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The Complete Essential Bar Supplies and Equipment Checklist
Dreaming of mixing up masterpieces and serving up smiles behind the bar? Having the right bar supplies and equipment is the first step to crafting an unforgettable cocktail experience, but where do you even begin with so many options?
Start with a trip to s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply, your ultimate destination for home and commercial bar supplies. We’ve created this comprehensive bar equipment list as your guide to stocking the perfect bar, from shakers to strainers and everything in between.
Whether you’re a business owner, a seasoned bartender, or an enthusiastic home mixologist, this is the bartending equipment you need to elevate your game.
Ready to dive in? Let's uncork the secrets to a well-equipped and thriving bar!
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Essential Supplies and Equipment for Bars in Canada |
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Glassware
No bar is complete without a diverse glassware collection, ready to serve any drink and impress your guests. Let’s raise a glass to this essential bartending equipment and find the perfect vessel for every sip!
☑️ Highball Glasses: These tall and versatile bar essentials are perfect for whiskey sours, gin & tonics, and countless other mixed drinks.
☑️ Old Fashioned Glasses: If you’re expecting to need bar supplies for serving an old-fashioned, negroni, or whiskey on the rocks, these should be your go-to!
☑️ Martini Glasses: Known for their iconic V-shaped look and best for serving traditional martinis and classic cocktails.
☑️ Wine Glasses: These glassware staples will ensure your signature wines always look and taste their finest.
☑️ Beer Glasses: From pilsner glasses to Weizen glasses to classic beer mugs, get a wide range to cater to different beer styles.
☑️ Shot Glasses: For neat pours of tequila, vodka, or playful layered shots.
☑️ Champagne Glasses: Help your guests celebrate in style with these tall, slender glasses designed to keep those bubbles dancing.
☑️ Margarita Glasses: Fiesta time! Embrace the festive spirit with these iconic, wide-mouthed glasses for perfect margaritas.
☑️ Hurricane Glasses: Channel your inner tiki bartender with these bold, wide-mouthed glasses for tropical cocktail adventures.
☑️ Brandy Snifters: Let delicious aromas bloom in these tulip-shaped glasses designed for cognac, brandy, and aged spirits.
Bartending Tools and Equipment
These must-have bar supplies are destined to live right on your bar counter. With these essentials for bartending equipment, you'll muddle, shake, stir, and garnish like a pro, much to the delight of whoever you’re serving!
☑️ Shakers: Essential for mixing and chilling cocktails! Choose between Boston cocktail shakers for a classic shake or Cobbler shakers for built-in straining.
☑️ Strainers: These essential bar supplies separate ice and unwanted bits of whatever else from your perfectly crafted drink.
☑️ Commercial Blenders: Perfect for smooth frozen margaritas that stay intact for longer!
☑️ Jiggers: An iconic bar staple, jiggers ensure precise measurements for consistent and balanced cocktails. Goodbye, guesswork!
☑️ Muddlers: For unleashing flavours from herbs and fruits through muddling. Think mojito!
☑️ Mixing Spoons: Stir drinks gently without bruising the spirits, key to a perfect mix.
☑️ Citrus Zester: Create flavorful garnishes and cocktails with zest.
☑️ Garnish Tray: Keep your garnishes organized and within reach for picture-perfect presentation.
☑️ Ice Tongs and Scoops: Handle ice hygienically with these essential bartending tools.
☑️ Corkscrew: No cork stands a chance against these trusty bar tools.
☑️ Bar Mat: Protect your counter and catch spills with this absorbent and stylish mat.
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Beverage Dispensing Equipment
Your bar isn't just about cocktails! Offer a diverse selection of beverages and keep them flowing smoothly with the right dispensing equipment. Here's what you need to ensure everyone gets what they love when they visit:
☑️ Draft Beer Dispenser: What you need to offer refreshing cold brews on tap.
☑️ Carbonating Machine: Keep the fizz flowing with a reliable CO2 supply.
☑️ Wine Dispensers & Preservation System: The bartending equipment you need to preserve opened wine bottles and keep them at drinking temperatures.
☑️ Liquor Dispensers: Streamline your pouring and ensure accuracy with this commercial bar equipment that’s essential for high-traffic bars.
☑️ Espresso Machine: Offer delicious coffee drinks and enhance your dessert menu.
☑️ Hot Water Dispenser: If you want to offer hot drinks like tea, hot chocolate, and instant coffee, you need one of these in your bar!
☑️ Soda Fountains: For serving everyone’s favourite pops, no matter which they prefer.
☑️ Juice Dispensers: These essential bar tools keep freshly squeezed or refrigerated juices ready for cocktails or mocktails
☑️ Pourers: Prevent spillage from liquor bottles with these bar essentials.
Freezing and Refrigeration Equipment
Reliable refrigeration is essential for any bar, as it enables the storage of fresh ingredients and ensures perfectly chilled drinks. Here's a breakdown of the key commercial bar equipment you need to keep your food tasting right and your drinks refreshingly frosty:
☑️ Reach-in Refrigerators: These versatile workhorses can be used to store everything from fruits and garnishes to syrups and juices.
☑️ Undercounter Fridge: Compact and convenient, this bartending equipment is ideal for storing smaller quantities of frequently used items near the bar prep area.
☑️ Refrigerated Display Case: Showcase your selection of bottled beers, wines, or snacks to customers in an attractively chilled environment.
☑️ Blast Chiller: Quickly cool down cooked ingredients or large batches of cocktails, preventing foodborne illness and preserving freshness.
