Ice Buckets & Ice Tongs for Hotels
An ice bucket is the only thing on the bar that has to hold something trying to disappear. Every minute it sits on the counter, the ice melts a little, so the bucket has to keep it cold, keep it clean and keep the water out of the glass. A good one also looks right on a minibar tray, a lounge table or a banquet bar.
Makrey has supplied hotel bars, lounges and room service teams since 1981. This collection has small ice buckets in copper and stainless steel, and a stainless steel ice tong, sized for table, minibar and bar counter service.
Ice Buckets for Hotels and Bars
Copper Ice Buckets
The copper ice bucket comes in two sizes: large, 6.25" across and 6" high, and small, 5.75" across and 5" high. Both have a hammered glossy finish that suits a whisky service, a lounge bar or a premium room service tray.
Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Lid and Handle
The stainless steel ice bucket with lid and handle is 6" across and 6.25" high, in a matt finish. The lid keeps ice covered between pours, which helps on a long evening, and the handle makes it easy to carry from the bar to the table.
Stainless Steel Ice Bucket, Matt
The plain matt SS ice bucket is 5" across and 5" high. It is the simplest ice bar bucket in the range and the easiest to keep looking the same across every outlet and every room.
Ice Tong
The SS ice tong, dolphin design, is 5.75" long in a glossy finish. Guests and staff should never pick ice by hand or with a glass, so every bucket on the table needs an ice tong beside it. The tong is sold separately, so you can pair it with any bucket in this collection as an ice bucket with tongs set. A stainless steel ice bucket with tongs makes a simple, easy-care minibar setup.
Choosing an Ice Bucket for Bar, Room or Table
Minibar and room service: the small copper bucket or the matt SS bucket, which fit on a room tray.
Lounge and whisky service: the large copper bucket, for a premium look at the table.
Long events and banquet bars: the SS ice bucket with lid, so ice stays covered between pours.
Multiple outlets: stainless steel ice buckets for hotels that want one easy-care finish everywhere.
These are small table ice buckets. For champagne and wine on ice, see our larger wine buckets and holders.
Caring for Ice Buckets
Empty the bucket after every service and wash it with warm water and mild soap. Dry it fully before stacking, so water does not leave spots on steel or marks on copper. Polish copper buckets with a copper cleaner when they start to dull. Wash the ice tong with the buckets and keep it in a clean, dry place.
Ice Buckets for Hotels in Bulk
Hotels usually need one ice bucket per room for minibar service, plus a set for each bar and lounge. Tell us your room, bar and banquet counts, and our team will quote the right number of buckets and tongs, with GST billing and delivery across India.
For the rest of the bar, browse our bar accessories, the full barware and drinkware range, and salvers and trays for room service.
Ice Bucket FAQs
Which ice bucket for bar service is best?
For a busy bar, the stainless steel ice bucket with lid is the most practical. For a premium lounge, the large copper bucket looks best on the table.
Can I buy an ice bucket and tongs together?
Yes. The SS ice tong is listed separately, so add it to your order with any of our ice buckets.
What size are your ice buckets?
They range from 5" to 6.25" across, sized for table, minibar and bar counter service.