Top Bar Trends to Watch
From exciting new cocktail trends to eye-catching and novel barware, there are plenty of interesting new trends floating around the UK’s bars. Whether you’re a bar-hopper or just love to hear about the latest concoctions and concepts so you can replicate them in the comfort of your own home, our top bar trends are the perfect place to start.
Our Top 8 Bar Trends
1. Coffee & Chocolate Cocktails
Coffee cocktails have been a popular choice in premier bars for several years, particularly in the form of the espresso martini. Today’s bar-goers are also turning to the sweeter side for their cocktails, opting for chocolate-based drinks. Chocolate liqueurs are increasingly popular for martini-style drinks, but they are also seeing use in negronis, cocktail shots and more.
2. Premium Home Bars
Home bars are a growing trend across the UK, bringing the sophistication of cocktails into the household without any need to dress up or travel to enjoy your favourite drinks. Chabrias’ range of home bar essentials are the ideal way to create your own home bar setup, whether you’re creating a small nook for just you or making a full entertainment space for friends and family members.
3. Classic Cocktail Revival
You can’t beat a classic – and the latest bar trends clearly reflect this belief. Negronis and Old Fashioned cocktails are timeless favourites that are once more topping the charts according to bartenders. Whether you prefer them as intended or with modern twists – such as locally-sourced ingredients or extra botanicals – our range of cocktail equipment, shakers and cocktail sets are an ideal way to bring these old classics back to life.
4. Statement Glassware
Glassware makes a statement, whether you want to let your cocktail shine or add a touch of novelty to your evening. A high-quality glass can instantly elevate your drinking experience, adding even more enjoyment to a cocktail evening. Our range of glassware can help you make a great first impression with friends and family, from heavy-based tumblers to delicate glasses.
5. Alcohol-Free Alternatives
Low- and no-alcohol cocktails are a rising trend, with sobriety increasingly a part of many people’s lives. Whether you prefer to go alcohol-free in general or you simply want to enjoy the evening and still be able to drive home at the end of the night, mocktails are the ideal way to have the best of both worlds.
6. Sustainable Bar Trends
Sustainable materials and practices are more than just a fad. Approximately 67% of adults in the UK consider sustainability to be an important part of their lives, and trends reflect this sentiment. Durable, long-lasting glassware and reusable straws are two ways you can bring sustainability to your home bar. Chabrias glassware stands the test of time, reducing wastage while enhancing your drinking experience.
7. Immersive Experiences
Immersive and interactive experiences provide a new source of entertainment and bring a sense of novelty to the bar. This could be anything from fun themes to live performances, bringing a touch of the dramatic into the bar. Anything goes, from spooky gothic themes to 1920s speakeasies to futuristic spaces that transport visitors to faraway places.
8. Organised Bar Setups
Organisation and efficiency are key to keeping a bar running smoothly and ensuring everyone gets their drinks in a timely manner. From public bars to home setups, investing in bar optics and brackets can help keep your bar clutter-free and enable accurate pouring without any additional accessories. Speed rails are another valuable addition, making drink prep an effortless task.
Shop Barware at Chabrias
If you plan to keep up with the latest barware trends, great accessories are the ideal starting point. Chabrias offers a wide range of on-trend barware products at a competitive price point, with next-day UK delivery available across our range.
Shop our barware online today, with everything from ice buckets to drinking glasses included in our range to stock your bar or create the perfect home setup.