back bar

Behind the bartender

A back bar is the shelving, cabinetry, and display area behind a bar counter where bottles of liquor are arranged, typically with mirrors and lighting to showcase the selection.

The term also refers to the liquor itself: They've got an impressive back bar—every bourbon you could want.

In other contexts, a back bar is a secondary structural support, as in curtain hardware or fencing materials.

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glasses · mixers · spirits · cocktails · display · garnishes · pour · mirrored · liquor license · taps · counter · bottle service · glassware · shaker · on the rocks · bitters · ice · barback

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bar spatial location

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Long tavern workspace

bar top · bar rail · seating area · footrail

visibility and display

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Horizontal line below baseline

well · point of sale · cellar · cooler

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