Schott Zwiesel Other Equipment

These large-bowl gin and tonic glasses from Schott Zwiesel are based on the Copa de Balon style that has become the standard serve format for gin in Spain — a country with one of the highest rates of gin consumption per capita in the world. The generous bowl shape is not purely aesthetic; it serves a practical purpose at the bar by providing ample space for a good measure of ice, garnish, and mixer without crowding the glass.

The wide bowl also allows the aromatic compounds in flavoured and craft gins to circulate and concentrate just above the surface, which makes a genuine difference to the drinking experience when serving botanically complex gins. For bars and restaurants where gin is a key part of the drinks offer, presenting the serve correctly in the right glassware is a straightforward way to reinforce quality.

Schott Zwiesel produces this range using Tritan crystal, which offers a reasonable balance of clarity and everyday durability for bar use. The glasses are supplied in a pack of six, which suits back-bar stock replenishment or setting up a consistent serve across a small to medium operation.

These glasses are well suited to cocktail bars, hotel bars, gastropubs, and restaurants where gin is a prominent feature of the menu. If you are equipping a high-volume bar and need to consider larger pack quantities or breakage replacement stock, it is worth discussing your requirements with the team before ordering.

The Schott Zwiesel Banquet range is a line of crystal glassware designed for professional bar and restaurant environments. These shot glasses hold 75ml and are produced from crystal glass, giving them a clarity and weight that sits noticeably above standard soda-lime alternatives. The proportions — a clean, upright profile — make them practical to stack, store, and present consistently across a busy service.

In bar use, the heavier feel of crystal tends to register well with guests, which matters when the glassware is part of the overall experience rather than just a vessel. The Banquet shot glass is a straightforward, modern shape without ornate detailing, which suits a range of settings from hotel room service and cocktail bars through to fine dining where a measured digestif or spirit is being served at the table.

Crystal glass is generally more durable than it looks, but it does require appropriate handling and wash care. These glasses are best suited to commercial glasswashers running at the correct temperature and chemistry — harsh detergents or prolonged exposure to very hard water without a softener will cloud the surface over time. Purchasing in packs of six allows operators to build up stock gradually and replace breakages without committing to large quantities upfront.

This size and style will suit most bars, restaurants, and hotel operations where appearance counts. If you are outfitting a high-volume late-night venue where breakage rates are a primary concern, it is worth discussing whether a more resilient glassware option would better fit your operation. The team is happy to help you work through the right choice.

The Schott Zwiesel Mondial brandy glass is a generously sized, classically proportioned crystal glass suitable for professional bar, restaurant, and banqueting service. Made from crystal glass, it offers the clarity and weight-in-hand feel that guests associate with quality, without the fragility that makes fine glassware impractical in a busy service environment.

In commercial settings, brandy glasses take more handling than most — polished between services, loaded onto trays, collected at pace during a busy function. The Mondial range is produced by Schott Zwiesel using a hardened crystal process, which gives it meaningfully better resistance to chipping and breakage than standard glassware. For operators running high-turnover covers or cater hire operations, that durability translates directly into lower replacement costs over time.

• Crystal construction provides clarity and presentation quality suited to premium service
• Robust enough for regular commercial use including function and cater hire environments
• Generous 540ml bowl suits both brandy and other digestif service styles
• Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform table presentation
• Dishwasher-safe construction designed to hold up under repeated commercial washing cycles

These glasses arrive in a pack of six, which works well for restocking an existing set or outfitting a small spirits station. For larger venues or function caterers needing to cover multiple tables simultaneously, it is worth considering how many packs your service rotation requires before ordering.

If you are building out a glassware range across a new venue or want to discuss quantities suited to your covers and service style, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.

The Schott Zwiesel Bar Special champagne saucer is a classic coupe-style glass made from Tritan crystal — a proprietary material that combines the clarity and sparkle of traditional crystal with meaningfully improved resistance to chipping, breakage, and the repeated thermal stress of commercial dishwashing. Each glass holds 281ml, making it a standard pour size for champagne cocktails, classic coupes, and certain dessert drinks.

