Bar carts are a key furniture piece to complete your living room, office or hey, even the bedroom. Not only do they give you the opportunity to display your favorite cocktail or wine glasses (or even an Estelle Colored Glass collection) but your go-to bottles of liquor, too. They’re also the ideal spot to set your ice buckets, serving trays and cocktail shakers — after all, every item needs a home.
The best part? Bar carts come in a variety of styles and sizes, giving you the ability to find the perfect storage piece that goes with your aesthetic. Whether your style is midcentury modern, modern, traditional, bohemian, Art Deco or Industrial, we’ve got you covered.
But with so many different brands and options on the market, finding “the one” is a lot easier said than done.
So, in an effort to help you shift down on the research, we did the leg work for you! Ahead, find more than a dozen amazing options, with different looks and many price points from Amazon to West Elm.
1. Best Contemporary Bar Cart: FirsTime & Co. Francesca Bar Cart, $88 to $124
For a simple but chic option that won’t break the bank, you can’t go wrong with this pick from Amazon. It’s easily transportable thanks to the wheel-y feet, features wine-hanging storage (for glasses and bottles) and has plenty of room to store whatever else you desire.
2. Best Minimalist Bar Cart: Wade Logan Vannorman 31.5” Wide Bar Cart, $326
For more of a modern look, consider the Wade Logan Vannorman wide bar cart. We love the square angled detailing and three-levels for optimal storage.
3. Best Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart: Linon Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart, $157
This Linon bar cart is another trendy and simple choice. The best part? I’s on sale for less than $250. Available in gold and silver.
4. Best Rustic Bar Cart: Haotian Bar Serving Cart, $110, original price: $180
This bar cart is ideal for the rustic, traditional home who doesn’t have a ton to store. This baby features a rack that holds four wine bottle and six wine glasses.
5. Best Splurge-Worthy Bar Cart: West Elm Tiered Bar Console, $499, original price: $549
If you enjoy the finer things in life, we love this mid-century modern bar cart console from West Elm. This open-storage piece is made of mixed materials — rich woodgrain, smooth lacquer and antique brass finishes – for an eye-catching look.
6. Best Simple Bar Cart: RiteSune Large Gold Rolling Bar Cart, $120, original price: $130
For the glamorous household, consider this gold and mirror bar cart. The holding selves are made out of mirror, letting your bottles and bar accessories reflect.
7. Best Bar Cabinet: Anthropologie Fern Bar Cabinet, $2,398
If you’re working with a big budget, we love the Anthropologie Fern Bar Cabinet. Keep the doors open while you’re hosting and closed when the party ends.
8. Best Bar Cart for Mixing Drinks: Christopher Knight Home Gerard Industrial Wooden Bar Cart, $144, original price: $180
If you’re in the market for a masculine bar cart, this is the one from you. It comes in both a natural and dark brown wood material.
9. Best Industrial Bar Cart: Willa Arlo Interiors Amelio 31” Wide Bar Cart, $430, original price: $480
This Willa Arlo Interiors cart gives beautiful antique vibes and we’re here for it! The rustic detailing with the black frame adds the perfect modern, old-timey aesthetic that would look great in a variety of places.
10. Most Elegant Bar Cart: Willa Arlo Interiors Ariad Acrylic/Glass Bar Cart, $340, original price: $430
A bar cart that reminds you of “The Great Gastby?” Yes, please! The refractive Lucite and gleaming gold chrome of this bar cart are meant to catch the light, drawing all eyes to the clean lines of this deco-inspired piece.
11. Best Bar Cart for Storage: Etta Avenue Jayla 32” Wide Bar Cart, $410, original price: $450
This bar cart from Wayfair is made with an iron openwork frame in a gold mirrored finish and features four mirrored surfaces for bottles, cocktail shakers, and decor – one long shelf at the bottom and three ascending.
12. Best Decorative Bar Cart: FirsTime & Co. Gold Odessa Bar Cart, $93+
This gold bar cart is a versatile piece with a gold metal frame and 2 glass mirror shelves. The open design allows you to set drinks and snacks on each level, and it comes with four metal wheels for easy maneuvering.
13. Best Small Bar Cabinet: West Elm Midcentury Small Bar Cabinet, $949
West Elm’s midcentury bar cabinet-style piece is another great option for those who prefer to keep their hosting essentials stored away. Available in a light brown or dark green wood.
14. Most Functional Bar Cart: Inspire Q Estelle Step Tier Metal and Glass Bar Cart, $300
This bar cart is functional but modern and features wine racks, stemware racks, and four ample shelves. Plus, the caster wheels make mobility a breeze, allowing you to entertain in every room of your home.
15. Most Visually Appealing Bar Cart: Better Homes & Gardens Gold Metal and Glass Fitzgerald Serving Bar Cart, $68, original price: $100
If you’re working with a small space, consider this Better Homes & Gardens gold metal and glass bar cart that looks great, costs less than $100 and fits plenty of items, too.
16. Best Bar Cart For Small Spaces: Mercer41 Ciar Bar Cart, $126, original price: $150
This round bar cart also provides a compact size, allowing anyone in an apartment to enjoy the elegance a bar car provides — and maybe even doubling it as a side table.
17. Best Budget-Friendly Bar Cart: Ameriwood Home Marshall 3-Shelf Metal Rolling Utility Cart, $38, original price: $55
Save your cash for splurging on a nice bottle of red and instead get the style and functionality of a bar cart for under $50. This one offers three tiers of storage and is made from a sturdy metal.
18. Best Rattan Bar Cart: Pottery Barn Cane Bar Cart, $399
This rattan bar cart will add some natural elements to your living room while making the perfect in-house bar for serving up a margarita or two.
19. Best Eclectic Bar Cart: Hashtag Home Authentic Bar Cart, $110, original price: $190
While simple in design, this vibrant bar cart will add a pop of color to any spot you put it in. The two shelves are great for storing glasses, bottles and even your plant collection.
20. Best Marble Bar Cart: Colette Marble Bar Cart, $499
This bar cart will steal the spotlight providing a chicness that is easy on the eyes and offers extra storage for your wine or whiskey collection. The wheels also make it easy to move it from room-to-room so you can feel like the ultimate host at parties.
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