31 Bar Must-Haves for a Seriously Glam Oscars Party 🥂
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31 Bar Must-Haves for a Seriously Glam Oscars Party 🥂
This year marks the 95th annual Academy Awards, and the perfect excuse to get back into the swing of indoor entertaining. The red carpet broadcast will begin at 6:30 p.m. EST on March 12, with the awards going live at 8 p.m. EST and often running over the scheduled three and a half hours, meaning hosts have a solid four to five hours to entertain and impress.
Don your most festive attire (bonus points for anything with sequins or feathers), invite friends with opinions on fashion and film, and keep their glasses and plates filled to overflowing. Consider creating an Oscars cocktail using Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book as a guide (see below), and styling out your home bar, dining, or cocktail table with accoutrements befitting a glamorous evening. Metallic accessories are a staple of every host’s closet, and gold is conveniently on trend, meaning there’s never been a better time to invest in a few new acquisitions. You’re sure to be a winner, no matter what you choose.Courtesy Food 52 - 2/31
1) Zaza Lustered Flutes, Set of 4
Anthropologie
anthropologie.com
$56.00
There’s no better way to toast the Oscars than with a bottle of bubbly. Your flutes should be suitably stylish then—we’d recommend a neutral yet vibrant option from Anthropologie first and foremost.
Courtesy of Anthropologie - 3/31
2) Champs-Élysées bowl
Lalique
lalique.com
$4500.00
Not everyone is going to have the cash to blow on a crystal bowl like this one, but let’s face it, there’s no better way to display your chips, fruits, or other snacks. Inspired by the trees adorning the Champs-Élysées in Paris, it’s an enduring design classic from Lalique that dates back to 1951.
Courtesy of Lalique - 4/31
3) Haas Gold and Porcelain Plate Set
L'Objet
saksfifthavenue.com
$595.00
Got bar snacks? You’ll need a chic way to serve them. We’re partial to this set of plates by the Haas Brothers, which doubles as an otherworldly, furry creature when not in use.
Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue - 5/31
4) Pompon Flatware, 4-piece place setting
Christofle
christofle.com
1250.00
A bar stocked with flatware will make for a seamless transition from cocktails to post-Oscars dining. This one from Christofle mimics the threadlike contours of passementerie. Très chic!
Courtesy of Christofle - 6/31
5) Felix Antique Brass Bar Cart
hudsongracesf.com
$495.00
Keep the good times rolling with this brass and marble bar cart, a truly elegant workhorse, whether styled out for an Oscars party or used for more practical pursuits in a kitchen.
Courtesy Hudson Grace - 7/31
6) On Reflection Candle
leebroomusa.com
$120.00
Lee Broom channeled his penchant for glamorous interiors into this candle design, a solid crystal cube with removable polished gold (or silver) vessel inside. When the natural soy candle is lit, scents of wood, citrus, and lavender are released, and when it is finished, the individual pieces can be reused.
Courtesy Lee Broom - 8/31
7) Set of 3 Bowls
Zanetto
artemest.com
$315.00
Step up your bar snacks with a glamorous set like this one from Zanetto. Instead of a straight-forward finish, these bowls feature a texture that emulates the look and feel of velvet. What better way to have a red carpet moment?
Courtesy of Artemest - 9/31
8) Judrino Ice Bucket
Arteriors
saksfifthavenue.com
$485.00
There’s no reason that your ice bucket shouldn’t be just as chic as your flutes and tumblers. This one from Arteriors, which features a sculptural brass motif, hits all the right notes.
Courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue - 10/31
9) Handmade Grace Glassware by Ann Demeulemeester
Serax
food52.com
$164.00
Ann Demeulemeester is best known as one of the avant-garde Belgian fashion designers of the Antwerp Six, but she recently turned her talents to tabletop design in a collaboration with Serax that includes festive glassware crafted from lead-free crystal.
Courtesy Food 52 - 11/31
10) Oro Double Old-Fashioned Glass
l-objet.com
$75.00
All that glistens is truly gold in L’Objet’s Oro barware collection, with three decanters and four glasses (including this double old- fashioned one) featuring 24-karat gold-leafed orbs incorporated into their sleek design.
Courtesy L’Objet - 12/31
11) Everything Nice Bowls
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
areaware.com
$50.00
Keep your cocktail picks, nuts, salt, or whatever else in a stylish receptacle with this colorful number by Sophie Lou Jacobsen. There’s even a matching sugar bowl for those who really dig the poppy color palette.
Courtesy of Areaware - 13/31
12) Toledo Portable Cocktail Bar
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$489.95
Make sure you arrive to whatever Oscars bash you’re attending with just about everything you’ll need on deck. This all-in-one case includes a cocktail shaker, muddler, glasses, and more—so you can get straight to mixing up a Negroni or two before Hollywood’s biggest night.
Courtesy of Williams Sonoma - 14/31
13) Man on the Moon Cocktail Napkins
The Grey Pearl
The Grey Pearl
$48.00
Most cocktail napkins are monochromatic affairs, but a fun, illustrative edition like this one from the Grey Pearl will instantly add a bit of glamour and whimsy to Oscars night. It even looks a bit like the DreamWorks logo, so perfect if you’re pulling for a Puss in Boots win.
Courtesy of the Grey Pearl - 15/31
14) Versailles Glassware Set
Jonathan Adler
jonathanadler.com
$134.00
Jonathan Adler has the Midas touch when it comes to injecting a bit of Hollywood glamour into everyday objects: Witness his Versailles glassware, with metallic black, white, and gold details. Sold as a set of four.
jonathanadler.com - 16/31
15) Jeweled Cocktail Picks
Joanna Buchanan
joannabuchanan.com
$78.00
Get your cocktails red-carpet ready with jeweled picks featuring sparkling (faux) gems. Sold as a set of six, many other designs are available, including agate-topped versions, skulls, and celestial themes.
