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Utopia American Hi Ball Glasses 340ml Polycarbonate (Pack of 36)

SKU: FH158

£109.00(£130.80 inc VAT)
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These Utopia American hi ball glasses are made from polycarbonate rather than conventional glass. To the customer they look and feel much like a standard hi ball, but the material itself is shatter-resistant, which makes them a practical choice anywhere breakage is a genuine operational concern.

Polycarbonate drinkware is commonly used in venues where glass is restricted or discouraged — poolside bars, outdoor terraces, festival and event catering, sports facilities, and high-volume casual dining operations. The classic hi ball shape suits a wide range of long drinks and soft serve, so these glasses tend to see broad use across a menu rather than being limited to one application.

From an operational standpoint, the main advantages over glass are straightforward:

  • Resistant to breakage, chipping, and cracking under normal service conditions
  • Glasswasher safe, so they integrate into existing warewashing routines
  • Resistant to staining from common beverages
  • Lighter to handle and carry in quantity compared with glass equivalents
  • Supplied in a pack of 36, suited to stocking a bar or topping up an existing set

One consideration worth noting: polycarbonate will show wear over time if subjected to abrasive cleaning products or scourers. Using standard glasswasher chemicals and avoiding harsh manual scrubbing will extend their service life. They are not intended as a permanent like-for-like replacement for fine glassware in settings where presentation is a priority.

These glasses are well suited to casual dining, outdoor and event venues, pubs with beer gardens, and any site operating under a no-glass policy. For venues needing a larger initial stock or different capacities, other pack sizes and formats are available across the range.

If you are unsure whether polycarbonate drinkware is the right fit for your service style, the team is happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these glasses suitable for outdoor or poolside use where glass is prohibited?

Yes — polycarbonate is the standard material choice for venues operating under a no-glass policy, including outdoor terraces, poolside bars, sports facilities, and event catering. They present similarly to glass from the customer's perspective while removing the breakage and safety risk.

How should polycarbonate glasses be cleaned to maintain their condition?

These glasses are glasswasher safe and will handle standard commercial warewashing chemicals without issue. Avoid abrasive scourers or harsh cleaning agents, as these will cause surface scratching and accelerate clouding over time — standard glasswasher detergent and rinse aid is all that is needed.

Is a pack of 36 enough to stock a bar, or should we order multiple packs?

That depends on your service volume and how frequently you run warewashing cycles. A pack of 36 is a practical top-up quantity or a starting point for a smaller venue, but busier operations or those running a single wash cycle per service period will typically need several packs to maintain adequate cover throughout a shift.
Utopia American Hi Ball Glasses 340ml Polycarbonate (Pack of 36)

£109.00(£130.80 inc VAT)

£109.00(£130.80 inc VAT)

These Utopia American hi ball glasses are made from polycarbonate rather than conventional glass. To the customer they look and feel much like a standard hi ball, but the material itself is shatter-resistant, which makes them a practical choice anywhere breakage is a genuine operational concern.

Polycarbonate drinkware is commonly used in venues where glass is restricted or discouraged — poolside bars, outdoor terraces, festival and event catering, sports facilities, and high-volume casual dining operations. The classic hi ball shape suits a wide range of long drinks and soft serve, so these glasses tend to see broad use across a menu rather than being limited to one application.

From an operational standpoint, the main advantages over glass are straightforward:

  • Resistant to breakage, chipping, and cracking under normal service conditions
  • Glasswasher safe, so they integrate into existing warewashing routines
  • Resistant to staining from common beverages
  • Lighter to handle and carry in quantity compared with glass equivalents
  • Supplied in a pack of 36, suited to stocking a bar or topping up an existing set

One consideration worth noting: polycarbonate will show wear over time if subjected to abrasive cleaning products or scourers. Using standard glasswasher chemicals and avoiding harsh manual scrubbing will extend their service life. They are not intended as a permanent like-for-like replacement for fine glassware in settings where presentation is a priority.

These glasses are well suited to casual dining, outdoor and event venues, pubs with beer gardens, and any site operating under a no-glass policy. For venues needing a larger initial stock or different capacities, other pack sizes and formats are available across the range.

If you are unsure whether polycarbonate drinkware is the right fit for your service style, the team is happy to talk it through.