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I just bought an old record cabinet off of Ebay that I turned into a home bar. It works perfectly! The bottom shelf where the records go is the perfect height for bottles, and the top shelf holds cups, napkins, etc.
I also love that it doesn't have the alcohol on display like most of these options.

Domino interiors *always* had great bar set-ups!

Love that bar table from Ballard Designs...

...tho I'm wondering what the point is of posting it when it's no longer available?

I have always like the work bench that doubles as a bar. My favorite example is Thom Filicia's bar that was featured in Domino.

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-design/the-outintheopen-bar-do-you-display-your-liquor-058065

Try a closet bar too if you have a closet space that's not getting any use. Set up an Ikea cabinet base with a countertop and put up a couple of shelves. Take off the door and make it a focal point if you want.

I rescued an old campaign chest of drawers that was going moldy in a basement and use it in my living room. It makes a great bar when needed.

i'd love to know where the credenza in the #1 (martha stewart shot) is from...