15 Best Bar Carts of 2023

Oct 29, 2023

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Not only does a bar cart serve as a stunning home accent, it's a great way to incorporate extra kitchen storage and display your liquor collection and favorite glassware. Wheel a rolling cart into a tiny kitchen, use a modern cart as an end table in a living room design or set up a DIY coffee bar. Keeping 2023 design trends and styles in mind, we've rounded up the best bar carts for indoors and outdoors.

"Bar carts are an excellent way to keep all of your favorite bar tools and drinks in one place," says Nicole Papantoniou, Director of Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. "This is particularly beneficial when you’re prepping or hosting, as it limits many back and forth trips." For a dose of inspiration, Janelle Cohen, author of The Folding Book, shares bar cart ideas to keep in mind: eliminate extra clutter, organize glassware in crisp rows and streamline the color scheme to keep it cohesive.

When curating this list, we considered a number of important factors: materials, dimensions, ease of assembly, storage (think wine racks and bottle storage), number of finishes or colors available, affordability and whether the cart has wheels. We scoured reviews and recommendations for the best-rated picks that are sturdy enough to support the weight of your collection. You'll find the best bar carts to maximize a small space, as well as a number of large bar carts that offer ample storage. Decide between affordable finds (at least five under $100 from retailers like Amazon) and luxury picks (hint: West Elm sells our favorite splurge).

We love this metal design for its sleek round silhouette and two spacious glass shelves, but the portable bar cart is more than a stylish home accent. It claims to support up to 66 pounds, making it possible to store your large liquor collection and has swivel locking wheels for easy maneuvering. Online reviewers agree it's easy to assemble, since it arrives with step-by-step instructions. The round rolling cart comes in a number of finishes and styles, including black, gold and silver with either glass or wood shelves. The best part? If you need something fast, Amazon will deliver the modern bar cart in two days or less.

If you're looking for an affordable find, Walmart offers a few functional and stylish bar carts under $100 — but this bestseller is our favorite. The Fitzgerald two-tier bar cart works well in small layouts, yet it provides ample space for storage including three built-in wine bottle holders. The caster wheels come with locks, so you can use this cart as permanent home decoration or keep it mobile. Online reviewers agree this bar cart offers a lot of bang for your buck, plus you'll have 90 days to return if you're not in love. The one downside? This cart is only available in a gold finish.

Calling all wine lovers, this spacious bar cart features three hanging glass hooks and a five-bottle storage rack. Plus, there's enough height between the bottom shelf and wine rack to stand up additional bottles. There's also locking swivel caster wheels for easy mobility. The well-rated style is available in four finishes: rustic brown, cherry, dark brown and white with gold — making it possible to find an option that fits your home aesthetic. Not only do reviewers love the look and quality of this cart, they also praise the ease of assembly and the low price.

Due to its size, this sleek bar cart is incredibly versatile — tuck it in a small corner or alcove, use it as a side table in the living room or add additional storage in your small kitchen. The round bar cart is rated well for being great for small spaces, sturdy and offering a ton of value for the money. While some reviewers note it wasn't the easiest to assemble, most agree it was worth the effort. Choose from three finishes: blackened bronze, brass or satin nickel.

With a nearly five-star rating on Wayfair, this simple and spacious bar cart has two sturdy shelves (the top is meant to support 25 pounds and the bottom support is 35 pounds). Made from metal and wood, the streamlined bar cart blends multiple home styles: modern, minimal, industrial and rustic. Customers found this wide bar cart offers great quality (especially considering the low price), is a perfect size and wasn't too hard to assemble. It ships fast, and for free! The only con? If you're looking to hang wine glasses or bottles, this cart doesn't offer any designated storage spots.

Impress your guests with this retro rolling trolley bar, which features two wood trays, sleek metal construction and quality locking caster wheels. The brand promises assembly will only take 25 minutes, and online reviewers tend to agree that the cart is easy to put together and the final setup feels sturdy. Customers also love the size of this cart, as well as the style and quality. It has just enough space to put decor, glassware or bottles on display. Choose between two styles: brown (darker wood grain) and gold or beige (lighter wood grain) and black.

