The basic three bar designs are commonly a straight bar closed on both sides, such that the bar can project into the room or recessed into one end of the room, the advantage of this bar is that the barman will not turn his back on the guests, there is no fixed size of the straight bar, it is generally considered that a barman can effectively control the bar at about 3.5 meters.

Another type of bar shape is the horseshoe bar, or known as a U-shaped bar. The bar projects into the room and is usually arranged with three or more operating points, two sections against the wall, and in the center of the U-shaped bar, a concave storage cabinet can be set up.

The third type is a circular bar, or a square bar in the center. This bar in the middle of a small island for storage and display of alcohol, and other semi-circular, oval, wave form, hotel bars are generally located near the door, guests are easy to find and reach the place, the bar can also be located in the hotel on the top floor or next to the restaurant.

Water bar design should be elegant and comfortable. Decoration should be beautiful and generous. The atmosphere should be friendly and soft, giving guests a "home away from home" feeling. Furniture to pay attention to applicable. The bar is best used to show the noble composure, elegant high-grade marble decoration. But because the marble gives a cold feeling, so most of the bar with wood or metal to do the frame, outside the dark hardwood.