Courtesy Joanna Buchanan - 17/31
17) Wyatt Gold-Tone and Leather Champagne Bucket
Ralph Lauren Home
mrporter.com
$295.00
Ralph Lauren Home’s very generously sized cradle for bottles of bubbles, whether of the Champagne variety or perhaps a cider or craft beer, will keep all contents “chilled from the first pop to the last drop.”
Courtesy Mr. Porter - 18/31
18) Alexandria Pitcher
Arhaus
arhaus.com
$99.00
A gold-handled pitcher almost guarantees a perfect pour, whether mixing martinis or simply keeping guests hydrated over the course of the five-plus hour awards extravaganza.
Courtesy Arhaus - 19/31
19) Stud Decanter
CB2
cb2.com
$39.95
If a sequined gown magically transformed into a decanter, it would be this glistening beauty, a stand-alone stunner that shimmers even more when filled with your favorite spirit.
Courtesy CB2 - 20/31
20) Manhattan Mixology Set
Saint Louis
gearys.com
$1210.00
Saint Louis Crystal’s Manhattan Mixology set is the black-tie version of a well-dressed bar staple, to be trotted out when the goal is maximum “wow.” The shaker was handmade and beveled in France. Its architectural top is silver-plated, as is the angular jigger. And that mixing spoon? Also silver, from Saint Louis Crystal’s sister company, Puiforcat.
Courtesy Saint Louis Crystal - 21/31
21) Faux Shagreen Coasters
Homenature
Homenature
$212.00
You’ll appreciate the textured nature of these faux shagreen coasters as the night progresses and revelers get a little sloppy or glasses get sweaty. Texture = no sliding. The set of four, with velvet backing to protect table surfaces, is packaged in a matching faux skin box and available in taupe, black, or white.
Mark Weinberg - 22/31
22) Elevo Decanter
Anna New York
annanewyork.com
$325.00
With a decorative stopper made of amethyst, a protective stone believed to relieve stress and anxiety, this decanter could qualify as a wellness item that just happens to instantly elevate whatever beverage you choose to store within, whether alcoholic or not. Also available with an agate stopper.
Courtesy Anna - 23/31
23) 4-Piece Block Marble Bar Tool Set
CB2
cb2.com
$47.96
Consider these bar tools your go-to assistants in crafting the perfect cocktail: a two-sided jigger, bottle opener, cocktail strainer, and garnish knife, all contained in a gorgeous hunk of marble that will look great on your bar.
Courtesy CB2 - 24/31
24) Venise Cocktail Forks (set of four)
l-objet.com
$175.00
Imagine reaching for a pig-in-a-blanket, mini meatball, even a hunk of artisanal cheese with a gorgeous 24k-gold-plated cocktail fork inspired by the ironwork found in Venetian villas. They simply change everything about anything you nibble. Sold in a set of four; two-tined cocktail picks also available.
Courtesy L’Objet - 25/31
25) Mepra Italian Flatware, Vintage Inspired
Mepra
food52.com
$946.00
While they don’t serve dinner at the Oscars, we’d like to imagine that if they did, they’d set their tables with flatware inspired by the night’s coveted statuette.
Courtesy Food 52 - 26/31
26) Safari Small Bowl & Spoon
Michael Aram
saksfifthavenue.com
$130.00
A tip from table stylists: Invest in a series of footed bowls in different sizes and heights to create an interesting tablescape that gives guests access from a variety of angles. This one, by Michael Aram, is 3.25 inches tall and comes with a matching spoon.
Courtesy Michael Aram - 27/31
27) Coluna Fruit Bowl Marble / Gold
annanewyork.com
$250.00
A Carrera marble and gold-plated steel stunner that takes serving to new heights (5.5 inches, to be exact) creating more space on your table for a variety of other festive accoutrements.
Courtesy Anna - 28/31
28) Antique Brass and Glass Condiment Dish
williams-sonoma.com
$49.95
A key component of any cocktail is the garnish. Take a tip from a frequent host: Prepare yours in advance and creatively incorporate them into your bar display. The glass bowls of this condiment dish duo will help do just that, for wet (Luxardo cherries) or drier (lemons, limes) garnishes or bar snacks like nuts, chips, or wasabi peas.
Courtesy William Sonoma - 29/31
29) Enamel and Brass-Plated Bowl
mplusanyc.com
$55.00
Take a shine to these glamorous interpretations of 1950s Danish Krenit bowls, designed in Brooklyn and intended to mix, match, and use all over the home.
Courtesy M+A - 30/31
30) Achievement Award
li-lacchocolates.com
$22.00
On Oscars night, present awards of your own for guests who accurately guess the winners: eight ounces of solid milk or dark chocolate in an 8.5-inch sculpture that bears enough of a resemblance to an actual Oscar to make it seem very legit.
Courtesy Li-Lac - 31/31
31) Claridge’s: The Cocktail Book
amazon.com
$22.36
Claridge’s, the legendary London hotel that’s hosted legions of celebs since it opened over 160 years ago, has just released the ultimate cocktail recipe book, a bartender’s bible with detailed instructions on how to create more than 500 glorious cocktails for any occasion. Coauthored by Claridge’s director of bars Denis Broci and director of mixology Nathan McCarley-O’Neill, this not-so-little black book encompasses classics from every period in the hotel’s history, from sparkling to sweet, stirred to sharp, refreshing and sour. Any way you pour it, an inviting glass awaits.
amazon.com
