it's the perfect time to have people over to enjoy the great outdoors with you. When barbecue and cookout season rolls around, you'll want to have a space that's right for outdoor entertaining.
Whether it's part of an outdoor kitchen, attached to your house, or its own standalone feature, these outdoor bars make entertaining outside a simple and stylish adventure. From structures that will look great added to your patio to bars that integrate flawlessly with the wildlife around them, there's a bar for every type of yard. No matter what style you choose, these outdoor bars will definitely give your yard an instant makeover.
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Wooden Bar Cart
If you don't have a ton of space, this small bar can tuck into just about any corner of your patio, deck, or yard.
Outdoor Bar With Tile
We'd love to be sipping cocktails at this trendy, black-and-white bar this summer. The DIY bar space has patterned tile for style and weather resistance — it'll endure the summer sun just as well as snow in the winter.
Free Standing Wooden Bar
This romantic and simple wooden structure is great for entertaining a large crowd. Bonus points if you can grow ivy along the sides.
Bar Attached to House
If you live someplace where it's warm most of the year, you'll love eating breakfast at this breezy and open kitchen-side bar. Four mounted corbels create the perfect sturdy surface!
Rustic Bar Cart
If you plan on entertaining, may we recommend this charming rustic bar cart idea? There's plenty of room under the cloth cover for food and drinks, plus the wheels make it super easy to place anywhere.
Outdoor Bar With a Roof
A grill, a mini fridge, a cooler full of drinks — what more could you need in this backyard space? We like how this architect included a covered space; the roof provides needed relief from that hot summer sun.
Pallet Outdoor Bar
Simple with a touch of country charm, this minimalist pallet bar is space-conscious addition to any yard (and many businesses and distribution centers are willing to unload them for your craft project).
Outdoor Bar With Green Space
If you're outside, you might as well enjoy a little greenery! A bar attached to a potted plant structure like this one gets you up close and personal with nature.
Outdoor Mini Bar
If your outdoor space is limited, try a mini-bar like this one. It won't take up as much room, but if you're having people over, it will certainly get the job done.
Farmhouse Outdoor Bar
This charming country barn-turned-outdoor bar is the definition of rustic charm. If you have the space, a wooden overhang is a great farmhouse touch.
Outdoor Bar and Patio
Don't leave your grill lonely on the edge of your deck — pending your budget, a full outdoor kitchen and bar create a homey and familiar outside hangout spot.
Outdoor Stone Bar
A charming, slab stone design like this one fits seamlessly into the natural beauty of your outdoor space if you want to make your bar a permanent addition to your backyard.
Outdoor Bar With Barrels
Industrial corrugated metal sheets combined with homey wooden paneling give this bar a vibe all of its own — and the quirky touch of the wine barrels certainly helps.
Wicker Outdoor Bar
This mod wicker bar goes with just about any patio furniture that you already have — plus it comes with matching stools, and you can order it on Amazon.
Outdoor Bar Addition
Spruce up your large backyard porch with this elegant backyard arbor setup — but only if you're willing to go all out (this one houses a grill and includes outdoor plumbing).
Stone and Wood Outdoor Bar
Who wouldn't want to enjoy this creative outdoor bar? We're loving the mix of wood and stone to create a relaxed-yet-sophisticated backyard look.
Outdoor Bar on a Patio
Hello, storage space! We love that this outdoor wooden DIY bar has room underneath for drinks, ice, and other supplies.
Built-In Outdoor Bar
Is there any other way to enjoy your summers by the grill? If you have a pool, try a poolside bar and grill like this one to keep all the action in one space.
Outdoor Tiki Bar
For a bar on a budget, an eclectic tiki bar is a relatively expensive way to get the party going. Mai Tai, anyone?
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