How to set up an amazing home bar.
Bar well set up.
For example if you re into vodka martinis definitely buy premium vodka since it s the star of the show.
Setting up a bar for your restaurant from scratch has an average time frame of 6 8 weeks.
A well designed bar can increase sales by surprising and exciting customers.
The under bar is located behind the bar and contains your sinks drainboards ice bins and other necessary equipment to properly prepare your drinks.
But after that your bar can be up and running.
While the best bar design varies from case to case there are a few universal principles that you can follow while laying out the bottles on your bar.
By setting up these liquors in a particular order and memorizing where they are bartenders rely on muscle memory to improve speed and accuracy.
The first thing that you want to do is to run a cocktail report that focuses on what you top 5 house cocktails are and give them top priority in the cocktail menu speed rack.
Known as the well this rack is attached to the bar s apron and holds the most frequently used and lowest cost liquors such as rum vodka and gin.
The major percentage of all your drinks will be made in the areas of the bar.
Thoughtfully laying out the liquor bottles can also increase your bartenders efficiency and prevent bottle breakage.
Steps for setting up a cocktail menu speed rack.
This is were your most frequently poured liquors are stored in areas known as the speed rack and the house well.
The set up of a restaurant bar depends on your restaurant s size theme and your liquor license.