Equipping a cocktail bar: the essential pro gear
Beer tap, glasswasher, ice machine, bottle cooler: every piece of pro equipment behind a high-performing bar, from speakeasy to brasserie.
Frequently asked questions
How much electrical power for a complete pro bar?
For a bar with a 3-line tap, 40 kg / 24 h ice machine, glasswasher and refrigerated bottle cooler: plan a three-phase 32 A supply minimum, about 12 kW usable. Beyond that, add a wine cellar or display cabinet.
What temperature for keg beer storage?
Kegs should be kept between 2 and 5 °C, ideally in a dedicated fermentation cellar. Glass temperature is achieved by a python chilled to -2 °C in the tap column, bringing beer to 3-4 °C at the faucet.
Do I need a softener for the glasswasher?
Yes as soon as water exceeds 15 °fH (15 French degrees of hardness). In hard-water zones (Île-de-France, South-East), a built-in softener in the glasswasher avoids marks and triples the lifespan of the heating elements.