In a busy bar environment, glassware takes a considerable amount of punishment. The Bar Special range is well regarded in licensed hospitality precisely because it holds up under the conditions that cause cheaper glassware to fail quickly — rack washing multiple times per shift, knocks on bar tops, and storage in high stacks. The Tritan construction maintains its brilliance over time rather than clouding or crazing with use, which matters when presentation is part of the customer experience.

• Tritan crystal construction resists chipping and clouding with repeated use
• Dishwasher safe, suitable for commercial rack and conveyor washers
• Classic saucer profile suited to champagne cocktails and coupe-style serves
• Consistent 281ml capacity supports accurate, controlled pours
• Supplied in packs of six, practical for bar par stock management

There are no unusual storage or service requirements. The saucer profile is shallower than a flute, so stacking and racking should be done with care to avoid rim contact — standard practice for any quality glassware. These are not intended for heavy-duty pub environments where glassware turnover and breakage rates are very high; they are best suited to cocktail bars, hotel lounges, restaurant bars, and event catering where presentation standards are a priority.

If you are specifying glassware across a full bar programme or need guidance on quantities for a particular service volume, the team is happy to talk it through.

The Schott Zwiesel Belfesta tumbler is a wide-based, contemporary crystal glass designed for water, soft drinks, or spirits service in a formal dining setting. At 389ml capacity, the generous bowl sits well in proportion on a laid table and carries enough volume to be practical without feeling oversized.

These tumblers are made from Schott Zwiesel's Tritan crystal, which combines the clarity and weight of traditional crystal with considerably better resistance to chipping and breakage — a meaningful difference in a busy service environment where glassware takes regular handling, polishing, and dishwasher cycles. In practice, Tritan crystal holds up better than standard soda-lime glass under commercial washing conditions and tends to retain its sparkle over a longer service life.

For front-of-house operations, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Dishwasher-resistant construction reduces attrition compared to standard crystal
• Clear, bright finish requires less polishing time before service
• Consistent weight and profile supports efficient handling during busy covers
• Supplied in a pack of six, suited to topping up existing stocks by the cover

These glasses are best suited to restaurants, private dining rooms, and hotel dining operations where presentation matters and a degree of glass quality is expected by the guest. They are not intended for high-attrition environments such as busy bars or casual dining settings where a more robust or economical tumbler would be a more practical choice. If your operation runs a particularly high volume of covers or has significant glass breakage, it is worth discussing whether a more resilient format would offer better value over time.

If you are unsure whether the Belfesta range fits your service style or are building out a full glassware specification, the team is happy to help you think it through.

The Schott Zwiesel Belfesta hi ball glass is a contemporary crystal tumbler designed for professional front-of-house use. Made from Tritan crystal — Schott Zwiesel's proprietary material — it combines the clarity and weight of traditional crystal with considerably better resistance to the thermal and mechanical stresses of commercial dishwashing cycles.

In busy bar and restaurant environments, glassware takes a great deal of punishment. The Tritan composition helps the Belfesta resist chipping and clouding over time, which is a common failure point with standard crystal in high-throughput operations. The result is glassware that holds its appearance through repeated service and warewashing without needing to be handled as delicately as conventional fine crystal.

• Tritan crystal construction — resistant to chipping, clouding, and dishwasher wear
• Clean, contemporary profile suited to cocktails, long drinks, and soft beverages
• Consistent clarity and brilliance throughout the service life of the glass
• Supplied in packs of six, practical for topping up existing cover counts
• Well suited to fine dining, hotel bars, and quality casual dining settings

These glasses are sold in packs of six, which works well for incremental stock building or replacing breakages without committing to a full case. For higher-volume openings or new venue fits where larger quantities are needed from the outset, it is worth considering whether a larger pack size would be more cost-effective.

The Belfesta range is best suited to operations where glassware presentation is important — restaurant dining rooms, hotel bars, private dining, and cocktail venues. It is not the right choice where budget durability outweighs aesthetics, but for settings where the glass itself contributes to the guest experience, it performs consistently.

