Project Plan 4 hours
DIY Outdoor Bar Plan
A free plan for building a backyard bar made for gathering and enjoying time outside
Bring the convenience of an indoor bar to your outdoor space with a DIY bar designed for entertaining. With a spacious countertop, built-in storage and room for a 40-gallon cooler, this project gives you everything you need to keep drinks and supplies close while hosting family and friends.
The staggered counter design creates separate areas for preparing and serving, while adjustable shelving helps keep essentials organized. When building, choose durable deck boards with a radius milled edge for a polished look that fits right in on a deck, patio or backyard gathering space.
Add the optional bottle and glass carrier hack for an easy way to transport drinks from the kitchen to the backyard.
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What you’ll need for an outdoor bar
Materials
- (22) 5/4 x 6 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine decking
- (4) 2 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine lumber
- (2) 1 x 4 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine boards
- (3) 2 x 2 x 10′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (1) 1/2 lb box 1 1/4″ wood screws + appropriate bit
- (1) 1/2 lb box 2″ wood screws + appropriate bit
- (1) 1/2 lb box 2 1/2″ wood screws + appropriate bit
- (1) 1/2 lb box 3 1/2″ wood screws + appropriate bit
- Wood shims
- Waterproof wood glue (optional)
- YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer
Bottle and Glass Carrier Hack — Materials
- (1) 1x8x8′ YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- Preferred wood finish
Tools
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- Miter saw (or chop saw)
- Table saw
- Drill/driver
- Mallet
- Clamps (two at least 5′ long – bar clamp recommended)
- Combination countersink bit (with 3″ long 1/8″ bit)
- Radial sander (or sanding block)
- Combination square (including level)
- Damp cloth (optional)
Bottle and Glass Carrier Hack — Tools
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- Miter saw (or chop saw)
- Jig saw
- 1 1/4″ hole saw
- 3/16″ drill bit
- Clamps
- Drill/driver
- Radial sander (or sanding blocks)
Step-by-step instructions on how to build an outdoor bar
Built with a straightforward frame and assembly process, this project comes together in manageable steps.
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