So you have decided to open your own bar. As you go about planning your new bar, you also need to know about the basic pieces of bar equipment that you will need to have a functional bar. There are many things that will characterize your bar depending upon the experience that you want to offer your clients but there are a few basic pieces of bar equipment, you cannot do without. So whatever the theme of your bar, or whether it is a restaurant bar or a sports bar you will need the following equipment:



A back bar refrigerator is an essential piece of bar equipment. It is required to provide ample storage for bottled and canned beverages. Some bigger back bar refrigerators may also accommodate beer kegs. Most of the back bar refrigerators are equipped with wire shelves which are removable so that you may configure your refrigerator to best suit your needs. It is useful in a large number of commercial setups like pubs, restaurants, taverns, sports bars, cafeterias etc. A back bar refrigerator will normally have a tough steel exterior which is finished in stainless steel or a wear resistant black.

Another essential piece of bar equipment is the beer keg refrigerator. Basically these are refrigerators contained in the shape of a keg and the dispenser is in the form of a keg tap. It can be and is widely used in different locations like commercial bars, taverns, country club bars, pubs and cafeterias. Many families like to install the beer keg refrigerator at home as it enables them to enjoy tap beer in the comfort of their own homes. You can upgrade your restaurant bar or home bar by installing under the counter, beer keg refrigerators. Portable keg refrigerators are very popular for use at home, golf course bars and even resort restaurants and bars.

A bottle cooler is another piece of bar equipment you may like to have. It is similar to the back bar refrigerator as it provides storage for bottled and canned beverages. It also comes in handy to keep cold sandwiches, candy or other prepackaged snacks that you may like to serve to you clients. This bar equipment also comes with adjustable wire racks to accommodate your needs. It is a useful piece of equipment to have in establishments like country club bars, concession stands, taverns, sports bars, golf course restaurants, and high school cafeterias.

Another useful piece of bar equipment is the under counter refrigerator. It is just the thing you are looking for if you have a small kitchen or bar. As the name suggests the under counter refrigerator is situated under the counter, it thus occupies no extra floor space. It leaves ample space for your staff to comfortably move around and serve the guests. It is also easier to camouflage in home bars.

Wine coolers are just the bar equipment for someone who is a wine collector or for someone who consumes wines regularly. A connoisseur knows how important it is to serve wine at the optimum temperature. It is not as simple as white is served cold and red at room temperature. As a rule dry wines need to chill more than the fruity wines, which should be served at just below room temperature. This is where the wine cooler or wine cave comes to your rescue. The best of the lot will let you separate the cooler into zones with individual temperature settings suited to particular wines.