Before We Pour
A few helpful answers before you book.
Dry Hire Basics
What does dry hire actually mean?
It gives you more control over what you buy and spend, while still giving you guidance and a polished bar experience.
What is a dry hire mobile bar?
A dry hire mobile bar means you choose and purchase the alcohol for your event. Book That Bar provides the mobile bar setup, bartending service, mixers, garnishes, cups, ice, supplies, setup, cleanup, and planning support.
Does Book That Bar provide the alcohol?
No. You purchase the alcohol directly. We help make that easier with drink-menu planning, a customized shopping list, and quantity recommendations.
Why use a dry hire bar?
Dry hire gives you more control over your alcohol budget and preferred brands, avoids alcohol markups, and allows you to keep any leftover alcohol after the event.
What happens to any leftover alcohol after the event?
Because you purchase the alcohol, any leftover alcohol remains yours after the event.
Alcohol & Drink Planning
You buy it. We help you plan it.
You do not have to guess what to buy or how much you need.
Will I have to figure out how much alcohol to buy on my own?
No. Book That Bar helps create a customized alcohol shopping list and quantity recommendations based on your event details and drink menu.
Can I choose the alcohol brands I want?
Yes. You choose and purchase your preferred alcohol brands, which gives you more control over both taste and budget.
Can Book That Bar serve beer and wine?
Yes. Beer and wine service can be included alongside your selected cocktail options.
Can I request drinks outside the signature cocktail menu?
Custom drink-menu planning and other simple drink options may be available depending on your event. Final options can be discussed during planning.
Packages & Service Time
Built around your guest count.
Package direction is based primarily on guest count, with options to personalize your service.
How are packages priced?
Current packages are based primarily on guest count. The Intimate Package is designed for 25–50 guests and currently starts at $500. The Signature Package is designed for 50–75 guests and currently starts at $700. The Grand Package is designed for events with more than 75 guests and is quoted based on the event details.
Is there a minimum service time?
Yes. Book That Bar has a two-hour minimum service time. If you pre-book more than four hours of service, additional time beyond four hours is $50 per hour.
Can I add more service time?
Yes. If you would like service to continue past the originally scheduled end time on the day of your event, additional time can be added for $100 per hour, subject to availability.
Setup & What’s Included
We bring the bar experience.
From the mobile bar to the finishing touches, the goal is to make event-day service feel easy.
Do you bring the bar?
Yes. Mobile bar rental is included with your package, along with the bar tools needed for service. If your venue already has a bar setup that works for the event, we can use that instead.
Do you handle setup and cleanup?
Yes. Setup and breakdown/cleanup are included in the current service information.
Are mixers and garnishes included?
Yes. Mixers and garnishes are provided based on the cocktails selected for your event.
Make It Yours
Can the bar match my event?
Yes. Personal touches can help the bar feel connected to the rest of your celebration.
Can I customize the bar for my event?
Yes. Available personalization may include custom acrylic menus, custom vinyl signs, drink charms, custom signage, personalized drink names, and other event-specific details.
Can I add another bartender?
Additional bartending staff may be available for larger events or additional service needs.
Booking & Service Area
Ready when you are.
Start with the basics. We can work through the rest together.
Where does Book That Bar currently serve?
Book That Bar currently serves Bryan/College Station and the surrounding area. Travel within 25 miles is included in current pricing. Events more than 25 miles away may be available for an additional travel charge.
How do I book Book That Bar?
Start by submitting an inquiry with your event date, location, guest count, and event details.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
After we review your inquiry, we’ll call you for a free consultation to talk through your event. From there, we can help determine package direction, service needs, signature drink options, add-ons, and alcohol shopping guidance.
What information should I have ready?
Helpful information includes your event date, location, estimated guest count, event type, desired service time, your signature drink choices, and any customization ideas.
Do I need to know exactly what I want before contacting you?
Not at all. We can help guide your menu, alcohol shopping list, quantity recommendations, and service options during the planning process.
Still Have Questions?
Tell us about your event.
Share your date, location, guest count, and ideas. We’ll help you think through the bar setup, signature drinks, service options, and alcohol shopping guidance.