Have you ever wanted to have a bar table in your house or backyard? You don’t have to spend much money on getting one from the store when you can actually spare some time and create one for yourself.
These 46 DIY bar tables will guide you on how to make any bar table of your choice. Go through our list, decide which works best for you, and start with the building process. You’ll be glad you did.
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DIY Bar Table With Storage
Sitting at a bar table and reaching for a wine glass is tiring. However, you can have a storage space on your bar table to give you a wine glass and other bar-related materials. Have everything you need in place. The following DIY bar table ideas have storage plans.
1. Bar Table With Shelves
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $30-$70 |
This custom bar table is built with different types of woods according to what the creator has – ¾” plywood, pine boards, oak pieces, and Biltema. It looks beautiful and cost-effective but if you can get all the varieties of wood, you can go for just one or anyone you have available. The bar table has a custom built-in shelf for extra storage. The bar table was assembled using pocket hole joinery and normal pre-drill holes. After assembly, it’s great to cover all the openings – pocket holes, and dents on the wood with wood filler.
Making A Bar Table With Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
The materials needed for this DIY portable bar table include wood, miter saw, Kreg jig, pocket hole screw, drill, and grit sander. Assemble the tabletop. The tabletop is in the form of a shelf, pre-drill pocket jokes on the pieces, and join them together. Make the legs and assemble everything.
2. DIY Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Pine lumber |
| Cost | $100 |
Do you want to make a bar table? I recommend you pay attention to the step-by-step instructions given in this guide. The first step is to get her the materials and tools required for the bar table. All the loss has been provided in this guide. After that assemble the side components of the table. Athens assembles the frame to the side components. Once you have the frame, fit the bottom and the splitting wall. After that, fit the shelves and the tape top. Assemble the drawer and fit them nicely. For most of the table assembly, pocket-hole joinery was used.
3. Bar Table With Storage DIY
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $50 – $150 |
This bar table has five different sections, each section performs tangible functions and all together make up the uniqueness of the table. The first part is the legs – these are what hold the table together. The second part is the shelf frame – this frame holds the shelves together. The shelf is the third part and the function is to provide storage space. Then, there’s the long frame that holds the tabletop. The last part is the tabletop. All these are put together using 2×2 and 1×4 lumbers, screws, wood filler, spray paint, and wood glue.
DIY Modern Bar Table
4. How To Make Cocktail Tables
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Metal rods |
| Cost | $120 |
This cocktail table is made from a combination of wood and metal. Start by bending two metal rods into two circles of different sizes. The equipment used for this is a circular bench vice. Use a tall stand (approximately the length of the table) to hold the two circles in place while joining metal rods to the length between the two circles. After that, add some square metal bars to the edges of the smaller circle to hold the tabletop ( a circular wooden board) firmly.
5. DIY Concrete Pub Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, Concrete |
| Cost | $30-$50 |
The materials needed for the DIY pub table include a miter saw, jigsaw, chisel, flat pry bar, tape measure, drill, concrete, and straight edge. This pub table has a wooden base and concrete top. Prepare the concrete mold with a round knockout in the center and four small square knockouts at every corner. Mix the concrete and fill the mold and allow it to dry very well. While waiting for the concrete to dry, assemble the wooden legs.
6. DIY Wall Mounted Bar Table
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $25-$50 |
The materials needed for this DIY wall-mounted bar table include a wood bar, wood screw, rubber pads, and metal hinges. First, determine the height of the bar table from the wall then screw a piece of wood to this position. Using T-hinges, attach the tabletop to the wall and assemble the table leg.
7. Bar Counter Table
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$150 |
All you need for this bar counter table include wood pieces, plywood, nails, a hammer, a drill, a pocket hole jig, and pocket hole screws. The first thing to do is to cut the wood into pieces and assemble them for the bar table frame. After that, cut the ¾” plywood into strips and use them to cover the frame. The creator used pocket holes and screws to join everything on the frame and used nails and hammers to assemble the plywood pieces.
8. DIY Modern Reclaimed Pub Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$40 |
The materials needed for this modern pub table include pine, plywood, pocket hole jig, pocket hole screw, and brad nail. Start by making the base for the table. Cut the pieces and assemble them, then stain the structure. After this assemble the tabletop and attach the centerboard.
