Types of bars & food service

1. 1. PART 1TYPESOF BARSAND FOOD SERVICE Created by Z. M. Kasumova,

Teacher of English Kirov College of Technology Department of Hospitality 2011
2. 2. INTRODUCTION Dear friends, if you are looking for some information about bars
and services they provide, but you have lack of time to read special books and search the
necessary information in the Internet, or if you have no idea what sources to use, study
the content of this presentation which has been created with great wish to help you to
clear up the topic for a short time.
3. 3. TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction.2. History of the bar development.3.
Definition of the term the bar.4. Definition of the term the barman.5. Classifications
of bars characterized by the food offered; by the beverage offered; by the entertainment
provided; by the category of customers.1. Definition of the term the mini bar.2.
Conclusion.
4. 4. WHY IS IT NECESSARY TO KNOWALL ASPECTS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SERVICEIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF BARS?The main reasons are as follows: to be
able to run a hotel or resort providing different types of bars; to be able to arrange new
types of bars in a hotel or resort; to monitor the work of the hotel bars as Hotel Manager;
to provide proper services in the bar organizing corporate parties; to arrange Room
Service in a proper way, etc.In few words, to be real specialists of the Industry of
Hospitality.
5. 5. THE HISTORY The first bar appeared in Great Britain about 170 years ago. It was
invented by I.K. Brunel, a great British engineer, as a means of more quickly serving the
sudden rush of customers from passenger trains caused by arriving at the refreshment
rooms at Swindon railway station while the trains changed locomotives. It happened in
1842. The first bar to serve alcohol was installed at the Great Western Hotel constructed 9
years later (in 1851) on Paddington railway station, London. Now it is the hotel Hilton
London Paddington.
6. 6. WHAT IS THE BAR ? It is a place which serves soft and alcoholic beverages
including draft and bottled beer, wine, spirits and cocktails. The term a bar" means a
specialized counter on which drinks are served. It is also the method of serving customers
from a counter. The back bar is a set of shelves of glasses and bottles behind the
counter. Customers are served by a barman at the raised counter. Customers sit on
stools along the raised counter. Sometimes chairs and tables are also available. Food is
also served in the bar. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band,
comedians, a floor show, etc. Hotel bars are called hotel lounges or long bars.
7. 7. WHAT IS THE BARMAN? A barman /barmaid is a person who serves beverages
behind a raised bar counter in a bar, pub, tavern or similar establishments. He /she is an

employee. The other name of a barman is a bartender . A bartender may be an

employee or the bar owner. In addition to beverage-serving responsibility, bartenders take payment from customers and waiters; - supply the bar with beverages, food,
glassware and necessary equipment; - act as a part of the entertainment program; - are
responsible for the atmosphere of the bar.
8. 8. CLASSIFICATIONS OF BARSThere is a great variety of bars.They may be classified
according to different principles.To classify bars we may take into consideration the
category of food and beverage assortment offered to the customers; the category of
customers traditionally gathering in the bar; the type of activities and entertainment
arranged in the premises. Lets study all types of bars in details.
9. 9. 1. BARS CLASSIFICATIONBASED ON THE FOOD ASSORTMENT OFFERED
10. 10. SNACK BAR It is a place where customers are served with any type of snacks. A
snack is a type of food which is not eaten as a main mealof the day breakfast, lunch or
dinner. It is used between these mealsto reduce the hunger. The term snack also refers
to a food item eaten between mealsto enjoy its taste. Snacks are typically designed to be
portable, quick and satisfying. The assortment of snacks offered by a snack bar may be
different asit is greatly based on the food traditions of the country. With growing
concerns for diet, weight control and general health,it is recommended to eat more
healthy, natural snacks such as fruit,vegetables, nuts and cereal grains.
11. 11. MILK BAR Milk bars provide a great variety of milk, sourand baked milk dishes and
beverages, cheese dishes,cottage cheese and pan cakes with sour cream and various
jams. Customers can taste delicious curd tartsand fancy cakes made of milk and
butter. A big choice of milk cocktails, ice creams and ice cream cakes is also
available.The most favorable sort of ice cream is Sundae. The variety of sundae
isnumerous. They may be quite different in ingredients and prices. For details, see the
next slide.
12. 12. WHAT IS SUNDAE? The sundae is an ice cream dessert. It consists of a scoop of
ice cream topped with sauce or syrup (often chocolate, caramel, or strawberry), and other
toppings such as chopped nuts, whipped cream or maraschino cherries. Sundae was
produced as popular treat for consumption on Sunday. One of the most expensive sorts
of sundae is the Serendipity Golden Opulence which is cooked and sold once a week only
by Serendipity 3 restaurant in New York City. It costs $1000! The dessert consists of
five scoops of Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream with Madagascar vanilla, covered with a
23-carat edible gold leaf, rare sorts of chocolate, American Golden caviar, passion fruit,
orange, candied fruits from Paris, marzipan cherries, and decorated with real gold
dragees. This dessert is served in a crystal goblet with an 18-karat gold spoon. Bon
appetite!

