Urban Bar

Overview

Urban Bar is a UK-based supplier of glassware, barware, and cocktail tools, specializing in wholesale of china, glassware, and cleaning materials. Incorporated in 2003, it serves the hospitality and spirits industries with standard and bespoke products, operating globally from the UK with fulfillment centers and a USA warehouse.¹³⁴

History

Urban Bar was established in 1980 by Richard Andrews, a former buyer for Liberty and Heal's, with the company formally incorporated as Urban Bar Limited on 14 April 2003. The business expanded under Richard's son, Nick Andrews, who now runs operations, growing from UK-focused glass and barware supply to a global provider including bespoke design services. Key milestones include developing international reach with a Dutch company, fulfillment centers, and USA warehouse.¹³⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are sourced and produced through partnerships, with bespoke design and production handled in-house from concept to completion. Operations include global fulfillment from UK, Dutch facilities, and USA warehouse, though specific manufacturing locations are not detailed.⁴

Notable Products

• Specialty Glass Shapes - Designed to enhance drinking experience in bars and hospitality.
• Cocktail Shakers - Professional tools for mixologists and spirits service.
• Branded Barware - Custom products for distillers, restaurants, and bars.
• Bar Carts - Mobile serving solutions for events and venues.

Reputation

Urban Bar is recognized in the professional barware sector for quality standards and presentation, serving as a partner to hospitality and spirits industries since 1983. Enthusiasts and professionals value its bespoke capabilities and global shipping, though as a micro company with under £1M turnover, it maintains a niche rather than dominant market position.³⁴⁷