Grab a partner and some gloves to assemble this simplebut sturdycinder block bar.
A backyard bar doesn’t have to be an expensive built-in feature.
Take advantage of the cinder blocks' hollow shape to store glassware, towels, and shakers.
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
You’ll be ready for your next barbecue in no time.
Once assembled, paint parts of your bar legs as desired with water-base paint for a finished look.
These will be the two legs of your bar.
Credit: Cameron Sadeghpour
The further apart you place them, the longer your bar will stretch.
Adhere the blocks that sit next to each other using concrete glue.
From there, work your way up building the rest of the bar using the diagram.
In-between each layer should be concrete glue.
When you are done, the top layer should have two concrete blocks on either side.
Let sit for the glue to dry.
(We cut ours to 72 inches with an 8-inch overhang on both ends.)
(We used screws as spacers.)
Screw one brace at each end of the bar top, then attach the third brace in the middle.
Install Bar Aprons
Measure the length of the front of the bar top.
Repeat with the other 1 x 3-inch board for the back, reserving the leftovers.
Attach the front and back aprons to the bar top.
We recommend predrilling all holes.
Repeat for the short sides of the bar.Sand all edges.
Paint and Set Bar Top
Paint the bar top and let dry.
Use concrete glue to attach the top to the bar legs.
You may want a partner to help lift the top and set it in place.
Fill the bar with plants for a natural look.
