8 beautiful bar carts – for every taste and budget

If you're looking for a versatile piece of furniture, go no further than the bar cart. Boasting good looks with a glamorous appeal, a drinks trolley will work hard in your home for years to come.

Here's our edit of the top 8 designs to suit every decorating style – and budget.

1. Adelphi bar cart with ice bucket, $499 from Freedom

Entertaining outdoors? Take it to the next level with this contemporary design from Freedom, featuring a lift lid that reveals a space to store ice and drinks, alongside a bottle opener to crack them open.

2. Luxe brass and mirror oval bar cart, $464 from Zanui

Get your Gatsby on with this glamorous oval design, showcasing four wheels that match the brass-look frame.

3. RÅSKOG Trolley, $49 from Ikea

This versatile trolley is not only available in various colours, it comes with an affordable price tag. When you’re not using it for drinks, you can also use it to display plants or store extra items in the bathroom.

4. Hemsley oak drinks trolley, $549 from Temple & Webster

A solid design boasting Scandinavian-style clean lines, this trolley could be used for multiple purposes in your home. Stack with towels in the bathroom or use it for extra storage in the kitchen.

5. Tristan bar cart, $534 from Pottery Barn

This gleaming mid-century style design would add some curve appeal to your living room, softening hard lines and angles.

6. Hotham side table, $449 from Provincial Home Living

With iron legs and castors lending an industrial edge to the design, this bar cart has a timeless appeal that could work with various decorating styles. Wheel it next to your sofa for an instant side table.