Short answer: A barrel bar measures approximately 27.4 inches wide by 37 inches high, and with a round top, it's 35.4 inches wide by 38.6 inches high, just above kitchen-counter height. The bar on its own is the Multi-Use Bar ($1,237.50) at Oak Wood Wine Barrels, while the Pub Set with 2 stools ($2,151) features a round top and two 27.6-inch memory-foam stools. A bar with two stools on one side requires about 4 by 4.5 feet, plus about 3 feet behind the stools to walk.
Prices as of October 6, 2026; each link shows live stock.
What is a barrel bar?
A whole barrel, finished as a standing bar. Ours are made of Bordeaux-type Wine Barrels, finished with spar varnish. Some have interior cabinet storage, and some are closed barrels. Both types can take a round top, but the steel foot rail only fits a barrel without a door. All the other pieces, from stools to wall racks, are built around that one barrel.
What are the main barrel bar configurations?
| Configuration | Example | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar alone | Multi-Use Bar | $1,237.50 | Barrel with wine, stemware and spirits storage |
| Bar alone, on wheels | Top Shelf Bar Cabinet | $1,259.10 | Multi-layer bottle storage, hidden storage |
| Bar + top | Multi-Use Bar Set | from $1,476 | Bar plus 35.4-in round top |
| Bar + stools, no top | Bar Set | from $1,615.50 | Bar plus 2 stools |
| Bistro | Bistro Pub Set | from $1,404 | Closed barrel, round top, foot rail |
| Pub set | Pub Set, 2 or 4 stools | $2,151 or $2,826 | Cabinet bar, round top, stools |
| Bar + wall racks | Home Bar Sets #1 and #2 | from $2,538 | Bar, top, stools, two wall racks |
| Two barrels | Double Bar Set | from $2,808 | Two barrels, two tops, two rails |
| Your own barrel | DIY Bistro Kit | from $801 | Round top and foot rail only |
See the Top Shelf Bar Cabinet, Bistro Pub Set and DIY Bistro Kit, or browse all the options in Barrel Bars.
How tall is a barrel bar?
About 37 inches without a top and 38.6 inches with one, somewhere between a 36-inch kitchen counter and a 42-inch bar. These are the heights that matter:
| Piece | Height |
|---|---|
| Multi-Use Bar or Bar Cabinet | 37 in |
| Top Shelf Bar Cabinet | 38.6 in |
| Closed barrel (bistro sets) | 37.2 in, about 39.2 in with the 2-in top |
| Multi-Use Bar with round top | 38.6 in |
| Barrel stool | 27.6 in |
| Luxury hydraulic stool | 27 to 35 in, adjustable |
What makes a bar comfortable is the space between seat and bar top. With our stools, that space runs from about 9.4 inches (bar with no top) to around 11.6 inches (bistro barrel with top). The hydraulic stool adjusts, so it works at any of those heights.
What size top fits a Whiskey Barrel?
The Round Top with Glass Center ($595) measures 35.4 inches across and 2 inches thick and is made to fit 53 to 59-gallon Wine, Whiskey and bourbon barrels. It overhangs about 4 inches all around a 27.4-inch barrel. The overhang allows knee room for stools. The top is fully removable and can be fastened to the barrel with angle brackets (not included). It also comes as part of most of the bar sets.
How much space does a barrel bar need?
- Bar alone: 27.4 inches round, plus about 3 feet in front to stand and pour.
- Bar with two stools on one side: about 4 feet wide and 4.5 feet deep, plus about 3 feet behind the stools to walk around.
- Four stools around a round top: the 35.4-inch top has about 111 inches of edge, or roughly 28 inches per stool. The group is about 6 feet wide, not counting walkways.
- Foot rail: outside dimensions of 37 inches square for a 59-gallon Wine Barrel and 34.5 inches square for a Whiskey Barrel.
- Getting it in: measure the clear width of all doors and the tightest stair turn. The barrel is approximately 27.4 inches wide, and the top is removable.
You'll find more clearance math in Bar Stool Heights, Spacing, and Sightlines for a Wine Barrel Bar. For ideas by room, see 11 Basement Bar Layouts Built Around a Single Barrel.
Which stools go with a barrel bar?
Two options are available, both made from Wine Barrel oak:
- Barrel Stool ($337.50): memory-foam seat, staves and hoops, 18.9 inches square and 27.6 inches high. Available in brown, or in dark navy blue as a limited colorway. This is the bar stool used in our sets.
- Luxury Hydraulic Stool ($895): tufted memory foam, full swivel, seat height from 27 to 35 inches. It's about 27 inches wide, so it uses more space per seat.
Should you buy the bar alone or a set?
If you want stools or a top, buy the set. A Bar Set with two stools starts at $1,615.50, but the Multi-Use Bar and two stools purchased separately total $1,912.50. The Multi-Use Bar Set with a round top is $1,476, while the bar and the top bought separately total $1,832.50. Buy the bar alone if you have stools already, or if it will sit against a wall as a cabinet.
How is a barrel bar delivered?
Oak Wood Wine Barrels has most items in stock and ships in-stock orders within five business days, free within the continental U.S. Larger orders, such as bar sets, are delivered by appointment. Houston buyers can have it delivered anywhere in town or pick it up by appointment at (832) 933-8787.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard height of a Whiskey Barrel bar?
A full barrel is approximately 37 inches tall, and a 2-inch top brings it to about 38.6 to 39 inches. That sits just above a 36-inch kitchen counter and below the 42 inches of a commercial bar.
Can a foot rail go on a barrel with a door?
No. The steel foot rail is designed for barrels without doors, and it is combined with a closed barrel in the bistro sets. The Foot Rail alone is $236.50.
Are bar stools included with the Multi-Use Bar?
No, stools are sold individually ($337.50 each) or in bar sets.
What's the difference between the Bistro Pub Set and the Pub Set?
The Bistro Pub Set features a closed barrel and a steel foot rail. The Pub Set has a cabinet bar with no rail, but with storage inside. They both have the 35.4-inch round top.
Should I choose the Multi-Use Bar or the Bar Cabinet?
Decide based on what you'll keep inside, since they are the same size and cost ($1,237.50). The Multi-Use Bar is set up for laying wine, hanging stemware and storing spirits; the Bar Cabinet has a door shelf for general storage.