The Best Bar Carts for Entertaining

A bar should accomplish two things: It should capably carry spirits and glasses without sending them crashing to the floor, and it should look good while doing so. This model does both well. While some bar carts double as kitchen serving carts, this one clearly has adult beverages in mind, with a built-in wine rack that cradles four bottles and a separate rack that can hold six wine glasses. High sides on its top and bottom shelves keep cocktail glasses, liquor bottles, and jars of snacks from sliding over the edge while in transit. Fitted with convenient handles, the top shelf is removable, doubling as a serving tray. Lockable wheels keep the cart firmly in place while serving.

This model also has style in mind; the black metal frame and dark stained wood suits rooms with rustic farmhouse decor.

This bar cart from Homecho is affordable enough that there’ll still be money left over to stock it with wine, liquor, and glassware. Despite its budget price, it has features that make it a worthy pick, including a rack for five bottles of wine and additional storage hooks designed for cocktail and wine glasses. High sides on the bottom shield keep liquor bottles secure when rolling, while two lockable casters prevent the cart from moving as you pour drinks.

A dark wood and black metal design gives this cart a simple modern look suitable for a wide variety of room decor. This cart is also compact, at about 25 inches long, 16 inches deep, and 32 inches high, making it ideal for smaller homes.

When it comes to furniture, it’s tough to beat the look of real wood, and bar carts are no exception. This cart consists of three pieces of beautiful New Zealand pine, each more than an inch thick. A clear coat allows the beauty of the pine’s knots and grains to create a piece that will undoubtedly impress the guests when it’s rolled into the living room.

Cast-iron pipes support the shelves and create the handles, which adds a rustic industrial look. Large casters provide a smooth ride for the liquor and glassware. The weight of the wood and iron gives this cart, which weighs 37.5 pounds, a sturdy feel. And, at 27.5 inches long, 16 inches deep, and 31.5 inches high, this cart provides ample space for bottles, glasses, and drink preparation.

Clean lines and a steel gray color paired with a sleek, rounded push bar and tempered glass top make this bar cart mesh with rooms that have a more contemporary look. Though it’s not quite as functional as carts with racks for barware and wine, this cart’s two shelves do provide ample space for glasses as well as bottles of wine and spirits.

At 24 inches long and 16.5 inches, this cart is compact enough to fit nicely in smaller living rooms and can easily navigate in and around spaces with tighter pathways between furniture. Its metal frame gives this cart a sturdy feel, while lockable rubber-coated casters glide easily on hardwood or carpeted floors.

With its dark cappuccino stain, brass accents, and lathe-turned supports, this serving cart is ideal for entertaining in a club room or den. The solid hardwood frame has an upper and lower shelf, each of which has an attractive wood and brass guard for keeping bottles and glasses from going overboard. Each shelf has a weight capacity of 25 pounds, which is enough to handle multiple bottles of wine or liquor as well as the accompanying stemware.

The cart’s metal and wood handle along with a rounded front make it easy to navigate around the room. A convenient rack on the lower shelf fits three wine bottles. Its smaller plastic casters are suitable for smooth surfaces but may be sluggish in carpeted rooms. With a length of about 25 inches and a depth of about 16 inches, this cart is similar in size to other bar carts.

Dark stained wood and a metal frame with a wire metal fence give this beverage cart a rustic style that suits the popular farmhouse look. The cart top and lower shelf feature faux wood with a distressed look, while the steel frame mimics black wrought iron.

This cart also offers a great deal of function to go with its form. A wire fence wraps around the lower shelf to prevent bottles of liquor or wine from sliding off while rolling. The wine rack that splits the two shelves provides enough space to hold five bottles horizontally, and the glass rack on the underside of the upper shelf holds wine or martini glasses. Metal casters with rubber tires provide a smooth ride and lock to secure the cart during serving. At about 24 inches long and 16 inches deep, this cart provides plenty of capacity for drinks and glassware while still being small enough to easily roll into a living room.

Wrought-iron metal pipes dominate the look of this bar cart, giving it a distinctive industrial look and a solid feel. The vintage plumbing serves as the push handle, guards around the shelves, and four supports for the top shelf. Solid wood pine boards, more than an inch thick, provide sturdy shelving, giving this cart a staggering weight capacity of 400 pounds per shelf.

The iron pipes and solid wood also give this bar cart a high total weight of 40 pounds and provide a robust base that won’t allow the cart to tip while taking tight corners in smaller rooms. This cart is also one of the larger options at 28 inches long and 16 inches deep.

With its small footprint, this diminutive bar cart is a great option for smaller living spaces. It has a distinctive look with two round walnut shelves supported by a black metal frame that crosses at the cart’s midpoint. The cart measures 23 inches long and 20 inches deep, allowing it to fit in corners or nooks and crannies. Each tray has a lipped edge that prevents glasses, wine bottles, or liquor bottles from sliding off while the cart is in transit. Lockable wheels keep the table firmly rooted while serving.

Despite its small size, this sturdy cart has a weight capacity of 66 pounds. This cart is available in three combinations of wood finish and frame color.

With an elegant and detailed gold metal frame, this bar cart makes a statement when rolled out for guests. The metal supports flare into two handles at the top, allowing the user to push the cart from either side.

Three circular racks securely hold three bottles on the bottom shelf while high sides surround each glass shelf, keeping glasses and bottles on board while the cart is in motion. Round metal casters turn easily, allowing the user to move the cart around furniture and through arrow walkways. At 26.5 inches long and 17 inches deep, this cart provides ample space for liquor and glassware. This cart is also available in antique gold and hammered bronze.

This extra-long bar cart has plenty of room for storing and carrying wine, liquor, and barware. Its two shelves measure a whopping 38 inches long, making it one of the largest models on the market—that’s enough space to hold about 20 bottles on each level. And while its length makes it a bit more difficult to maneuver through a room, with a depth of 16 inches, it maintains a narrow profile.

A lip on the edge of both trays ensures bottles won’t slide off during transit, while two racks at either end of the cart hold bottles securely. A streamlined look, achieved with black iron and dark wood, gives this cart a clean aesthetic and makes it suitable for various room styles. Metal and rubber casters roll easily and include locks to keep the cart stable for serving.