The Hemingway Luxury Field Bar is a portable hardwood drinks cabinet made from solid Zambezi teak, with solid brass fittings and dovetailed corners. It stores 14 crystal glasses, 2 decanters and 8 bottles, and opens into a mixing station for lodges, camps and private homes.
Specifications
- Timber: solid Zambezi teak
- Joinery: dovetail joints on the cabinet. Panel-in-frame construction on the lid and front door
- Hardware: solid brass corner blocks and straps, solid polished brass rail
- Interior: fitted divisions for 14 crystal glasses, 2 decanters and 8 bottles
- Dimensions: 77 × 45 × 46 cm
- Weight: 35 kg
- Finish: lacquer
- Legs: fold together for moving and shipping
- Options: canvas cover (with or without), Hemingway Tray Table (with or without)
- Suitable for: lodge lounges and covered verandas, boutique hotels, private homes, whisky collections
- Lead time: listed as in stock. Delivery time is confirmed on your quote
- Available from: our factory in Victoria Falls and our showroom in Johannesburg
What makes the Hemingway different
The Hemingway follows British Army campaign furniture tradition: a hardwood box that closes up, protects its contents and sets up fast. We built it as a proper cabinet rather than a travel case. Dovetails give the corners strength. Panel-in-frame construction lets the solid teak lid and door move with humidity changes without warping. The front folds down into a mixing tray, so the bar works as a serving point as well as storage.
Is the Hemingway suitable for outdoor, commercial or lodge use?
Yes for lodges and commercial settings, and for indoor or covered spaces. No for permanent exposure to sun and rain. The brass hardware and dovetailed teak box suit daily guest service. The lacquer finish needs to stay out of direct sunlight, so use it in a lounge, on a covered veranda or under canvas. For fully exposed outdoor use, choose our oil-finished Outdoor Safari Field Bar.
How it works in a lodge, camp or home setup
In a lodge lounge, the Hemingway sits closed as a cabinet and opens at sundowner time as the drinks station. Staff fold the front down, set out the glasses and decanters, and the bar is ready. For a mobile setup, fold the legs together and the box moves on its own or with the Hemingway Tray Table as its stand. In a private home it replaces a bar trolley or drinks shelf and keeps glassware and bottles in one closed unit.
Hemingway Luxury Field Bar vs Outdoor Safari Field Bar
| Feature | Hemingway Luxury Field Bar | Outdoor Safari Field Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 77 × 45 × 46 cm | 54 × 44 × 41 cm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 15 kg |
| Interior | 14 glasses, 2 decanters, 8 bottles | 16 compartments for bottles, mixers and glassware |
| Timber | Zambezi teak | Zambezi teak |
| Hardware | Solid brass corner blocks, straps and rail | Brass hardware, leather handles and corners |
| Finish | Lacquer, for indoor or covered use | Outdoor furniture oil, built for outdoor use |
| Best for | Lodge lounges, verandas, homes, whisky collections | Game-drive sundowners, decks, tented camps |
| Price from (USD) | $3,600 | $1,650 |
Expert insight
Decide where the bar will stand before you choose between our two field bars. A lounge, a covered veranda or a home points to the Hemingway. Daily movement in and out of vehicles, or exposed decks, points to the Outdoor Safari Field Bar. If you add the tray table, note that a quote for the bar and tray table together excludes the legs. The optional canvas covers are cut to fit loosely over the timber box, so handle openings and zips will not line up exactly. For lodge fit-outs, ask for a quote on 5 or more units, as that qualifies for our 10% volume discount.
FAQs
How many bottles and glasses does the Hemingway Luxury Field Bar hold?
It holds 14 crystal glasses, 2 decanters and 8 bottles in fitted interior divisions.
Can the Hemingway be used outdoors?
Use it indoors or on a covered veranda. It has a lacquer finish that should be kept out of direct sunlight. For fully exposed outdoor use, we recommend the oil-finished Outdoor Safari Field Bar.
Can I customise the Hemingway Field Bar?
We handcraft to order, so send us your requirements and we will confirm what is possible. Canvas cover and tray table are standard options on the quote form.
What is the lead time, and do you ship worldwide?
The Hemingway is listed as in stock, and we confirm delivery time on your quote. Made-to-order pieces need a 50% deposit, with the balance on completion. We ship worldwide, and the cost is confirmed on your quote. We supply a Certificate of Origin for orders to Africa, Europe, Australia and North America.
How do I care for the lacquer finish and brass?
Keep the bar out of direct sunlight. Apply furniture wax twice a month at first, then monthly, and buff with a clean cloth. Polish the brass rail with a good brass polish from time to time.
Do you offer trade or volume pricing?
Yes. Professional designers and decorators receive trade pricing, and orders of 5 or more field bars receive 10% off. The discount shows on your quote. The Hemingway also carries a one-year warranty against defects in construction or material.
Pairs well with
- Hemingway Tray Table: a matching stand for the field bar
- Canvas Wash Stand: doubles as an ice bucket beside the bar
- Spanish Safari Chair: Zambezi teak and leather seating for the sundowner setup
| Weight | 35 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 77 × 45 × 46 cm |
| Field Bar Canvas Covers | With Canvas Cover, Without Canvas Cover |
| Tray Table | With Tray Table, Without Tray Table |
