Elevate the party with a picturesque outdoor-bar setup

An outdoor bar is a welcome addition to an alfresco lounge setup. Photo: Getty/Wirestock

The best outdoor barstools—whether stationed at an actual bar or arranged around a backyard bistro table—are versatile additions to your backyard entertaining setup, adding height to a backyard watering hole for guests to converge around. Picture it: On a summer Friday when it’s time to clock out at noon, what better way to welcome the weekend than gathering with family and friends around an outdoor bar? No matter what you’re drinking, a sophisticated barstool is primed to support any sunny festivities and often come in stackable variations. We’re talking mixed material styles, high-back designs, and punchy pastels that will help you imbibe in style. From modern Danish designs in bright colorways to elegantly muted options, you have options.…