How Much Does a Mobile Bar Cost? Here's What Nobody Else Will Tell You.

It's one of the first questions we get — and honestly, it's the right one to ask.

Whether you're planning a wedding, a backyard birthday, or a company event, you want to know what you're walking into before you fall in love with a vintage wine truck on Instagram. We respect that. So let's talk real numbers.

The Problem With Most Mobile Bar Quotes

A lot of mobile bars won't give you a straight answer. You'll see "starting at…" and "custom quotes available" — which sounds reasonable until you realize what those quotes actually include.

Spoiler: usually not the alcohol.

What looks like a competitive price is often just the trailer rental and a bartender. Everything else? Extra. We're talking:

• The alcohol (obviously — and expensively)

• Mixers

• Ice

• Garnishes

• Cocktail napkins

• Sometimes even a fee just to create a signature cocktail recipe

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Which is fine — as long as you know that's what you're comparing. The problem is most people don't find out until after they've already fallen in love with the setup.

How Decanted Does It Differently

We're fully licensed, which changes everything.

When Decanted sends you a quote, it includes the alcohol. Always. No liquor store runs. No last-minute math at Costco trying to figure out how many bottles of rosé feeds 60 people. No mystery line items showing up at the end.

Just a full-service bar experience, handled by pros, from setup to last call.

What's Included — No Fine Print

Every Decanted package includes:

✔️ Your choice of mobile bar or bar cart ✔️ Alcohol — we bring it all ✔️ TIPS-certified bartenders ✔️ Glassware & plasticware ✔️ Bar décor ✔️ Music (we've got a playlist, or we'll plug into yours) ✔️ Event insurance

Optional Add-Ons

Want to make it a full event without juggling five different vendors? We can layer in:

• Floral arrangements (yes, Jess is incredible)

• Cheese & charcuterie boards

• Catering coordination

• High-top tables & linens

• Full open bar upgrades

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One call. One contact. Done.

Real Talk: What It Actually Costs

Here's what our bars start at:

Bar	Starting Minimum
Bar Carts	$1,700
Winona & Rosie (vintage campers)	$2,200
Charmaine (large trailer)	$2,500

Minimums scale with guest count — the best way to know your exact number is to reach out and we'll give you a real, itemized quote.

A Real Example: 50 Guests with Winona

Let's break it down. Four-hour open bar — beer, wine, two signature cocktails, one mocktail — for 50 guests with our trailer Winona, bartenders and service fee included:

	Per Person
Winona rental	$14.50
Bar package	$68.00
Tax	$5.78
20% service fee	$16.50
Total	$91.80

That's $22 an hour per person for a fully staffed, fully stocked, beautifully styled open bar at your event.

You genuinely cannot get a cheese pizza for that.

No surprises. No hauling cases of wine. No guessing whether you bought enough.

Why "Fully Licensed" Actually Matters

Most mobile bars operate under dry hire — you provide the alcohol, you assume the liability, and you hope everything goes smoothly.

With Decanted:

• We handle the alcohol sourcing

• We carry the licenses

• We cover the event insurance

• You show up and enjoy your party

That last part? That's the whole point.

Not Sure Which Bar Is Right for Your Event?

Each of our bars brings a different vibe — from intimate bar carts perfect for backyard gatherings to Charmaine for larger celebrations that deserve a serious setup.

[Check out Our Fleet Guide] to see which one fits your event best — or just reach out and we'll help you figure it out.

We'll help you pick. And then we'll pour.

Ready for a real quote with real numbers? [Contact us here] — no fluff, no runaround, just honest pricing for your event.

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