So you own a bar. One thing that’s on the forefront of your mind is keeping your costs down and making sure that your customer is satisfied. Accomplishing both can be difficult, but with a little balance work and a mastery of the basics, it can be done. The first thing your bar will need after you have your liquor, liquor license, and furniture, is a good ice machine.
A good ice machine is incredibly important for a bar because no one wants a hot beer or a delicious cocktail that is sadly lacking in ice. This also means that when you shop for an ice machine, reliability should be on the forefront of your mind. This week on the blog, we’ll be taking a look at a few different ice machines that have the functionalities your restaurant needs.
First up, an underwater cooler that will fit beneath your bar. This machine produces elegant octagon ice - great for whiskey drinks and high end cocktails. This type of ice melts slowly so that it does not alter the flavor of beverages while it cools. Not only does it produce a high quality of ice, it also produces an enormous quantity. The Manitowoc SM50A can produce up to 53 pounds of ice per day and it’s internal bin can hold up to 24 pounds of ice, meaning that your bar will always have ice on deck to serve your customers. You can check this machine out here.
If you need something a little larger, we recommend our Manitowoc Big Shot. This larger machine produces a very large quantity of gourmet ice each day. This air cooled model has the capacity to produce up to 313 pounds of clear gourmet ice in 24 hours. With no side clearances required, the machine can be installed next to other devices without issue. The ice produced by this machine is clear, cylindrical, shot glass ice. This ice is deal for mixed drinks or drinks “on the rocks” since there is less beverage dilution while this ice slowly melts. You can purchase this machine here.
We recommend either of these machines for ultimate cost efficiency, production, and value. One of the most important pieces of equipment your bar can offer is a fantastic and reliable ice machine. With either of these machines, you cannot go wrong - but make sure to visit our website to check out the rest of our ice machines.
