DIY Floating Bar Concept

Floating Swim Up Bar :

Summer time weather is awesome, but when the thermometer hits the 90 degree point, you start looking for creative ways to cool off.  Here’s a “cool” idea; a unique floating bar concept I drew up last year.  It all started one hot summer afternoon, many years ago, some friends and I were floating around on inner tubes on the Eagle River chain in Northern Wisconsin. While drinking beer and getting totally sunburned we hatched this fun idea…a floating bar with sit down/stand up platforms and a top sunbathing deck.

Floating Bar Concept – designed for lake use.

The Floating Bar Concept:

It’s like a swim raft but with a few added bonuses. Stand up or sit down using the two opposite facing seating areas and two opposite facing swim up standing areas. A 5 gallon bucket of concrete anchors the platform. The raft itself is low profile allowing you to easily set your beer on the “bar top”.  Unlike a dock or typical swim raft, this design sits low in the water, revealing no open underbelly where those creepy water spiders tend to hang out.

Launching the swim up bar is easy, especially in cold weather areas when the lake is frozen. In  warm climates, the base skids allow for easy launching by dragging it to the water’s edge.  Check it out and be the first to build this crazy concept ‘swim up bar raft then and send us your photos!

The EMBP-21 floating bar drawings are included with membership to our bar design website.
Designed for up to 16 comfortable sitting and standing positions using computer generated human scale models.
Ample room on top for bikini clad sunbathing bartenders.

Tropical Floating Bar:

Swim Up Bar Spotted at US Virgin Islands Resort?

Some time ago, a resort at Honeymoon Beach on the island of St Thomas, US Virgin Islands inquired about building one of these for their guests. Can’t wait to see it.

Update: while browsing their website recently I spotted something floating out in the bay with people around it under a sun shade canopy. Looks like they built it…hope they used stainless fasteners.

Floating Bar Product on Amazon:

RAVE Sports Ahh-Qua bar W/4 Solar Seats

(178)

BRING THE PARTY TO YOUR POOL: The RAVE Sports Ahh-Qua Bar is an inflatable floating party for your pool or lake cabin. Add one to your pool or lakefront for an instant party center! UNIQUE DESIGN: The center piece features 12 drink holders and an anc... read more

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Myfloatingbar Connectable Cooler Float, Cooler Not Included

(19)

Floats a Coleman Party Stacker 25 or 33 Quart Cooler (NOT INCLUDED) Without Tipping Connectable to Create Unlimited Sizes and Shapes Great for Float Trips Perfect for Pools Ideal on Lakes

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Floating Bar with Cooler and Umbrella

(17)

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VOS Family Size Floating Refreshments Holding Tray for Snacks and Drinks | Ultra Buoyant Water Floats for Pools Sandbars Parties, 9-Holes, Seafoam Blue

(73)

$49.99

BEAT THE HEAT: Party with your friends and family with this highly functional multi-capacity floating refreshment tray for food and beverages while you enjoy in pools, beaches, sandbars and amusement parks HIGH-GRADE QUALITY: This floating cup holder... read more

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Intex Mega Chill II, Inflatable Floating Cooler, 48" X 38"

(4184)

No need to get out of the pool for a nice refreshing beverage when you have an Intex Mega Chill 2 The base can also be used as a floating base for a cooler up to 48 quarts Includes: Removable ice chest. Three air chambers. Six built-in cup holders. F... read more

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Bestway Hydro-Force Tropical Breeze 6 Person Inflatable Party Island Water Float Lounger with 6 Cup Holders, Backrests, and Detachable Sun Shade

(4127)

$175.99

Large floating island ensures ultimate summer fun that comfortably fits up to 6 adults with supportive backrests similar to a small chair for relaxation Pool float includes a detachable sunshade to protect from the intense sunlight on hot summer days... read more

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Jasonwell Inflatable Pool Party Cooler - Rainbow Cloud Drink Holder Luau Hawaiian Tropical Beach Themed Birthday Easter Party Decorations Favors Supplies Decor Blow Up Drink Cooler Outdoor Kids Adults

(3087)

$19.99 $15.99

Big with 5 cup holders works with party cups, cans, and bottles. One built in snacks salad ice/Serving chest. Vibrant Rainbow Printing + White cloud. Great addition for the pool, lakes, hot tub, parties etc. Thick,soft and durable premium raft-grade ... read more

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FEEBRIA Inflatable Floating Drink Holder with Large Capacity Drink Float for Pools & Hot Tub

(1356)

$22.99

SUPER SIZE FUN: The best pool drink holder, Feebria has super sized our original party drink float to give you more room for even more fun. Hold everything you need without ever getting off of your float! DESIGNED FOR REAL PARTIES: The definition of ... read more

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Intex Mega Chill Swimming Pool Inflatable Floating 24 Can Beverage Cooler Holder for Swimming, Boating, Tubing, BBQ's and More, Blue

(7409)

$16.08 $15.99

Round-shaped cooler holder designed to keep your beverages cold throughout the day Holds up to 24 cans of ice; Inflates and deflates easily thanks to the trio of air chambers Air pump not included; Crafted out of durable PVC material; 5 built-in cup ... read more

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