I'm not sure how good this idea is, due to a possible lack of stability, but here's my plan.
I figured I would go to Habitat For Humanity Restore, which is a retail store where people bring used items, such as windows they've replaced, cabinets, countertops, and all kinds of other things. My plan is to purchase a length of kitchen cabinets, along with the countertop, and hopefully a sink as well. I'll use this as the base for my bar. Then, off of those cabinets, I want to add the front fascia and the bartop.
Doing it this way should be pretty easy and economical. It will save me the effort of having to frame everything in, and I won't have to deal with finishing the back side of the bar, because it should already be done.
But like I said, I'm not sure if stability and structural integrity will be an issue.
Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?