13. 13. SALAD BARSalad bars provide a great variety of vegetable salads forcustomers.
Most salad bars offer lettuce, sliced tomatoes,sliced vegetables such as cucumbers and
celery, dried breadand cheese, and a rich choice of salad dressings.Some salad bars also
have additional food items such ascooked cold meats (chicken and ham), boiled and fried
eggs,cold pasta salads, corn chips, bread rolls, soup, and fresh cutfruit slices.
14. 14. FRUIT BARA fruit bar is a place where customers are offered a greatnumber of
fruit dishes, cocktails, juices and other beverages. On the menu customers can find a
rich choice of fruit andberry salads, sliced fruits with sour or whipped cream, icecreams
with strawberries or jam, tarts with fruit, berry or jamtoppings, apple pies and rolls with
fruit or berry fillings, etc. Fruit bars re popular with vegetarians and children.
15. 15. GRILL BARHere customers have a chance to sample delicious grilled,smoked and
fried dishes.On the menu you can find: grilled, smoked and fried fish,meat and sausages,
spicy and juicy kebab and shish-kebab.Fried dishes are cooked in oil.Grilled dishes are
cooked fast directly over high heat.Smoked dishes are cooked slowly with the help of
smokewhich adds unique and delicious flavor to dishes.Barbeque (BBQ) is food cooked
over hardwood smoke(hot coals of charcoal) with marinade and spices.A big choice of
sauces is also served.
16. 16. SUSHI BAR It is a place where Japanese sea-food is served. In Japanese
cuisine, sushi is vinegary rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish,
various meats, and vegetables. Literally, "sushi" means "its sour. Outside of Japan,
sushi is misunderstood to mean any fresh raw- seafood dishes but in Japan it is called
sashimi. There are various types of sushi: sushi served rolled inside nori (dried and
pressed layer sheets of seaweed or alga) called makizushi or rolls; sushi made with
toppings laid with hand-formed clumps of rice called nigirizushi; toppings stuffed into a
small pouch of fried tofu called inarizushi; toppings served scattered over a bowl of sushi
rice called chirashi-zushi. Here customers have a chance to taste Sake. It is a Japanese
alcoholic beverage made from rice.
17. 17. 2. BARS CLASSIFICATIONBASED ON THE BEVERAGES OFFERED
18. 18. Wine bars sell everything from beer to hard liquor. Traditionally modern wine bars
combine wine with selectionsof appetizers. The assortment of appetizers may be different
as it is greatly based on the food traditions of the country. Some bars are similar to
nightclubs with live loud music and special lighting. They operate a dress code and
admissions policy and door staff at the entrance. Wine bars admit only adult customers.
19. 19. COCKTAIL BAR It is a place where a great variety of cocktails are offeredto the
customers. A cocktail is any mixed drink containing alcohol. Cocktails are made with
gin, whiskey, rum, tequila,brandy, or vodka mixed with fruit juices, sugar, honey,water,
ice, soda, milk, cream, herbs, bitters, etc. When an alcoholic drink of a large volume is
mixed withsoft beverage and served with a straw, it is called a longdrink (also known

