Custom U-shaped barnwood outdoor bar with wraparound counter, pergola shade, rustic lighting, and desert landscape.  Red Cloak Wood Designs backyard build

Custom Bars for Summer BBQs, Poker Nights, and Backyard Glory

What Makes a Backyard Worth Hanging Out In

You know what makes a backyard cookout unforgettable? Cold beer, good friends, a hot grill, and a bar that looks like it’s survived a few rodeos. Not the plastic patio sets or the store bought furniture that peels in two summers. I’m talkin’ about the kind of setup that makes your neighbor peek over the fence and ask if you built it yourself (you didn’t, but hey, we won’t tell if you don’t).

Here’s the truth: if your backyard is just grass and a rusty grill, you’re wasting prime square footage. It’s not a yard, it’s an opportunity. And if you’ve been thinking about building a spot that’ll hold up through backyard birthdays, July thunderstorms, and all-night poker nights, then we’ve got just the wood for you.

Built by Hand, Ready for Anything

At Red Cloak Wood Designs, we don’t mess around. Every bar we make is built by hand out of reclaimed American barnwood that’s been through more winters than your granddad. We seal it up so it can handle sun, rain, beer spills, cigar ash, and your buddy Doug knocking into it with a cooler. These bars don’t flinch. They age like whiskey.

Take our L-Shaped Barnwood Bar. This one’s our fan favorite for a reason. It tucks into patios like it was born there. Big enough for the whole crew, sturdy enough to hold a dozen drink pitchers, and easy on the eyes. It's available in multiple sizes so you can make it fit your space without compromising on looks. This one’s our top pick for backyard builds. Check it out here.

Want something a little more wraparound? The U-Shaped Bar is built for big parties and bigger personalities. More counter space, more storage, more bragging rights. Take a look at this beast.

Summer Proof, Party Approved

Now let’s talk brutal summer heat. Red Cloak bars don’t melt under pressure. Our reclaimed wood has already seen decades of weather, blizzards, heatwaves, you name it. So, yes, it can handle a few Pennsylvania scorchers or Florida humidity spells. Every piece is sealed for both indoor and outdoor use, which means you can host your summer bash without worrying if the bar will survive your cousin’s slip-n-slide fail or Aunt Carol’s third margarita.

Thinking about keeping drinks cold out back? Then you’re gonna want the Bar with Refrigerator. Yeah, we built it for the folks who want their setup to actually work for them. Built-in fridge, same rock solid barnwood, still outdoor ready. It’s like bringing the inside comforts outside, without the extension cords and duct tape. See full specs and pricing.

Shipping, Reviews, and Backyard Legends

And here’s the kicker: we ship these bars nationwide. Flat rate shipping on most orders. Free within 100 miles of 15928. So your summer setup doesn’t stop at the state line. And since we’re talking about making your place legendary, don’t sleep on the lighting kits and foot rails that add that extra edge.

Still not sure? Scroll through our Customer Reviews. These aren’t just happy buyers, they’re backyard legends now. And if you’ve already got a Red Cloak bar and haven’t sent in your pics, what are you doing? Send us a shot and we’ll feature your setup next!

Make This Summer Count

So if you're sweating over your summer setup, let’s make it easy. Grab a cold one, poke around the site, and start dreaming bigger than that old folding table setup you’ve had since college. This summer deserves better. It deserves barnwood.

Shop Custom Barnwood Bars Now

Don’t see your vision? Visit our Build Your Own Bar page and let us bring your vision to life!

~Red Cloak Wood Designs (Built to outlast your grandkids. Better looking too.)

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