Evolve your entertaining style with the addition of a stylish and festive bar cart. “A well-designed cart should complement your decor and organize essential bar tools for both functionality and elegance,” shares Neil Marcus, the in-house interiors expert, COO, and Co-Founder of HomeThreads. “Then, provide an array of glassware to suit your favorite drinks and the preferences of your guests.”
A good cart has everything you need for the basics—all the booze or NA booze, plus ginger beer, cranberry juice, simple syrup, and classic cocktail mixers—but a great cart is accessorized with all the tools, cocktail napkins, and glassware you need, too.
This is your chance to embrace the signature cocktail and make the bar cart a sophisticated centerpiece to your holiday gathering.
Ingredients For a Festive, Holiday Bar Cart
Select a truly versatile cart as your dedicated bar space. “Enhance the holiday ambiance by adorning the cart with mini wreaths, twinkling lights, and strategically placed ornaments," suggests Marcus. "Add a touch of wintry charm with sprigs of pine or holly, and include a decorative ice bucket to complete the ensemble.”
Livingston Scandinavian Black Glass Bar Cart by Sunpan
6mm Black Tempered Glass
Black Glass/Black Steel
Castors included for easy mobility
Shelves made with black tempered glass
Large handlebars on both ends
Two-tier trays for ample storage
Arc Holiday Bar Cart Gold & Black in Gold/Black by Zuo
34.6" W x 18.1" D x 37.4" H
Made of steel and glass
Built-in storage rack
Leave your ordinary barware stored away. For a holiday party, introduce holiday-worthy glasses. You’ll need options for cocktails (both lowball and highball), wine glasses, and (depending on the vibe), Martinis.
Aldo Short-Stem Wine Glass Set
Soda-lime glass
Hand-wash and hand-dry only
Not dishwasher-safe
Appliqué White Suite of Double Old Fashion Glasses
Applique glassware is designed in Italy
3.34 W x 3.34 L x 3.14 H
De'Longhi Hot & Cold Collection
Double wall thermal effect
Great for hot and cold drinks
The set includes two 9.1 fluid-ounce cappuccino glasses, two 10.1 fluid-ounce cold brew glasses, and two 16.2 fluid-ounce thermal glasses
Versatile barware is important to a functional bar cart setup. In addition to having a small cutting board and knife on hand, use small bowls to contain fresh herbs, pomegranate seeds, and candy canes. Keep a set of common items for making drinks on hand for your guest’s convenience.
Four-Piece Bamboo Bar Tool Set With Stand
Steel, brass, and engineered wood stand with shiny nickel finish
Includes a steel strainer, bottle opener, stirring spoon, and jigger with natural bamboo handles and burnt finish
Hand wash only
Double-Wall Wine Chiller
Hand-hammered stainless steel
An insulating layer of air between walls helps keep beverages chilled longer
Exterior stays cool to the touch
Holds one standard-sized (750ml) wine bottle
Kalman Polished Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker
3.25” x 3.2” x 9.5”
Stainless steel
Walnut wood handle
Hand-wash only
The Original Rabbit Corkscrew
Award-winning design
Includes foil cutter
Includes extra spiral
Glass Drinking Straws
Borosilicate ("beaker") glass
Dishwasher safe
