Everything for a professional bar counter, from mixing to coffee. The PROBAR catering equipment catalogue starts here: bartender tools, glasses for every cocktail, bar counters to equip, the coffee side, advanced mixology and the books to grow with. Below, the map to reach the section you need.
Everything for a professional bar counter, from mixing to coffee. The PROBAR catering equipment catalogue starts here: bartender tools, glasses for every cocktail, bar counters to equip, the coffee side, advanced mixology and the books to grow with. Below, the map to reach the section you need.
Bar equipment: the full map of the professional bar
Equipping a bar is a project, not a shopping list. Behind every well-made cocktail there is a bar counter planned around the work: the right tools to mix, the right glass for each drink, a station organised around the flow of service and, where needed, coffee and modern techniques. This section covers all of it, from a single jigger to a complete bar counter. Below is the map of the main areas, so you can find your way quickly.
For a new venue or one you are refining, every choice starts from one question: what kind of bar you want to be.
The bartender's tools
The heart of the bar. Bartender equipment covers everything needed to build cocktails: shakers, jiggers, strainers, mixing glasses, then ice, citrus, garnish, aroma and style. It is the section anyone working behind the bar starts from.
Glassware
Every cocktail has its shape. Cocktail glasses cover every family, from the tumbler for long drinks to coupes for drinks served up, from copper mule mugs to tiki ceramics, so every drink goes out in the right glass.
The bar counter
The physical station. Bar counters include built-in wells, portable bars for events and the equipment that lives on the bar top, to build the station around the flow of service.
Coffee
For venues that also serve coffee, the Barista Coffee section holds tampers, milk jugs and accessories for a properly made espresso and cappuccino.
Modern techniques and know-how
To stand apart, there is theatrical mixology with the Flavour Blaster, and knowledge from books and courses, because know-how shows in every drink.
Where to start
If you are starting from scratch, the route is clear. Begin with the bartender's tools and the glasses for the main families, build the station around the right bar counter, add coffee if you need it, and finish with the modern and style pieces that make your venue recognisable. Each section has its own detailed guide to help you choose.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need to open and equip a bar?
Four areas: bartender tools to mix, glasses for each cocktail family, the bar counter with its wells and station, and barista equipment if you serve coffee. Start with the core tools and glasses, then build the station around the flow of service.
How is the bar equipment catalogue organised?
It is split into main areas: bartender equipment for mixing, cocktail glasses, bar counters for the station, Barista Coffee for coffee, plus modern mixology and books and courses. Each area holds its own categories, each with a guide.
Single tools or a kit to start with?
To start without mistakes, or as a gift, a bartender kit gives you the matching essentials in one purchase, often with a bag. If you have experience and know what you want, pick each tool separately and build your own set.
How do you choose equipment for the type of venue?
It depends on the venue. A high-volume bar puts speed and durability first; a speakeasy or craft cocktail bar goes for considered tools, aroma, hand-cut ice and barrel ageing; a mobile service adds kits, bags and portable bars. The choice always starts from what kind of bar you want to be.
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