9. DIY Pub Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
This bar table is made from wood, a miter saw, pencil, glue, and ruler. Start by making the tabletop. Cut five pieces of wood and join them together with glue then clamp them tightly for 24 hours so that it will dry very well and excess glue will be squeezed out. After this, frame the board with pieces of wood.
10. DIY Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$100 |
The materials needed for this DIY outdoor bar table are tape measure, drill, miter saw, Kreg jig, speed square, lumber, and sander. Start by making the table legs. Join all the pieces of legs using a Kreg jig then move forward to the tabletop. Attach the tabletop and sand the whole table then paint.
11. How To Make A Patio Bar
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, Concrete |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
This amazing DIY has three sections; the wooden base, the concrete tabletop and the LED lights. Start by making the frame for the table legs and once the frame is done, attach pickets to all the sides and screw the caster wheel to the base. After this, prepare the concrete and assemble every other component.
12. DIY Bar
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
This simple and low-cost DIY board is made from wood, drew, glue, stain, and miter saw. Cut all the pieces needed for the table and start assembling the table legs. Join the legs together and stitch the support at the appropriate position then attach the tabletop.
13. DIY $25 Pub Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $25-$40 |
To get an accurate measurement for this pub table, it depends on the chair you want to use. The table height must be 12 inches higher than the height of the chairs and for the width, add the length of each chair and add one inch to it and you have the width of the table. This table is very unique in its way.
14. DIY Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $25-$40 |
Start by cutting the pieces for the table then cut the pieces for the table frame and the legs. Join the pieces separately and assemble them. Paint the legs in a double layer of white paint and stain the tabletop with wood stain.
15. Recycled Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Recycled wooden board |
| Cost | $20-$60 |
If you’ve got some scrap wood pieces or some old furniture you want to discard. You can as well recycle them to make a bar table as it is in this video. The outcome of the recycled wood pieces is fantastic and I know you’ll want to try it as well. Gather the wood pieces and cut them to length. After that, sand and prepare the wood if necessary. Then assemble the pieces for the table frame. Get recycled boards to cover the frame. Paint and stain where necessary and your bar table is ready.
16. Hairpin Bar Table DIY
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, Hairpin |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
Get a piece of a wooden board, sand the table down to make it smooth then paint the board. After the paint has dried, stain the board and pre-drill holes on it to which the hairpin stand will be attached.
17. Back Lit Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $50-$200 |
If you’re trying out a DIY project such as this rounded table for the first time, you might have to sketch the template on a scrap piece of paper first. This will be like a guide showing you what is needed for the project. All you need include wood, glue, screws, spray paint/stain, and some room for cutting. The procedures involve cutting the wood into two pieces and assembling them for the legs, and the frame. Then, assemble the round table top and the bottom shelf. Once you’re done with the assembly, the next thing is to fit the backlit lighting – this is the highlight of the project. Then, fixing the lean panel for decoration.
18. Custom Bar Build
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $40-$80 |
This custom bar table is amazing and it’s made from different wood materials. The framing is made from a fir board. The shelving is from yellow pine, while the covering board is from pine tongue and groove. It is quite amazing how these three wood pieces blend to give an amazing product like this bar table. Well, the first part of this video talked about how to assemble the fir boards for the framing. Watch to the end and see.
19. Folding White Portable Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $100-$150 |
There are a lot of amazing features to this portable bar table that meets the eye. The first amazing thing is that as big as it is, it is moveable – there are four caster wheels attached to the legs. That means you can move it around as you like. The second thing is that it is foldable. The all-white color makes it look sparkling and nice. There’s a storage container in the middle of the shelves. And lastly, the shelving is wide enough to be a large storage space.
20. Hanging Balcony Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wooden slats |
| Cost | $150 |
Your balcony needs one of these hanging bar tables. To make the work easier, there is a mocked-up solid work model file for the final design of the hanging table attached to this guide. The first thing to do is to gather the materials and tools required as stated in this guide. Then, prepare your work area and gather everything needed in this area. Then, prepare the table base – lay down seven slats of 42×38 mm wood side by side. Allow some little gaps in between the wood. Then, cut two 42×18 mm slots to hold the seven slats together at the top and the bottom.
