Wine Buckets, Stands & Bottle Holders
A bottle sitting in ice alone stays warmer than you think. Ice touches the glass only in a few places, while a mix of ice and water wraps the whole bottle and chills it far faster. That small detail is why a good wine bucket, filled the right way and kept beside the table, does more for a bottle than any fancy label.
Makrey has supplied hotel bars, fine dining restaurants and banquet venues since 1981. This collection brings together wine buckets with stands, a table-mounted wine bucket holder, copper buckets, wine bottle holders and acrylic glass holders for bars, restaurants and banquets.
Wine Bucket Stands and Holders
Wrought Iron Wine Bucket with Stand
Our wine bucket stand comes in two sizes, large and small, with an oval bucket in a copper powder-coat finish. The stand keeps the bucket beside the table at a height the server can reach easily, so the bottle stays cold without taking up space on the table. Filled with ice and water, it works as a wine chiller with stand for whites, rosés and sparkling wine through a long dinner.
Table-Mounted Wine Bucket Holder
The SS-wire wine bucket holder is 19" x 8" and 6.5" high, and fixes to the edge of the table so the bucket hangs beside the guest. It suits restaurants where floor space between tables is tight, and is a neat option for bars with counter seating.
Copper Wine Bucket
The copper wine bucket is 6.25" across and 6" high, in a hammered glossy finish. Its compact size suits half bottles, mixers and ice at the table, and the hammered copper adds warmth to a lounge or a whisky and wine bar. For larger ice service, see our ice buckets and tongs.
Wine Bottle Holders and Bottle Stands
A wine bottle holder presents an open bottle at the table or on the bar, so guests can see the label and staff can pour without searching for it.
- WI wine bottle holder, telephone design: 8" x 4" and 9" high, in black powder-coat, which holds the bottle like a receiver on a stand.
- WI wine bottle holder, half-moon: 10" across, in black powder-coat, a curved wine bottle stand for the table or a back-bar shelf.
- SS wine bottle holder, slant: 12" x 3" and 8" high, in matt steel, which tilts the bottle at an angle.
Each one works as a bottle stand for table service and as a wine bottle display stand on a bar counter or wine wall. Bars that pour by the glass often keep two or three bottle holders for bar display, one for each wine on the list.
Wine Glass Holders and Champagne Glass Holders
Our acrylic wine glass holder holds eight glasses upright, in a round 16" design, and the oval champagne glass holder holds eight flutes in a 23" x 13.25" frame. Both come in black, and work as a wine glass stand for welcome drinks, wine tastings and banquet toasts, where glasses need to be set out and carried together.
As a bar wine glass holder, they keep a ready set of glasses on the counter during service. For the glasses themselves, read our guide to wine glasses and browse our barware and drinkware.
How to Set Up Wine Service
- Fill the bucket with ice and water, not ice alone, about three-quarters full, so the water covers the bottle up to the shoulder.
- Add the bottle 15 to 20 minutes before pouring for whites and sparkling wine.
- Keep a napkin on the stand or holder, so the server can wipe the bottle before each pour.
- Place the wine bucket stand on the host's side of the table, out of the walkway.
- Use a wine holder for red wine, which is served at room temperature and does not need ice.
For the rest of the bar, see our bar accessories, and carry bottles and glasses to the table on our salvers and trays.
Caring for Wine Buckets and Holders
Empty buckets after every service and dry them fully, as standing water marks copper and can rust the joints of iron stands. Wipe powder-coated stands with a damp cloth and avoid abrasive pads. Polish copper with a copper cleaner when it dulls. Wash acrylic glass holders with mild soap and a soft cloth, and avoid alcohol-based cleaners, which can cloud acrylic.
Commercial Wine Buckets and Stands in Bulk
New restaurants and bar refits usually order bucket stands by table count, plus bottle holders and glass holders for the bar. Tell us how many tables, bars and banquet halls you run, and our team will quote the full set, with GST billing and delivery across India. Banquet and bar orders can be combined into one.
Wine Bucket FAQs
What is the difference between a wine bucket stand and a wine bucket holder?
A wine bucket stand rests on the floor beside the table. A wine bucket holder fixes to the edge of the table, which saves floor space.
How do I chill wine fastest in a wine bucket?
Use a mix of ice and water rather than ice alone. The water touches the whole bottle, so it chills much faster.
Do you have a holder for champagne glasses?
Yes. Our oval acrylic champagne glass holder holds eight flutes, and the round wine glass holder holds eight wine glasses.
Do you supply wine buckets for banquets and bars together?
Yes. We can combine wine buckets, stands, bottle holders and glass holders for banquets and bars in one order.