7 Best Outdoor Bar Stools of 2026

Best Features: - weather-resistant - water resistant - easy to clean

Size: 23.6"W x 22.8"D x 42.7"H

Designer Thoughts: "The sleek lines, metal frame and back really elevate this design." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Super sturdy stools, great quality and easy to assemble." - Anonymous

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Best Features: - best selling metal bar stool with steel frame - water-resistant - for small spaces

Size: 25"W x 24"D x 43"H

Designer Thoughts: "The unique rope gives it an airy, almost textural, quality. It's a sign of sound structural engineering. This well-crafted design looks light but has a solid frame." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Best Features: - high-quality outdoor dining armchair - olefin fabric and eucalyptus wood - great for outdoor spaces

Size: 23"W x 23"D x 40"H

Designer Thoughts: "I'm going to take off my 'technical design' hat here and just say that this is simply, so cute! The short backrest and wood design are really the perfect counterparts for each other." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Best Features: - 100% polyester cushions with steel frame - machine-washable - easy to clean

Size: 23.2"W x 21.7"D x 39.8"H

Designer Thoughts: "This stool makes setting up a bar area for a patio party or entertaining a no-brainer. They take up almost no space but provide durable comfort, and the kind of ambiance you'd find in a Hawaiian lounge with its natural material." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Best Features: - durable

Size: 25"W x 23"D x 44"H

Designer Thoughts: "The Rope is like an old friend you can rely on. It's not flashy, but it's fun to be around. It's surprisingly hard to find an outdoor bar stool that looks great but durable." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Best Feature: - swivel bar stool - easy to clean - machine-washable

Size: 24"W x 24.5"D x 44"H

Designer Thoughts: "This will pull an outdoor kitchen together, emphasizing comfort and lounging, perfect for al fresco breakfasts and dinners." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Best Feature: - loose cushion - machine-washable - easy to clean

Size: 19.7"W x 19.3"D x 39.4"H

Designer Thoughts: "My end-all, be-all for outdoor bar stools. These designs are versatile enough to be placed around a bar, or bar-height table, in a group or just two for a conversation area. They're affordable, and blend well with a mix-or-match table, if you prefer to switch it up. "- Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

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