BBP Polycarbonate American Hi Ball Glasses CE Lined Half Pint 285ml

These BBP American hi ball glasses are moulded from polycarbonate rather than glass, making them a practical choice for venues where breakage risk is a genuine operational concern. They carry a CE line marked at 285ml (half pint), which satisfies UK weights and measures requirements for licensed premises serving draught or measured drinks.

Polycarbonate drinkware is commonly used in beer gardens, poolside bars, festival and event catering, sports venues, and anywhere that glass is either prohibited or presents a safety hazard. The material resists shattering under the kind of handling that glassware simply wouldn't survive, and the clarity of good-quality polycarbonate means they present reasonably well on the bar, which matters to operators who want a practical solution that doesn't look like a compromise.

From a day-to-day service perspective, these glasses offer a few clear operational advantages:

• CE lined at 285ml — compliant for licensed premises without additional measuring equipment
• Glasswasher safe with an approximate lifecycle of 500 washes
• Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during high-volume service
• Shatter-resistant — reduces breakage costs and glass-in-product incidents
• Sold in a pack of 36, suited to stocking a full outdoor service station

It is worth noting that polycarbonate does have a service life. After repeated commercial glasswashing cycles, clouding and surface crazing will develop — this is normal and expected. Replacing stock periodically is part of working with this type of drinkware rather than a reflection of product quality. Avoid abrasive cleaning products, as these accelerate surface wear.

These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, hotels, and event caterers running outdoor or high-risk service areas. If your volume demands a larger pack size or you are fitting out a new site, it is worth a conversation with us to make sure you are ordering the right quantity and specification first time.