21. How To Build A Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $40-$90 |
The materials needed for this are wood, wood planer, electric sander, Kreg jig, Kreg screws, and tape measure. Pre-drill pocket holes on the pieces and start assembling the pieces for the table too and screw them together then move to the legs. Screw the pieces for the legs together and attach the tabletop to the leg. Paint it once the table is done.
22. LED Bar Table DIY
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood, LED Strip |
| Cost | $40-$70 |
Making this LED bar table can be easier and simple if you have a skill in soldering or have the ability to work with metal. It is made from opaque acrylic sheet, insulating tape, strong tape, metal flat bar, nice and strong legs, AC plug, and adapter. Drill a hole on the border of the acrylic sheet and place the LED inside the holes. Connect all the power supply components and place the acrylic sheet on the tabletop bar.
23. How To Make An Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$80 |
This was made from lumber, screw, drill, paint, and miter saw. Start by making the legs. Cut all the pieces needed for the legs and make a groove on the main legs just 2 inches away from the ground. Attach the leg support to these grooves and screw it in tightly.
24. DIY Bar Top Console Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$40 |
This is made from construction grade pine but that is not necessarily what you should use for your own if you can’t get grade pine you can make do with any other log of wood. Before assembling the tabletop pieces for joining, first run them through the jointer to make the edges smooth then gather them and glue them together. Then, assemble the legs and paint the table once it’s done.
25. Breakfast Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Pinewood |
| Cost | $100-$200 |
Having a multipurpose product is so amazing. This breakfast bar table can double as a kitchen table. The table is in two sections joined together with hinges. The only difference between the table being a bar or kitchen table is the arrangement; if the table is arranged on a horizontal line with the chairs in front, it’s a breakfast bar table. But it is vertically, side by side, then it is a kitchen table. To make this great piece, you need pine 2×6″ wood, a wood planer, a miter saw, screws, and some other pieces of equipment.
26. DIY Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $30 – $90 |
If you have some free wood in your backyard, or if you have enough scrap wood that will be strong enough for what you want to do. Let’s see how you can put these wood pieces together to get an outdoor bar table; start by cutting some 4×6 wood for the legs of the table. You need four of these types of wood. Assemble two at a time and sandwich two 2×4×4 between the top and the bottom of the 4×6 for the front of the table. Repeat the process for the other two 4×6s. However, the project will cost more if you don’t have the wood already.
27. How To Build IKEA Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$60 |
Get an IKEA table shelf at an affordable price then turn it upside down and drill holes at one side of the self-bottom and screw into its two-floor flanges. Then, flip it to the right side again and place long plywood on it as the tabletop attaches the tabletop tongue shelf using screws and a drill.
28. DIY Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
Start by cutting the pieces to fit the board and drill pocket holes at the top and bottom of every piece then screw them to a horizontal support bar at the top and the bottom. Assemble the legs and screw them together.
29. How To Build An Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$70 |
The materials needed for this DIY bar tank include a measuring tape, Kreg jig, miter saw, wood, bar clamps, clamps. Start by selecting the best of the wood for the tabletop then measure and cut the pieces to fit the board. Drill pocket holes in the pieces and screw them together. Assemble all the parts and satin everything.
30. Custom Resin Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Cedar boards |
| Cost | $60-$209 |
There is a long list of materials for this custom resin outdoor bar table. Since this bar table is a combination of three things (the bar table, the wine glass rack, and resin mold), You’ll need some materials for the resin which include large sheets of particle board, tuck tape, clear silicone sealant, and brown deck screws. For the bar table top, you’ll need maple live edge boards, casting epoxy, cedar boards and posts, metallic color pigment, hard wax oil, and PN corner braces for the bar top. You can check the guide for the materials for the wine rack. After gathering these materials and tools, the first step is to prep the bar top and shelf. After that is the building of the bar top resin mold.
DIY Round Bar Table
Sitting at a round table with your loved one and having some amazing moments with wine is absolutely beautiful. In the following bar table ideas, you’ll learn how to make rounded bar tables using basic materials like wood and screws together with some basic tools. Check out each of the ideas and start planning out your project.
