Hire pint mugs, craft beer glasses and festival beer cups for bars, beer festivals and outdoor events, with Sunday delivery and no deposit.
Beer glass hire needs the right shape for the pour and the venue. Expo Hire stocks the nucleated 1 pint Beer Mug, the 2/3 pint Craft Beer Glass, the Lager Stemmed Glass and the Festival Plastic Beer Glass so bars can serve cask, lager and outdoor draught in the correct format. Beer festivals, corporate bars, fan zones and summer weddings all use this range because beer service moves fast and the wrong glass slows the queue at once.
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The 1 pint Beer Mug suits high volume service where guests order lager, ale and cider in fast rounds. This glass uses a nucleated base, which means the bottom carries an etched pattern that releases carbon dioxide through the drink. Bartenders value that feature because the beer keeps a stronger head and a fresher look from the pump to the table. That matters at weddings and race days where the glass may sit for ten minutes before the guest takes the first sip.
The 2/3 pint Craft Beer Glass answers a different demand. Craft bars pour stronger IPAs, pale ales and guest lines in smaller measures because guests want flavour and variety without a full pint each time. Corporate activations, brewery showcases and premium food festivals now order more 2/3 pint stock for that reason. The stemmed lager glass gives another route for premium lager service where the host wants a cleaner silhouette than a mug and a more formal feel on the bar. Outdoor sites often need the Festival Plastic Beer Glass instead. Venues, promoters and local authorities often ban breakable glass after dark or in public areas, so the plastic option keeps the bar compliant without forcing the team to drop beer service.
Quantity planning follows bar speed. Order at least two beer glasses per expected beer drinker for a short reception. Move to three or four per beer drinker for a long session, a festival bar or an outdoor sports event where the return cycle slows down. If the event also serves wine and cocktails, keep the beer order separate by service point so the bar team does not cross stock between draught taps and the mixed drinks station.
Outdoor events place the most pressure on beer glass hire. Promoters need safe stock, fast replenishment and a simple pack down after last orders. Expo Hire delivers the glasses in crates, confirms the order before payment and lets your team return the stock unwashed after the event. That process suits beer festivals, concerts, food markets and sports screenings where the clean up starts late and crew time costs money.
Mixed bars also gain from clear product splits. You can pair beer mugs and craft glasses with cocktail glasses for the premium bar, or add tumblers for soft drinks and water points. Expo Hire collects on Sundays, which helps outdoor events clear site before the Monday handback.
A nucleated base uses an etched pattern in the bottom of the glass to release carbon dioxide. That keeps the head active and helps the beer hold its look for longer.
Craft bars use 2/3 pint glasses for stronger beers and guest lines. Guests can try more styles without committing to a full pint each time.
Yes. Expo Hire stocks a festival plastic beer glass for outdoor events and sites that ban breakable glass.
Yes. Empty the drinks, place the glasses back in the crates and Expo Hire will handle the washing after collection.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
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For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
