The 10 Best Bar Cabinets of 2023

Best Overall

West Elm Vivien Bar Cabinet

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“A bar cabinet can be similar to a credenza with tailored storage spaces to welcome your finest bottles, glassware, and bar tools, often with a flat top surface for cocktail making or even little cutting boards that pull out,” explains Boushel. All of these factors combined, she adds, make things much easier for hosting, saving you the trips between the kitchen and bar area.

West Elm’s Vivien cabinet is among Boushel’s personal favorite designs, featuring a retro-chic curved frame, brushed brass hardware, two adjustable shelves, an eight-bottle built-in wine rack, and a built-in glass rack with space for 18 standard wine glasses. This rack also features additional storage space on the back of each door.

Dimensions: 36"w x 17.5"d x 35"h | Material: Wood, poplar wood glass, iron

Best Small

Boahaus Modern Two-Door Mini Bar

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The old adage “big things come in small packages” comes to mind with this petite bar cabinet by Boahaus. While it’s compact and ideal for smaller spaces, this cabinet doesn’t fall short on storage or functionality—two glass doors encase a spacious compartment for standard liquor bottles, with five slots for wine bottles directly above it. There’s another section above the wine rack with enough space to hang two to three wine glasses, depending on the size and shape, and if you’re creative, you can also fit a few things underneath the glasses without cluttering (think small bottles of bitters and tinctures, books, a cocktail jigger, that sort of thing).

The cabinet’s top is simple and clean, its surface perfect for additional bottles, books, barware, and more. Best of all, according to reviews, the assembly is easy and the cabinet is quite durable given the price tag. If you’re looking to get the most for your money, the Boahaus Modern Mini Bar is a solid choice.

Dimensions: 38.78" H x 28.35" W x 17.52" D | Weight: 52 pounds | Material: Manufactured Wood (MDP) with Melamine

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Best Corner

Crate & Barrel Fayette Corner Bookcase with Storage

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Think of this Art Deco-inspired CB2 piece as the hybrid corner bar cabinet you didn’t know you needed (until now, that is). Fluted mango double doors open to reveal an oak interior with two adjustable shelves, where you can store bottles and barware; the surface of the cabinet and its three bookshelves make for a great and convenient display space for the things you want to keep out in the open, like your cocktail books, prized bottles, and more. The possibilities are endless, as is the storage space.

Dimensions: 20"Wx20"Dx76"H | Material: Mango veneer, oak veneer and engineered wood

Best Tall

Jill Zarin Bar Cabinet

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This tall and versatile bar cabinet by Jill Zarin offers ample storage and great overall functionality. In addition to several shelves and ample wine storage space, the cabinet also offers versatile storage cubbies, perfect for books, bar accessories, and other booze-focused additions. Simply line up your favorite books and bottles to add a touch of flare to your kitchen, living room, or communal space. Adult assembly required. 

Dimensions: 72'' H x 32'' L x 15.5'' D | Material: Manufactured Wood

Best Splurge

Ludlow Trunk Bar Cabinet, Black

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This jaw-dropping bar cabinet promises to wow even the most finicky of interior designs. Inspired by the trunk-style suitcases of the “golden age of rail travel,” this durable bar cabinet is crafted from solid hardwood and sheet metal, complete with kiln-dried gmelina wood moldings. The cabinet’s removable drawers are equipped with rubber drawer stoppers, and the entire unit is sealed with protective lacquer to protect against potential moisture damage. Both the wine rack and drawer are removable, rendering the piece customizable to your personal preferences. Sure it’s pricey, but cabinets this unique only come around every so often… 

Dimensions: 45.5" w x 23.5" d x 37" h | Material: Hardwood, sheet metal

Good to Know:
Once you’ve got your cabinet, says Edgerton, the most important thing to focus on is, of course, what goes in it. “Cover your classics: vodka, gin, whiskey, tequila, sweet and dry vermouth, Campari, Cointreau, Angostura bitters and sugar. With the addition of citrus, you can cover an array of classic cocktails to enjoy right in the comfort of your own home. Oh, and pro-tip: keep your vermouth refrigerated. It stays fresh longer.”

Best Budget

Pemberly Row 30-Inch Glass Door Bar Cabinet

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I personally own this exact bar cabinet, and I absolutely love it—the price point certainly didn’t hurt, either. I was nervous that its quality and durability would be an issue given the low cost, but after having had it for over a year now, this piece continues to surprise me. Not only does it look like an actual vintage find, but it’s incredibly sturdy and has not seemed to have any issues with the dozens of bottles I keep both inside and on its top.

The glass doors pop open when pushed, and the middle shelf is adjustable, which is always convenient; there are three wine glass racks underneath the cabinet’s top, and depending on where you have the shelf situated, there’s plenty of room to store other glasses both below and between any hanging stemware. All in all, the Pemberly Row 30-inch bar cabinet is an excellent find, and I get compliments on it all the time.

Dimensions: 30"D x 16"W x 38"H | Material: Wood, metal, glass

Best Customizable

Society6 Leopard Vase Credenza by Megan Galante

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For those who look to support artists wherever possible, Society6 might just be your new favorite online shop. With a smart lineup of home décor pieces, all of which simply serve as a canvas for your artist’s design of choice, customization possibilities abound.

This credenza, for example, is not only made to order with your selected pattern, but you’ll also have a choice of wood finish (birch or walnut) and steel leg color (black or gold). Designer Megan Galante’s Leopard Vase graphic is a crowd favorite, but take a look around and see what catches your eye.

Dimensions: 35.5" x 17.5" x 30" (H) | Material: Wood, steel legs

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Best Design

Latitude Run Farmhouse Bar with Wine Storage

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This simple-yet-functional bar cabinet is perfect for those looking to add no-frills storage to their kitchen or living space. The piece features 8-bottle wine storage, an open cubby, and three rows of glassware hangers, perfect for optimizing space for bottle storage. The cabinet is finished with powder-coated metal and is crafted from high-grade manufactured wood, and its three-color availability promises to fit spaces of all colors and sizes. Perhaps the most ideal feature of this cabinet is its counter space use, perfect for storing additional bottles or doubling as a cocktail creation space. You choose. 

Dimensions: 34.84'' H x 33.86'' L x 14.17'' D | Material: Manufactured wood 

Best with Refrigerator

Cheverny Metal Inlay Bar Cabinet with Cooling Storage Option

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For those looking for maximum storage—wine fridge included—this gorgeous piece from Cheverny is just the ticket. This durable cabinet is crafted from solid mango wood and features a bronze-finished metal inlay, a large prep area perfect for hosting happy hour, and two pull-out surfaces that are ideal for placing snacks and small bites.

While the cabinet does boast refrigerated storage, certain users have pointed out that the fridge does stick out a bit in the back (likely for fan and ventilation purposes), so adding a few extra inches to your estimated in-home space for the product is key. In addition to wine storage, the cabinet also features a stemware rack, multiple drawers, and deep shelving units. With refrigeration, hosting space, and tons of storage, this is truly the ultimate bar cabinet.

Dimensions: 40" W x 22" D x 72"H | Material: Solid mango wood, bronze-finished metal inlay

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