At any house party the bar area is where the night kicks off, the conversation flows and where party magic happens. We can’t all have a real bar, but pretty much anyone can fit a bar cart inside or outside.
But to make next guarachar truly candela, we spoke to party planning expert Tara Viscovich of Eden Events. She weighed in on what bar cart accessories you should always have on hand, from a stainless steel ice bucket to a basic set of bowls.
“A well-styled bar cart is more than just a drink station — it’s a conversation piece, a design moment, and a reflection of your personal taste,” she says. “At Eden Events, we believe the perfect bar cart marries function with flair, offering guests both beauty and hospitality in every pour.”
10 Must-Have Bar Cart Accessories
1. Shake It: The most important bar essential is a trusty stainless steel shaker. How else are you going to make a daquiri, and keep it cold while you’re doing it? And TBH, that’s all we could really ask for.
2. Another Round: Make sure your home bar is running smoothly with a classy bartender kit. Complete with shakers, stirrers, strainers, corkscrews and more, it even includes 35 recipe cards for most drinks anyone would ask for. This one comes in six different colors to match your bar, or your party.
3. Wine Not: Look out for your wine drinking friends, too! For that crew, make sure you have a Rabbit Wing Corkscrew in chrome on hand. It’s both sleek and effective, with twin arms that provide extra leverage.
4. Cool Down: To throw a successful party all you need to do is make sure the drinks are flowing and the ice bucket stays full! And while it may be sitting out for a few hours, the stainless steel will keep it cold, even if your house is on the warmer side.
5. Keep It Classy: There’s nothing quite like the experience of sipping an Old Fashioned from a nice, heavy glass. And Libbey’s Paneled Double Old Fashioned Glasses are sturdy, durable and stylish… cheers.
6. Tini Time: Ooh, did someone say martinis? Crystal fluted martini glasses will make your guests feel like a million bucks… even though these are only a few dollars each, so you can get enough for everyone and laugh it off if someone breaks one.
7. Decanter the Night Away: In addition to looking extremely elegant with premium Italian glass, the Paksh Capitol Decanter ensures your wine, brandy or bourbon is properly preserved.
8. Basic and Durable: A set of white ceramic bowls always comes in handy for any bar cart. You’ll need them for ingredients like lemons, limes and salt, as well as your mariquitas and other snacks.
9. Stay Clean: Cocktail napkins are a party must-have. And disposable napkins are so last year, so get a couple packs of 12 for less than $2 per napkin, in more than 25 different color options.
10. Pure Elegance: Serving trays keep your area organized, contain spills and messes, and make it easy to serve drinks and snacks, as well as cleaning up. These are nice enough to leave on the table at any time, and come in seven colors.
