7 Stylish Bar Carts to Instantly Elevate Your Cocktail Hour

Happy hour just got a whole lot happier — and more fashionable. A stunning bar cart is not just a style staple, but a mark of a great host. These unique and original pieces will add a splash of color or a glint of metal to any living space and are always a sight for sore (or thirsty) eyes. When you just can’t do another cocktail hour in a crowded, dimly-lit bar with loud music, an at-home happy hour will hit the spot.

West Elm Aster Bar Cart

This piece raises the bar on entertaining. With antique brass accents and mirrored shelves, this cart is straight from the art deco era. With space to hold wine bottles, martini glasses, and ice buckets, this cart is a full-service accessory to a great night in. Shop it here.

Ink + Ivy Rocket Bar Cart

This original piece will strike your guests’ attention like a bolt of lightning. Warm wood finishes bring out the room’s earthy tones, and the striking design is sure to spark conversation. For modern industrial design lovers, this piece is a must-have. Shop it here.

Anthropologie Oscarine Lucite Bar Cart

Catch the light with this refractive Lucite and glimmering brass piece. The illusion initially draws the eye, but the attention to detail will make it impossible to look away. Equipped with two transparent shelves and wheels, this classy piece brings a vintage aesthetic into your home. Shop it here.

Gracie Oaks Sirius Bar Cart

Roll into a good night with this statement piece. Distressed oak and unfinished metal bridge the gap between mid-century and industrial design, which makes it a great addition to a minimalist space. The ample wine storage doesn’t hurt either. Shop it here.

Serena & Lily Caledonia Woven Bar Cabinet

This show-stopper is more than just chic - although the chunky seagrass and streamlined design beg to differ - it’s equipped with complete cocktail hour organization. Mirror-backed shelves and drawers keep your essentials no more than an arm’s distance away, and the accent piece adds texture to any room. Shop it here.

Anthropologie Woven Bistro Bar Cart

Add a pop of color to any space (poolside or dining room-adjacent) because this piece is equipped for indoors and outdoors. The all-natural rattan material is threaded with navy and white accents, which breathes fresh air (and year-round summer vibes) into your home. Shop it here.

France & Son Artemis Bar Cart

Round out your evening with this two-tiered circular beauty from the Moncasa collection. Elegant marble shelving offsets a glass top and gold accents. Perfect for an art deco or modern home, a piece this gorgeous guarantees your home will quickly become the most popular watering hole in town. Shop it here.

Now, let's raise a glass to your future cocktail hours and the beginning of a very fun and memorable tradition. When you live Related, the bar with the best view is right at home. Cheers!

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