Once the bar is built and the fridges are in, a short list of accessories decides whether pouring for a crowd is easy or a scramble. Bartenders set up a station: tools on a stand, the most-poured bottles in a speed rail at hand height, an ice well next to it, and mats under all of it.
Our picks at a glance
From published specs and our sizing rules. Not lab tested.
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Bar tools
Mixology & Craft 10 Piece Bartender Kit with Stand
10 piece bar tool set
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Speed rail
Winco 32 in Stainless Single Speed Rail
16 bottle speed rail
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Wine by the glass
Coravin Pivot Plus Wine By-the-Glass System
4 weeks per open bottle
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Buy glassware for a typical party, not for every guest you could ever have: 4 to 6 sets of 4 covers most home bars. Wine drinkers get the most from a fast opener and a preserver that lets you pour one glass without wasting the bottle.
Top picks, and why
Mixology & Craft 10 Piece Bartender Kit with Stand
- 24 oz shaker
- 15/30 ml jigger
- Gun-metal finish
24 oz shaker, jigger, strainer, muddler, pourers and tongs on a slotted bamboo stand. under $100.
- 24 oz shaker, jigger, strainer, muddler
- Pourers, corkscrew, ice tongs
- Slotted bamboo stand
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Winco 32 in Stainless Single Speed Rail
- 32 in long
- Stainless
- Single row
Up to 16 bottles at hand height in commercial stainless. under $100.
- Holds up to 16 bottles
- Commercial stainless steel
- Mounting holes built in
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Coravin Pivot Plus Wine By-the-Glass System
- Argon
- Aerator
- 7 piece kit
Keeps an open bottle for up to 4 weeks under argon (maker). $100 to $250.
- Preserves an open bottle up to 4 weeks (maker)
- 2 argon capsules and 2 stoppers
- Aerator attachment
- Bottle is uncorked first, unlike Timeless
$100 to $250, live price on Amazon
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The bar station
A speed rail screws to the bartender side of the bar so the five to ten spirits you pour most sit in reach. A single 32 in rail holds about 16 bottles; a double rail stacks 24 in 22 in of bar for a tighter space.
For parties of 20 or more, scoop from an ice well, not the ice maker's bin: it holds the party ice next to the rail and drains melt water. Rubber mats under the pour spot catch spills and stop glasses sliding.
Mixology & Craft 10 Piece Bartender Kit with Stand
- 24 oz shaker
- 15/30 ml jigger
- Gun-metal finish
Everything for shaken and stirred drinks, on a stand that lives on the back bar. under $100.
- 24 oz shaker, jigger, strainer, muddler
- Pourers, corkscrew, ice tongs
- Slotted bamboo stand
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Winco 32 in Stainless Single Speed Rail
- 32 in long
- Stainless
- Single row
32 in stainless with mounting holes built in. under $100.
- Holds up to 16 bottles
- Commercial stainless steel
- Mounting holes built in
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Winco 22 in Stainless Double Speed Rail
- 22 in long
- Stainless
- Double row
Two rows in 22 in for a busy party bar. under $100.
- Holds up to 24 bottles
- Two rows in 22 in
- Commercial stainless steel
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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VEVOR 29.6 Qt Underbar Ice Bin with Bottle Holders
- 12 x 19 x 33 in
- 304 stainless
- NSF
29.6 qt, NSF certified 304 stainless with a sliding lid and bottle holders. $100 to $250.
- 29.6 qt, NSF certified
- Sliding lid and splash guard
- Bottle holders
- Freestanding underbar unit, 33 in tall
$100 to $250, live price on Amazon
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VEVOR 57.8 Qt Stainless Drop-in Ice Bin
- 24 x 18 x 13 in
- Stainless
- Drain kit
57.8 qt into a 24 x 18 in cutout, with a drain kit, for outdoor or big-party bars. $100 to $250.
- 57.8 qt
- Sliding lid, 24 hour hold (maker)
- Drain pipe included
- Needs a 24 x 18 in counter cutout
$100 to $250, live price on Amazon
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Jinmuxilll Extra Large Rubber Bar Mat, 28 x 16 in, 2 Pack
- Rubber
- Non-slip
- Rinse clean
Two 28 x 16 in rubber mats, non-slip back. under $100.
- 28 x 16 in each
- 0.33 in thick
- Non-slip back
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Tebery Rubber Bar Mat, 18 x 12 in, 2 Pack
- Rubber
- Non-slip
- Black
Two 18 x 12 in mats for a 4 seat bar. under $100.
- 18 x 12 in each
- Heat resistant rubber
- Non-slip
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Tebery 6 Compartment Bar Caddy, 3 Pack
- Plastic
- Black
- 9 in long
Three 6 compartment trays for straws, picks, napkins and garnish. under $100.
