- Bar is a licensed establishment
- Serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Guests – both walk in and room guests (Hotel).
- Term bar – refers – counter top and service area
- Bar also derived as Metal or Wooden bar
- Often located at feet along the length of the bar.
PROPER DEFINITION:
- A long narrow, high surface
- Where drinks are served
Or
- A place where alcoholic beverages are buy and served
- It also provides something to eat.
- Also termed as Tavern or saloon or tipping house
- Also termed as Pub or club
Bar offers :
- Live music
- Entertainment facilities like stand up comedian, vocalist etc.
- Bar provides stools or chairs
- Many bar provides “happy hours”
HISTORY
- FIRST BAR – GREAT BRITAIN – 170 YEARS AGO
- FOUNDER/INVENTOR – I.K BRUNEL, AN ENGINEER
- FIRST BAR – SERVED ALCOHOL – INSTALLED AT THE GREAT WESTERN HOTEL
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SERVED:
- Fermented – Beer, Wine, Cider, Perry
- Distilled: Rum, Gin, Tequila, Brandy, Whiskey, and Vodka
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SERVED:
- Club soda
- Grenadine syrup
- Simple Syrup
- Ice cubes
- Ginger Ale
- Tonic water
- Flavoured soda
- Carbonated/Aerated drinks
- flavoured syrups (Monin)
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
- Fresh Cherries
- Fresh Fruits
- Olives
- Citrus fruits
- Mint leaves
- Canned fruits
- White sugar
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon stick
Glassware | |
🗹 | Rocks glasses |
🗹 | Pint glasses |
🗹 | Shot glasses |
🗹 | Collins (and other specialty) glasses |
🗹 | Pint glasses |
🗹 | Wine glasses |
🗹 | Champagne glasses |
🗹 | Martini glasses |
🗹 | Brandy snifters |
🗹 | Highball glasses |
🗹 | Mixing glasses |
Bartending tools and Accessories
🗹 Jiggers
🗹 Muddlers
🗹 Cocktail shakers
🗹 Cocktail spoon
🗹 Citrus juicers
🗹 Cap catchers
🗹 Bottle and can openers
🗹 Cocktail strainers
🗹 Garnishing tools
🗹 Muddling supplies
🗹 Straws and stirrers
🗹 Cutting boards
🗹 Napkins and coasters
🗹 Bar mats
🗹 Bar towels
🗹 Liquor bottle pourers
🗹 Containers for garnishes and bitters
🗹 Ice cube trays and ice buckets
🗹 Wine openers
Supplies
🗹 | Disposable cups and lids |
🗹 | Straws |
🗹 | Drink holders |
🗹 | Bags |
🗹 | Napkins |
Cooler & Refrigeration
🗹 | Kegerators |
🗹 | Beer coolers |
🗹 | Wine coolers |
🗹 | Additional cooler for garnishes |
🗹 | Horizontal bottle cooler |
🗹 | Swing door back bar cooler |
🗹 | Swing door merchandiser |
🗹 | Storage cooler |
Additional equipment
🗹 | Speed rails |
🗹 | Liquor dispensers |
🗹 | Floor mats |
🗹 | Ice wells |
🗹 | Ice scoops |
🗹 | Ice maker |
🗹 | Blenders |
🗹 | Waitress stalls |
🗹 | Glass racks/holders |
Food & Kitchen Supplies
🗹 | Grills |
🗹 | Fryers |
🗹 | Flat-top griddles |
🗹 | Plates |
🗹 | Cutlery (and whatever else lets your staff execute your menu efficiently) |