How to Choose the Perfect Bar Runner

Posted by Vitalijus Glotovas

On December 22, 2021

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Bar mats and runners are essentials for any bar, pub or club. A branded bar runner is an exceedingly useful promotional tool – when patrons are chatting at the bar, a well-designed mat is sure to catch their eye. It’s only natural that more hospitality venues are seeking to design their own promotional bar runners.

There are many different types of runners and mats available, so it can be rather daunting to begin looking at choosing one. This list will note the most prominent and popular bar runners and explain what makes them different, helping you to make the right choice for your own business!

Custom Moulded PVC Bar Runners

Custom moulded PVC bar runners are among the most popular and cost-effective options available. Their key strengths include versatility, durability, and practicality, along with the ability to create unique shapes and intricate patterns through custom moulding. Gone are the limitations of standard sizes and rectangular shapes – these runners can be crafted into designs like bottle caps, ovals, circles, or any shape you can imagine.

For added innovation, we can integrate LED illumination or contactless NFC technology within the bar runners, offering a level of interactivity that goes beyond standard items.

When it comes to colour, our Pantone colour matching ensures your bar runner aligns perfectly with your brand identity. Additionally, we can apply full-colour printing to the surface of your PVC bar runner to achieve highly detailed visuals that stand out.

Thanks to their growing popularity, the minimum order quantities for custom PVC bar runners have dropped, making them more accessible and affordable than ever. As one of the leading suppliers in the UK, Europe, and the USA, All In One Merchandise offers competitive pricing to fit your needs.

Explore Our PVC Bar Runners Range:

Discover the versatility of custom moulded PVC bar runners with these exciting options:

Premium Bordered Bar Runner

The premium bordered bar runner is the quintessential modern bar mat. With a knitted polyester surface for absorbing spillages and a nitrile backing for grip, it’s no wonder that the bordered bar runner has become so popular. One of the main benefits of this runner is its price effectiveness, offering premium quality for extremely competitive pricing.

Absorbent, durable, and hardwearing, the premium bordered bar runner is one of the most longstanding promotional favourites for bars.

Woven Bar Towel

Woven bar towels are the classic bar topper. Composed of fabric, these towels are ultra-absorbent to deal with spills. Additionally, the main distinction for these classic towels is their ability to be used as a regular towel for cleaning other messes. Like the bordered runner, bar towels are cost-effective options for bar tops.

Bar towels are absorbent, cost-effective, and double as a traditional towel for cleaning any spills.

Premium Rubber Bar Runner

The premium rubber bar runner is one of the most striking mats available. If you’re looking to go all out when setting up your bar, these could be the perfect choice. This rubber bar runner is sturdy, durable, and easy to clean. These custom-made mats are also known as “hedgehog mats” due to their unique design.

The rubber bar runner is an utterly gorgeous mat that offers a completely bespoke mould.

Wooden bar runners

If you’re seeking sustainable options, our wooden bar runners could be the perfect choice. Beyond their eco-friendly appeal, wooden bar runners evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, making them an excellent way to align your brand with natural charm and hospitality.

Since each wooden bar runner is made bespoke, you have the freedom to create virtually any shape that suits your vision. For branding, we offer a range of customisation techniques, including:

Laser Etching/Engraving: Ideal for precise, elegant designs.
Screen Printing: A cost-effective method for bold and vibrant logos.
Screen Transfer: Perfect for achieving intricate full-colour designs.

Wooden bar runners combine sustainability, versatility, and timeless appeal, making them a standout choice for any venue or promotional campaign.

Jute Bar Runners

Our latest eco-friendly innovation is jute bar runners. These eye-catching runners are printed in vibrant full colour, edge to edge, ensuring your design gets maximum impact.

What really sets them apart is the unique texture of the knitted jute, giving them a natural, standout look that’s hard to miss. Plus, the natural rubber backing keeps them securely in place, preventing any slipping on the bar top.

Drip Tray

Drip trays such as this long stainless steel drip tray are not technically bar runners but can serve similar purposes. These trays often feature inserts between two steel surfaces in order to catch spillages. This allows for easy cleaning of your trays and provides a handy area for pouring drinks without worrying. These trays can also be customised with a spray finish and printed with your logo or branding.

Drip trays are sturdy and easy to clean, providing a handy space for catching any spills!

PVC Bar Runner with Stainless Steel Frame

These bar runners offer a middle ground between the premium rubber bar runners and drip trays. With a sturdy hedgehog mat interior (PVC bar runner) and a steel frame on the exterior, these runners offer the best of both worlds. The rubber mat provides grip and a removable layer for easy cleaning while the frame grants additional sturdiness and catches condensation and overflow from spillages

Durable and easy to clean, the rubber bar mat with stainless steel frame offers a unique hybrid between two popular choices.

Whatever bar runner you feel is right for you, we can provide! If you need any help making your choice, we’re here to help! We’re able to produce almost any promotional barware imaginable. The only limit is your imagination! Contact us today to find out how we can help you create some truly unique promotional merchandise.

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