Outdoor Bar Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Visitor Friendly (2024)

As the weather gets warmer, we all want to spend a little more time outdoors. Even simple things like eating dinner, having a drink, or enjoying your morning coffee on a lazy Sunday morning are somehow made even better when you're outside. And if you like entertaining (and who doesn't) it's the perfect time to have people over to enjoy the great outdoors with you. When barbecue and cookout season rolls around, you'll want to have a space that's right for outdoor entertaining.

Whether it's part of an outdoor kitchen, attached to your house, or its own standalone feature, these outdoor bars make entertaining outside a simple and stylish adventure. From structures that will look great added to your patio to bars that integrate flawlessly with the wildlife around them, there's a bar for every type of yard. No matter what style you choose, these outdoor bars will definitely give your yard an instant makeover.

We'd love to be sipping cocktails at this trendy, black-and-white bar this summer. The DIY bar space has patterned tile for style and weather resistance — it'll endure the summer sun just as well as snow in the winter.

If you live someplace where it's warm most of the year, you'll love eating breakfast at this breezy and open kitchen-side bar. Four mounted corbels create the perfect sturdy surface!

A grill, a mini fridge, a cooler full of drinks — what more could you need in this backyard space? We like how this architect included a covered space; the roof provides needed relief from that hot summer sun.

If you're outside, you might as well enjoy a little greenery! A bar attached to a potted plant structure like this one gets you up close and personal with nature.

Don't leave your grill lonely on the edge of your deck — pending your budget, a full outdoor kitchen and bar create a homey and familiar outside hangout spot.

Spruce up your large backyard porch with this elegant backyard arbor setup — but only if you're willing to go all out (this one houses a grill and includes outdoor plumbing).

Who wouldn't want to enjoy this creative outdoor bar? We're loving the mix of wood and stone to create a relaxed-yet-sophisticated backyard look.

Hello, storage space! We love that this outdoor wooden DIY bar has room underneath for drinks, ice, and other supplies.

Is there any other way to enjoy your summers by the grill? If you have a pool, try a poolside bar and grill like this one to keep all the action in one space.

For a bar on a budget, an eclectic tiki bar is a relatively expensive way to get the party going. Mai Tai, anyone?