Setting The Bar

June 25, 2019-Inspiration Shoots-5 minute read

How to incorporate bar rentals at your next event

Everything you need to know about bar rentals

Elevate Your Event with the Perfect Bar Rental

Choosing the right event bar rental is essential for enhancing both your décor and the overall social flow. As the most frequented area of any celebration, the bar often serves as the first impression for your guests. To ensure a seamless experience, it is vital to consider bar size, strategic placement, and your total guest count.

Selecting the Right Bar Size

Space and logistics vary by venue. For beer and wine service, a compact bar is often ideal. However, a full-service bar requires additional space for glassware, mixers, premium liquors, and garnishes. Don’t forget to account for essentials like napkins, straws, and custom floral décor to complete the look.

Strategic Placement for Better Event Flow

The placement of your bar rental is a key factor in guest movement:

Avoid Entrances: Placing a bar near the door creates immediate congestion.
Encourage Movement: Strategically position bars to draw guests into the event space.
Multiple Stations: For larger guest counts, incorporating two or more bars ensures effortless movement and reduces wait times.

Discover Our Specialty Bar Collection

At Party Reflections we offer over 15 unique, specialty bar rentals designed to elevate any occasion. From our classic Montgomery Bar to the modern Wallace Bar, we have the perfect piece to suit your event’s scale and style.

Ready to design your next event? Contact us today to find the ideal bar solution for a welcoming and accessible atmosphere.

Montgomery Bar

The Walnut Wood Bar

The Walnut Wood Bar will enhance the style and theme that fits your event. Get creative with a southern feel to a farm house bar theme.

Midnight Wallace Bar

This bar will illuminate your event. Literally! The Acrylic bar does not hide in the corner, it’s there to stand out! This bar has opportunity to use whatever light color that will fit your event’s needs.

Nash Bar

The 6′ White Wood Portable Bar

This bar is not only portable but, can blend in or stand out with any theme at an event.

The Hemsworth Bar

The Hemsworth Bar is 6 ft long and comes with 3 mirror inserts to reflect the ambiance an event. Custom fabric inserts or blank panels can cover the mirrors and add a custom element to your event.

Summit Bar

The Summit Bar is an event showstopper. It’s great for outdoor, indoor and tented event locations. Try adding the Summit Bar Columns to customize your look.

Elevate Your Beverage Service with Specialty Bar and Glassware Rentals

Choosing the perfect event bar rental is the foundation of a great guest experience. At Party Reflections, you can explore our vast inventory ranging from the stunning, 360-degree Montgomery Bar to our modern Acrylic Bar featuring customizable LED lighting. Once you’ve selected your bar, the next step is to curate the right glassware rentals to match your specific drink menu and event aesthetic.

The shape and volume of a wine glass significantly impact the tasting experience for your guests. While a 12oz wine glass serves as a versatile standard, we offer larger pours for specific varietals, including 15oz and 18oz glasses for full-bodied Cabernets or the premier 27oz Milano glass for sophisticated Burgundy service. Whether you are serving a classic Cosmo or a signature craft cocktail, the vessel matters just as much as the ingredients. Our martini and coupe selection ranges from the classic 6oz glass to our contemporary 14oz Old Fashioned Cosmo glass. For simple cocktails and mixed drinks, we provide highball glassware ranging from 10oz to 15oz to accommodate various ice styles and pour volumes.

To ensure you have an adequate supply for your guest count, we recommend consulting with your bartender or catering lead regarding glassware ratios. At Party Reflections, we simplify your rental logistics by providing glassware in full-case allotments of 16 to 36 glasses per rack, depending on the size. Browse our full inventory of bar and drinkware rentals today to find the perfect fit for your next gala, wedding, or corporate event.