Home Home Decor Ideas Handsome Bar Cart Ideas By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Raise the bar on the ordinary liquor cabinet. Bar carts are a great way to show Southern hospitality when entertaining guests. 01 of 08 3-Shelf Bar Console Photo: Laurey W. Glenn For smaller spaces that cannot comfortably contain a bar cart, a three-shelf console is a perfect replacement. Fill the shelves with books and bourbon for a handsome cart stand-in. 02 of 08 Festive Bar Cart Welcome Photo: Kat Teutsch/Big Leo This brass bar cart by Arkansas native Bronson van Wyck features Southern-made essentials like Elmer T. Lee bourbon (Kentucky), Corsair gin (Tennessee), Jack Rudy tonic (South Carolina), and Bronson's Hellfire Club Bloody Mary Mix (arrowheadfarms.com). To complete the look, the top shelf is filled with savory cheese straws, fresh flowers, wooden monogram stir sticks, and vintage wares. Love it? Get it!Brass Cart with Leather Inlay, Blue Hammer Shell ice bucket, and Blue Hammer Shell with Mirror Glass tray: Celerie Kemble for Maitland-Smith; maitland-smith.com.Van Wyck Tartan napkins, Cocktail Napkins, and Custom Engraved Mint Julep Cups: theholidayworkshop.com. 03 of 08 Warm and Rustic Bar Cart Photo: Jody Horton Set a proper bar with flowers, cocktail mixers, garnishes, and the signature beer cocktail. Here, we served Lost in Texas. 04 of 08 Alfresco Bar Cart Chris M. Rogers This summery outdoor bar offers colorful refreshments like a Honeysuckle Watermelon Cocktail and fresh watermelon slices. 05 of 08 Chic Cocktail Cart Photo: Laurey W. Glenn A striking tray brings equal parts organization and beauty to this very fashionable bamboo bar cart. Hot pink carnations add a burst of color without crowding the utilitarian space. 06 of 08 Pretty in Pink Bar Cart Photo: Monica Buck Greet guests with a whimsical bar cart to set the theme for your party. This preppy pink station is decorated with fresh flowers and accented with a bright blue parasol. Love it? Get it!Bar trolley: For a similar look, try circawho.com. 07 of 08 Poolside Bar Photo by: Laura Moss, Styling by: Natasha Louise King Take the party outside to the pool deck with a wooden bar cart that easily stows away inside the pool house when it's not in use. Stock it with cocktails, snacks, and serving pieces for a crowd—or use it as a side table by your chaise longue for storing your book and drink while sunbathing. 08 of 08 Classic Portable Bar Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo In one corner of the dining room, a rolling cart holds a full bar all set for holiday entertaining. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit