The best bar stools make the most of vertical space, whether arranged around a tall kitchen island (as tradition calls for) ...

Not only will your mistake look awkward, but it can make the entire dining experience ... "Since bar stools are higher than counter stools, I recommend this height for a pub table to create ...

Add some sleek bar stools that can be tucked completely under the counter when not in use. Invest in a console table that ...

While most homeowners would opt for a table-height dining area, the occupants of this home chose to go bar-height. It creates more of a casual setting, which also serves as the perfect setup for ...

I'll go over and plunk myself onto a bar stool at her kitchen ... sipping and chortling across the counter. We never feel the need to move to the dining table. That's just what it feels like ...

Welcome to The Upgrade, By The Way’s series on travel hacks and hot takes. See how to submit here. Being led to the bar instead of a table can make some restaurant patrons feel a certain stigma.