Equipment
Mobile Bar Counter: 18 Feet, Three Modular Units
The counter is the stage on which the whole bar performs. This guide looks at it from the host's side: what size to expect, where to place it and what it needs from your venue.
The size in plain terms
Our counter is 18 feet long and splits into three modular units. Eighteen feet is long enough for several bartenders to work at once, yet it still fits many halls, lawns and courtyards. Because it divides into three, it can pass through standard doors and lifts.
Choosing a position
- Visible from the entrance, but not blocking it.
- Close to a power point if you want lighting.
- Near water and an ice supply.
- Clear of the main walkway so queues do not obstruct guests.
- On level, stable ground, especially outdoors.
Indoors and outdoors
Indoors, the key questions are ceiling height, lighting and access. Outdoors, shade, wind and ground matter more. On a lawn we avoid soft or sloping ground, and in the monsoon we plan a roofed position. At hill venues, we also check the access road.
Lighting and styling
The counter looks best with warm, even lighting. If your venue is dark, we suggest lights that wash the front of the counter without glaring into guests' eyes. Styling can follow your colours or theme, and we can discuss options when you enquire.
Queue flow
A good layout lets guests approach from one side and leave from the other. Leave at least a couple of metres in front of the counter for the queue, and avoid placing it next to the buffet. If you expect a large crowd, we can suggest a second serving point.
Layout mistakes to avoid
- Placing the counter next to the buffet, which creates two queues in one space.
- Hiding it in a corner, where guests cannot see it and bartenders cannot move.
- Ignoring power, then discovering that lighting cannot be plugged in.
- Setting up on soft or uneven ground.
- Forgetting where used glasses will go.
A short site visit checklist
- Measure the doors, lifts and corridors the counter will pass through.
- Note the nearest power point and water source.
- Check the floor or ground for level and stability.
- Identify the loading area and parking.
- Take photos and share them with us.
What the counter needs
It needs level ground, a little space behind for the bartenders, access to ice and a place for used glasses. It does not need a permanent installation, and we remove it completely when the event ends.
Learn more
For the engineering behind the design, read our post on the modular bar. For glassware, see crystal and standard glass, and if you are a bartender looking for equipment, read about renting a counter. To see it in action, visit the gallery.