A breakfast bar table isn’t just for breakfast. It’s one of the most versatile pieces you can add to your kitchen or dining area — blending style, practicality, and a great space for everyday living. Whether you call it a bar table, high table, elevated dining table, or tall bar furniture, it can completely transform the way you use your home.
Here are five stylish ways to make the most of yours.
1. Your Morning Coffee Hub
Start your day right with a cosy coffee corner. A breakfast bar table or high bar table is the perfect spot to enjoy a quick espresso or leisurely brunch. Place it near a window for natural light, add a pair from a bar table and stools set, and you’ve got your own café vibe without leaving home.
2. Space-Saving Dining in Small Kitchens
Not every home has space for a full dining table, but a bar height table and chairs set takes up far less room. Perfect for apartments, open-plan kitchens, and studio flats, it gives you a dedicated eating area without feeling cramped. Choose a bar table with stools that can tuck neatly underneath when not in use — and if you need extra practicality, go for a bar table with storage to keep tableware and accessories close to hand.
3. The Ultimate Social Spot
Hosting friends? A bar table makes the perfect drinks station. Serve cocktails, snacks, or even a buffet-style spread. The raised height naturally creates a relaxed, stand-and-chat atmosphere — making it a must-have for gatherings. For bigger parties, a longer elevated dining table works perfectly for sharing platters and drinks.
4. Family Homework & Project Station
Your breakfast bar table can double as a worktop for homework, crafts, or home projects. The tall bar furniture height makes it comfortable for both sitting and standing, so it’s practical for busy family life.
5. Stylish Kitchen Divider
If you have an open-plan layout, a bar table can act as a subtle room divider between your kitchen and living area. It adds function, defines the space, and keeps the flow open while still creating a clear ‘zone’ for eating or socialising.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breakfast Bar Tables
1. What’s the ideal height for a breakfast bar table?
Most breakfast bar tables are between 90cm and 110cm high, which pairs perfectly with counter-height or bar-height stools.
2. How many people can a bar table seat?
A small high bar table can seat two, while larger bar height tables and chairs can seat four to six depending on length.
3. Can I have a breakfast bar table made to my exact size?
Yes — all our bar tables are handmade to order in our Devon workshop, so we can customise length, depth, and finish to fit your space.
4. Do you sell bar tables and stools?
We can supply matching stools or recommend styles that work with your chosen bar table and stools set.
5. What’s the difference between a breakfast bar and a bar table?
A breakfast bar table is often used in kitchens for casual dining, while “bar table” can also refer to high tables used for drinks, entertaining, or as an elevated dining table in open-plan spaces.
Our Bar Tables & Breakfast Bars
Handmade in our Devon workshop, every breakfast bar table is crafted from reclaimed wood, available in bespoke sizes and finishes. Whether you need a compact high table for two, a bar table with stools, or a large bar height table and chairs set, we can make it to fit your space perfectly.