- 6 compartments each
- 9 x 5.4 x 4.25 in
- 3 pack
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Glassware
Plan glasses for a typical party: about one set of 4 per 4 guests, rinsed and reused through the night. A large bowl red wine glass works for whites in a pinch, and a tulip whisky glass handles spirits neat and tastings.
Hang stemware upside down from rails under a back bar shelf: out of the dust and off the counter.
JoyJolt Layla Red Wine Glasses, 17 oz, Set of 4
- Made in Europe
- Lead-free
- Dishwasher safe
Four 17 oz lead-free crystal glasses, dishwasher safe. under $100.
- 17 oz bowl
- Lead-free crystal
- Dishwasher safe
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Glencairn Whisky Glass, Set of 4
- Lead-free crystal
- Tapered mouth
- Dishwasher safe
Four lead-free crystal tasting glasses with a tapered mouth. under $100.
- Set of 4
- Lead-free crystal
- Dishwasher safe
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Dicunoy 14 in Under Cabinet Stemware Rack, 6 Pack
- 14 in rails
- Iron, black
- Screws included
Six 14 in rails hang 18 to 24 glasses under a shelf. under $100.
- 6 rails, 3 to 4 glasses each
- Two screws per rail
- 3.5 in stem opening
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Wine gear
A cordless electric opener pulls a cork in seconds, which matters when a party opens a dozen bottles. A Coravin keeps an opened bottle fresh for weeks under argon; the Timeless model pours through the cork without pulling it, for bottles you want to keep aging.
Oster Cordless Electric Wine Opener with Foil Cutter
- Cordless
- Foil cutter
- Charging base
Up to 30 bottles a charge with a foil cutter and charging base (maker). under $100.
- Up to 30 bottles a charge (maker)
- Foil cutter included
- Charging base
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Ivation Electric Wine Opener, Aerator and Preserver Set
- Vacuum pump
- Aerator
- LED base
Electric opener plus a vacuum preserver, stoppers and an aerator. under $100.
- Up to 30 corks a charge (maker)
- Electric vacuum preserver and stoppers
- Aerator and foil cutter
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Coravin Pivot Plus Wine By-the-Glass System
- Argon
- Aerator
- 7 piece kit
Pour a glass, keep the rest up to 4 weeks (maker). $100 to $250.
- Preserves an open bottle up to 4 weeks (maker)
- 2 argon capsules and 2 stoppers
- Aerator attachment
- Bottle is uncorked first, unlike Timeless
$100 to $250, live price on Amazon
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Coravin Timeless Three Plus Wine Preservation System
- Needle through cork
- Argon
- Aerator
Pours through the cork, so the bottle never opens. $250 to $500.
- Pours without removing the cork
- 2 argon capsules
- Aerator and 2 screw caps
- Capsules are a running cost
$250 to $500, live price on Amazon
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Jiaran 750 ml Wine Decanter with Built-in Aerator
- Lead-free crystal
- Aerator
- Hand blown
Holds a full 750 ml bottle with a built-in aerator. under $100.
- Holds a 750 ml bottle
- Built-in double filter aerator
- Slanted top for drip-free pour
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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Vinturi Essential Red Wine Aerator
- Handheld
- Filter screen
- Base
Aerates a glass as you pour, with a sediment screen. under $100.
- Aerates as you pour
- Sediment screen
- Base included
- Red wine model
Under $100, live price on Amazon
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The bottom line
From published specs and our sizing rules. Not lab tested.
- 1
Bar tools
Mixology & Craft 10 Piece Bartender Kit with Stand
10 piece bar tool set
Check price on AmazonPaid link
- 2
Speed rail
Winco 32 in Stainless Single Speed Rail
16 bottle speed rail
Check price on AmazonPaid link
- 3
Wine by the glass
Coravin Pivot Plus Wine By-the-Glass System
4 weeks per open bottle
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Frequently asked questions
What accessories does a home bar need?
A bartender kit (shaker, jigger, strainer, muddler, bar spoon), bar mats, glassware for a typical party, and an opener. Cocktail bars add a speed rail and, for big parties, an ice well. Wine bars add a preserver and stemware rails.
How many glasses should a home bar have?
About one set of 4 per 4 guests at a typical party, rinsed and reused. Twelve guests works with 3 to 4 sets of each glass you serve in.
What is a speed rail?
A stainless rack that screws to the bartender side of the bar to hold the most-poured bottles at hand height. A single rail holds about 16 bottles; a double rail stacks two rows.
Is a Coravin worth it?
If you drink a glass at a time from bottles you care about, yes: an opened bottle keeps for weeks under argon instead of a day or two. The capsules are an ongoing cost, so it makes less sense if bottles get finished the night they are opened.
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