30 Ideas To Build The Best Outdoor Bar

Backyards can be one of our favorite places to spend time while at home. We look to our backyards to create an ideal oasis as we move into spring. After we've planted our favorite flowers and vegetable gardens and spruced up our patios, we take a look around and think, what more could we add to create the most incredible space imaginable? And, do we have the perfect answer for you ... how about adding an amazing outdoor bar to your lush, plant-filled backyard, which is a brilliant idea if you ask us!

Who needs to leave the house if the best bar in the neighborhood is in your backyard. It's time to move the bar from the basement and create a stylish, outdoor bar that is not only a great place to socialize with your friends but also great to use while you are hanging out solo for a little "me time." As Country Living pointed out, you don't need to spend a ton of money to have the perfect watering hole, although you could go all out on lavish bar buildouts. The Spruce noted that while you can add elaborate kitchens to your bar, you can use repurposed materials to make your outdoor bar shine. Whichever direction you decide to go in, one thing is for sure; there's plenty of inspiration for the perfect outdoor bar. Keep scrolling to get several ideas.

This gorgeous and private backyard couldn't get dreamier. With plenty of seating, our eyes are drawn to the wood pergola with a bar counter just waiting to be stocked.

Create an ideal outdoor pavilion summer situation by building a luxe pergola with an elaborate brick bar and an oven perfect for entertaining.

What could be more fitting than sitting under a wooden canopy of lush goodness (and visible grapes)? We can't think of anything but stocking that rustic wooden bar and enjoying the quiet.

This shared modern outdoor kitchen features plenty of room for a bar atop the luxe countertop and plenty of cooking opportunities.

If your backyard resembles a lush jungle, then you may want to consider positioning your bar right in the middle of your lush greenery. We can't think of anywhere we'd rather be (with a cocktail, of course!).

This expansive patio with luxe wood floors has everything you could want to enjoy an expensive evening of entertaining. If this were our abode, we'd position a built-in bar next to the grill, which would really pop in front of the red and black wall.

We can't think of a better place to entertain than this beautiful terrace. We'd put an immaculate bar opposite the beautiful brick fireplace and stock it to the brim with our favorite beverages.

This large courtyard-style kitchen is close to the ocean (which might be its biggest asset); however, we may stick around with a fully stocked bar, just like this stone option.

This stunning brick outdoor kitchen with plenty of counter space for a bar is a total inspiration and gives us a reason to never go indoors.

This private oasis with a plunge pool and stone grill features the ultimate outdoor kitchen all done up in luxurious stone ... which just so happens to be the perfect locale for a bar.

This outdoor backyard bar in Canggu, Bali, Indonesia, has all the right lighting, tropical greenery, and comfortable, grown-up beanbag style chairs. All it needs is a bar cart within reach to create the perfect escape.

This open-concept living area features an ideal indoor-outdoor flow. We'd position a bar cart right near the large oversized doors for entertaining made easy.

This boho-style rooftop has a large outdoor sofa with patterned pillows, a teepee, and string lights. We recommend building a wooden bar and draping it with fabric and greenery to complete the stylish look!

This modern outdoor kitchen with plenty of storage has all of the bells and whistles and enough space to set up a bar on the oversized slate countertops.

There are no expensive built-in kitchens with luxe bars, but we can imagine a movable bar cart next to this idyllic dining area.

This wooden bar cart is a showstopper for any backyard soiree, and since it is movable, you can effortlessly move it around your outdoor space.

This wooden cart with oversized wheels is the perfect accent piece to a spectacular, rustic backyard fete with a natural canopy. It just needs your favorite cocktails added, a mix of flowers, and bales of hay to round out the style!

This two-tiered patio has it all. An upper level with seating to watch the large-screen TV and a lower level under a modern pergola with a dining table and grill with just enough room for an ample bar!

This epic backyard features a desert landscape, a uniquely shaped pool, and a fireplace perfect for chillier nights. All the space needs is an outdoor bar.

This outdoor kitchen features a greenhouse-like structure with overhead hanging plants, but our eye is drawn to the ample countertop space with rattan lighting overhead that gives us plenty of inspiration for our outdoor bar build.

Who needs to go out to a restaurant when this outdoor patio has stellar ocean views? Whether you choose to do a built-in bar or a rolling bar cart, those views are all that matter!

While it's not exactly a swim-up bar, this is a vibe we can get behind! This outdoor kitchen and built-in bar have plenty of counter space and an expensive grill for an epic pool party. All we need now is a margarita!

This next option is the perfect example of luxe living. With upscale materials seen throughout the space, from stone to granite, we could spend hours in this entertaining space with plenty of room for a stocked bar.

This defined space has the perfect setup for hosting cocktails with friends and family. It has plenty of counter space for a bar set up right next to the dining area for guests to have an enjoyable afternoon.

If we had this epic outdoor bar situation, we just might hire bartenders to tend to guests. We can't get enough of its modern look and upscale finishes!

With massive counter space, we'd set up our bar atop the beautiful stone built-in, which is the perfect spot and close enough to the dining area for guests to indulge in a refill.

This patio features epic mountain views with plenty of surrounding greenery, but it's the simple dining set-up we can't get enough of. This rustic side table could be the perfect place to set up your bar.

This outdoor kitchen is what dreams are made of, reminiscent of a hotel. Situated next to a garden and pool, we'd set up our bar on the island countertop space and store any of our bar essentials in the cabinets below.

This modern kitchen offers enough space for a bar and has stainless steel cabinets, the perfect contemporary backdrop for the rustic stone wall and wood backsplash.

We can't help but love a great indoor-outdoor bar situation like this one. We suggest adding a movable bar that can be easily stocked with our favorite boozy beverages since the luxury kitchen is steps away from the patio!