Small Outdoor Bar

165 Ideas by Tara Gosselin

Small outdoor bars give you a spot to entertain guests outside that won’t take up too much room on your patio, deck or garden area. Also, any patio bar ideas really give you the opportunity to add a sense of personality as well as purpose to an outdoor area in a really fun and social way. Our design experts have put together a list of the best outdoor bar ideas for small spaces currently available.

Light Gray Wicker Small Outdoor Bar

Prepare yourself to see one of the best outdoor small wicker patio dining chair with table. All hand-maded in a black color - round chairs with unique backrests and an oval dining table as well. Fantastic way to spend hours on your patio.

Antique Bronze Metal Mini Outdoor Bar

Very compact outdoor bar with a well-constructed stone base and a polished tiled top. The bar also comes in natural counter height to ensure you are able to use it easily. You get storage compartments underneath for wines and other patio supplies.

charming cottage bar on the patio

Glascow entertaining bar cart

An interesting rustic style wheeled outdoor bar featuring 2 giant and 2 small wheels of black coated metal. It has an open frame of wood in brown, a rectangular top, a towel rack, a bottom open shelf and 2 smaller ones up with baskets of metal mesh.

Gray Wash Wood Small Outdoor Bar

Teak and Metal Small Outdoor Bar Set

Wicker Outdoor Mini Bar Set

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Modern and compact outdoor bar with a stylish pergola at the top, low lying lamps, and up to three low back bar stool for all your guests. The bar is constructed from a combination of stone and concrete. It also comes with a neatly polished granite top for superb class.

If you want to have a bar space in your interior but would still like to use your space to the maximum then this compact design will do your home justice with its foldable structure and all-wood material.

6 Piece Wicker Rattan Outdoor Bar Set With Umbrella In Tan Rattan Beige Cushion

Add more functionality into your backyard with this compact and stunning outdoor bar. Featuring a dark granite countertop, a sturdy stone construction, and several storage cabinets underneath, the piece offers enough elegance to class up your outdoors.

Small sized outdoor bar with a durable and natural looking wooden frame. It is available with three stools that feature round, stable bases and round backless seats. All elements of this set are resistant to weather.

Stainless Steel Outdoor Mini Bar

Sleek Industrial Bar Set with Chairs

Skiba 5 Piece Outdoor Rattan Bar Height Dining Set

Compact Kitchen Cart with 3-Tier Shelves

Gojooasis Bar Set with Steel Frame

Collapsible Bar Table with Privacy Skirt

Coastal Wicker Serving Cart

Aona Bar Set with Stools

Black Outdoor Balcony Bar Set | zulily

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Tara Gosselin Interior Design Expert

Tara is a San Antonio-based, award-winning landscape architect, garden writer, and educator with deep experience in eco-friendly design and hands-on horticulture. She helps homeowners turn ordinary yards into sustainable backyard retreats that blend edible planting, seasonal beauty, and thoughtful outdoor living. Her plant-first approach gives readers clear strategies for creating landscapes that feel restorative while working in harmony with the land.

What is the best outdoor bar countertop?

The best small outdoor bar countertop is probably granite: this durable material can stand both the test of time and that of the weather elements. Plus, it’s smooth, easy to maintain, and available in a variety of finishes.

Quartzite is another versatile and durable alternative, but not recommended in the hottest climates as it doesn’t withstand high temperatures.

Other popular options for small outdoor bar countertops are concrete and tiles. If you were hoping for a more traditional-looking wooden countertop, then be sure to choose a model that was treated to withstand the weather.

What are the dimensionions of a small outdoor bar?

The dimensions of your small outdoor bar will depend in large part on the amount of room that you have available outside. We recommend that your bar be at least 2x3 feet in size, so you have enough horizontal surface area to make drinks safely - and you have enough room in the shelves underneath to store a good amount of liquor.

If you’re interested in having the type of outdoor bar at which people can sit, a good starting dimension is 2x5 feet, if you have enough room for it.

How to equip your outdoor bar?

You can equip your outdoor bar to varying degrees depending on how sophisticated you would like it to be. For instance, a kegerator for example would be nice to have but perhaps not essential for a small outdoor bar. The following items should be high up on your outdoor bar equipment list.

Furniture – Outdoor bar furniture such as bar stools and tables create the seating environment for your guests to relax and enjoy their drink.
Bar center – A bar center typically includes a sink and faucet, condiment holders, ice bin and even a bottle opener.
Refrigerator – Keep your beverages, condiments and food chilled.
Ice maker – To avoid running out of ice when entertaining, get a built in or freestanding ice maker.
Ice cooler – A place to store your extra ice and keep drinks chilled longer.
Plastic ‘glassware’ – The outdoor space will usually have harder flooring made from concrete or pavers. It is also vulnerable to strong winds. Plastic cups, pitchers and carafes are less likely to break if they fall to the ground when compared to glass.