The Find: everything you need for the perfect bar cart
The Find: everything you need for the perfect bar cart
By Jean Grant | August 17, 2015
By Jean Grant | 08/17/2015
Ever since Mad Men made the martini cool again, home-owners and apartment dwellers alike have been obsessing over a single piece of functional decor: the bar cart. Beyond stocking your preferred piece with the fanciest bottles of booze you can afford, outfitting the cart is practically an art form—and it includes all manner of accessories, from the edible to the purely aesthetic. Here, 14 finds to make your portable liquor dispensary as pretty (and practical) as possible.
322272 This mod bar cart is both minimal and moveable—yet gold accents and a mirrored bottom shelf give it a glam edge that wouldn't be out of place at a 1960s Palm Springs pool party. <em>$399, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/terrace-bar-cart-h1012/?pkey=e|bar%2Bcart|10|best|0|1|24||2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH" target="_blank">westelm.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-11-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-11.jpg 710 710 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-11/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-11 0 0
322274 This small-batch tonic is a gin-lover's dream. Once stretched with soda water, it has a light, refreshing taste with just the right amount of bitterness that puts Schweppes to shame.<em> $30, <a href="http://www.oldfaithfulshop.com/collections/pantry/products/jack-rudy-cocktail-co-tonic" target="_blank">oldfaithfulshop.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-13-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-13.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-13.jpg 800 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-13/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-13 0 0
322270 The psychedelic pattern on this tray will liven up any bar-top—and unless you can carry drinks on your head, it's pretty practical, too. <em>$55, <a href="https://brika.com/p/purple-pastel-tray_14860/" target="_blank">brika.com </a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-09-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-09.jpg 1103 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-09/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-09 0 0
322262 To satisfy finicky guests, chilling rocks will keep fine scotch cool without diluting the delicate balance of flavours. <em>$48, <a href="http://cocktailemporium.ca/products/areawaredrinkrocks" target="_blank">cocktailemporium.ca</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-01-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-01.jpg 500 500 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-01/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-01 0 0
322264 Ontario-based small-batch distillery Dillon's—in addition to producing some seriously tasty rosehip-infused gin—makes delicious bitters from local fruit and natural botanicals. <em>$17, <a href="http://byobto.com/collections/frontpage/products/dillonsblackcurrant" target="_blank">byobto.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-03-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-03.jpg 640 640 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-03/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-03 0 0
322265 Frankie Solarik, the guy responsible for BarChef's extremely elaborate cocktails, has recently come out with his own book. (Don't worry, the recipes aren't quite as complex as <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily-dish/drinks-dish/2015/08/17/toronto-bars-barchef-frankie-solarik-drinks-cocktails-queen-west/" target="_blank">this</a>.) <em>$21, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bar-Chef-Frankie-Solarik/dp/0062396196" target="_blank">amazon.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-04-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-04.jpg 740 740 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-04/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-04 0 0
322268 Your inner Monica Geller will love these stone coasters that help keep furniture ring-free. <em>$42, <a href="http://www.drakegeneralstore.ca/living-40/dining/earth-coasters.html#.VdH-A7ePp76" target="_blank">drakegeneralstore.ca</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-07-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-07.jpg 800 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-07/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-07 0 0
322263 These Virginia-grown peanuts are flavoured with sea salt and jalapeño for a spicy mid-drink snack. <em>$15, <a href="https://brika.com/p/jalapeno-cocktail-peanuts_16335/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-02-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-02.jpg 730 730 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-02/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-02 0 0
322269 Instead of a silver shaker set, we love the vintage look of this old-school Mason jar. <em>$29, <a href="https://brika.com/p/the-mason-shaker_2566/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-08-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-08.jpg 1103 736 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-08/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-08 0 0
322267 Fans of Bombay Sapphire gin will love these tumblers, which are made from the brand's discarded bottles.<em> $40, <a href="https://brika.com/p/bombay-sapphire-glasses-set-of-2_15484/" target="_blank">brika.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-06-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-06.jpg 730 730 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-06/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-06 0 0
322266 A chic decanter can cheekily hide an inexpensive brand of hooch. This two-toned version is made with hand-blown glass. <em>USD$98, <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/C33692500.jsp#/" target="_blank">anthropologie.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-05-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-05.jpg 700 700 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-05/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-05 0 0
322271 Subtle differences add some character to these hand-cut bar glasses. <em>$100, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/eclectic-cut-double-old-fashioned-glasses-clear/?pkey=cbar-glasses|bar-glasses-old-fashioneds|" target="_blank">williams-sonoma.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-10-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-10.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-10.jpg 710 710 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-10/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-10 0 0
322275 Anyone who enjoys a sweet (but not overly sugary) cocktail will love this syrup. It's slow-brewed in Portland from an all-organic mixture of cane sugar and hibiscus and lavender flowers. <em>$24, <a href="http://www.oldfaithfulshop.com/collections/pantry/products/raft-hibiscus-lavender-syrup" target="_blank">oldfaithfulshop.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-14-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-14.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-14.jpg 800 800 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-14/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-14 0 0
322273 Colourful margarita glasses are a fun alternative to stuffy crystal. <em>$78, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/duraclear-margarita-glasses-multi/?pkey=cbar-glasses|bar-glasses-cocktail|#viewLargerSubsetOverlay" target="_blank">williams-sonoma.com</a></em> https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-12-150x150.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-12.jpg 600 600 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/drinks-cocktails-bar-cart-accessories/slide/the-find-perfect-bar-cart-12/ the-find-perfect-bar-cart-12 0 0
Bar40 bitters didn’t make the cut eh?