Short answer: There are three things you need for a good poker night: a table with room for chips and drinks, chairs that are comfortable for hours and a bar station a few steps away from the game. Oak Wood Wine Barrels' Game Table Set ($7,875) features the first two: a 55.3-inch round poker table with laser-engraved chip spots and cup holders, and six memory-foam barrel chairs. And for the bar station, add a Bar Cabinet ($1,237.50) or a Pub Set with 4 stools ($2,826).
Prices as of October 6, 2026; each link shows live stock. Order by December 10 for Christmas delivery.
What do you need to host poker night at home?
You need a table that will accommodate your group, a comfortable chair for each player, chips and cards and a place for drinks and food that isn't the playing surface. The rest is optional.
A host's checklist:
- A round table: each player is the same distance from the pot.
- Padded chairs with backs: a tournament could last four hours or more.
- Chips and two decks: one in play, one being shuffled.
- Drink spots at the table: cup holders keep glasses off the velvet.
- A bar station: refills, ice and snacks are away from the cards.
- Good light over the table: bright enough to read cards, high enough not to hide faces.
- House rules agreed early: buy-in, blinds and a time to stop, all settled before the first hand.
How many players fit at one table?
Six. Six barrel chairs around a table about 55.3 inches across are part of the Game Table Set, and that's the number to plan the night around.
Don't squeeze in extra seats if there are more people coming. Deal six, and the rest can wait their turn at the bar station; players who bust out go there too. The game doesn't slow down, and nobody's playing with an elbow in the ribs.
Where should the bar station go?
Put it against a wall, close enough to see the table, but far enough away that nobody pours over the cards. Our recommendation: 6 to 10 feet from the edge of the table, on the side opposite the main door, so guests arriving don't cut through the game.
Four ways to build it:
| Bar station | Price | Size | Seats | What it holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Cabinet | $1,237.50 | 27.4 × 27.4 × 37 in | none | storage inside the barrel, door shelf |
| Multi-Use Bar | $1,237.50 | 27.4 × 27.4 × 37 in | none | aging wine, hanging stemware, spirits |
| Pub Set with 2 stools | $2,151 | 35.4-in top, 38.6 in high | 2 | wine, stemware and spirits in the barrel |
| Pub Set with 4 stools | $2,826 | 35.4-in top, 38.6 in high | 4 | wine, stemware and spirits in the barrel |
A cabinet occupies the least floor space. The pub set is the better option if you need somewhere to put players who are out of the game: its memory-foam stave stools give them a seat, and the barrel underneath contains the bottles.
What should a home bar include?
A home bar that works for poker night needs a pouring surface, closed storage for bottles, a place for glasses, somewhere to sit or lean, and enough light to see what you're pouring. The rest is icing on the cake.
- Pouring surface: the round top on a pub set, measuring 35.4 inches, has enough space for bottles, an ice bucket and a cutting board.
- Bottle storage: inside the barrel, so the station is nice and tidy during the game.
- Glasses: the Stave Stemware Rack ($44.55) holds four glasses on two bottles, right on the bar top.
- For the final table: the Party Planner Gift Pack ($166.50) includes two 5-glass stave flight shooters with shot glasses, two cigar ashtrays and a gravity-glass display.
- Seating: stools around the pub table, so busted players stay in the room.
How do you set up before guests arrive?
Set up the table first, then the bar, and finish an hour before the first guest. A working sequence:
- Remove the dining top and place it flat, out of the way of foot traffic. It's a single piece.
- Roll the table under the light. The table and all the chairs roll on wheels.
- Add a chip stack to each laser-engraved chip spot and keep the cup holders open for beverages.
- Load the chair seats: each lifts out for storage, so spare decks, the dealer button and extra chips live there between games.
- Stock the bar station: ice, glasses, a few bottles, bottles of water and snacks in bowls you can carry.
- Agree on the buy-in, blind schedule and stopping time.
When should you order for a holiday game night?
Order early. Most items at Oak Wood Wine Barrels are in stock, in-stock orders ship within five business days and shipping is free within the continental U.S. Larger orders, like game tables, sets and cabinets, are delivered by appointment, so pick a date that works before your first game. Order by December 10 for Christmas delivery.
We deliver anywhere in Houston. We also offer local pickup by appointment. Questions on stock or delivery dates: (832) 933-8787.
Hosting family for more than a night? See Prepping Your Home Bar to Host Out-of-Town Family for the Holidays. See Bars for more bar pieces.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play at the Game Table Set?
Six. The table is a 55.3-inch round with six barrel chairs. If you have more people, rotate players in from the bar station.
What should players do when they bust out?
Go to the bar station. A pub set, with its stools, gives them a seat, a drink and a view of the final hands without crowding the table.
Can we eat dinner at the poker table first?
Yes. Add the removable dining top for the meal and remove it for the game. The top is a single piece.
Do I need a separate bar for poker night?
Not strictly, but it helps. Keeping bottles, ice and food off the table protects the velvet and keeps the game flowing.
Do you deliver in Houston?
Yes, anywhere in town. Local pickup is by appointment. Call (832) 933-8787.