Portable Bars

191 Ideas by Emily Hilton

Turn your living room or your patio into the hottest place in town with a portable bar. If you love hosting wine nights, pool parties, and barbecue lunches, having a mobile bar will elevate that experience. The best thing about them is that you have the choice to keep them in place, store them in your garage, or easily wheel them to other areas of your house. Discover your options with these ten portable bar selections from our design experts.

Rustic Outdoor Portable Bar with Wine Barrels

Rustic Outdoor Portable Bar with Wine Barrels

Brandstand portable bars make it easy to get the party

BrandStand Portable Bars Make it Easy to Get the Party Rolling

Spacious 5 straight bar portable

Spacious 5 Straight Bar Portable

How to make a mobile bar

Portable bar suitable for outdoor applications. Solid wheels provide good mobility on different surfaces. This bar features storage shelves and compartments for drinks, ingredients and bar accessories.

Outside portable bar 5

Oh my god, it is the most incredible item, I have ever seen! It isn't only sidecar - it connects function of a place to sleep and movable minibar. This unique element will be play its role in your garden, especially if you often make parties.

Mobile modular outdoor bars grills kitchens and service carts

Mobile, Modular Outdoor Bars, Grills, Kitchens and Service Carts

7208 commercial bar

7208 Commercial Bar

Diy portable bar

Portable bar for outdoor use. Its durable construction is finished in neutral silver color with blue accent. It offers a top and practical compartments that allow for preparing different types of drinks.

Unbelievable transformer portable bar 1

Unbelievable Transformer Portable Bar 1

The charmed garden montego bay bar

The charmed garden montego bay bar

The adorable composition of this portable patio bar makes the family meeting on the terrace or patio are exceptional. Finished in an attractive design, it captivates the details and brings to the decor a comfortable and enjoyable style.

Hgtv home folding portable outdoor bar set at

HGTV HOME Folding Portable Outdoor Bar Set at

Moveable bar

Fold-up Patio Bar - Something like this would be neat on the outside wall at the patio!

Portable Bars

Buying Guide

The best materials for an outside portable bar are treated wood and aluminum.

Wood is the most classic and versatile option if you’re hoping to maintain a traditional or cozy look, but you can find models in different styles, including contemporary or even Tiki-inspired designs. The most important thing is to choose a wooden outside portable bar that was coated and treated to withstand the elements, as frequent rain and even direct sunlight could otherwise ruin it in the long run.

Aluminum is also weather-resistant and it’s particularly recommended for outside portable bars because it’s a lightweight alternative, making it even easier to move your bar around and store it away whenever you’re not using it.

When choosing an outside portable bar, you should look for:

  • Weather-resistant materials
  • A lightweight but reliable construction
  • The right amount of storage for your needs (for example, will you mainly store beers, wine bottles, or spirits? How many glasses do you usually bring out when entertaining guests?)
  • A style and finish that complement your outdoor furniture and decorative elements to maintain a consistent look

Ready to buy an outside portable bar? Excellent!

Before you do, consider the amount of room you have, the types of events you will have in your space, the usual weather conditions in your area and the amount of time that you’ll have in your schedule that you can devote to upkeep.

These practical, basic considerations will help inform your decisions regarding the material the bar should be made of, the storage you need, as well as where you’re able to put your bar once it arrives.