There’s an art to being the guy with the good bar. Not the one who dusts off a Glenlivet 12 every Diwali like it’s a family heirloom, or hoards a rogue Johnnie mini from that one flight to Dubai. I mean the man whose bar has presence. A personality. A soft-lit altar to good taste and adult decisions. The kind of place where the decanter looks like it was forged by ancient Venetian glassmakers. A space where the lighting hits just right, the decanter glows like a jewel, and the ice is spherical because, of course it is.
This isn’t about flash. Everyone hates flash. It’s about curation. The quiet flex. The bar that doesn’t scream for attention, but makes you pause mid-convo and go, “Wait, what’s that?”
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In a world where everyone orders a Negroni but doesn’t know what a jigger is, the well-equipped bar has become the new wristwatch—less about showing off, more about showing up with style. You don’t need a hundred bottles or a PhD in agave. Just the right tools—beautiful, useful, a little dramatic when needed. The kind of stuff that makes even opening a bottle feel like a performance.
Bar Essentials
So, here it is: from Baccarat to Birdy, here’s everything you need to turn your bar into a sanctuary of smoke and shine.
Mini Smoking Cloche
Mini Smoking ClocheAmazon
Where to buy: Crafthouse by Fortessa, Breville Smoking Gun Pro
Adds instant drama to your drink. Imagine a smoked Negroni wafting under a glass dome like it’s being summoned from the underworld.
Whiskey Decanter
Whisky DecanterBaccarat
Where to buy: Baccarat, Lalique, Tom Dixon
This is not just your usual decanter for storing whisky—it’s a statement piece. Baccarat is timeless, meanwhile Lalique is art deco Gatsby. Pick your vibe.
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Gold Cocktail Shaker
Wyatt Cocktail ShakerRalph Lauren
Where to buy: Ralph Lauren Home, Georg Jensen
Your martini deserves better than that tired stainless steel tin. Ralph Lauren is all sculptural flex, and Georg Jensen brings Scandi glam to your bar.
Ice Sphere Moulds
Williams Sonoma Sphere Ice MoldsWilliams Sonoma
Where to buy: W&P Peak Tray, Williams Sonoma, Crate & Barrel
Big, slow-melting ice that doesn’t water down your drink. Also, who doesn’t want cool ice cubes in their drink?
Luxe Bar Cart
Ultramarine Bar CartJonathan Adler
Where to buy: Jonathan Adler, Arteriors, CB2, West Elm
Every great home bar needs a proper chariot. It’s what anchors the space and turns a corner into a mood.
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Electric Wine Opener
Electric Wine Opener Coravin Timeless Six+
Where to buy: Coravin Timeless Six+, L’Atelier du Vin
For when corkscrews feel too… manual. Impressively unnecessary, which is exactly why you need it. Coravin keeps your wine fresh for weeks and looks like something from a Bond gadget drawer.
Japanese Jigger + Mixing Glass
JiggerBirdy by Erik Lorincz
Where to buy: Cocktail Kingdom, Birdy by Erik Lorincz
The tools that separate the “I saw this on TikTok” guys from the ones who actually make great cocktails. Japanese jigger is all about precision—because real bartenders don’t eyeball. These details separate the boys from the bartenders.
Marble Coasters
Marble CoasterCrate + Barrel
Where to buy: Ferm Living, Gucci, L’Objet
Because water rings on a teak bar are a crime. Ferm is sleek and modern. Gucci is flashy in the right way. L’Objet feels like something stolen from a yacht off the Amalfi Coast.
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Cigar Ashtray
Robe du Soir ashtrayHermès
Where to buy: S.T. Dupont, Elie Bleu, Hermès
Even if you don’t smoke, this belongs on your bar. A statement ashtray is a nod to vintage indulgence—a tactile, masculine piece that says, “I enjoy the finer things”. You might not smoke often, but when you do, make it count. Dupont brings Parisian luxury. Hermès is Hermès – may I say more?
Humidor
Where to buy: Elie Bleu, Davidoff, Louis Vuitton
"Macassar Ebony" - 75 Cigars HumidorElie Bleu
Keeps your cigars at the perfect humidity. Davidoff is classic Swiss mastery, Elie Bleu brings colour-blocked swagger, and Daniel Marshall is for the guy who treats cigars like collectibles.
Marble Wine Chiller
Marble & Brass Wine ChillerWilliams Sonoma
Where to buy: Williams Sonoma, Anthropologie, Soho Home
A marble chiller holds its cool and looks damn good doing it. It’s sculptural, it’s functional, and it keeps your white wine at the right temp without any plastic or mess. Drop one on your table and instantly look more put-together.
Champagne Stopper
Bouchons MillésimesL’Atelier du Vin
Where to buy: Le Creuset, Alessi, L’Atelier du Vin
Keeps your bubbles, bubbly – becauuse warm, flat champagne is a crime. Not sexy, but supremely practical—and still a step above the twisty wire thing you were going to reuse.
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SodaStream
SodaStreamSodaStream
Where to buy: SodaStream or E-Terra Series, Aarke Carbonator III
Still water is fine, but sparkling? That’s lifestyle.
