Ask the Collective
The questions independent drinks founders ask most — answered. Distilled from years of community knowledge so the good stuff never disappears in the feed again.
What suppliers offer quick turnaround bar runners?
Members recommend **Willis Publicity** for quick turnaround bar runners. See https://willispublicity.co.uk for details.
Which print suppliers do members use for custom printed inserts like menu bookmarks?
Members have had good experience with a small number of established suppliers for custom printed items. **Solopress** is recommended as a reliable, affordable online option for printed materials, though members note uncertainty about whether they handle specialist bar merchandise. For branded drinkware and related items, **Festival Glass** and **Rastal** are both used; Rastal reportedly offers quicker turnaround than Festival Glass (which quoted 8–12 weeks lead time in recent enquiries). **Utopia** is also worth contacting for branded items like ice buckets when turnaround is tight. Members suggest contacting multiple suppliers to compare lead times and pricing, especially if fast turnaround is needed.