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Utopia Toughened Hi Ball Glasses 340ml (Pack of 48)

SKU: GR299

£80.74(£96.89 inc VAT)
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These Utopia hi ball glasses are made from fully toughened glass, meaning the material has been strengthened throughout the entire body rather than just at the rim or base. At 340ml, the capacity sits comfortably in the standard range for soft drinks, mixers, and long cocktails, making them a practical everyday choice for bar and front-of-house service.

Toughened glassware is built to withstand the knocks of a busy service — drops onto bar tops, contact with other glasses on trays, and the general handling that comes with high-volume operations. When toughened glass does fail, it breaks into small, blunt fragments rather than sharp shards, which significantly reduces the risk of serious injury to staff and customers. This makes them a sound choice for licensed premises where glass safety is either a condition of licence or a management priority.

  • Suitable for soft drinks, cocktails, and mixer service
  • Toughened construction reduces breakage frequency and injury risk
  • Consistent 340ml capacity supports accurate portioning and pouring
  • Pack of 48 suits initial bar set-ups or ongoing replacement stock

There are no special storage or handling requirements beyond standard glassware practice. As with all glassware, they should be kept away from extreme temperature changes — placing cold glasses directly into a glasswasher on a very hot cycle will shorten their lifespan regardless of toughening. Stacking within reason is fine, but high stacks increase the risk of rim chips over time.

These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, casual dining venues, and event catering operations running a steady volume of drinks service. For very high-throughput venues with significant breakage rates, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty or polycarbonate option would better suit the operation.

If you are unsure whether this glass suits your venue's licence conditions or service style, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these glasses suitable for venues with a licence condition requiring safer glassware?

Yes, fully toughened glassware is widely accepted under licensing conditions that require reduced-injury glass, as it breaks into small blunt fragments rather than sharp shards. If your licence specifies polycarbonate rather than toughened glass, you would need to check the precise wording with your licensing authority, as requirements do vary.

How should toughened hi ball glasses be washed in a commercial glasswasher?

Toughened glass is compatible with standard commercial glasswashers, but thermal shock remains a consideration — avoid placing very cold glasses directly into a high-temperature wash cycle. Allowing glasses to reach ambient temperature before washing will help extend their working life.

Is a pack of 48 sufficient for a busy bar operation?

For most small to medium bars, 48 glasses provides a reasonable working stock when combined with a reliable wash cycle, though high-volume venues running continuous service may need two or more packs to maintain adequate cover during peak periods. It is worth accounting for an ongoing breakage rate when deciding how much stock to hold.
Utopia Toughened Hi Ball Glasses 340ml (Pack of 48)

£80.74(£96.89 inc VAT)

£80.74(£96.89 inc VAT)

These Utopia hi ball glasses are made from fully toughened glass, meaning the material has been strengthened throughout the entire body rather than just at the rim or base. At 340ml, the capacity sits comfortably in the standard range for soft drinks, mixers, and long cocktails, making them a practical everyday choice for bar and front-of-house service.

Toughened glassware is built to withstand the knocks of a busy service — drops onto bar tops, contact with other glasses on trays, and the general handling that comes with high-volume operations. When toughened glass does fail, it breaks into small, blunt fragments rather than sharp shards, which significantly reduces the risk of serious injury to staff and customers. This makes them a sound choice for licensed premises where glass safety is either a condition of licence or a management priority.

  • Suitable for soft drinks, cocktails, and mixer service
  • Toughened construction reduces breakage frequency and injury risk
  • Consistent 340ml capacity supports accurate portioning and pouring
  • Pack of 48 suits initial bar set-ups or ongoing replacement stock

There are no special storage or handling requirements beyond standard glassware practice. As with all glassware, they should be kept away from extreme temperature changes — placing cold glasses directly into a glasswasher on a very hot cycle will shorten their lifespan regardless of toughening. Stacking within reason is fine, but high stacks increase the risk of rim chips over time.

These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, casual dining venues, and event catering operations running a steady volume of drinks service. For very high-throughput venues with significant breakage rates, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty or polycarbonate option would better suit the operation.

If you are unsure whether this glass suits your venue's licence conditions or service style, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to talk it through.