You bring the bottles. We bring the bar.
A full cocktail bar without the catering markup. Here's exactly what happens from your first message to the last pour.
Inquire
Send your date, guest count and venue. We confirm we're free and send a quote.
Reserve
A 30% retainer locks in your date. The balance is due 7 days before your event.
Pick your menu
Choose your drinks and name a signature cocktail after you. Every cocktail gets a free zero-proof twin.
Shop the list
We send an exact bottle list. You buy at store prices, with no markup from us.
Last call
We arrive early, set up the bar, pour all night and leave the space spotless.
The easiest bar you'll ever host.
The bottles.
- The liquor, wine and beer, from our list
- A flat 8 by 8 foot spot for the cart
- Your venue's OK to bring in outside bartenders
- Your guests
Everything else.
- The styled cocktail cart
- BASSET-certified bartenders
- House-made syrups
- Mixers, juices and sodas
- Fresh citrus and garnishes
- A zero-proof twin for every cocktail
- Ice, tools, cups and napkins
- ID checks and responsible service
- Setup and full cleanup
Exactly what to buy, nothing extra.
Your list is built from your menu, guest count and hours. Many stores take back unopened bottles, so ask before you buy and keep the receipt.
Try the bar calculator- 19Spirits (750 ml)Split across your 4 cocktails
- 25Wine (750 ml)Red, white or both
- 75BeerCans or bottles
- 13Sparkling (750 ml)For the toast
- 150 lbIceIncluded. We bring it
- AllSyrups, juice, mixersIncluded. We bring it
Your real list is built from your menu
Bar service vs. an open bar package.
With bar service only, you pay for the bartending and buy the alcohol at store prices yourself.
| Bar Society | Typical venue bar package | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for alcohol | Store prices | Per-person bar package |
| Price | Shown up front, all in | Quote by request |
| Gratuity | Never added automatically | Often 18 to 20% on top |
| Mocktails | A zero-proof twin for every drink | Varies |
| Leftover bottles | Yours to keep | Stay with the venue |
Let's set up your bar.
Send your date, guest count and venue. We'll check availability and send you a quote.