Here’s what you need to know about bars: ‘Bars are expensive, so if people are coming to your bar, it’s most definitely not JUST for the drink. They can drink in the comfort of their houses. People come to bars for new experiences, to explore new drinks, and to be surrounded by a proper drinking experience.’
Not many people who think about bars talk about the glassware, but these shiny containers are the unsung hero of any bar. The right glassware will do its job without the customers ever realising its importance.
In this blog, let’s talk about the importance of glassware in any bar and explore how the right glassware can not only save your bar from losses but also improve profitability.
How Proper Glassware Can Reduce Losses and Improve Profits
There are many different types of glassware that are used to serve drinks in bars, but how exactly can a glass determine the profit or loss of a bar? Let’s have a look:
When we talk about glassware, we mean glassware of the right proportion. It is important that you choose glasses according to bar standards. For example, if you buy glasses that are bigger than usual, customers may think you have poured less drink or may think the drink is too diluted. This may lead to bartenders adding more spirit to their drinks, which will cause losses. Keep in mind that the ideal glass size = worth of the drink.
When you display beautiful glasses, a customer who is looking for a new drink may get fascinated by the visuals of the glass and may ask for the drink that is served in those glasses.
If you serve a good drink in an aesthetically pleasing glass, chances are customers will click the photo of the drink and post it on social media sites, which will attract more customers. You don’t have to spend money on social media posts if your customers are doing it on your behalf.
Different Glasses A Bar Must Have
So now that we know the importance of proper glassware, you must know some glassware that is quite common in bars. We have listed a few glassware items that can be a good start if you are opening a new bar.
Non-Cocktail Glasses
- Beer Mugs: Beer mugs are the most popular glassware to serve chilled beer to customers. These mugs are suitable for almost all beers. The mug is designed in a way that ensures the customer gets a fuller mouth with some froth. The handle ensures that the heat from your hand does not warm the drink because, let’s face it, everyone likes an extremely chilled beer. This beer mug set will be perfect for your new bar.
2. Rock Glasses: Rock glasses are usually used to serve drinks like whisky, scotch, bourbon, and other distilled drinks. These glasses usually have wide openings so that the bartender has enough space to add ice cubes, and the drinker can get a nice aroma from the drink. You can check out our website to find premium-quality rock glasses.
- Wine Glasses: According to many wine experts, wine glasses are the most complicated glassware, and we agree. Honestly, there can be an entire blog dedicated to wine glasses, but we may do it in future blogs. For now, we will look at some of the most common glasses to serve wine.
- Bordeaux Glass: This is the most popular glass used to serve wine. It has a long stem to hold the glass so that you don’t warm the wine. A change in the temperature of a wine can affect its taste. When swirled, the wine releases its aroma, which is held by a relatively narrow rim. These Ocean Madison Bordeaux Glasses are a perfect blend of visual beauty and accurate design. Check out the Khiara Stores barware section to find the perfect glassware options for your bar.
- Flute Glasses: Flute glasses or champagne glasses are mostly used to serve carbonated wine, aka champagne. It has a very narrow construction so that the drink does not lose its carbonation quickly.
4. Shot Glasses: Shot glasses are tiny, typically cylindrical cups used for serving and consuming potent liqueurs, distilled spirits, and small mixed drinks. They are an indispensable component of the drinking culture in many regions of the world.
Cocktail glasses
Cocktails is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages and its market is continuously increasing world wide. Serving cocktails in your bar can be good for your business. Here are some of the most popular cocktail glasses that you must have in your bar:
Martini Glass: A martini glass is used to serve drinks like martini, cosmopolitan, gimlet, and other drinks. It has a long stem, which is both visually appealing and functional. Its wide rim is perfect for garnishing.
Margarita Glasses: The purpose of margarita glasses is to improve the way that margaritas and daiquiris are served. Its wide rim is usually presented with sugar and salt, which adds to the taste as well as the aesthetic appeal.
Hurricane Glasses: These are long, curvy glasses that are usually used to serve drinks like Hurricane, Pina Colada, Mai Kai, and Scorpion. Hurricane glasses are perfect for complicated cocktails or cocktails that are usually served in larger proportions.
Highball Glasses: These are narrow cylindrical glasses typically used to serve carbonated cocktails like mojitos, bloody mary, jin and tonic, and more. The narrow design of highball glasses, similar to flute glasses, ensures that the drink stays carbonated for a longer period of time.
These are some of the common glasses (non-cocktail and cocktail glasses) that you must have if you are planning to open a bar. It is also important to know how to care for glassware in the bar, as you will be dealing with cleaning and storing hundreds of glasswares on a regular basis.
Conclusion
One of the biggest ways to prevent losses at a bar is to use and choose glassware carefully. In addition to improving the appearance of the drinks, glassware is essential for maintaining their uniformity, quality, and taste. Additionally, the proper glassware can improve client happiness and sales by improving the customer experience. Thus, although it might seem like a minor element, the glassware selection can have a significant effect on a bar’s earnings, making it a wise investment for any business in the hospitality sector.
You can buy all this glassware and more on Khiara Stores’ online shop. Along with glassware, they also have a good collection of kitchen accessories and cookware, which can also be useful in your bar kitchen. Visit their website to learn more about their products.