Guide · Wedding Open Bar
How much does a wedding open bar cost?
From €18 per person, served in real glassware: here is how the price of a wedding open bar is built, explained clearly.
A wedding open bar with Just Drink starts from €18 per person, served in real glassware. The cost depends above all on the hours of service: for example an open bar only for 3 hours for the party after dinner, or reception drinks + party for 5 hours in total. The price has two parts: fixed costs for setup, transport and bar counter hire, and per-person costs, linked to the hours and the package you choose. We send the tailored quote within a few hours, all inclusive and with no surprises.
What a wedding open bar cost depends on.
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Number of guests | Drives the staff, the volume of ingredients and the size of the counter. |
| Duration | The main driver of the per-person cost: an open bar only for 3 hours for the party, or reception drinks + party for 5 hours in total. |
| Format | Aperitif, Open Bar, Aperitif + Open Bar or hourly extensions: the more moments you cover, the fuller the service. |
| Staff | Certified bartenders sized on the guest count and the flows, to serve with no queues. |
| Drink list and signatures | The number of cocktails on the list and any His & Hers signature drinks affect preparation and ingredients. |
| Customisation | Bespoke counter, coordinated graphics, scenic effects, experiences such as the Gin & Tonic Experience. |
| Venue and logistics | Distance, access, connections and venue constraints affect setup and timing. |
Fixed costs and per-person costs.
Fixed costs. Setup, transport and bar counter hire: they depend on the venue and the distance, not on the number of guests.
Per-person costs. From €18 per person, served in real glassware, rising with the hours of service: an open bar only for 3 hours for the party, or reception drinks + party for 5 hours in total.
Our bar counters. Just Drink counters are high-end, artisan-made pieces, a world away from the standard structures used by many other services: they are part of the setup and they show in your wedding photos.
Packages and add-ons
Each package can be completed with add-ons and extra services, each priced in the quote:
What the quote covers.
The answers we are asked most.
How much does a wedding open bar cost?
Our starting point is €18 per person for a service in real glassware. The total depends on the hours of service, for example an open bar only for 3 hours for the party, or reception drinks + party for 5 hours in total, plus fixed costs for setup, transport and bar counter hire. That is why we send a tailored quote, within a few hours.
Open bar or pay-per-drink?
With an open bar you know the cost in advance and guests drink without thinking about a bill: no surprises for you, no awkwardness for them. Pay-per-drink can look cheaper but it is unpredictable. For a wedding, an all inclusive open bar is almost always the more relaxed choice.
How many cocktails does a guest drink on average?
It depends on the duration and the type of party, but you do not have to do the maths: we size ingredients and staff so the bar is never short, with unlimited cocktails within the agreed duration.
Does the quote really include everything?
Yes. Counter, setup, glassware, equipment, ice, ingredients, bartenders and unlimited cocktails are included. We tell you in advance what we need from the venue, so there are no surprise costs.
How do deposit and balance work?
You confirm with a confirmatory deposit on signing and settle the balance before the event. Everything agreed in writing, clearly.
How quickly do I get the quote?
Within a few hours. We just need the date, the venue and an approximate guest count to send a tailored proposal. Discover the wedding open bar service.
A clear quote, within hours.
Tell us the date, the venue and the number of guests: we send a tailored, all inclusive proposal.
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