How to Choose the Right Cocktail Station for Your Bar or Café

Introduction

As a bar or café owner, choosing the right cocktail station is a strategic decision. The more efficient and comfortable your bartender works, the happier your customers are and the higher your profits become.

But which station fits your needs best?

At BarSetup, we specialize in professional cocktail stations. We have designed and delivered hundreds of units across Europe, and in this guide we’ll show you how to make the right choice.

Step 1: Define your type of business

For bars → two main product lines:

Basic Line – robust and affordable, ideal for venues with controlled budgets or medium traffic. Plus Line – maximum performance, premium ergonomics and efficiency, perfect for cocktail bars and high-volume clubs.

For cafés → dedicated Coffee Line:

Coffee S – compact, perfect for small cafés or coffee-to-go shops. Coffee L – more storage and workspace, designed for cafés with higher customer flow.

Step 2: Choose the right size

Each line (Basic and Plus) comes in 3 sizes:

S (Small) – for small bars or low-volume cocktail zones. M (Medium) – the most balanced option for mid-sized bars. M1 → includes sink, perfect for fast utensil cleaning. M2 → includes glass rack, ideal for high serving volume. L (Large) – designed for large clubs or high-traffic bars, suitable for multiple bartenders working at once.

👉 Consider customer volume and available space. A larger station means more efficiency and faster service, which directly translates into higher nightly revenue.

Step 3: Think long-term

A cocktail station is not an expense, it’s an investment. At BarSetup we use:

304 stainless steel for bartender-facing areas → maximum hygiene and durability. 430 stainless steel for structural parts → high mechanical resistance. Laser-cut precision & hand finishing → premium quality down to the smallest detail.

The result? A station built to last for years while maintaining top functionality.

Step 4: Calculate the impact on profit

An ergonomic station = faster bartender. More speed = more drinks served. More drinks = more revenue. Smoother workflow = happier customers who come back.

BarSetup studies show +78% more cocktails produced on our stations compared to a classic counter with an ice bin.

Step 5: Choose a sustainable solution

Selecting a cocktail station is not just a financial decision, but also an environmental one. At BarSetup:

Recyclable materials – premium stainless steel AISI 304 and 430, both durable and fully recyclable. Longevity – our products are designed to last a lifetime, reducing replacements and waste. Eco-friendly transport – no wooden pallets, optimized packaging to cut down on cardboard use and deforestation. Energy savings – insulated ice bins keep ice longer, reducing energy and costs. Responsible recycling – we recycle all metal waste from production, conserving resources.

👉 By choosing BarSetup, you’re not only increasing profits but also supporting a greener future for the hospitality industry.

Conclusion

When choosing a cocktail station, think strategically:

Business type (bar or café) Product line (Basic, Plus, Coffee) Correct size (S, M, L + M1/M2 variations) Impact on profits Environmental responsibility

👉 With BarSetup you get expertise, ergonomics, and sustainability. It’s not just a cocktail station, it’s the profit engine for your bar or café.

Discover all models on barsetup.eu and choose the right solution for 2025.