Are you licensed and insured?

Yes! We are up-to-date on all licenses and provide general and liquor liability insurance for your event! This is typically what your venue will request for, but if you need more information from us, let us know!

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Do you purchase alcohol for your clients?

Unfortunately, we are a dry-hire, which means we are unable to purchase the alcohol to then serve it back to you. This also means that you as the client are responsible for providing the alcohol to the bartender. However, we can help with all the calculations as to how much you’ll need for your big event! We can also help with any preparation of garnishments, mixers, syrups, etc. for an additional cost.

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What do your fees entail?

When providing a quote to a client, these are some things that are included:

• Labor: the time it takes to set up, provide bartending services, and clean up of the bar area. This does not include removal of trash as you are responsible for the removal of trash.

  • Note that billable labor will differ from service labor as the time it takes to set up and clean up will be included in the labor fee.

  • This will also include whether your event requires more than one bartender to serve.

• Administrative Fee of 15%: this is all the communication, calculation, supplies, and any other preparation for your event.

  • This also includes licenses, certifications and insurances required to serve the event

• Miscellaneous Additions: this can include an additional signature cocktail, or additional services like a coffee station.

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When and how do you expect payment for services?

We accept all forms of payment by cash, check, or Venmo. We do ask if you start payment a certain way to keep all payments the same for documentation purposes.

To secure the date, a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 at the time of the contract signing.

• This fee will be included in your balance.

50% of the remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the event date.

• If the scheduling of the event is less than 60 days, terms will be decided on a case-by-case basis

Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to event date.

• If the scheduling of the event is less than 60 days, terms will be decided on a case-by-case basis

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What’s your cancellation policy?

The $250.00 deposit is non-refundable.

The remaining payments are refundable up to 30 days prior to the start of the event except the administrative fee and any products already purchased for the event.

• Even though we understand there are certain things outside of our control and the specific policies usually stand as is, anything within 30 days of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Bar Exchange is not responsible for any unforeseen changes due to weather, accidents, major illnesses or any other "Acts of God" and therefore cannot be held accountable for any of these issues canceling or delaying the event.

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How many bartenders are required to work an event?

This will depend on what’s being served at the event, and how many people will be at the event. For just beer and wine, we require to have at least two bartenders for an event that has more than 75 people attending regardless of whether or not all of them will be drinking. If spirits are being served, we require to have at least two bartenders for an event that has more than 50 people attending.

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Are your packages negotiable?

Yes! We can tailor any package to your specific needs, and do our best to work with your budget. To best answer this question, please click “Get a Quote” at the top of the page so we can better gauge how to work with you and your event.

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Is a tip jar required?

Not necessarily - if you would rather provide the tip upfront on behalf of your guests or if you would rather us not have a tip jar for your event, we will add an additional 20% tip to your quote.