If you are fitting out a new venue or building a glassware spec and would like a steer on quantities or range options, we are happy to help.

The Schott Zwiesel Belfesta martini glass is a long-stemmed, wide-bowl cocktail glass made from Tritan crystal — a proprietary material developed by Schott Zwiesel that combines the clarity and weight of traditional crystal with considerably greater resistance to breakage and thermal stress. Each glass holds 343ml, making it a practical size for a standard martini build with garnish.

In a busy bar or cocktail lounge environment, glass breakage is a real operational cost. Tritan crystal is noticeably more robust than standard glassware under the repeated handling, stacking, and commercial dishwasher cycles that come with high-volume service. It retains its clarity over time rather than developing the cloudiness that affects cheaper glassware after repeated machine washing. The stem profile is well proportioned for comfortable holding without feeling either too delicate or overly heavy in the hand.

From a practical standpoint, the key advantages of this range are:

• Dishwasher-safe Tritan crystal resists chipping, breakage, and clouding in commercial use
• Consistent weight and balance supports confident front-of-house handling at pace
• Clear, bright crystal presentation suits cocktail menus where visual impact matters
• Supplied in a pack of six, making it straightforward to manage par levels on the bar
• The wide bowl shape allows for standard martini garnishes without crowding the rim

No special storage equipment is required, though as with all stemware the glasses should be racked or stored inverted to protect the rim. They are suitable for commercial dishwashers operating at standard temperatures. The pack weight of just over 1kg means they are easy to transport and handle during service changeovers.

These glasses are well suited to restaurants, hotel bars, members' clubs, and cocktail bars where a clean, contemporary stemware presentation is expected. They sit comfortably within a mid-to-premium glassware programme. Operations running very high covers where maximum glass throughput and resilience are the priority may want to consider heavier-duty options, while those seeking a more entry-level glass for casual settings will find more economical alternatives in the range.

If you are building out a glassware programme or matching this to an existing range, our team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Schott Zwiesel Verbelle is a 398ml water tumbler made from Tritan titanium crystal — a material developed specifically for commercial glassware environments where durability and repeated mechanical washing are daily requirements. Despite its lightness at 26g, the glass has a quality feel in the hand and a clarity that holds up well through heavy wash cycles.

Tritan crystal is notably more resistant to chipping, breakage, and the clouding that typically degrades standard glass over time in a commercial dishwasher. The laser-etched effervescent points in the base help maintain carbonation and visual presentation in sparkling water and soft drinks service, which also makes the glass a reasonable choice for light cocktail and wine service where a stemless format is preferred.

From an operational standpoint, the Verbelle offers a few practical advantages worth noting:

• Tritan crystal construction resists clouding and surface degradation through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
• Lightweight build reduces fatigue during high-volume table service and glassware handling
• Laser-etched effervescent points support carbonation and presentation in sparkling drinks service
• Consistent 398ml capacity simplifies portion control for water and soft drink covers
• Sold in packs of six, making it straightforward to build or replenish a service set

There are no special installation or utilities requirements for glassware of this type, but it is worth considering total cover count and breakage rates when sizing your order. For high-turnover environments or where glass attrition is significant, ordering in greater quantity from the outset is usually the more practical approach.

The Verbelle is well suited to mid-range and upmarket restaurants, hotels, and bar operations where presentation matters and glassware takes sustained daily use. It sits in the mid-range of commercial crystal; operators needing a more cost-driven option or, conversely, a more premium decorative piece will find alternatives in the wider Schott Zwiesel range.

If you are building a full table setting or want guidance on matching glassware across a range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Schott Zwiesel Sensa range is a collection of stemless crystal glassware designed for practical, everyday use in commercial environments. This 500ml water glass offers a generous capacity well suited to table water service, soft drinks, and long cocktails, with a wide bowl profile that sits comfortably in the hand and stacks tidily on service trays.