as highball ). Typically, it has lots of ice that makes itperfect for warm days. If
customers drink a cocktail at a gulp,it is called a shot drink. Cocktails are very
popular with customers.
20. 20. BEER BARS (INTRODUCTION) A beer bar is a place where all types of beer are
on sale. Beer is the oldest alcoholic beverage; the third most popular drink over the
world after water and tea. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches,
mainly derived from cereals - most common of which is malted barley. Most beer is
flavored with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative. Other
flavorings such as herbs or fruit may occasionally be also included. Beer has less
alcoholic content than wine. The strength of beer is usually around 4% to 6% of alcohol
by volume. Dark sorts of beer contain more alcohol (up to 20% abv). Traditionally beer
bars sell different sorts of beer, wine and a rich choice of meat, fish, cheese and vegetable
snacks. Beer bars are prohibited to sell alcoholic beverages instead of beer.
21. 21. BEER BARS They serve bottled, canned and draught beer (known as draft or tap
beer) that is served from a large container - a keg or a cask. Light sorts of beer are lager
and Pilsner. Dark sorts of beer are porter, stout, bock and ale.Beer is served in pints, wine
glasses and beer mugs. The imperial pint is still used to measure beer in the countries of
the old British Empire. It is equal to 568 ml.
22. 22. BRITISH PUB The formal name for a pub in Britain is a public house. It is a
drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on or off the
premises. Lots of pubs have attached shops which sale beer for home consumption. Pubs
are culturally and socially different from places such as cafs and bars. Each pub
generally has locals or regulars. They are people who come regularly in the same pub to
drink. Most British pubs still have decorated signs hanging over their doors. It helps to
identify the public house. Beer served in a pub may be cask ale or keg beer of all sorts.
Bottled and canned beer are also available. The owner of a public house is known
landlord.
23. 23. FOOD SERVICE IN PUBSFood that is typically offered in a pubis called Pub grub".
It is deliciousand not expensive.A British pub menu includes itemssuch as:steak and
kidney pie, beef and beerpie, shepherds pie, fish and chips,hot pot.Some dishes that are
quite specific topubs include:chicken or scampi in a basket, andmeals served in platesized Yorkshirepuddings.
24. 24. MILK BAR Milk bars appeared last century, in the early 1930s. Nowadays they
are often housed in large shops and sell milk beverages such as milk shakes and ice
cream cocktails. A milkshake is a sweet, cold beverage which is made from milk, ice
cream or iced milk, and flavorings such as fruit syrup or chocolate sauce. Milkshakes are
usually served in a tall glass with a straw, and whipped cream may be added as a topping.
Several popular milkshake flavors include vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. Frapp (a
type of milkshake) is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee. It is

very popular and has now spread all over the world. The similar establishment is a
"dairy bar" common in the United States, especially in New York, which is a large
producer of dairy products.
25. 25. 3. BARS CLASSIFICATIONBASED ON ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES
OFFERED Sports bar Disco Retro bar bar Types of bars Salsa Karaoke bar bar Tiki bar
26. 26. KARAOKE BAR It is a bar that provides karaoke equipment to the customers.
Karaoke is a form of entertainment in which amateur singers can sing publicly on a small
stage along with recorded music using a microphone and a PA system. The music is
typically a well-known pop song in which the voice of the original singer is removed (or
reduced in volume). Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen. The words of the sing
change color to guide the singer. Such establishments are often extremely popular, with
an hour or more wait between a singers opportunities to take the stage (called the
rotation). Most of these establishments allow customers to sing free of charge. Less
commonly, the customers wishing to sing must pay a small fee for each song they sing.
27. 27. It is a bar that works at night and provides a dance floor and a DJ booth, where a DJ
plays recorded dance and pop music. Such bars are equipped with necessary equipment
and musical instruments. The most important things are lighting and effects including
flashing colored lights, moving light beams, laser light shows, strobe lights, mirrorcovered disco balls and smoke machines. Disco bars can be arranged in cinema theatres,
underground buildings, in the cellar of hotels. They generally have thick sound proof
walls and no windows, not to disturb other people and hotel guests with loud music.
Customer can have various snacks, alcoholic and soft beverages there. Children and
teenagers are not admitted to such bars.
28. 28. Retro bars are always furnished and decorated in retro style - the style of the 1960s
-1970s. Retro furniture and decor are more than simple things, they are a state of mind.
Customers gather together to listen and dance to retro music here. Retro music is
outdated or aged music that was popular many years ago. In Europe and the USA retro
music is that which came out of the retro era. That is the Beatles and Elvis Presleys
time. These styles of music are still widely listened to today. Customers wear retro
clothes and footwear, and have a chance to chat about good old times. They are offered
drinks and dishes which were popular many years ago.
29. 29. It is a bar offering the atmosphere of Latin America. Latin music and food lovers
gather to listen to salsa music, to dance and have salsa food. Salsa is Cuban, Puerto
Rican and other Latin countries styles of music combined. This style was developed in
the 1960s and 70s by Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants to New York. Salsa is a slot
or spot dance: the partners do not need to travel over the dance floor but usually occupy a
fixed area of the dance floor, rotating around one another and exchanging places. Salsa
music popularity is growing rapidly today all over the world. Salsa also refers to the
spicy, hot sauces typical of Mexican cuisine (often tomato- or corn-based): Salsa cruda,