31. Bar Stools With Pub Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wood pieces |
| Cost | $50 – $100 |
Making a bar stool with a pub bar table is really amazing. The combination is nice, although both pieces of furniture are not made in the same way. The bar stools are round wooden stools with long legs held together with cross members at the bottom and the top. The creator used mortise and tenon joints to assemble the legs and the cross members. For the pub bar table, he used predrill holes and screws to join the upper arm and the table support top. Watch the video above for the full tutorial on how to make the bar stool and pub bar table.
32. DIY Horseshoe Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10-$15 |
This horseshoe bar table is made from pine wood, wood stain, polyurethane, and sandpaper. Cut the tabletop from a log of pinewood using a chainsaw but if you don’t have that you can use any other case that is capable of cutting through the pine wood. Then, determine the length of the stand and remove the bark from it. Use sandpaper to smoothen the wood stand then stain the stand and the tabletop. After this, attach the tabletop to the stand and you have your beautiful bar table.
33. DIY High Top Table
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$50 |
The materials needed for this DIY high table include pine board, Kreg jig, electric sander, jigsaw, Kreg screw, wood stain, and glue. Start by cutting the circular board for the tabletop, smoother the edges of the board with an electric sander, and stain the board. Then, move to the table leg.
34. DIY Lumberjack Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10-$30 |
To make this amazing and beautiful bar table you must first find the log that is suitable for this purpose and determine the diameter you wish for the tabletop and leg. Cut the tabletop bottom a log of an oak tree. You can use a chainsaw to cut through the diameter but if the chainsaw is not long enough, you have to be a little bit creative about the cutting to a planer cut.
35. Round Bar Table Build
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $400 |
In this guide, Jared Sam’s will walk you through the process of making a custom round bar table with a set of bar stools. The project is not a beginner level but if you understand the concept very well you’ll be able to pull it through. It requires 40 minutes before completion with half of the time invested in wood burning and finishing. You’ll need a long list of tools (including complex ones you might not have yet) for the project. Here are some of the project outlines to get you started; project design, sketch preview, cutting list materials list, cutting the parts, parts assembly, braces, and mounting the base and top among others. You can check the link above for the full list.
DIY Pipe Bar Table
Are you looking for ways to make a pipe bar table? Here’s a quick guide to show you how to put one together using steel rods. The guide provides you with step-by-step instructions on the bar table together with cutting and materials lists.
36. DIY Salvaged Industrial Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Metal |
| Cost | $30-$45 |
Get an old trunk tire, rip it, and bring out the rim of the tire. Use the rim as the base of the table then weld a long metal bar to it as the stand for the table. Then attach a round plate to the bar and weld tubing under the plate to hold the plate firmly to the bar.
37. Homemade Bar Tables
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Steel rods |
| Cost | $50 – $150 |
Check out this homemade bar table made from metal square bars and steel rods. Start by cutting the metal bars with a compound miter saw. After cutting, assemble the cross members with a welding machine. Ensure to wear protective equipment when working with welding or soldering iron. Then, cut and assemble the steel rods for the legs of the table. Use the cross members to join them together. At the top, just before the countertop, add some square bars to the edges of the circle. This is to hold the countertop firmly.
38. DIY Coffee Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50-$70 |
To make this project easier, create the table in sections then come back and attach each section. Since the leg of this bar table is made from pipes, connect the pipes and attach the necessary fittings and the flange fittings as well. After the table leg is done, move to the tabletop.
DIY Bar Table Plans
Here are some plans to help you fast-track your DIY bar table construction. Each plan includes a list of materials, tools, a cutting list, and an approximate time of completion for the project. The plans listed below are not advanced and it is very easy for beginners to try them out.
39. Farmhouse Industrial Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | ¾” plywood |
| Cost | $70-$120 |
With a miter saw, track saw, and table saw, you can rip down some ¾” plywood for this farmhouse industrial plan. Cutting down larger pieces of plywood is not very easy because of the wide area but these three cutting machines do the work perfectly. Aside from that, you need grooves on the back pieces of the bar table to hold the shelves, you can easily do this in the router table. Ensure that the plywood is held tightly to the router table wall and it is nicely squared. After this, assemble the plywood pieces. Use some 2×2 strips to frame the edges of the table; this will create an enclosed area for the aluminum sheet that will cover the sides of the table.