The glasses are made from Tritan crystal, a material developed specifically to address the demands of high-volume hospitality use. Tritan crystal is notably harder than standard soda-lime glass, which translates directly into improved resistance to the knocks and vibrations that come with busy front-of-house service. It is also engineered to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without the clouding and etching that shortens the working life of lesser glassware.

For operators, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Harder crystal construction reduces breakage rates in high-turnover service
• Dishwasher-resistant finish retains clarity through repeated wash cycles
• Stemless design simplifies storage and reduces rack space
• Consistent sizing supports uniform table presentation
• Suitable for water, soft drinks, and cocktail service from the same glass

There are no specialist installation requirements — these are standard glassware items that work within existing dishwasher and storage setups. As with all crystal glassware, care should be taken to avoid stacking too deeply, and the use of a quality glasswasher detergent will help preserve long-term clarity.

The Sensa 500ml is a sensible choice for restaurants, hotels, bars, and event caterers looking for durable, presentable glassware that holds up to daily commercial use without requiring careful handling. Sites with very high breakage rates or rough service conditions may find it worth considering a more robust tumbler format instead.

If you're building a glassware specification for a new venue or refreshing an existing range, we're happy to talk through what works well in practice.

The Schott Zwiesel Convention tumbler is a straightforward, well-proportioned water glass designed for everyday table service in commercial environments. At 255ml, it sits comfortably in the water and juice service range, with a classic upright profile that stacks and handles well in a busy service setting.

Made from Schott Zwiesel's Tritan crystal, the Convention range is notably more resistant to the stresses of repeated commercial dishwasher cycles than standard crystal glass. Tritan's composition gives it improved resistance to clouding, etching, and minor impacts — the kind of wear that shortens the life of ordinary glassware in high-turnover operations. This makes it a practical choice for venues where glassware takes a sustained daily workload.

For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Resists cloudiness and etching through repeated machine washing
• Consistent clarity maintains a clean, professional table presentation
• 270g weight gives a solid feel without being heavy to handle at pace
• Classic profile suits a wide range of table settings and service styles

These tumblers are sold in packs of six, which suits initial trialling or topping up existing stock. For venues running larger covers or high breakage environments, it is worth considering ordering in greater volume to maintain a consistent set on the floor.

The Convention tumbler suits restaurants, hotels, cafés, and contract catering operations looking for reliable, commercially durable glassware without unnecessary complexity. It is a mid-range everyday glass rather than a premium occasion piece.

If you are equipping a new site or replacing an existing range and want to talk through quantities or whether this sits at the right point in the range for your operation, we are happy to help.

The Schott Zwiesel Banquet range is a line of crystal glassware designed for professional hospitality use. These hi ball glasses offer a clean, contemporary profile that sits comfortably across bar service, fine dining, room service, and casual restaurant settings without looking out of place in any of them.

Crystal construction gives the glass a clarity and brightness that standard glass cannot match, and the weight distribution feels balanced in the hand — something front-of-house teams and guests both notice. The proportions work well for long drinks, soft drinks, and cocktails, making them a practical all-rounder rather than a specialist piece.

For operators, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Crystal construction delivers better light transmission and a premium look on the table
• A consistent profile makes stacking and storage manageable during busy turnovers
• The neutral, contemporary design works across multiple service styles without theming the glassware too heavily
• Sold in packs of six, which suits both initial orders and topping up breakage stocks

As with all crystal glassware in a commercial environment, handling and warewashing practice matters. Crystal is less forgiving than toughened glass under heavy mechanical stress, so sites with high breakage rates or fast-paced bar environments should factor that into their buying decision. These glasses are better suited to table service and hotel use than to high-volume late-night bar operations where robustness is the primary concern.

The Banquet range is well suited to hotels, fine dining restaurants, brasseries, and room service operations where presentation carries weight. For sites needing a more resilient everyday option, there are alternatives in the broader glassware range worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this range fits your service style or volume, we are happy to talk it through.

The Schott Zwiesel Banquet rocks glass is a crystal tumbler designed for spirits service in commercial bar and restaurant environments. At 340ml it sits comfortably in the standard rocks format, giving enough capacity for a generous pour over ice without appearing oversized on the table.

