Drainer trays, mesh & mats

Drainer trays, bar mats and mesh catch drips and spills along the pour line, keeping the counter dry and giving glasses somewhere to stand.

  • Lift and wash mats at the end of every service, not weekly
  • Measure the run before ordering u2014 an over-long mat curls and tips glasses
  • Drainers should let glasses dry upside down, out of the water

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The working purpose is grip and drainage rather than decoration. A rubber bar mat gives a glass somewhere to stand that will not slide, catches the overspill from a pour, and lifts out to be washed at the end of service. A drainer tray does the same job for glassware coming out of the wash, letting it dry upside down without sitting in its own water.

How to choose

What to know

Whatever you choose has to be washable and it has to actually be washed. A mat that lives on the counter for a week grows exactly what you would expect it to grow, and it is one of the first things an environmental health visit will look under.

What to know

Size is worth measuring rather than eyeballing. Runners and mats come in set lengths and a mat that is slightly too long for the space it has to sit in will curl at one end, which turns a flat surface into something that tips glasses over.

Common questions

How often should bar mats be cleaned?

Every service. They sit in spilled beer all night and they are one of the first things an inspector will pick up and look under.

What is the difference between a bar mat and a drip tray?

A mat is a flat rubber surface that catches overspill and gives glasses grip on the counter. A drip tray is a rigid container under the taps that collects and holds a larger volume, often plumbed to drain.

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