Bar Mats

10 products

Bar mats, rail mats and shelf liners

Bar mats catch drips, cushion glassware and keep the bar top dry during service. This collection includes rail mats, drainer mats, bar mesh shelf liner rolls and interlocking shelf matting from Spill-Stop, Browne, San Jamar and TableCraft.

It is part of Bar Supplies. Use narrow rail mats along the service well, larger drainer mats under glasses and mixing stations, and mesh liner on back-bar shelves.

What's in this collection

  • Rail mats – Narrow 3" x 23" and 3" x 24" mats from Spill-Stop and Browne that sit on the bar rail where drinks are built.
  • Service and drainer mats – 12" x 18" mats from Spill-Stop and Browne for mixing stations and glass landing areas.
  • Bar mesh shelf liner – Spill-Stop and TableCraft 2' x 40' rolls that cut to fit shelves and cabinets and let air circulate.
  • Interlocking shelf matting – San Jamar Versa-Mat 12" x 12" tiles that lift glassware for drying and can be linked to fit any shelf.

What to consider when choosing bar mats

  • Placement – Measure the rail, well and back-bar areas first; rail mats and 12" x 18" mats serve very different spots.
  • Colour – Black hides stains; brown or clear can suit a wood bar or display shelf.
  • Drainage and airflow – Raised nubs or mesh let liquid drain and glasses dry instead of sitting in water.
  • Cut-to-fit versus fixed – Rolls and interlocking tiles adapt to odd shelf sizes; moulded mats are simpler to lift and wash.
  • Cleaning – Plan to wash mats nightly; rubber and plastic mats rinse quickly and dry fast.

Buying guides

Frequently asked questions

What is a rail mat?

A long, narrow mat that sits along the bar rail where bartenders build drinks, catching spills and overflow.

What is bar mesh used for?

It lines shelves and cabinets, cushioning glassware and allowing air to circulate so glasses dry.

Can bar mats go in a dish machine?

Many rubber and plastic mats can; check the product details and make sure the mat fits your racks.

How do interlocking mats work?

Tiles such as the San Jamar Versa-Mat clip together so you can build a custom-size mat for a shelf or drying area.

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