Every year, no matter what, there's one vessel I always bring out during the holidays: my trusty bar cart. The perfect way to entertain guests and pour drinks at the same time, I can always rely on my little bar-on-wheels to get me through the chaos of hosting during the festive season.
While bar cart ideas vary, all styles have one thing in common – multifunctionality. Able to not only assist a host but elevate an empty corner in an instant, bar carts bring that highly coveted nostalgic feel we all strive to create over the holidays.
While I love my vintage little vessel, when I spotted the stylish bar cart designed by Drew Barrymore (available at Walmart), I instantly convinced myself my current model needed a partner.
Available in three chic colors (I love the warm honey shade), it couldn't be easier to transition the piece into your home and transform it into the ultimate holiday centerpiece, no matter your style.
With multiple tiers, Drew's timeless bar cart is one that can store an array of hosting essentials. Minimal enough to stand through years of trend changes, yet versatile enough to be dressed up or down for any occasion, you'll find yourself reaching for Drew's clever design whenever guests are around.
The best bar carts combine style with function. While a vintage rattan style is chic, there's something everlasting about Drew's simple style. It's a home bar idea that's perfect for smaller spaces or for transporting from room to room.
If you prefer more characterful designs, fear not, as Drew's bar cart might have a pared-back contemporary vibe, but it's ideal for styling. It can be elevated with Christmas decor like a garland or fairy lights to transform it into the ultimate festive focal point that'll have guests talking.
Don't forget that when organizing a bar cart. there are some bar essentials every style should feature. First, a good set of coupe glasses will instantly elevate your hosting game and provide your cart with that luxurious, nostalgic feel that's so fitting during the holidays.
Secondly, no guest can be served a drink without a cocktail napkin for a stylish flourish that will come to the rescue when the inevitable spillage happens. And lastly (but by no means least), a vintage-style cocktail shaker should always be amongst your bar cart shelves, perfect for making drinks and adding that decadent touch.
No bar cart is complete without a set of coupes. The Marie coupes are classic in shape and will come in handy over the festive season, whether you're serving citrusy cosmos or wintry eggnog.
Cocktail napkins elevate a drink in an instant. This 'Naughty or Mice' set is charmingly nostalgic and will create a fun talking point amongst guests over the holidays.
A classic style, this brass glass cocktail shaker is one you won't regret adding to your cart (literally). Fill it with whatever ingredients you desire; it's guaranteed to create a delicious cocktail every holiday.
Add some pattern to your bar cart with this bold, striped tumbler, which is as beautiful as it is practical. No matter the beverage, its stylish pattern is perfect for a festive cocktail or whiskey on the rocks.
These two-tone glasses are stunning in shape and color, and come in a set of 4. They act just as much as decor as they do drinking vessels, and will give your bar cart enduring elegance and grandeur.
The ultimate cocktail essential, this brass twisted spoon will make serving drinks feel charming and inspiring this Christmas.
Drew's bar cart is simple but stylish. With its multiple tiers and sturdy frame, it'll hold all sorts of bar essentials and will come in handy every Christmas.
