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Utopia Nucleated Hi Ball Glasses 280ml CE Marked (Pack of 48)

SKU: DY284

£59.59(£71.51 inc VAT)
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These 280ml hi ball glasses from Utopia are a straightforward, practical choice for venues serving carbonated soft drinks, lager, cocktails, or long mixed drinks. The nucleated base — a small laser-etched point on the interior floor of the glass — promotes a steady stream of bubbles from the bottom up, which helps maintain carbonation and keeps a head on drinks for longer during service. It is a functional feature rather than a gimmick, and one that makes a visible difference to how a drink presents at the table or bar.

Hi ball glasses see heavy use in most licensed premises, and these are built to hold up to regular commercial glasswasher cycles without the nucleation etching degrading. The CE marking confirms they meet the required trading standards for use as measures in licensed service in the UK.

Practical benefits for front-of-house operation include:

  • Nucleated base maintains carbonation and appearance throughout the drink
  • CE marked for use as a legal measure in licensed premises
  • Classic, unfussy profile suits most bar and table styles
  • Supplied in a pack of 48, reducing reorder frequency for busy sites
  • Compatible with standard commercial glasswasher cycles

There are no installation requirements. Stack storage is straightforward, though as with all glassware, care in handling and storage will extend service life. The 48-piece pack quantity suits mid-sized bars and restaurants with moderate cover counts; higher-volume venues or those operating multiple bar stations may find it worth ordering in greater quantity to maintain adequate par stock through a busy service.

These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, casual dining restaurants, and hotels serving table drinks. They are a reliable everyday option rather than a premium presentation piece — if the brief is more towards a distinctive or branded look, it is worth exploring other formats in the range.

If you are unsure how many glasses your operation needs or want to discuss glassware options for a new opening or refurbishment, the team is happy to help you work it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these glasses suitable for use as legal measures in a licensed bar?

Yes. These hi ball glasses carry CE marking, which confirms they meet the requirements for use as a measure in licensed premises in the UK. This makes them suitable for venues where compliance with weights and measures legislation is required.

How many glasses does a typical bar operation need to maintain service?

Par stock depends on cover count, table turn rate, and glasswasher cycle time, but a general starting point for a busy bar is three to four times the number of covers you expect to serve simultaneously. A pack of 48 suits smaller to mid-sized venues; high-volume sites or those with multiple bar stations are likely to need several packs to avoid running short during a busy session.

Will the nucleation etching survive regular commercial glasswasher use?

The nucleation point is laser-etched into the glass itself rather than applied as a coating, so it is not affected by detergent or high-temperature wash cycles in the way a surface treatment would be. Normal commercial glasswasher use should not degrade the nucleation over time.
Utopia Nucleated Hi Ball Glasses 280ml CE Marked (Pack of 48)

£59.59(£71.51 inc VAT)

£59.59(£71.51 inc VAT)

These 280ml hi ball glasses from Utopia are a straightforward, practical choice for venues serving carbonated soft drinks, lager, cocktails, or long mixed drinks. The nucleated base — a small laser-etched point on the interior floor of the glass — promotes a steady stream of bubbles from the bottom up, which helps maintain carbonation and keeps a head on drinks for longer during service. It is a functional feature rather than a gimmick, and one that makes a visible difference to how a drink presents at the table or bar.

Hi ball glasses see heavy use in most licensed premises, and these are built to hold up to regular commercial glasswasher cycles without the nucleation etching degrading. The CE marking confirms they meet the required trading standards for use as measures in licensed service in the UK.

Practical benefits for front-of-house operation include:

  • Nucleated base maintains carbonation and appearance throughout the drink
  • CE marked for use as a legal measure in licensed premises
  • Classic, unfussy profile suits most bar and table styles
  • Supplied in a pack of 48, reducing reorder frequency for busy sites
  • Compatible with standard commercial glasswasher cycles

There are no installation requirements. Stack storage is straightforward, though as with all glassware, care in handling and storage will extend service life. The 48-piece pack quantity suits mid-sized bars and restaurants with moderate cover counts; higher-volume venues or those operating multiple bar stations may find it worth ordering in greater quantity to maintain adequate par stock through a busy service.

These glasses are well suited to pubs, bars, casual dining restaurants, and hotels serving table drinks. They are a reliable everyday option rather than a premium presentation piece — if the brief is more towards a distinctive or branded look, it is worth exploring other formats in the range.

If you are unsure how many glasses your operation needs or want to discuss glassware options for a new opening or refurbishment, the team is happy to help you work it through.