Bar Accessories & Equipment List

Most of the bar equipment that I've listed here is usually found in a bar. For home bartenders this list should give you an idea of some of the things that are needed in a bar.

Some of the equipment you may already have in your kitchen, a few of the accessories are really nice to have especially if you mix a lot of cocktails. And there's a few things that you can get away with not having. Really, it all depends on what types of drinks you'll be mixing.

Also check out the Bar Accessories & Bar Supplies Page for a selection of Bar Accessories & Bar Equipment that you can get for your home bar. And visit The Glassware Page for glassware that's used for cocktails and other drinks.

Bar Accessories & Equipment List

Bar Spoons in assorted sizes

Beer Scraper (Although these days with the twist-top bottles...)

Bottle Opener

Can Opener

Coasters (for your glasses or you can use cocktail napkins)

Cocktail Picks (You put fruit on the picks)

Cork Screw (I recommend that you get any kind except for the "waiter's" type)

Cocktail Shaker (These really make your life easy)

Cocktail Strainer (Used for straining the ice from the cocktail)

Cutting Board (for preparing your garnishes)

Electric Blender

Fruit knives (For your garnishes)

Fruit Tongs (If you're going to be handling a lot of fruit wedges)

Ice Crusher (They come in automatic or manual versions a blender works too.)

Ice Scoop or Ice Tongs

Lemon/Lime juicer (Useful if you don't use bottled lemon/lime juice)

Mixing Glasses

Nutmeg Shaker

Salt & Pepper Shakers

Speed Pourers (Very handy if you're mixing lots of drinks.)

Straws (Short & Long)

Swizzle Sticks (Handy for stirring drinks and as a decoration)

Sugar & Salt Bowls (Handy for rimming glasses - label each bowl clearly)

Towels (Bar or Kitchen)