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Best Outdoor Bar Carts for Serving Drinks at Your Next Porch Party

Metal, wood, with or without a cooler—the options are endless, but we've selected the best.

By Hannah Jones
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Outdoor bar carts may not be essential outdoor decor for a good porch party, but they are guaranteed to make one better. Roll one out stocked with lemonade and canned cocktails, and it's sure to get the party going. But the beauty of these carts is that they're useful for far more than just transporting drinks. You could use it as a tea trolley for afternoon refreshments, as a serving cart for an al fresco dinner, or even as a spot to display all your prized patio plants.

Of course, if you're ready to invest in an outdoor bar cart, it's smart to think about how exactly you'll use and store it. If you also need a cooler, you might consider a cart/cooler combo. If you plan on moving it inside and out depending on the weather, then you'll want a cart with wheels. You could also snag a cover if you'd prefer to leave your cart outside. Entertaining in a small space? A foldable cart is the way to go. And if you always want your cart to be at the ready for the next party, then consider getting one made of durable materials that can withstand the elements. So, grab your friends, some good drinks, and even better eats, and get ready to throw the best outdoor party you have yet with one of these bar carts.

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best cooler/cart combo

Permasteel Portable Patio Cooler

Portable Patio Cooler
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best cooler/cart combo

Permasteel Portable Patio Cooler

Now 34% Off
$164 at Amazon
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Permasteel makes a wide range of patio coolers in a variety of styles, but this casual cart might just be our favorite. While the top can double as a spot to assemble beverages, it also opens to an 80-quart cooler to keep drinks iced down up to 36 hours. And of course we adore the retro-chic mint green finish.

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best for additional shelving

GDLF Jumbo Outdoor Bar Cart

Jumbo Outdoor Bar Cart
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best for additional shelving

GDLF Jumbo Outdoor Bar Cart

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This extra-large bar cart comes with plenty of shelving to hold glassware, drinks, and more. It also includes a bottle opener, hooks, towel rack, and wheels. For under $350, it's a bargain-priced party starter.

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best bar cart with fridge

Dometic Outdoor Mobile Bar Cart

Outdoor Mobile Bar Cart
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best bar cart with fridge

Dometic Outdoor Mobile Bar Cart

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There's no need for a separate wine fridge when you have this bar cart on hand. In fact, it has just about everything you could need in terms of drink-serving essentials, from a spot for a cutting board, a cooler tub, attachable storage, ice chest, serving spot, and sealed storage. If you're the entertainer extraordinaire, then this is the bar cart for you.

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best wood cart

Tangkula Acacia Wood Serving Cart

Acacia Wood Serving Cart
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best wood cart

Tangkula Acacia Wood Serving Cart

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It's tough to find a quality wood bar cart, but especially one for under $100, but we've found the perfect one. This acacia wood cart is simple, but it's simplicity makes a statement, with a slatted-wood tier and an upper shelf for concocting cocktails.

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most durable

Keter Outdoor Table and Storage Cabinet

Outdoor Table and Storage Cabinet
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most durable

Keter Outdoor Table and Storage Cabinet

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You definitely don't need to worry about leaving this bar cart out to the elements. With a stainless steel top and resin base, it can withstand just about anything you throw at it. With the storage cabinet bottom, you could even leave bottles and glassware to come back to. Hooks along the side are perfect for storing utensils, and there's even a spice rack for all your drink or grill necessities.

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best budget bar cart

Novogratz Penelope Outdoor/Indoor Cart

Penelope Outdoor/Indoor Cart
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best budget bar cart

Novogratz Penelope Outdoor/Indoor Cart

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In case you were wondering whether or not it's possible to find a great bar cart for under $100, the answer is 100% yes. This rolling cart with two levels, two push handles, a glass top, and an eye-pleasing design also comes with a budget-friendly price tag, but no one will ever guess it.

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best rattan-like bar cart

SERENA & LILY Captiva Bar

Captiva Bar
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best rattan-like bar cart

SERENA & LILY Captiva Bar

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This rattan-like bar cart is Palm Beach perfect for any patio. Set atop casters, it's easily transportable without feeling overly outdoorsy, so it's a great fit if you're looking for a cart that can transition between the porch and the dining room seamlessly. Though it looks strikingly similar to rattan, it's actually made of resin, so there's no need to fear if you accidentally leave it outside uncovered.

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best galvanized metal cart

4W Galvanized Metal Bar Cart

Galvanized Metal Bar Cart
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best galvanized metal cart

4W Galvanized Metal Bar Cart

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Of course we had to include a galvanized metal bar cart on our list! While we'd advise covering this cart up during inclement weather, the beauty of galvanized metal is that natural aging adds a gorgeous patina that you just can't re-create.

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splurge-worthy

Lane Venture Winterthur Estate Bar Cart

Winterthur Estate Bar Cart
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splurge-worthy

Lane Venture Winterthur Estate Bar Cart

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Made from all-weather aluminum, this bar cart can withstand the elements in style. The two levels have clear glass bases that can easily be cleaned, while heavy-duty front wheels make the cart easy to push on different terrains. Not to mention, this bar cart is incredibly beautiful and timeless. It's a splurge that'll last you years to come.

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best faux-marble cart

South Shore Furniture Maliza Bar Cart

Maliza Bar Cart
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best faux-marble cart

South Shore Furniture Maliza Bar Cart

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It doesn't get much sleeker than this three-level faux marble bar cart. It includes both a wine rack and hanging storage for stemmed glasses, along with wheels and two push handles. It's also weather resistant thanks to the faux marble, but we'd still advise covering it during rain and snow.

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best all-weather cart

Christopher Knight Home Wicker Bar Cart

Wicker Bar Cart
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best all-weather cart

Christopher Knight Home Wicker Bar Cart

Now 52% Off
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Constructed from polyurethane wicker, this durable bar cart can stay outside uncovered if you happen to forget about it. The top features an open beverage tub, while a storage drawer and shelf are below. If you're looking for a similar option with more serving space, try this version.

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best for small-space living

Origami Origami Folding Bar Cart

Origami Folding Bar Cart
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best for small-space living

Origami Origami Folding Bar Cart

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Apartments and condos might not have the largest outdoor spaces for entertaining, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them. This bar cart folds up when not in use for easy storage.

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best miniature bar cart

FirsTime & Co. Joliet Round Bar Cart

Joliet Round Bar Cart
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best miniature bar cart

FirsTime & Co. Joliet Round Bar Cart

Now 44% Off
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Sometimes you just don't need (or have the space for) a large bar cart. If you're looking for something on the smaller side, then this round, two-tiered option provides enough space for a few drinks on top and serving pieces on bottom.

If there was ever a bar cart that was made for a poolside cabana, it's this beauty. The butcher-block top can be used as a cutting board or serving surface, or you can remove the top to reveal the cooler beneath.

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Hannah Jones
Commerce Editor

Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she's ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.

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