Planning an event involves meticulous attention to detail, from selecting the venue to curating the guest list. One popular addition to events of all kinds is the mobile bar. Crafting the perfect mobile bar experience entails more than just serving drinks; it’s about creating a dynamic focal point that complements the ambiance and ensures seamless service throughout the event. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate gathering, or private party, designing a mobile bar that aligns with your theme and preferences can leave a lasting impression on your guests.
To help you craft the perfect mobile bar experience, we have a few ideas to help you design and execute a memorable experience for your next event.
Expert Tips for Creating a Mobile Bar
Bar Placement
The placement of your bar is an essential element of your event’s design. Consider your guests and the space when deciding where to put the mobile bar. You will want to keep the bar close to the action, especially the area where your guests will dine, because you want your drinks and food enjoyed together!
Consider the traffic flow of your event and avoid event entrances and exits to keep the doorways clear.
Offer Shade
If your event is outside, keep your guests comfortable by creating shade areas with portable tents near your mobile bar. Bonus: the tents will also protect your guests from any rain that falls on your big day.
Create a Signature Cocktail
Craft a signature cocktail or two tailored for your occasion utilizing budget-friendly spirits and mixers. Introducing signature cocktails can infuse a unique flair into your event while effectively controlling expenses by strategically using select ingredients.
Remember to offer non-alcoholic options like mocktails, sodas, and flavored waters.
Display the Drink Menu
Make sure the drink menu is easily viewable to both guests at the bar and those waiting in line. Place the menu prominently on the bar counter or backsplash for those seated nearby. Consider using an attractive announcement board further along the line for those waiting, featuring a list of available bar items. Providing visibility to the menu beforehand will make the ordering process more efficient.
Create Seating
When enjoying a mobile bar, the actual bar is part of the appeal. Your guests will naturally stand near the bar and socialize after they get their drink. So, add a small seating section to the area to allow them to gather comfortably.
Don’t try to overdo the seating section. Keep it simple with enough space for people to move around and converse comfortably.
Contact Philly Yard Bar
Incorporating the Philly Yard Bar experience into your next event has plenty of benefits. Philly Yard Bar creates a unique atmosphere of indoor comfort in the great outdoors! Owners Andy and Kerri Marin work with local breweries and vendors with clients to create memorable experiences for each special menu for each event. The bar is BYOB, so they will help you curate cocktail recipes and decide how much alcohol to buy.
Philly Yard Bar offers two trailers, one with a rustic industrial aesthetic and the other with a modern, industrial-chic feel. Both have a comfortable U-shaped bar, reclaimed wood bar stools, and high-top tables. Our bars have everything you need to host your next event, including a generator, recessed lighting, hot water, a commercial Bluetooth sound system, a Smart TV, plenty of beverage storage, warm wood bar stools, and high-top tables.
