A standard wine barrel is 38 inches high. Perfect size for an indoor or outdoor cocktail table. Also, half wine barrels make great end tables or porch tables, too! And, of course, they're still great for making wine. A standard wine barrel is 38 inches high. Perfect size for an indoor or outdoor cocktail table. Also, half wine barrels make great end tables or porch tables, too! And, of course, they're still great for making wine. --Johnpaul. 