Crystal construction gives the glass a clarity and weight that reads well in front-of-house settings where presentation matters. The proportions — a relatively wide bowl on a compact footprint — make it practical for building cocktails or serving whisky, bourbon or other spirits neat or on the rocks. It holds its appearance well through repeated commercial glasswasher cycles, which is a reasonable expectation for crystal at this level.

From an operational standpoint, the Banquet range offers a few practical advantages for busy venues:

• Crystal construction gives a premium look without specialist handling requirements
• Stable base reduces tipping risk during service and clearing
• Wide rim suits both neat pours and garnished cocktails
• Consistent sizing supports portion control and standardised drink builds
• Sold in sixes, making stock management and reordering straightforward

These glasses are well suited to hotel bars, independent restaurants, members' clubs and any venue where spirits are served as a considered part of the drinks offer. They are not a budget option, and work best in settings where glassware quality is part of the overall guest experience rather than purely a functional consideration.

If you are fitting out a new bar or reviewing your current glassware across multiple categories, we are happy to talk through what works well together in practice.

The Schott Zwiesel Convention hi ball is a classic slim, tall glass made from crystal, designed for everyday commercial use across bars, restaurants and hotel room service. The profile is clean and unfussy — a straight-sided column with a rounded, stable base that sits securely on trays and surfaces during busy service.

Crystal construction gives the glass a clarity and weight that feels noticeably more substantial than standard soda-lime glass, which matters when presentation is part of the experience. The rounded base adds a degree of stability without sacrificing the slim, elegant profile that works well for long drinks, soft drinks, cocktails and juiced service alike.

From an operational standpoint, this style of glass is well suited to environments where consistent presentation across covers is important. The shape stacks and stores efficiently behind the bar and handles regular glasswasher cycles reliably when used with appropriate glasswasher chemistry and correct rack loading.

• Crystal construction for improved clarity and presentation
• Stable rounded base reduces spillage risk during service
• Slim profile suits bar wells, trays and room service setups
• Works across a wide range of long drinks and soft drink service
• Sold in packs of six for straightforward stock management

If you are equipping a new venue or refreshing glassware across a large site, it is worth considering your cover count, breakage rate and storage space before settling on quantities. The team is happy to talk through requirements if that would help.

The Schott Zwiesel Convention rocks glass is a classic, straight-sided tumbler made from crystal, offering the clarity and weight that operators and guests associate with quality glassware. At 285ml, it sits comfortably in the standard rocks or whisky glass category, making it a practical choice across bars, hotel room service, and restaurant table settings.

In a busy service environment, glassware takes a significant amount of handling — through service, clearing, and the glasswasher cycle. Crystal construction gives the Convention range better clarity retention than standard soda-lime glass, and the rounded base contributes to stability on trays and service counters, which matters when staff are working at pace.

Practical reasons operators choose this glass include:

• Crystal construction maintains clarity through repeated commercial glasswasher cycles
• Rounded, stable base reduces tip risk during tray service and clearing
• Slim, upright profile suits both spirits service and soft drink presentation
• Consistent 285ml capacity supports accurate pouring and portion control
• Pack of six supports direct deployment to a station or room service trolley

As with any glassware used in commercial settings, it is worth considering your glasswasher temperature and detergent chemistry — both affect the longevity of crystal over time. These glasses are well suited to operations where presentation matters alongside practicality: hotel bars, mid- to upper-casual dining, and room service are all typical applications. For high-turnover venues needing larger pack quantities or heavier-duty alternatives, it is worth reviewing the broader range before committing.

If you are specifying glassware across a new opening or refurbishment and want to discuss quantities or suitability for your service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Schott Zwiesel Classico range is a long-established collection of crystal glassware built around traditional bowl shapes and proportions. The martini glass in this range follows a classic V-bowl profile with a defined stem, designed to present cocktails cleanly and hold the correct serve temperature without the hand warming the bowl. At 270ml, the capacity sits comfortably within standard martini and straight-up cocktail serves.

