bar rail

Counter's lower ledge

A bar rail is the metal or wooden footrest running along the base of a bar, where standing patrons rest their feet while drinking: He propped one foot on the bar rail and ordered a whiskey.

The term also refers to the brass or wooden rail along the top edge of the bar where drinkers rest their arms.

Related
  • footrestSupport for seated legs
  • brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
  • cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
  • pubLicensed drinking establishment
  • elbowArm's middle joint

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Opposites
seating vs. standing support

bar railbar stool

Tall seat at counters

barstool · stool · seat · chair · bar chair

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G