Bar Equipment & Supplies

How to choose the right Bar Equipment & Supplies

• Assess your drinks menu and service style to decide which cocktail tools, measures, and accessories are essential for your bar.
• Consider bar layout and available space when selecting glass racks, speed rails, and storage to keep service areas clear.
• Choose durable, commercial grade materials such as stainless steel and heavy duty plastics for high traffic environments.
• Match spirit dispensers and measures to legal serving sizes and house pours to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Plan for both front of house and back of house needs, from visible bar furniture to behind the bar cleaning and storage solutions.
• For outdoor or smoking areas, select weather resistant ashtrays and fittings that are easy to empty and maintain.

Care and maintenance

• Clean cocktail tools, measures, and barware after every shift, following manufacturer guidelines and using food safe detergents.
• Regularly descale and sanitise pourers, dispensers, and glass racks to prevent blockages and maintain smooth service.
• Inspect bar furniture, glass hangers, and wall mounted fittings for wear, loose fixings, or damage, and repair or replace as needed.
• Avoid abrasive pads on stainless steel and coated finishes to prevent scratching and corrosion over time.
• Store small accessories such as jiggers, muddlers, and openers in caddies or drawers to reduce loss and damage between shifts.
• Schedule routine checks of outdoor ashtrays and external fittings to keep entrances clean and safe for guests.

Explore our wider barware, glassware, beverage service, and tableware ranges to complete your front of house setup and support efficient drink service.

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