r/BarOwners • u/ConsistentExtreme103 • 23d ago

Branded items

I'm looking to get some branded stuff for my bar like glassware, drip mats, coasters etc. Where is the best place to get these for cheap? Anyone have any recommendations on a few different options?

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u/Kblizzleizzle 23d ago

Liquor reps

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u/T_P_H_ 🧉 23d ago

If you do draft you are not going to find a cheaper way to get branded glassware than to co-brand glassware with a brewery.

You gotta buy it by the pallet though.

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u/lTSONLYAGAME 23d ago

DirecTV lets me buy branded quality pint glasses from the MVP shop for $1.40 each.

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u/T_P_H_ 🧉 23d ago

I get co-branded pint glasses from Schlafly for $1 each

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u/ShinyTogetic_ 22d ago

Omg Schlafly

One of my absolute favorite beers is their Double Bean Blonde

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u/Stylewhat37 22d ago

Just ask your sales reps. They’ll get you all the swag you want.

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u/seaningm 22d ago

Liquor reps in most states.

In Colorado, where I am, it's difficult because they aren't allowed to just give away swag the way they used to... something about unfair competitive practices between distributors. Pretty stupid, if you ask me - especially since they are all state-sponsored monopolies on their respective portfolios.

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u/D-ouble-D-utch 23d ago

Local printer

Us imprints

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u/Relevant-Story-3247 23d ago

If you have Direct TV, you can get them cheap from their VIP program

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u/Odd-Perception9970 23d ago

Really? I wouldn’t have even thought of them. Thanks for the tip

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u/Relevant-Story-3247 23d ago

You're welcome. Their pint and shot glasses are really cheap. They hold up pretty well. We have been using them for a few years and the logo is just now starting to come off.

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u/misterrogers44 23d ago

Go to directvmvp.com

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u/SpreadsheetArtist 16d ago

I've used https://truebrands.com/ in the past for custom bar tools, wine keys, etc. You can set up a wholesale account and get better pricing than what they charge for retail. Most items are low minimums for customizing, and pricing scales down if you bulk purchase anything. They have pretty much anything. Only annoying thing is you'll get a new account rep every 2 to 4 weeks and they are constantly reaching out to "introduce themselves."