Disposable Pint & Half-Pint Glasses and Barware

Disposable drinkware for licensed venues and event bars

Disposable pint and half-pint glasses help keep drinks service moving when glassware is unsuitable or difficult to manage. They are widely used by pubs with outdoor areas, beer gardens, mobile bars, caterers, late-night venues and temporary hospitality teams. Bulk cases also make it easier to prepare for busy summer weekends, bank holidays, major sports fixtures, freshers' events, Christmas parties and large public events.

This collection covers pint cups, half-pint tumblers, paper cups, shot glasses and bomb shot glasses for beer, cider, cocktails, tastings and promotional serves. It is particularly relevant for high-footfall locations such as music and food festivals, race days, stadium bars, event arenas, fan zones, markets and outdoor hospitality areas, where avoiding broken glass can reduce the associated risks.

Clear rPET pint and half-pint tumblers

Go-Pak clear rPET pint and half-pint tumblers are supplied in bulk cases of 1,000. Their clear finish gives customers the familiar appearance of a pint glass while offering a disposable format for fast service and straightforward end-of-event clear-up. They are a sensible choice for draught beer, lager and cider service at busy bars, beer gardens, sports venues, festivals and racecourses.

Within the range, clear rPET pint and half-pint cups include UKCA marked options. For licensed premises selling draught beer or cider in imperial measures, correctly marked drinkware matters. Official guidance notes that glasses used to measure and sell drinks by the pint must display the required conformity markings to show the measure is accurate. Check the individual product details when ordering to make sure the marking and measure format meet the requirements of your serve.

Pint-to-line and half-pint-to-line cups

Lined drinkware has a marked measure line below the rim rather than a brim measure. This leaves headspace above the drink, which is helpful when pouring beer or cider with a frothy head and can help limit spills in queues and crowded outdoor areas. Trading standards guidance commonly distinguishes between brim measures and lined glasses for draught beer, lager and cider, so it is worth choosing the format that matches how your bar serves drinks.

White paper pint cups with viewing windows

The range also includes white aqueous-lined paper pint and half-pint tumblers with windows, packed in boxes of 500. These offer a paper-based alternative to clear plastic pint cups for cold drinks and event service. The window lets staff see the drink level without losing the clean white cup finish, helping when drinks are being poured and handed out quickly.

These paper cup formats can work well for festivals, student unions, councils, caterers and venues that prefer a paper-based cup presentation. Consider the 500-cup box size when planning stock for individual bars or service points, particularly if you are managing several drinks stations across an event.

Shot glasses and bomb shot glasses for quick serves

For cocktail lists, tastings and fast-paced evening service, the collection includes 20ml clear disposable shot glasses and 25ml rPET bomb shot glasses. Both are supplied in boxes of 1,000, giving bars, clubs, party suppliers and event caterers plenty of stock for high-volume service.

Small disposable glasses are handy for tasting portions, product launches, drink samples, promotional events and bomb-shot serves. Keeping shots in a separate case size from your pint cups can make replenishment easier behind the bar and helps staff put out the right format for each menu item.

Buying considerations for bars, caterers and venues

• Measured draught service: Select UKCA marked pint or half-pint options where your drinks service requires correctly marked containers for imperial measures.
• Pour style: Choose pint-to-line or half-pint-to-line cups when headspace is needed for beer or cider.
• Material and presentation: Clear rPET offers a glass-like appearance, while aqueous-lined white paper cups with windows provide a paper-based alternative for cold drinks.
• Case quantity: Paper pint and half-pint cups come in boxes of 500; clear rPET tumblers, 20ml clear shot glasses and 25ml rPET bomb shot glasses are available in 1,000-count cases.
• Type of service: Pint and half-pint cups suit draught drinks and larger cold serves, while shot and bomb glasses are better for cocktails, samples, tastings and promotional portions.

Where this barware is commonly used

Disposable pint glasses are often ordered for pub gardens and outdoor bars during summer trading, while festivals and temporary bars benefit from case quantities that support sustained high-volume service. Stadiums, leisure venues, racecourses and event arenas can use them where glass is not appropriate. Student unions, nightclubs and entertainment venues can combine pint cups, half-pint cups, shots and bomb glasses to cover a wider drinks menu and make end-of-night clear-up simpler.

Mobile bar operators and hospitality caterers can also use these formats for wedding bars, private functions and corporate events. For sampling tables, launches and drink promotions, the 20ml shot glasses and 25ml bomb shot glasses provide clearly portioned options that are easy to put out in volume.