Bar Tools and Bar Supplies

A Well Equipped Restaurant Bar Must Have List

A well-equipped restaurant bar is the saving grace of the bartenders and servers in your restaurant, helping them become more efficient and professional behind the bar. It will also help you look more appealing to your customers. Why is this important? More efficient employees and happier customers result in higher sales and more profits.

For a well-stocked bar, follow this checklist for bar tools and bar supplies:

 BAR TOOLS:

Preparing professional-quality drinks to satisfy the different tastes of your customers requires a variety of bar tools to do it efficiently and effectively.  A checklist of bar tools includes:

• Bar spoons
• Bottle opener
• Bottle stopper
• Bottle racks
• Citrus squeezer
• Condiment dispensers
• Cork screw/wine rabbit
• Cutting boards
• Foil cutters
• Garnish bins
• Funnel
• Hand juicer
• Ice pick
• Ice scoops
• Ice tongs
• Jiggers
• Muddlers
• Paring knifes
• Pourers
• Rimmers
• Shakers
• Storage containers (for premixed drinks or mixers)
• Strainers
• Trays

BAR EQUIPMENT:

While bar tools are important, there is a variety of bar equipment that can help you expand your bar offerings and increase its efficiency. Some of this bar equipment includes: bar juicers, ice machines, blenders, glass washers, iPOS systems, soda guns, refrigerators and more. Check with your restaurant and bar supply company for the latest bar equipment.

OTHER BAR SUPPLIES:

Glassware – Every beverage should be served in the right glassware to showcase its taste, color and unique appeal.  For a well equipped bar some of the standard glassware to keep stocked includes:  brandy snifters, champagne glasses, highball glasses, jiggers, martini glasses, pilsner glasses, pint glasses, shot glasses and wine glasses. These are examples of standard glassware. Based on the specialty liquor, wine and beer service offered you may want to add to your glassware selection.

Cleaning Supplies – Don’t forget cleanliness. A clean bar area is important not only for sanitation and but also for building bar appeal with your customers. Keep plenty of washing racks, hand soap, sanitizer dispensers, paper towels, paper towel dispensers, sanitizer buckets and cleaning rags on-hand and follow a cleaning schedule to keep your bar clean, tidy and ready for business.