salsa mexicana, salsa bandera, etc. There are many other salsas, some are made with
mint, pineapple, or mango. Customers are offered a great variety of dishes dressed with
different salsa sauces: black bean Salsa Salad, Fresh vegetable Salsa, Salsa chicken, Salsa
fish, Roasted corn and Salsa, Tortilla chips & Salsa, etc.
30. 30. A Tiki Bar is an exoticthemed drinking establishment that serves fancy cocktails,
especially rum-based mixed drinks such as the mai tai or the Zombie cocktail. Tiki bars
are defined by their Tiki culture dcor which can include Tiki god masks and carvings,
tapa cloth and tropical fabrics, torches and palm trees. Specific colors, natural exotic
materials, real or artificial plants and lighting add to the exotic atmosphere of a tiki bar.
Beverages are usually served in ceramic tiki mugs dressed with paper cocktail umbrellas,
live flowers or plastic animals. Local food cooked from exotic fruits and vegetables is
also offered for customers. Some tiki bars have an entertainment stage for live exotic
music or Polynesian dance floor shows.
31. 31. SPORTS BAR It is a bar which is equipped with lots of television monitors and
large-screens which let sports fans enjoy live broadcasts of sporting events, e.g. football
and hockey matches, worlds lawn tennis competitions, basketball and volleyball
tournaments, etc. Here sports fans have a chance to support the favourite sportsman or
team together with their friends and share their impressions and feelings with them.
Sports bars are often decorated with the symbols of the local team and photos of favourite
sportsmen. Here customers can have different alcoholic drinks, mainly all sorts of beer,
and snacks. Large sports bars can offer other facilities, e.g. billiard, bowling, darts, etc.
32. 32. 4. BARS CLASSIFICATIONBASED ON THE CATEGORY OF CUSTOMERS
Sports bars are bars which are attended by spots fans. Bikers bars are bars which are
attended by motorcycle enthusiasts. Singles bars are bars where unmarried people meet to
have a chance to continue their relations . Cops bars are bars where off-duty lawyers and
policemen gather. Express bars are bars where lots of transit passengers or purchasers of
shopping centers can have their meal as quickly as possible.
33. 33. It is not a place for drinking and having snacks. A mini-bar is a small private snack
and beverage bar provided in upscale hotel rooms. Typically, a mini-bar comes in the
form of a small refrigerator stocked with bottles of alcoholic and soft beverages, still or
fizzy mineral water, snacks, fruits and sweets which the guests can take at any time
during their stay. Special waiters from the hotel bar or restaurant monitor the mini bars in
the rooms. They are responsible for stock of beverages and snacks in mini bars. Some
upscale hotels even use high-tech methods of automatically recording purchases. Guests
pay extra for the consumption of each item which is much more expensive than the same
item outside the hotel. This kind of service is extremely profitable.
34. 34. DEAR FRIENDS Now you know much about the most popular types of bars and
food service they provide. You should be able to discuss all the details of the subject
and work out your own speech situations in different types of bars ordering drinks and

food. More over, the list of bars presented here is not complete. There are some other
special modifications of bars in different countries. Try to find some important
information about them in order to be competent in all aspects of the subject. Present
your own reports and presentations to your group mates at one of the next English
classes. Your teacher of English Z. M. Kasumova
35. 35. THE END OF PART 1If you want to find out some useful information about
Beverage Service in the Bars, please study Part 2 of this presentation. Let the desire of
getting knowledge never leave you!
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