Short answer: Choose a bar cabinet in three steps: measure the floor, list what it has to hold, then match the room style. Each barrel cabinet from Oak Wood Wine Barrels sits on a round footprint approximately 27.4 inches in width and is 37 to 38.6 inches in height. The Bar Cabinet ($1,237.50) has storage behind a door; the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet ($1,259.10) adds multi-layer bottle storage, hidden storage and wheels.
Prices as of October 6, 2026; each link shows live stock.
What size bar cabinet do you need?
Before you shop, be sure to measure three things: the floor footprint, the height from the floor to anything hanging above, and the space in front where you'll be standing.
- Footprint. The Bar Cabinet and the Multi-Use Bar measure 27.4 × 27.4 inches; the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet measures 27.4 × 27.2 inches. There are no corners on a round cabinet to catch a hip in a walkway.
- Height. The Bar Cabinet and Multi-Use Bar are 37 inches tall; the Top Shelf is 38.6 inches tall. Check that height against a windowsill, a wall rack or the bottom of a TV.
- Space in front. Our recommendation: clear about 3 feet in front of the door, enough to open it and stand to pour.
The sizes on these product pages are subject to a tolerance of ±10%, so measure your space accordingly.
What should a home bar cabinet hold?
Everything the bar needs and you don't want on display. Do a quick inventory before you choose:
- How many bottles you keep, and roughly how many are wine vs. spirits.
- Your tallest bottle. Measure it; it tells you which shelf layout works.
- Your glassware. Stemmed wine glasses should be hung, while tumblers and rocks glasses can be shelved.
- The small things: jigger, opener, napkins and mixers not requiring refrigeration.
The list points straight to the right cabinet. If you want a checklist of how to judge build quality before you buy from anyone, read What to Look for in a Quality Home Bar Cabinet Before You Buy.
Which barrel cabinet matches what you drink?
| Cabinet | Price | Built for | Size (L × W × H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Cabinet | $1,237.50 | storage behind a door | 27.4 × 27.4 × 37 in |
| Multi-Use Bar | $1,237.50 | wine lying down, hanging stemware, spirits | 27.4 × 27.4 × 37 in |
| Top Shelf Bar Cabinet | $1,259.10 | multi-layer bottle storage, hidden storage, wheels | 27.4 × 27.2 × 38.6 in |
| Double Liquor Cabinet | from $4,248 | two cabinets with round tops, plus 4 or 8 stools | each 35.4 in across with top, 38.6 in high |
- Mostly spirits: the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet, because the storage is layered for bottles.
- Wine and spirits together: the Multi-Use Bar ($1,237.50), which stores spirits, hangs stemware and houses aging wine in one barrel.
- A bit of everything: the Bar Cabinet, a simple door-and-shelf unit that holds whatever your inventory lists.
- A collection that has outgrown one barrel: the Double Liquor Cabinet, covered below.
Is a barrel bar cabinet rustic or modern?
A barrel is by its very nature rustic: curved oak staves, metal hoops, and the color left behind by the wine it once held. You can still have one in a modern room. Maintain a sleek look in the pieces around it and let the cabinet be the only warm, textured thing in the space.
The Steel-Leg Center Table ($260.50) is a good match for that look: a wire-brushed Wine Barrel oak top on satin black steel legs, 22 by 22 inches and 19 inches high. How to Choose a Barrel Bar as a Gift When You Don't Know Their Style shows how to match finishes to any décor when you're choosing a cabinet as a gift and don't know the recipient's style.
Should a bar cabinet have wheels?
Yes, if you clean under it, rearrange it often or move the bar for parties. Of the barrel cabinets, the one listed with wheels underneath is the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet. It costs $21.60 more than the Bar Cabinet; the listing adds wheels, layered bottle storage, and a hidden storage space, and it is 1.6 inches taller.
If your cabinet will be against a wall for years, wheels don't matter as much, and the Bar Cabinet or Multi-Use Bar does the job.
One cabinet or two?
One cabinet works for a single drinks station. Two make sense when you entertain groups, want a serving bar on each side of a room, or store more bottles than one barrel holds.
The Double Liquor Cabinet (from $4,248) pairs two cabinet barrels, each with a 35.4-inch round top, and four stools; eight stools bring it to $5,544. Each cabinet comes with its own storage, so one can be for wine and glasses and the other for spirits.
Do you want to start off with one? A Bar Cabinet or Multi-Use Bar can grow later: add the Round Top with Glass Center ($595), 35.4 inches across, and a pair of stools.
How is a bar cabinet delivered?
Shipping is free within the continental U.S. Most items are in stock and ship within five business days. Cabinets are delivered by appointment. Browse every cabinet and bar in Barrel Bars at Oak Wood Wine Barrels.
Frequently asked questions
How deep is a barrel bar cabinet?
The round shape makes it about as deep as it is wide: 27.4 × 27.4 inches for the Bar Cabinet and Multi-Use Bar, and 27.4 × 27.2 inches for the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet.
Does a barrel cabinet come with a top?
Single cabinets are listed at the barrel width, approximately 27.4 inches, without a round top. Add the Round Top with Glass Center ($595), or select a set with one.
What is the difference between the Bar Cabinet and the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet?
The Top Shelf is $21.60 more. Its listing also adds multi-layer bottle storage, hidden storage inside and wheels. It's 38.6 inches tall, versus 37.
What finish do the barrel cabinets have?
Spar varnish to protect them. The oak still has that barrel look; if you put a round top on it, it's wire-brushed to show the wood grain.