Everything you need to plan the right bar for any occasion — how much to buy, what to stock, and how to set it up without stress.
Open the Calculator →Complete quantities for wine, beer, spirits, and champagne — scaled by guest count and reception length.
💸Realistic per-guest budgets for beer-and-wine, full bar, and signature cocktail setups — self-purchased vs. venue packages.
The four bar types explained — costs, logistics, and which occasion calls for each one.
📋Everything you need: alcohol, mixers, ice, glassware, tools, garnishes, and a day-of timeline.
🎭How bar planning differs across weddings, corporate events, graduations, showers, and more.
What to buy for Christmas, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and more.
🏈Beer quantities, food math, and watch party tips for 10 to 50+ guests.
☀️Summer cookout quantities, beer selection, cooler strategy, and ice math for outdoor events.
Menu structure, pre-batching, quantities, and setup tips for a cocktail-forward event.
📐The definition behind all bar planning math — and why real-world pours often don't match it.
🥃12 cocktails everyone’s drinking right now — ingredients, instructions, and picks by spirit and event.
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