With a clean, streamlined aesthetic, this metal rolling bar cart has two glass tiers, a raised handlebar and four locking caster wheels. The design is sleek and compact, making it perfect for everyday home decor, but the wheels and handle make it easy to transport. In total, the cart is meant to hold up to 66 pounds, so you can put most of your bottle collection on display. While we love the look and quality of this cart (plus, the fact you'll have 90 days to return), it is a bit pricey when compared to some other picks.

The mirrored shelves, gentle curves and clean lines give this metal bar cart a modern mid-century feel. Not only does the trendy bar cart provide ample space for storage, it's available in five finishes: black, gold, mint, silver and yellow. Customers love that this chic bar cart is sturdy and easy to assemble, plus they believe it provides a lot of value for the price. Although there are four locking caster wheels, reviewers found that the metal cart can be difficult to push at times.

Not only does the bar cart have an industrial look with its rustic wood and steel construction, it's designed to hold up to 132 pounds. There's also a removable tray to make serving food and drinks even easier. This bar cart can serve many purposes: a place to display your liquor collection, coffee bar or additional kitchen storage (the rack should support the weight of a microwave). Customers agree that the cart is easy to assemble. You'll also have the option to assemble it with or without wheels, although some customers found that the wheels weren't as sturdy as they would have hoped.

If you're building your liquor or wine collection, this large bar cart is a great pick. The rustic rolling cart has a 12-bottle wine rack, wine rack (ideal for six glasses) and two convenient hooks on each side. Plus, the wood tray top is removable to make serving and cleaning easier. Even when full, Amazon reviewers agree this serving cart is sturdy and easy to maneuver (given its four wheels, two of which have brakes). Only one downside: Some customers found it a bit difficult to assemble.

From the built-in ice bucket to the wine glass storage, this wicker rolling bar cart makes any backyard fit for entertaining. There's a ton of room to store extra bottles at the bottom and the spacious tempered glass top should support up to 80 pounds, according to the brand. Customers found that it's sturdy and easy to assemble. Just because this stylish cart makes the perfect outdoor accessory, doesn't mean you can't use it inside as well. The only common complaint: the bar cart only has two wheels, so you'll have to lift it up in order to move it around your yard.

For a natural, beachy style, we love this wicker bar cart and the fact that you can use it indoors or outdoors. Some of our favorite features: it includes a removable wicker tray, supports up to 50 pounds (like a big ice bucket) and the all-weather wicker is durable. The handwoven wicker is attractive, but just note that this is the only style available.

If you're willing to spend the money, we suggest investing in a beautiful West Elm bar cart. This mid-century wood bar cart, adorned with antique brass hardware, looks both sophisticated and stylish. It's made from solid wood (rather than particle board like some of the less expensive picks) and requires minimal assembly. Fill the two tiers with your favorite liquors and some modern decor to elevate the style. As gorgeous as the brass casters look, keep in mind there are only two of them so you'll need to lift the cart in order to roll it around.

If you're looking to stay on budget, consider this rolling utility cart available in white, charcoal, mint green and dusty pink. The three horizontally stacked bins have mesh bottoms and offer a ton of versatility in terms of what they can hold. Customers agree that the rolling rubber caster wheels and curved push handle make the metal bar cart easy to move around. Plus, the nearly 8,000-plus Amazon reviewers love that it's sturdy and easy to assemble. While this pick may not be as aesthetically pleasing as some of the other options, it's functional, affordable and versatile.

While this isn't your traditional bar cart aesthetic, this rattan bar cabinet offers a ton of storage and a trendy look that seems much more expensive than it actually is. Rather than keeping your liquor and glassware on display, use this stylish cabinet to tuck everything away. Most reviewers found that it's good quality and easy to assemble. Just note this a much more permanent solution than some of our other picks, since there are no wheels.

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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