23 Best Bar Carts to Elevate Your Home Bar in 2023

May 31, 2023

By Elissa Suh

The subject of the best bar carts can really bring out the creativity in any home-decor lover. How should you style a bar cart? What's the best way to stock it? What tools will you need? It's a source of inspiration that can quickly spiral into a very expensive endeavor.

These rolling wonders make an elegant—and functional—home base for all your mixology essentials, from stemware and decanters to liquor bottles and mixers. Bar carts come in all shapes, sizes, and styles—bohemia, Art Deco, mid-century. Some even come with a wine rack built right in. Perfect for storing your bottles, transporting ice buckets, or displaying serving trays, these picks come suited with wheels and will help you deck out your dining room, living room, or any space.

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This retro blue steel-frame cart is all about color and clean lines. It might be minimalist but it has the space you need to store your barware, plus, neat grooves on the shelves means your items will stay put. If blue's not your hue, it's also available in coral, and both have translucent wheels.

Bar carts are all about the display factor, and this acrylic option leaves nothing to the imagination—perfect if you’ve got a bevy of beautiful wine bottles you want to show off.

The colorblocking and chunky wood frame make this two-tier rolling number, designed by Normann Copenhagen, a perfectly modern bar cart. And, if you don't have a kitchen island, this versatile pick could easily double as a kitchen cart should your needs change.

With its gold frame and alternating marble and glass shelves, this cart makes a subtle statement piece. It's classy while avoiding being ostentatious, but still packs a punch in terms of storage with its three shelves and a wine rack. You can even remove the caster wheels for an even sleeker look.

Furniture maker Burrow created a utility cart that, aside from looking good, doesn't require any tools for assembly. The bent plywood shelves and black-rim wheels are an added plus, and the steel frame gives it a slightly industrial lean.

Made of powder-coated aluminum with a distinctive teak handle, the Boden is a delightful outdoor bar cart from Article (we've also found one of our favorite bar cabinets at Article, too).

This 1920s inspired bar cart has a wide circular frame and will make you feel like you’re serving drinks at a Great Gatsby Party.

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Go for the gold with this Novogratz-designed cart. With three tiers and wraparound bars on each of the shelves, you’ll have lots of secure storage space.

If sleek or midcentury is not your style, this farmhouse inspired two-tier cart from designer Christopher Knight is the way to go.

This steel cart from Room & Board is super customizable—it's available in 16 colors, and you can order a rectangular (pictured) or round version.

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Sturdy and sustainably sourced, this beauty from West Elm is made in a Fair Trade facility from FSC-certified wood.

Another indoor-outdoor option, this brilliant-blue rolling bar cart is a breeze to fold away and store.

Arrange your glassware, cocktail shakers, and bar tools in sophisticated, glam style with this circular gold bar cart. The pretty Old Hollywood pick is also available in silver.

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This thoughtfully designed supersized serving cart has a designated space for everything. There are 11 slots for wine bottles, 2 racks for wine glasses, and a wealth of open space on the glass-top shelving.

Here, a retro-inspired design pays homage to the bold but minimalist midcentury-modern aesthetic. This chic piece of furniture features caster wheels, a mirrored top and bottom shelf, and plenty of room. Pictured in gold metal, the cart is also available in black, silver, mint, and yellow.

This rattan pick will look stunning in any bohemian or beachy space. The durable bar cart is handcrafted by Danish artisans with functionality in mind; note the bottleholders on both sides of the lower shelf.

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Looking for an industrial bar cart? Consider this two-tier cart with tempered glass shelves and locking casters. Seen here in black, the bar cart is also available in gold.

This three-tier metal-and-glass bar cart is just the thing to kickstart a home bar. The top two shelves have a gorgeous banana leaf pattern imprinted in the glass, and the teal bottom shelf gives a vibrant pop of color. Want to complete the look? Splurge on the matching coffee table and end tables.

If you’re looking for a fun statement piece, this two-tiered silver bar cart is shaped into a moon and will add a bit of whimsy to your room. Aside from the distinct shape, the cart keeps things pretty simple so you can have a show-stopping furniture piece that's still relatively subtle.

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Living in a studio apartment is no excuse not to have a home bar, and this vertical-forward cart will help you accomplish just that. With mirrored shelves and a gold frame, this tall and narrow bar cart conveys a small footprint without sacrificing any style. It also has locking caster wheels so your glasses won't tumble into your bed.

Another tall option, this slender cart has clear glass and rattan shelves for added flair. The rounded black metal frame also works well with any home decor.

This distressed sheet metal cart with wooden handles looks like something you’d find in a French countryside kitchen. Just imagine a bunch of fresh-cut flowers next to your bottles of wine—parfait.

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We’re big fans of USM and if you’re looking for a splurge, this minimalist and sleek bar cart will stay with you for many moves. Though the powder-coated steel—which also comes in white and black—seems plain, the simple structure and design is classic and ultra-sturdy.

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