Custom Outdoor Bar Build in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
For Broken Arrow homeowners who entertain regularly, an outdoor bar integrated into the outdoor kitchen is one of the highest-return upgrades possible. A well-designed outdoor bar — with a built-in kegerator, refrigerator, sink, and ample counter height for standing — transforms backyard entertaining from informal gathering to a truly polished outdoor hospitality experience. VistaScapes Design builds custom outdoor bars as part of outdoor kitchen projects throughout Broken Arrow, Tulsa, and the surrounding Tulsa metro.
What an Integrated Outdoor Bar Includes
Bar Counter Height and Configuration
Unlike the standard 36″ counter height of the cooking zone, outdoor bars are typically built at 42″ bar height with corresponding bar-height seating. This separation of cooking height and bar height creates a natural zone distinction in the outdoor kitchen — the host cooks at standard counter height while guests gather at the bar.
Built-In Kegerator
Draft beer on tap outdoors is one of the most popular upgrades in Broken Arrow outdoor kitchen projects in 2025. A built-in kegerator — we use Perlick tap systems for outdoor installations — provides a commercial-quality tap experience in a weather-resistant, outdoor-rated package. Single-tap and dual-tap configurations are both available depending on bar footprint.
Outdoor Bar Refrigerator
An outdoor-rated refrigerator in the bar zone keeps wine, canned beverages, and mixers cold without the access traffic competing with the cooking zone. Perlick’s outdoor bar refrigerators are specifically engineered for ambient temperature ranges and chemical exposure from pool environments.
Bar Sink and Running Water
An outdoor sink at bar height — with hot and cold running water — makes the bar completely self-sufficient. Glasses can be rinsed, ice bins can be cleaned, and hands can be washed without going inside.
Ice Maker Integration
A built-in outdoor ice maker positioned in or adjacent to the bar zone ensures continuous ice supply. In Oklahoma’s summer heat, ice consumption during outdoor entertaining is substantial — bagged ice melts fast and runs out at the worst possible moment.
Bar Lighting
Evening entertaining is when outdoor bars shine (literally). We incorporate LED under-counter lighting, pendant lighting above the bar counter, and accent lighting in the bar structure to create the right atmosphere for after-dark entertaining.
Bar Top Material Options for Broken Arrow Outdoor Bars
The bar counter material needs to be durable, attractive, and moisture-tolerant for Oklahoma’s climate:
- Granite bar tops — our most popular choice; durable, attractive, heat-resistant, and available in a wide range of colors to complement the overall outdoor kitchen design
- Quartzite bar tops — premium natural stone option with excellent durability and unique visual character
- Concrete bar tops — custom-formed and color-matched; a good option for contemporary or industrial aesthetic directions
- Porcelain tile bar tops — more affordable than full slab options; large-format tile minimizes grout line maintenance
Outdoor Bar Seating and Layout
The bar’s footprint needs to accommodate seating comfortably. Standard bar stool spacing is 24″ per seat; most outdoor bars we build seat 4–8 people depending on the total outdoor kitchen footprint. We design the bar layout to allow comfortable circulation on the guest side while keeping the bar service area accessible to the host.
See Our Outdoor Bar Portfolio
Outdoor bars are some of our most visually impressive work, and we’re proud of what we’ve built for Broken Arrow and Tulsa homeowners. Call VistaScapes Design at (918) 779-1317 to schedule a free consultation and see portfolio examples of custom outdoor bar and outdoor kitchen builds. We serve Broken Arrow, Tulsa, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso, and the entire Tulsa metro.
