Bar Runners

Sticky bars stop sales.

Ideally, gossip would be the only thing spilt along your bar top, but bar runner mats are there to catch everything else. Bar runners lie along the surface of a bar and act like a super-charged coasted for everyone’s beers. Spills, drips and condensation are all collected in the surface of the mat, where you can quickly rinse them throughout the day. At the end of the day, simply run them through the glasswasher and replace them to go again.

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Bar runners keep Australian’s on the schooners

If there’s one thing us Aussies hate more than warm beer, it’s spilt beer. When it’s your job to clean the surface underneath said spilt beer, bar runners start to seem more important than a fridge (almost). A bar mat collects the majority of spills and stop them from dripping all over your garnishes. You need your bar runner doing its job so your bar staff can focus on theirs – pulling pints and performing excellent customer service.

Rubber bar mats with plush surfaces

Our bar runners are waterproof, non slip and absorbent. A plush surface that is soft to touch and can be personalised with your branding, sits on a non slip rubber backing. Spills are absorbed by the absorbent surface layer, pulled to the centre of the mat and held firmly above the rubber layer.

Large bar runners for large bars

Whether your bar top is small and intimate or huge and bustling, we have the perfect runner. Bar mats for glasses that might spill, smash or shatter save hospitality businesses money, time and cleaning resources. Bar runner mats are a critical bar feature, so reach out to any of our team for help choosing the perfect set for your bar.

Stop the Mess Before It Starts

Bars without proper runners see constant spills soaking into counters, menus, and anything nearby. A well-placed runner stops liquids at the source. Drinks sit stable on the surface, condensation collects without spreading, and bartenders stay ahead of the clean-up. It keeps every shift cleaner, faster, and safer.

Built for Heavy Use, Built for Speed

Bar runners handle it all—spills, splashes, and sticky mixers. The absorbent top layer traps moisture, keeping it away from glasses and hands. Underneath, the rubber backing grips tight to the counter, even when wet. With quick rinsing between shifts and machine washing at the end of the night, they’re always ready for the next service.

What Makes Bar Runners Work

Absorbent fabric holds drips and condensation Non-slip rubber backing holds firm on wet counters Available in sizes to suit small bars or full-length counters Custom printing options for logos, slogans, or promotions Easy to clean with a quick rinse or machine wash

Every Bar, Every Setup

From small craft beer bars to high-volume clubs, there’s a runner for every surface. Short mats cover isolated prep zones, while long runners stretch across busy service counters. Custom branding turns each mat into a marketing tool, reminding customers who’s pouring with every drink.

Easy to Swap, Easy to Store

Quick changeovers keep service flowing. Used runners swap out for fresh ones in seconds, keeping bars clean without slowing staff down. When not in use, they roll up small for storage, taking up minimal space under the bar or in back-of-house supplies.

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