Crystal construction gives the Classico its clarity and ring, and the material lends itself to the kind of repeated professional use that plagues cheaper soda-lime alternatives. The stems on this range are designed with enough weight and base diameter to sit stably on bar tops and trays during service, which matters more than it sounds during a busy evening shift.

Practically, these glasses suit a range of front-of-house environments:

• Fine dining and brasserie settings where glassware presentation forms part of the guest experience
• Bar and cocktail service requiring a consistent, reliable martini glass across multiple covers
• Banqueting and event catering where durability through repeated washing cycles is essential
• Cater hire operations that need glassware capable of withstanding high-frequency use and commercial dishwasher cycles

Sold in packs of six, the Classico martini glass integrates naturally into existing Classico stemware ranges for operators looking to maintain a coherent table setting. For venues running very high cover counts or with significant breakage attrition, it is worth considering whether a larger case quantity or a more impact-resistant crystal variant would better suit the volume of service.

If you are building out a glassware range across multiple categories or want to discuss volume requirements, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The Schott Zwiesel Classico range is a practical, well-proportioned stemmed beer glass made from crystal. The 380ml capacity sits in a classic sommelier-style bowl with a clean taper, giving it a presentable appearance without anything showy. The stem is well balanced and the crystal construction means the glass has a clarity and ring to it that marks it apart from standard soda-lime alternatives.

In a commercial setting, crystal glassware takes more punishment than it might appear to. Schott Zwiesel's Tritan crystal formula is known for its resistance to the mechanical stress of bar and restaurant use — repeated washing, stacking, and the occasional knock. The Classico holds up well on a busy bar or in a function environment where glassware is turned over quickly and handled by multiple staff across a service.

From an operational standpoint, this glass suits a range of applications:

• Restaurant table service for lager, wheat beer, or pale ales
• Banqueting and events where a consistent, presentable beer glass is needed
• Bar service where stemmed presentation is preferred over tankards or tumblers
• Catering hire operations looking for durable crystal stock

Crystal glassware does require some care in dishwashing. A commercial glasswasher with the correct detergent and rinse-aid dosing will keep these in good condition; hard water areas may see faster clouding without a suitable water softener in the wash cycle. These are sold as a pack of six, which suits operators buying to supplement existing stock or replace attrition losses.

This glass is well suited to restaurants, hotel bars, and event caterers wanting a reliable, presentable stemmed beer glass without moving into bespoke or premium crystal territory. For venues requiring larger pack quantities or different bowl profiles, it is worth speaking with us to find the most practical option for your service style.

The Schott Zwiesel Mondial martini glass is a classic cocktail glass produced in Tritan crystal, a material Schott Zwiesel developed specifically to address the durability demands of commercial glassware use. The 242ml capacity is well proportioned for standard martini and straight-up cocktail serves, giving bartenders a consistent vessel without the oversized bowl that can make presentation feel unwieldy.

In busy bar environments, glassware takes considerable punishment — repeated handling, rack washing, and stacking. Tritan crystal is notably more resistant to breakage, clouding, and chipping than standard soda-lime glass, which matters when you are running high volumes of cocktail service or relying on glassware across multiple sittings. The clarity of crystal also presents cocktails cleanly, which is relevant anywhere presentation is part of the offer.

Practically, this pack suits a range of commercial settings:

• Bar and cocktail lounge service requiring consistent, elegant glassware
• Restaurant and bistro use where martinis and stirred cocktails are on the menu
• Banqueting and events where glassware needs to perform reliably across large covers
• Catering hire operations where durability and appearance longevity are both priorities
• Room service trays where breakage resistance reduces replacement cost

There are no installation requirements — this is a standard glassware purchase. It is worth confirming that your glasswasher detergent and rinse aid are formulated for crystal, as harsh chemistries will shorten the life of any fine glassware over time. The pack of six is a practical starting quantity for smaller operations or for topping up an existing set; for larger cocktail bars or high-volume catering hire fleets, buying in greater quantity is usually the more economical route.

If you are building out a full glassware range or need guidance on quantities for a specific service style, the team is happy to talk it through.