
The Pocket Bar

A solution for serving drinks to large gatherings, while allowing the bartenders to regulate access to a prized wine collection

The bar is installed in a butler’s pantry doorway just off the main circulation path

Illustration from the concept proposal

Designed as two self-contained cassettes that slide into pockets within a specially framed wall

Once extended, the bar top folds horizontally and is locked into place by two hinged brackets

Thin metal frames and plywood sheathing keep the door pockets rock solid

Shop drawings for fabricating the metal frames

An overview of how the bar functions and its construction

A cut-list of the pieces forming the ‘knee walls’ (a wall of less than standard height) of the bar

Assembly instructions for fabricating the knee walls


How the hinge mounting blocks relate to the framing and plywood sheathing details

Details for mounting the hinge blocks

Shop plans for the front panels

Details for precisely mounting the hinged brackets

An alternate bar top in marble. Each unit has a 374lb load rating

Installation image from the interior of the butler’s pantry

Hardware specifications