Looking for a reason to spend more time outside enjoying the weather? These ten concepts for outdoor bars are sure to inspire you to build your own.
10 Inspiring Outdoor Bar Ideas
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Open Kitchen Bar
If your kitchen looks out on your deck or patio area, this open bar concept might work for you. It connects your patio and kitchen with a restaurant-like bar opening that makes it easy to serve drinks and food. Check out these outdoor kitchen kits for cooking up a storm.
![Dual-Purpose Pub Shed](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fh17jau_580_00_066.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Dual-Purpose Pub Shed
Want to build an outdoor bar and a new shed? If this is beyond your DIY skill level, show this plan to a builder and have it custom-built.
Here are some awesome pallet furniture ideas for you to choose from to add to your newly built space!
![Combination Outdoor Kitchen and Bar](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/outdoor-bar-1.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Combination Outdoor Kitchen and Bar
This impressive stone structure is the perfect place to host a summer cookout. By combining a bar counter and chairs with the grilling station, everyone can visit while the food is sizzling. When planning an outdoor bar and grill combo, carefully consider the elements and proximity to your home. You don’t want smoke from the grill getting in the house. And if there’s a prevailing wind, you don’t want it blowing smoke in the faces of your guests at the bar. Psst! We love this outdoor bar table, too.
![Indoor Outdoor patio bar](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/outdoor-bar-2.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Indoor/Outdoor
This bar is tucked in a corner of the patio, accessed from the inside through French doors. When the weather’s good, this bar is an extension of the living space. With a ceiling overhead, these homeowners opted to included an outdoor ceiling fan for ultimate comfort.
![rustic outdoor bar](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/outdoor-bar-5.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Rustic Lodge
This outdoor bar features a live-edge wood-slab bar countertop. Reclaimed barn wood below the counter on the front establishes a distinctly rustic vibe for backyard bar designs.
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Backyard Bar Ideas: Portable Tiki Bar
Not everyone has the space for a permanent outdoor bar. If your home has a tiny yard, you’re renting, or you want the flexibility to take the party wherever you go, this portable bar is for you! The bar stools fold for easy transport. A wheeled storage bag, the tiki umbrella and a removable ice bucket are included.
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Elegant Patio Bar
This luxurious outdoor bar and kitchen features handsome tile, stately wood and classic iron stools. The columns and greenery add authenticity to the grandeur.
![Concrete Paver patio Bar Kit](https://www.familyhandyman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/outdoor-paver-bar.jpg?fit=700%2C700)
Concrete Bar Kit
This compact outdoor bar (48 in. wide x 24 in. deep x 38 in. high) was made from a kit. The concrete was precut and sized to fit. Complete course-by-course instructions are included. If that’s got you ready to go out and build your own, check out our guide to DIY bar building.
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Wine Barrel and Reclaimed Wood
This attractive outdoor bar features wine barrels for the base and a spectacular piece of reclaimed wood for the bar countertop. Using repurposed and reclaimed materials is the best way to create a truly unique outdoor bar — the perfect place to open that bottle of wine you’ve been saving.
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Cruisin’ Tiki Bar
For a unique twist on the outdoor bar, check out this motorized, floating bar. You can rent it by the hour in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
If the captain needs help tying up this bar to the dock after your ride, you’ll be able to lend a hand with these 5 essential knots to know.