The top is laminate but sturdy. There were lots of pieces but I was able to do it myself. It's a great little bar for the money.We purchased this bar for temporary use while we remodel a spare room into a full bar. I was pretty impressed with its quality. The front and sides are made of metal, which adds to the overall durability of the bar. The bar top, however, is made with laminated particle board and I don't expect it to hold up too well if water is left on it for too long. Also, one corner of the top was damaged in shipping, but a black Sharpie marker covered up the blemish.It was fairly easy to put together. I did it alone in about 45 minutes. The only problem was that one of the pre-drilled holes in the metal front was in the wrong location, making it impossible to properly install the foot rail. This was easily remedied by drilling another hole in the proper location and the misplaced hole is hardly noticeable.This is a simple and nice unit! Sturdy and super easy to put together. It looks very nice once it is together.Perfect bar but some of the panels came vendes, like something hit them. We saw this when we un boxes everything but didn’t have time to return it and have them ship a new one since we having family over this weekend. I love the bar but I’m a little disappointed. And if you ask me if I would buy it again, to be honest I wouldn’t.Was looking for something that was metal to withstand the high dessert heat. Fits the bill. It’s sits under a patio, where the sun doesn’t beat down on it.Will hold bottles and glasses fine.Quite happy.Heavy duty.I put together myself with no problem ??.Impressed with width and height.Flaws and some distortion but overall great productI’m in love Looks sturdy. Only problem is wood. The edges you can see the beginning and the end but it’s ok because I can place the led lights to cover it. Overall I’m excited to use it.Simple to put together with directions given. Looks good. Great for basement bar area! Pleased with purchase!!!