10 Spectacular Outdoor Kitchens With Bars For Entertaining

If you are planning to design an outdoor kitchen for entertaining family and friends, there are plenty of styles and options that can work in your space. Whether you select a small kitchen area or a more spacious one, you need to consider your needs. Are you going to be doing your prep work indoors or out? It would save space to do it inside, but if you prefer convenience, you may wish to have a larger counterspace integrated outside.

If you do a lot of entertaining, you may need a full-service operation. This would includes things such as a grill, pizza oven, refrigerator, sink, cabinetry for storage, maybe even a dishwasher or wine chiller. Your outdoor kitchen should be ideally located in close proximity to lounging and eating areas. A bar top will allow guests to sit and chat while you prepare food and cook. Guests usually like to be near the cook, with a bar top they can watch the action while remaining clear of the kitchen space.

1. Stacked stone is wrapped around the perimeter of custom designed cabinets, with granite countertops. (via April Lipps)

Outdoor Kitchens With Bars For Entertaining

2. This outdoor entertaining space features granite countertops, stainless steel cabinetry and stacked stone surround. A stand-along Kamado Joe grill is set on the counter, along with a built-in grill in the wall. (via Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens)

3. A rustic modern outdoor kitchen on a lake in South Carolina features a built-in barbecue, pizza oven, reclaimed wood cabinetry and slate flooring. (via Augusta Homes)

4. A rustic outdoor entertaining kitchen in Dallas features a bar using Neolith countertops, complimented by metal pendant lights. Having a covered outdoor space helps to shield you from the elements. (via Key Residential)

5. This outdoor patio kitchen/bar features a barbecue, sink and refrigerator. The exquisite natural stone patio brings it all together. The flooring is a Percheron Travertine, purchased from Orijin Stone in Minnesota. (via Southview Design)

6. This outdoor living space comes complete with a cook station, kitchen, bluestone hardscaping, custom wood structures, pergolas and arbor. Guests can keep the chef company on the red Pier 1 stools while enjoying a bite to eat on the chiseled edge hearth stone countertop. (via Paradise Restored Landscaping)

7. This cool party shed in Milwaukee offers the perfect spot to host your guests for drinks and food. By having a separate structure away from your main house, you will benefit from the relaxed atmosphere of the outdoors. With a whole different vibe. (via Edmunds Studios Photography)

8. Surrounded by a peaceful forest setting, an outdoor kitchen and family dining area offers the perfect space for food preparation. Bar height seating, a stainless steel grill, refrigerator and a bluestone footrest completes the space. (via Hursthouse Landscape Architects)

9. This Raleigh, South Carolina home features an outdoor fireplace with grill island and a big green egg from Kamado Joe. (via Ayers Hardscapes & Landscapes)

10. This backyard retreat features a beautiful bar conveniently located within conversation distance of the dining area. (via JDS Outdoor Designs)