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9 Best Outdoor Bar Stools of 2025

The best outdoor bar stools of 2024. See the reviews and the official designer-selected list. Expert-reviewed functions like swivel, high-quality comfort and casual style that will make party guests want to lounge on your patio all day — it's all here for your convenience!

Best Overall

1. Martinique

Best Feature: - modern outdoor furniture

Size: 27.4"W x 24.8"D x 40.7"H

Designer Thoughts: "The Martinique is easy, casual and modern. The metal frame and cool color bode well spring to winter. It's got large cushions, whether styled as one or in a row of five or more." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Great height chairs to go with bar table. Chairs fit snuggly under the table when not in use. Very comfortable to sit in for a while with a good sturdy back and soft cushions." - Em P Shop Martinique >

2. Ravelo

Best Features: - complements various design themes

Size: 22.83"W x 24.02"D x 39.37"H

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

Featured Review: "Solid great material fit perfect with my outdoor bar and grill." - J Ruby

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Best Stackable Bar Stool

3. Caspian Navy Rope

Best Features: - best selling metal bar stool with steel frame - rust-resistant - seat height, backrest work as patio bar stools

Size: 24"W x 24"D x 42"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

Featured Review: "Love, love these bar stools! So comfortable to sit in." - TRadl

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Best Metal Bar Stool

4. Caspian

Best Features: - high-quality outdoor dining armchair - with armrests + footrests - great for outdoor spaces

Size: 24"W x 24"D x 42"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 coastal material are really the perfect counterparts for each other." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Great comfortable outside barstool. Sleek look and good construction." - Dberger

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Best Swivel Bar Stool

5. Martinique

Best Features: - graceful, durable swivel

Size: 27.4"W x 24.8"D x 40.7"H

Designer Thoughts: "The Martinique is like an old friend you can rely on. It's not flashy, but it's fun to be around. This stool's swivel really takes it from great to perfect; it's surprisingly hard to find an outdoor bar stool that looks great with a built-in swivel function." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Love, love these bar stools! So comfortable to sit in." - TRadl

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Best Sling Bar Stool

6. Ravelo

Best Feature: - sling bar stool

Size: 22.83"W x 24.02"D x 39.37"H

Designer Thoughts: "The design of this, without context, looks like a regular-height dining seating, but it's actually bar height. It's a classic look. These will pull an outdoor kitchen together, emphasizing comfort and lounging, perfect for al fresco breakfasts and dinners." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Very comfortable and quick delivery. Price was a huge benefit." - Dberger

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Best Backless Bar Stool

7. Capri Brown Round

Best Features: - weather-resistant powder-coated aluminum frame - outdoor living bar chair

Size: 19.02"W x 19.02"D x 29.92"H

Designer Thoughts: "This sleeker version of the Capri 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." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Perfect for outdoor BBQ area. Comfortable for the price." - Scottsdale condo

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Best Wicker Bar Stool

8. Capri Brown Swivel

Best Features: - wicker outdoor patio furniture with seat cushion functions - outdoor patio chair for poolside

Size: 22.6"W x 23.62"D x 46.46"H

Designer Thoughts: "Capri adds a nice feel to a BBQ or gathering, especially in the low evening with a fire pit going." - Meis Elnoiemey, LS Designer

Featured Review: "Great stools! Very good looking and comfortable. Great for an outdoor bar." - Tatis

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9. Capri Round

Best Feature: - bar height chair

Size: 19.02"W x 19.02"D x 29.92"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

Featured Review: "Great stools! Very good looking and comfortable. Great for an outdoor bar." - Tatis

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