Frequently Asked Questions

• How long will it take you to set-up?

We like to set up in plenty of time, so at least 2 hours before the event,  If we are serving real ales, they may will need to settle for over 8 hours before serving so we may need earlier access in some occasions.

• Do I need a licence or Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?

 You will require a licence or TEN wherever Alcohol is sold, and entertainment (Disco or Band) is provided,  If we’re running your bar for you, we will organise the TEN from the local authority where your event is being held and the cost is included in your booking fee. The TEN is not necessary if your venue has a premises licence, Some village halls for example do but we will make the checks and advise you.

• Can my guests bring their own drink?

Unfortunately not. Mobile Bars will be operating under our under an Temporary Event Notice (TEN) or using a venue’s Premises license, we have a duty of care to control the alcohol supplied. Any guests drinking their own drink,  may become a nuisance to others or a danger to themselves,  Breaking licensing regulations can lead to us being fined or loss of our personal licences. We have a clause in the booking Terms & Conditions to stop guests from consuming their own drinks, and we have the right to refuse service and/or close the bar.

• Challenge 21 Policy

We operate a challenge 21 age verification policy on all of our mobile bars to comply with licensing objectives, Any one who appears to look under 21, will be challenged to prove they are over 18 when attempting to purchase age restricted products, They must then provide an acceptable form of identification,

• Do you take card payments?

We have mobile card machines and are subject to either WiFi or mobile phone signal,  We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. We recommend that your guests bring cash, or have access to a cash machine in poor signal or rural areas.

• What do Mobile Bars need from our venue?

For a standard bar of around 80-100 guests we like an area of about 3M x 3M (9ft sq). We also require power of around 4 13amp sockets, ideally a water supply for hand & equipment wash and a parking space for a large Transit sized van. For venues we haven't been to before, ideally a site visit near to your event,

• Do you use Plastic or Glass ‘glasses’?

We will supply Polycarbonate ‘glasses’ in Pint, Half Pint, Wine & Champagne/Prosecco flutes,  We can provide biodegradable or disposable plastic if required, This is sometimes requirement for public and necessary  livestock or paddock areas. For events where glass is required, glass wash facilities are required,

• Do you recycle and take your refuse away?

Yes, we recycle all glass & plastic bottles and cans, If your venue does not have any bins we will bag and dispose of all our waste.

• Can I put money behind the bar?

Yes you can, hosts often put money behind the bar. We will follow requests to limit  what type of drinks it can be used for, i.e. no doubles or shots. Funds can be paid in advance by Cash, Card or bank transfer. Any unused funds would be refunded.

• How expensive are your Drinks?

We aim to charge pub prices on all of our beers, wines, spirits & soft drinks. Some mobile bar companies charge a premium, but we try to be competitive and keep our products at a value price for your guests, Please contact us for our current price list.

• What Beers & Cider do you serve?

We supply draught products chilled to the perfect temperature, These include Foster's, John Smith's & Guinness, We also serve bottled lagers & ciders, Real ales can be served form either local breweries or most national brands, 

• What Wine & Spirits do you serve?

We carry bottles of red, white & rose wine, sold by the glass or bottle, we serve a fantastic selection of premium, branded spirits such as Smirnoff, Gordon's, Jack Daniels, Malibu, Captain Morgan’s, Famous Grouse etc. including all the usual drinks you would expect to find at a well stocked pub.

• What about Champagne and Prosecco?

We carry Prosecco on every bar, which is available in the  20cl bottles.  Champagne and 75cl bottles of Prosecco are available to pre order,

• What about Soft Drinks?

We have Coke/Diet Coke/Lemonade/and the Fever-tree tonic range, as well as juices, squash, Appetizer, J2O, Red Bull, Alcohol Free Beer and bottled water.

• Can you supply arrival/reception drinks?

Yes we can, please see our package page for further details of the packages that we we can supply at your event or wedding.

• Can we supply our own table wine at a wedding meal?

This can be allowed, and is subject to our approval, We do insist, that any complimentary drinks are removed by an agreed time, 

• Do you hire hire your equipment only? so we can supply our own alcohol?

Unfortunately not, we do not currently provide this service that is called "Dry Hire" Its a service we are looking at expanding into in the future. 

We hope that we’ve managed to answer all of your questions, Mobile Bars would love to hear from you if there’s anything else you need to ask, or have any further questions, Please call or email us for further information,