40. How To Build A Bar Table
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$70 |
This is made from plywood, lumber, screws, wood glue, wood stain, drill, jigsaw, and miter saw. Start by cutting all the pieces needed for the project then stain them and fill the holes in them with wood filler. Screw the pieces for the frame and screw the tabletop to it and you’re good to go, but don’t forget to smooth the surface and edges of the pieces with sandpaper.
41. Bar Table Plans
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Pine board |
| Cost | $50 – $70 |
If you want to build a sturdy bar table as shown in this image above, you need to invest in strong wood like cedar or pine. There are four parts to this bar table; the legs, the Frame, the supports, and the tabletop. For the legs, you need four pieces of 2×2 lumbers. For the frame, you need two pieces of 1×4 lumbers, you need two pieces of 2×2 and one piece of 2×4 lumbers for the support. Then, one piece of the project panel for the tabletop. The project will take approximately one day before completion and you’ll need some basic tools and materials like wood glue, wood stain, hammer, wood filler, square, and level.
42. Recycled Bar Table
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Reclaimed IKEA table |
| Cost | $20- $60 |
Recycling wood for a new project is always amazing and cost-effective. Here, you’ll see how to turn an old IKEA hanging table into a bar table with three simple steps. The first step is to cut the table to fit your bar table size. You need to sand the table after cutting, especially the edges. The second step is to install the table stand. Some sturdy metal brackets will do this perfectly. You don’t want to economize when it comes to getting sturdy brackets, because the effectiveness of the table depends on how strong the brackets are. The last step is to finish the table with an amazing paint primer. This is a very simple and straightforward project.
43. Outdoor Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Steel tubing |
| Cost | $60 – $100 |
In this guide, you’re going to learn how to make a metal bar table top with recessed ceramic tile. The materials and tools required for the build include a MIG welder, sharpie marker, clamps, rectangular steel tubing, 18 gauge sheets of steel, ceramic tiles, black silicon, black spray paint, degreaser, rags, and square. After gathering all these materials and tools, the first step is to cut the metal pieces for the frame. This is done with the band saw at 45 degrees angle. After that, the next step is lighting up and welding the metal frame.
44. DIY Murphy Bar
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Wooden boards |
| Cost | $60 – $150 |
One of the things I love about this Murphy board is that it is foldable and looks like a normal wine cabinet when not in use. You can start making this by cutting some wooden boards into pieces for framing. Then, cut down a ¾” plywood sheet for the back of the frame. The plywood will go inside the frame and the pocket holes used for the assembly are at the back of the boards. After that, cut some cleats and joined them to the top part of the frame. Then, prepare the pieces for the wine shelves; chat on three different boards of the same length.
45. Light Up Bar Table
| Level | Medium |
| Material | Scrap wood |
| Cost | $60 – $120 |
All you need for this light-up bar table include scrap wood, plexiglass, light bulbs, and some other little pieces here and there. You can check out the mockup design showing all the parts of the table with the right dimensions. The table top is seven inches thick and it’s made from two 2×4’s with ¼” plexiglass sandwiched between the two pieces. The light is the highlight of the bar table. Click the link above for the full deck of the light-up bar table.
46. Reclaimed Wood Bar Table
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Old deck boards |
| Cost | $5 – $10 |
Using reclaimed wood for DIY projects is the sweetest way to cut down costs for the project. This particular bar table was made from old wood deck boards. The first part of the project is to cut down the deck board into pieces with the right dimension. The dimensions are shown in one of the images in this instructable guide. Then, assemble the tabletop using screws and wood glue. After that, assemble the legs and fasten them to the tabletop. Then, assemble the table feet, and lastly, sand the whole table and you have a brand new bar table.
Conclusion
There you have it!! Amazing bar table ideas. It is one thing to want something, it is another thing to have guides, plans, tutorials, and ideas to make the process faster. In this article, each of the. The DIY bar table guide is very explicit with a list of materials, a cutting list, and a list of tools where necessary. Most of the bar table ideas are beginner’s friend and there is room for you if you want to customize them to suit your desire. You need to read through and pick the best barrable idea that suits you.
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