A bar table changes how a room works. Set one against a wall in a compact apartment and it becomes the dining table, put one in an entertaining area and people naturally stand around it rather than sitting down, and slot one into a corner of the kitchen and you have somewhere to eat breakfast without crossing the room.

Choosing the Right Bar Table for Your Space

Height comes first, because it decides which stools will work. Most bar tables stand around 100cm to 110cm, which pairs with stools seated near 75cm. Counter height tables around 90cm pair with stools near 65cm. Leave 25cm to 30cm between the seat and the underside of the table top so legs sit comfortably. After that it is a question of shape. A round table suits conversation and takes the corners out of a tight space, a rectangular table seats more along its length, and a slim console style bar table works against a wall where floor space is short. Check the base too, since a single pedestal gives everyone clear legroom while four legs are steadier under weight.

Key Features to Look for in a Bar Table

• Table height: around 100cm to 110cm for bar height, around 90cm for counter height.
• Base style: a pedestal for clear legroom, four legs for stability under load.
• Footrest ring: a rail at the base so feet have somewhere to rest.
• Top material: timber for warmth, tempered glass and stone for easy wiping, metal for a hard wearing edge.
• Weighted or wide base: a tall table with a narrow foot tips easily when leaned on.
• Adjustable feet: levelling matters on tile and timber, since a tall table amplifies any wobble.
• Indoor or outdoor rated: check the finish if it will live on a deck or patio.

What You Will Find in This Collection

Bar and pub height tables in round and rectangular shapes, from compact two seater designs for apartments and balconies through to larger tables for an entertaining area. Timber, metal and glass topped finishes, plus matching sets that pair a table with stools. Browse our bar stools range to complete the setting, or our dining tables if standard height suits the room better.

Styles to Suit Your Space

Warm timber and rattan detailing keep a coastal kitchen relaxed, black powder coated metal reads industrial and suits a garage bar or entertaining room, and a glass or stone top with a slim pedestal keeps a small apartment feeling open. If the table is heading outside, look at our outdoor tables range, and soften an indoor setting underfoot with a rug.

Ordering with Allure Home Collections

Every bar table ships from our Australian warehouse with fast local delivery and honest pricing, with no inflated recommended retail prices to discount against. Send us the seat height of the stools you already own and we will tell you which table suits them. From our family to yours.

Bar Table Questions, Answered

How tall is a bar table?

Bar height tables usually stand around 100cm to 110cm. Counter height tables sit lower at around 90cm, matching a standard kitchen bench. Always check the listed height rather than the name, since the terms get used interchangeably.

What stool height goes with a bar table?

Subtract 25cm to 30cm from the table height. A 105cm bar table suits stools with a seat around 75cm, while a 90cm counter height table suits stools near 65cm. Too little gap and knees hit the underside, too much and the table feels too high to lean on.

How many stools fit around a bar table?

Allow around 60cm of edge per person. A round table of 60cm to 70cm across takes two comfortably, and a 90cm round takes three to four. On a rectangular table, divide the usable length by 60cm and remember a pedestal base lets you seat people at the ends.

Can a bar table replace a dining table?

In a small apartment or a studio, often yes, and it frees up floor space because a tall table with a narrow footprint reads as lighter in a room. It suits quick meals and casual eating better than long sit down dinners, and it is less practical for young children or anyone who finds climbing onto a stool difficult.

Are bar tables stable, or do they wobble?

A tall table exaggerates any unevenness, so most wobble comes down to the floor rather than the table. Adjust the feet until it sits square before deciding there is a problem. When choosing, a wide or weighted base is far steadier than a narrow one, particularly if people will lean on the edge.

Round or rectangular?

Round works better in a tight space, since there are no corners to walk into, and it keeps everyone in the same conversation. Rectangular seats more people along its length and sits neatly against a wall, which suits a narrow kitchen or a bar setup along one side of a room.

Does a bar table need a footrest?

Not if the stools have their own footrest, which most do. A ring at the base of the table is a useful extra, particularly for taller stools or backless designs, because it gives feet somewhere to sit and stops people perching awkwardly.

Do bar tables arrive assembled?

Most ship flat packed with the top, column and base to be joined using the supplied fixings. It is usually a straightforward job, though a heavier stone or timber top is easier with a second pair of hands.

Can I use one outdoors?

Only if the listing says it is rated for outdoor use. Powder coated metal and treated timber handle a covered patio well, while an indoor table with a veneered or plated finish will swell, lift or rust once it is exposed to weather.

Should the table match my bar stools?

A matched set is the safest choice and guarantees the heights work together. Mixing is fine too, as long as one element carries across, such as a timber tone or a frame finish, and you check the seat and table heights pair up before ordering.