Here is list of the basic liquor most restaurant bars carry. Liquors come in three varieties:
- • Well (cheap)
• Call (Moderate)
• Top Shelf (expensive)
Here are the most common hard liquors that you will find in nearly every restaurant bar:
- • Vodka
• Gin
• Tequila
• Whiskey
• Scotch
• Bourbon
• Rum
Coolers & Refrigeration
Look for refrigerators and coolers that have the Energy Star efficiency seal. These models use up to 45% less energy than other models, saving you money on your utilities bill.
- • Reach in cooler
• Wine Cooler
• Keg storage
• Beer taps
• Glycol system
Equipment
A lot of smaller equipment for the bar can be purchased used with little to no worries.
- •POS System
• Bar stools
• TV System
• Music System
• Ice bin
• Ice Scoop (never leave scoop in the bin)
• Liquor well
• Blenders
• Frozen drink machine
• Soda gun
• Cocktail shakers and strainers
• Speed bottles
• Pour tops
• Garnish bins
• Glass racks
• Corkscrews
• Bottle opener
• Paring knives
• Cutting boards
• Glass mats
• Ice buckets- marked for “Ice Only”
• Washing racks
• Hand sink
• Soap/ sanitizer dispenser
• Paper towel dispenser
• Sanitizer buckets
• Cleaning rags
• Rubber floor mats
Glasses
Ask your beverage sales rep about free glasses. Many distributors give away beer glasses and other bar supplies as promotional gifts.
- • Wine glasses
• Jiggers
• Shot glasses
• Pilsner glasses
• Pint glasses
• Champagne glasses
• Martini glasses
• Brandy snifters
• Highball glasses
If you plan to serve food at the bar you also need menus, silverware settings, condiments, and plates.
