Use this page to understand all the steps required to set up the Studio Bar for an event. Read your server sheet carefully to understand what kind of selections are being offered.
Supplies Checklist:
bar tools: jiggers, peeler, bar mats, squeeze bottles, liquor pourers, shaker cups, Hawthorne strainer, bar spoon
wine stoppers, prosecco stopper
wine key
glass rack
wine selections
canned beer selections
liquor selections
additional liquor for classic cocktails
Glassware - pint glasses, 10oz glasses without dots, 5oz glasses, rocks glasses, medium-sized highball glasses. coupe glasses
juices, sodas, fruit + jars
bar rags
water bottle for drafts
sani bucket
Instructions to set up the Studio Bar:
Bring liquor in milk crate from the stock in the office.
For a Standard Bar Package or Beverage Minimum:
Arette Tequila; Seagram's Gin; Misguided Rye Whiskey; Aloo Vodka; Cruzan Rum, Triple Sec; Sweet & Dry Vermouth; Campari
For a Premium Bar Package:
Jameson Irish Whiskey; Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey; Ketel One OR Tito's Vodka; Hendrick's or Boatyard Gin; Espolon Tequila; Gosling's Rum; Sweet & Dry Vermouth; Triple Sec; Campari; Aperol
Get two to three bottles of each wine. White, Sparkling, Orange/Rose go in low boy. Red on bar top. Check menus for available selections.
Stock canned beers (two 4-packs of each), N/A beer, & cider (check menu for selections) from walk-in and office standup fridge
Stock juices (lemon; lime) and put into squeeze bottles.
Stock low boy with cans of: Seltzer; Ginger Ale; Coke; Diet Coke; Sprite; Tonic; Cranberry
Get garnishes from MB. Cut if needed.
Set up bar mat on bar with garnishes and juices.
Set up liquor bottles on wooden risers. Put pourers on.
Stock all glassware in corner shelving unit and on shelves under bar for quick access. Backup glassware on wooden shelves next to bar.
Fill ice bin. Make sure ice scoop is there.
Take the nipples off the taps & put in water cup.
Turn on beer lines in walk-in. Ask for barback/MOD to help with this, if needed.
Stock rags. Fill sani bucket with hot sani.
Put empty glass rack on lower wire shelf underneath bar.
Communicate with barback/server about anything you are running low on and/or need throughout the event.
Drink Packages (These will be listed on the contract under "Beverages"):
Beverage Minimum Spend: Minimum can be satisfied with a la carte drink purchases (cash bar or one tab covered by the host)
They can order absolutely anything off of the menu. Shots included.
A custom menu is there for guidance and suggestions for the guests. You should have a fully stocked bar.
Unlimited Beer Package: Rotating Selection of Threes Draft Beer
Only Threes drafts. No Cans, unless it’s in the Studio or Yard. No friends beers.
If the guest wants wine or liquor, they have to pay separately.
N/A drinks are included.
Unlimited Beer & Wine Package: Rotating Selection of Threes Draft Beer + 1 Red, 1 White, and 1 Sparkling Wine
This includes Threes drafts only. No cans, unless it’s in the Studio or Yard. No friends beers.
Wine is just one red, white, and prosecco. No rose. No orange.
If the guest wants wine or liquor, they have to pay separately.
N/A drinks are included.
Unlimited Standard Full Bar Package: Rotating Selection of Threes Draft Beer + 1 Red, 1 White, and 1 Sparkling Wine + Full Standard Open Bar and Classic Cocktails
This includes Threes drafts only. No cans. No friends beers.
Wine is one red, one white, & prosecco. No rose. No orange.
House liquors: Arette Tequila; Aloo Vodka; Misguided Spirits Gin; Cruzan Rum; Misguided Spirits Whiskey
Classic Cocktails: margarita; old fashioned; one and one cocktails
No specialty cocktails included and must be purchased separately from the Main Bar.
No shots are included and must be purchased separately.
N/A drinks are included.
Unlimited Premium Full Bar Package : Threes Draft & Packaged Beer + Complete Wine Selection + Full Premium Open Bar and Classic Cocktails
This includes Threes drafts, cans, and bottles. No friends.
Every wine is available. All whites, reds, oranges, sparkling, and rose.
Premium liquors are: Ketel One or Tito’s Vodka; Jameson Irish Whiskey; Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey or Four Roses; Hendrick’s Gin; Espolon Tequila; Gosling's Rum
All classic cocktails: margarita; old fashioned; martinis, manhattans, negronis, etc.
No specialty cocktails included and must be purchased separately from the Main Bar.
Shots are not included and must be purchased separately.
N/A drinks are included.
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Package: N/A Drinks!