Outdoor Patio Bars For Sale

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Updated 10/04/2021

Have you ever wanted a tiki hut in your backyard? Of course you have. It is an epic staple of any fun barbeque. And now, you can get one of your very own, with built in bar attachments and a cooler for those drinks. But maybe you prefer something a little less flashy. Well, we have those too, and they will make your backyard stand out from the neighbor's. That is a sure thing.

Buying Guide

Are you looking for outdoor patio bars for sale? There are a few ideas you might want to consider before settling on a model. Outdoor patio bars can be a fantastic thing to have by your pool or on your patio, and they come in all sorts of designs. They can be useful for garden parties and barbeques as a place to put ice, drinks of all kinds and even servings of finger food.

What are the uses of outdoor patio bars?

Regardless of the outdoor patio bar that you are able to locate, these handy units make a place to display and dispense food and drink for gatherings. They can have stools that can be pulled up to the bar, or they can be set up with a matching table and chair units to encourage mingling and conversation. They make it far easier for the host or hostess to enjoy time with their guests by eliminating some of those annoying trips back to the kitchen to pick up trays of food or drink. Add a basket for digital devices and several sets of lawn games to encourage a day of face-to-face interaction.

What are the popular designs of outdoor patio bars?

Rolling Carts

There are many advantages to your patio bar being a rolling cart. It can be loaded before the party and put in a secure place where it will not be attacked by wandering children, pets or swarms of insects. It is easy to load it up in your kitchen, then wheel it out to the patio when the time is right. You aren’t limited to those old three-shelf aluminum carts, either. The rolling carts can include wicker weave carts, folding carts made with wood slats, and even stylish serving carts that include a food prep space, shelves for ingredients, a towel rack and a place to hang pot holders and more.

Tiki Bars

Add an exotic touch to your next garden party with a tiki bar. They come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and color schemes ranging from the classic tiki set up with palm thatch over the bar to mod-tourist, complete with a corrugated roof and beach signs. Stock it with the drinks you prefer. Alcoholic beverages are traditional, but you can just as easily stock your bar with fruit juice and soft drinks – especially if you are hosting an under-age group. Scooby-Doo fans are likely to appreciate the tiki theme, thanks to the Scooby-Doo movie that was set in an island amusement park.

More Permanent Bar Arrangements

You can add a patio bar as a permanent installation. You just need to make it of something that is weather resistant. This can include an ordinary patio table, a built-in slatted bar, or even a charming metal Sicily bar unit. Good choices for a permanent patio bar include recycled plastic planks, cedar or redwood milled lumber, or metal. They can be a narrow counter-style positioned at one edge of the patio, or they can be a central unit that features curves and has an area for attractive bar stools to be added.