☑️ Walk-in Cooler: Larger bars might benefit from a walk-in cooler for bulk storage of perishables, beverages, and ice.
☑️ Beverage Cooler: Compact and convenient, beverage coolers are bar essentials for storing a variety of bottled and canned drinks at the perfect serving temperature.
☑️ Chest Freezer: Store extra ice for drinks, frozen fruits, and any other bulk ingredients safely and efficiently in a chest freezer.
☑️ Ice Machine: Ensure you have a constant supply of ice for drinks with a reliable machine.
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Food and Kitchen Equipment
Bar supplies don’t end with bartending and drink equipment. If you want to curate a complete gastronomic experience, you'll also need bar supplies for serving delicious food. Elevate your food offerings and attract hungry patrons with these kitchen bar essentials:
☑️ Grill: Whether you go gas or electric, master the art of burgers, sandwiches, and golden-fried goodness with this versatile cooking surface.
☑️ Conveyor Toaster: Efficiently toast large quantities of bread for sandwiches, panini, or quick bites. Suitable for high-volume bars with high demand for toasted items.
☑️ Convection Oven: Bake, roast, and toast like a pro with the even heat distribution and efficient cooking surface that these provide.
☑️ Commercial Ranges: Versatile equipment for cooking a wide variety of dishes, including soups, sauces, pasta, and grilled items.
☑️ Induction Cooktops: The energy efficiency and precise temperature control these offer make them ideal for delicate dishes or quick heating.
☑️ Broilers and Griddles: Great for pancakes, grilled cheese, and other flatbread items that will pair perfectly with your drink menu!
☑️ Combination Oven: Convection, steam, or both. This well-rounded piece of bartending equipment gives you the flexibility to cook food however you choose.
☑️ Microwave: Convenient for reheating, defrosting, or preparing quick meals.
☑️ Deep Fryers: If you want to serve the crispy fries and wings people love alongside your drinks, deep fryers are a must!
☑️ Prep Tables: For chopping, assembling, and prepping food quickly and efficiently.
☑️ Knives and Cutting Boards: These bar tools are the dream team for chopping, slicing, and dicing with effortless precision.
☑️ Food Processors: Whiz through prep tasks like chopping veggies, making sauces, and grinding ingredients in seconds.
☑️ Slicers: Effortlessly slice meats, cheese, and more for sandwiches.
☑️ Salad Spinners: These leafy green lifesavers wash and dry lettuce in a flash, ensuring you’re serving crisp and refreshing salads every time.
☑️ Mixing Bowls: From whipping up batters to tossing ingredients, these versatile bar supplies come in different sizes for all your mixing needs.
☑️ Measuring Cups and Spoons: Accuracy is key! Measure ingredients with precision for consistent and delicious results.
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Storage and Holding Equipment
Tired of barware avalanches and feeling like your ingredients are playing hide-and-seek? Tame the clutter with these storage and holding bar supplies:
☑️ Shelving Units: Great for holding and organizing everything from bottles and glassware to syrups and non-perishable snacks.
☑️ Cup Dispenser: Eliminate cup chaos with organized stacking and easy access.
☑️ Straw Dispenser: Keep your straws neatly contained and readily available.
☑️ Food Warmers: Keep snacks and appetizers tempting and toasty for hungry guests while you work your drink magic.
☑️ Drawer Systems: Maximize counter space by creating storage for bar tools, napkins, etc.
☑️ Storage Jars: Use these bar tools to showcase spices, nuts, and other dry goods in style.
☑️ Trays: Serve food and drinks in style using this bartending equipment.
☑️ Ice Buckets: Having dedicated bins for various ice sizes (cubes, flakes, crushed) will ensure you're always ready for any drink.
☑️ Bar Carts: Transport ingredients, tools, dishes, or glassware between places with ease when you use these handy bar supplies.
☑️ Glass Racks: Essential bar supplies for air-drying washed glasses and keeping them within your staff’s reach for the next order!
☑️ Food Storage Containers: For keeping prepped ingredients fresh for use.
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Cleaning, Sanitation, and Safety Equipment
Don't let spills and safety hazards crash your cocktail party! Keep your bar squeaky clean and accident-free with these essential bar supplies.
☑️ Cleaning Brushes: For glassware, countertops, and other tools and bar supplies.
☑️ Dishwasher: Clean mountains of dirty glasses and other dishes with a powerful dishwasher that saves you your elbow grease.
☑️ Dishwasher Rack: Ensure your valuable glasses stay safe and organized when you run them through the dishwasher by using sturdy racks.
☑️ Sinks: We mean it when we say we have everything, including the kitchen sink. Outfit your bar with several for washing, rinsing, and hand washing.
☑️ Trash Cans: Place these strategically around your establishment to limit waste from building up, both in the kitchen and dining area.
☑️ Mop Buckets: Spilled drinks and food are no match for a good mop.
☑️ Sanitizer Dispensers: For making sanitizer accessible for your staff and guests!
☑️ Safety Signs: Display safety signs and clear instructions to remind everyone of exits, procedures, and how to stay safe.
☑️ Non-Slip Mats: Keep your staff on their feet even when the bar or kitchen is wet.
☑️ Gloves: Protect hands from heat, chemicals, and sharp objects. Safety first!
☑️ Aprons: Consider these the fashionable shields that keep your bartenders and cooks clean and presentable at all times.
☑️ Sneeze Guards: You never know who is having a bad allergy day.
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Let’s say cheers to better bartending equipment, shall we?
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