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 ...

"Love this bar and how petite it is ... Upgrade your dining area and shop the Segmart Counter Height 5-Piece Dining Table Set for only $130 at Walmart before this deal ends.

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.