UNIT I: CLEANING BAR AREAS

Lesson 1:
BAR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

AT THE END OF THIS LESSON YOU ARE

EXPECTED TO:
1. DEFINE BARTENDING
2. CLASSIFY THE BAR SURFACES AND
EQUIPMENT.
 What is
Bartending?
 Bartending
Is an ancient practice that can trace its roots back to
the Greek and Roman eras.
It is the art of mixing wines and spirits, drinks,
preparation, beverage, service and good customer
relations.
 Definition of Terms
• Bar is a commercial establishment or area within an
establishment where beverages, generally alcoholic are
sold
• Back Bar is the part of the bar wherein it serves as the
display area and storage area. and served to the guests
• Bar Die is the part of the bar that separates the bartender
and the guests have direct contact.
• Service Bar is considered as the main bar; it is where all
the stocks are located.
• Under Bar is considered as the heart of the bar operation.
The elements in determining the placement,
size, and shape of the bar:

1. The element of décor,

2. The element of function
The size and shape of the bar, its appearance, and its
position in the room are typically planned by the
owner, architect, or interior designer whose
primary concerns are layout and décor.

The working areas, where the drinks are poured are

planned by facilities design consultant or by an
equipment dealer.
Factors that affect the space in
assigning the bar location:
1. Drinks to be served.
2. Projected volume of business.
3. Space and equipment needed to serve the
drinks.
Parts of the Bar
A bar is made up of
three parts:
1.Front Bar
2.Backbar
3.Underbar
FRONT BAR

The front bar is a customer’s area, where they

order their drinks and where the drinks are
served.
Parts of the front bar:
• Bar table
• Rail
• Bar die
• Glass rack
• Arm rest
• Foot rest
• Pick up station
BACK BAR

Functions:
• For storage
• For display
UNDER BAR

Considered as the heart of the entire

beverage operation.
Parts of the under bar:
• Pouring station
• Speed rail
• Ice bin
• Bottle wells
• Handk sink
• Drainboard
• Glass sink
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