Are you inspired by warmer weather and upcoming long weekends to plan some gatherings? Or simply need a cool place to stow some extra wares? Whatever the case may be, a bar cart is a simple way to level up your space with storage and style. And it doesn’t have to eat up half of your paycheck.
Below, we share picks for some of the best affordable bar carts you can buy right now, varying in shapes, materials, decor styles, with prices starting at $78. Looking for other budget-friendly furniture for the home? Check out our guides to affordable sofas, beds, rugs, dining tables, and more.
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Gardner Bar Cart
WAYFAIR | $128.99
This rounded glass and metal bar cart is a fine example of understated style and can dress up any party or do double duty as an elegant side table.
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Kungsfors Kitchen Cart
IKEA | $149
Sleek and utilitarian, this cart will fit right in with stainless steel appliances and minimalist kitchens. The top portion lifts off to become a serving tray, while the spacious lower levels are also great for storing overflow pots and pans.
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Cassia Rattan Bar Cart
TARGET | $149.99
Introduce some tropical whimsy to your gatherings with this rattan bar from Target’s eclectic travel-inspired line Opalhouse.
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Ermont Bar Cart
WAYFAIR | $77.99
Obsessed with all things modern farmhouse? This rustic-meets-industrial cart is for you.
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Novogratz Stella Bar Cart
AMAZON | $109.59
With a brass finish, leather-wrapped handles, and an antique mirror lower level, this cart is a bit unexpected in all the best ways.
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Better Homes & Gardens Nola Bar Cart
WALMART | $135
Looking to add a bit of midcentury-inspired pizazz to your soirees? This gold cart will do the trick.
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Carbon Loft Glenn White Metal Bar Cart
OVERSTOCK | $149.99
Going for a modern look? This design incorporates stemware racks and bottle holders while retaining a clean-lined look.
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Lacole Serving Cart
HOME DEPOT | $140.82
Glam it up with this geometric car featuring a champagne finish and mirrors.
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Verdes Bar Cart
TARGET | $104.99
This mahogany cart looks a bit different from the rest of the bar carts on this list and in a good way, marrying sophistication with easy handling.
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Stone & Beam Industrial Bar Cart
AMAZON | $149
Another design that can fall under “modern farmhouse”, this homey design stands out with arched supporting frames.