Beer Line Cleaning for Pubs, Clubs and Home Bars
Local, owner-run beer line cleaning within about 40 miles of our base near Alcester (B50 4LG), from Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry to Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. Every clean is done by Ross, the owner.
First clean free when you sign up to a 3-weekly plan.
A local line cleaning service, not a franchise
Bar Hire UK is a local, independent business based near Alcester. It is not a franchise. The owner, Ross, does every clean himself, so you deal with the same person every visit.
Every clean is recorded, and the records are kept for your Cask Marque and Environmental Health (EHO) audits.
Who it is for
- Free houses
- Sports and social clubs
- Village halls
- Home bars
- Pubs with garden bars
If you run your own lines and want a reliable local person to clean them on a regular schedule, this is the service.
How often we clean
We clean every 3 weeks using an interval-extending line cleaner. Weekly cleans are also available if you prefer.
We agree a regular visit day with you so cleans happen on schedule.
What a clean involves
- Check each line, coupler and tap, and note anything that needs attention.
- Flush the beer out of the lines with clean water.
- Fill the lines with line-cleaning solution and leave it to work for the time the cleaner's instructions specify.
- Clean the keg couplers and tap nozzles while the solution works.
- Flush the lines through with clean water until no cleaning solution remains.
- Reconnect, pull beer back through and check each line pours and tastes as it should.
- Record the clean, so you have an up-to-date record ready for audits.
Why regular line cleaning matters
Over time, yeast, bacteria and beer stone build up inside beer lines. That build-up can taint the flavour and aroma of a pint, make beer look hazy, and cause fobbing. Fobbing means more beer goes down the drain instead of into the glass.
Regular cleaning keeps beer tasting as the brewer intended and helps you get more saleable pints from each keg. It also gives you a clear cleaning record for Cask Marque and EHO audits.
Signs your beer lines need cleaning
- Off or sour taste
- Vinegar-like or musty smell
- Hazy beer that should be clear
- Excessive fobbing or foam
- Flat beer or poor head
- Visible build-up in the tap nozzle or coupler
If these sound familiar, see how often we clean or get a quote.
Beer line cleaning prices
| Who it's for | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pubs (regular cleaning) | From £105 + VAT per visit | Up to 8 lines, cleaned every 3 weeks, billed monthly (about £152 + VAT a month) |
| Pubs: extra lines | £12 + VAT per extra line | Each line over 8 |
| Pubs: one-off clean | £130 + VAT | A single clean with no ongoing schedule |
| Early morning or Sunday visit | + £20 + VAT | Added to the visit price |
| Clubs and village halls | £90 + VAT | Up to 4 lines, then £12 + VAT per extra line |
| Home bars | £79 inc VAT | Up to 2 taps, then £20 per extra tap |
| Weekly cleaning | Priced on request | For venues that want a weekly clean |
| Travel | No charge within about 40 miles of B50 4LG | 50p per mile both ways + VAT on miles over 40 only |
First clean free when you sign up to a 3-weekly plan.
Not sure which applies? Tell us how many lines you have and we will confirm the price.
Areas covered
We are based near Alcester (B50 4LG) and clean beer lines within about 40 miles, across Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands, and north Gloucestershire. Towns we cover include:
Warwickshire and Coventry
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Alcester
- Henley-in-Arden
- Warwick
- Leamington Spa
- Kenilworth
- Coventry
- Shipston-on-Stour
- Rugby
Worcestershire
- Evesham
- Redditch
- Worcester
- Bromsgrove
- Droitwich Spa
- Kidderminster
- Pershore
- Malvern
Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Dudley
Gloucestershire and nearby
- Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury
- Gloucester
- Banbury
Towns and villages in between are covered too. If you are not sure whether we reach you, send your postcode.
There is no travel charge within about 40 miles of B50 4LG. For venues further away, see the travel line in the price table.
See our local pages for Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Gloucestershire.
How it works
- Send an enquiry or call with your postcode, venue type and number of lines.
- We arrange your first clean. First clean free when you sign up to a 3-weekly plan.
- We agree a regular schedule, every 3 weeks or weekly.
- Each clean is recorded so your records stay up to date.
What you need to have ready
Send your postcode, venue type and number of lines when you enquire. We agree a regular visit day with you so cleans happen on schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Beer line cleaning is also available as aftercare for our home bar installations. See also draught system hire, pub overflow bars for big matches, bar hire for pubs and venues and all services. Related pages include keg hire, cask cooling hire for beer festivals, the keg size guide and line cleaning equipment and best practice.
Book your first clean
First clean free when you sign up to a 3-weekly plan.
Tell us your postcode, venue type and how many lines you have.