Bar Hire Cost?

Princesssally

Hello all,

Just did a search but could not find what I was looking for, so basically I have now found a lovely village hall for my reception, however we have to hire a bar for it.

I have emailed a guy for a quote no response yet, but just wondered if anyone else had hired a Bar ? and what you guys think is a reasonable price to pay?

Thanks in advance

Sally
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Astaroth

If they are charging for the drinks? Nothing, they should make their money by sales not by up front costs Of cause it is worth doing the maths as hiring a bar for £100 and people paying £3 a pint is possibly better than the bar being free but drinks being £5 a pint if you are going to have 200 guests for a whole evening etc

joolesw1972

Are you using a catering company for food? When we were looking at the village hall option I really wanted a hog roast & most of the companies would also run you a bar at very little (If I remember right they have to pay for a licence?) or no cost. It may be worth looking at them anyway - they may just do the bar? Is it nearby & do you have a 'local'? they may run a bar for you. Also try the wedding hire companies that do marquees (sp?) etc as they may do bars? It may also be worth talking to whoever runs/caretakes the hall as they may know companies that others using the hall have used.Good Luck x

hartcjhart

most bar suppliers seem to charge around £100/£150,I know they make a profit on the drinks but they also have extra costs etc

have you asked the village hall commitee if they know someone?

Princesssally

Thanks Guys - Yes The hall comimitee have suggested someone I am waiting for his quote, Its just good to get a rough idea

Browntoa

avoid the company that are about to spam this thread , jrink