FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before we pour.

Planning an event should feel exciting—not complicated. We’ve answered some of our most frequently asked questions below so you know exactly what to expect when booking your Pour Society experience.

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THE EXPERIENCE

  • The Pour Society Experience starts at $750 and includes up to 50 guests and 4 hours of bar service.

    Your experience includes a professional bartender, two signature cocktails, beer, wine and standard mixed-drink service, mixers, standard garnishes, ice, disposable cups, cocktails napkins, straws, professional bar tools, a personalized alcohol shopping list, setup and breakdown.

    Every event is unique, so your experience can customized based on your guest count, service time and selected enhancements.

  • No. Pour Society does not provide or sell alcoholic beverages. You provide the alcohol, and we’ll make the process easy by creating a personalized shopping list based on your guest count, cocktail selections and event details.

    You provide the spirits. We provide the experience.

  • Absolutely! Customization is one of our favorite parts of the Pour Society experience. Your base experience includes two signature cocktails, and additional cocktails or custom creations can be added to your event.

    We’ll work with you to create a menu that complements your celebration, preference and overall event aesthetic.

  • Yes! We can create beautiful alcohol-free options for guests who don’t drink or for events where you’d like to offer both cocktails and mocktails.

    Ask about adding a Mocktail Experience to your event.

GUESTS & BARTENDERS

  • Absolutely.

    Our $750 starting experience includes up to 50 guests, but Pour Society can accommodate larger celebrations.

    You customized quote will reflect your final guest count, service duration, staffing requirements and selected enhancements.

  • Bartender staffing depends on your guest count, event length, venue setup and the complexity of your cocktail menu.

    We’ll determine the appropriate staffing for your event to help keep service smooth and wait times reasonable.

    Additional bartenders may be required for larger or more complex events and will be reflected in your customized quote.

PRICING & GRATUITY

  • The Pour Society Experience starts at $750 for up to 50 guests and 4 hours of bar service.

    Final pricing depends on factors including:

    • Guest count

    • Number of service hours

    • Number of bartenders required

    • Event location

    • Cocktail selections

    • Customizations and enhancements

    Submit an inquiry and we’ll create a customized quote for our celebrations.

  • Yes. Pour Society has a $100 guaranteed gratuity per bartender.

    A tip jar and/or digital tipping option may be available during your event. Tips received from guests are credited toward the bartender’s guaranteed gratuity.

    If guests gratuities do not reach the guaranteed amount, the remaining balance is the responsibility of the booking client.

    If guest gratuities meet or exceed the guaranteed amount, no additional gratuity is required from the booking client.

TRAVEL & EVENT DETAILS

  • Pour Society proudly serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding communities.

    Standard travel is included within our designated service area. Events outside of that area are welcome and may require an additional fee.

    Your quote will clearly identify any applicable travel charges before booking.

  • We typically allow approximately 1-1.5 hours before service for setup and approximately 1-1.5 hours following service for breakdown.

    This time is separate form your contracted bartending service hours.

    Venue access must be available early enough for our team to properly prepare your bar area before guests arrive.

  • A physical Pour Society mobile bar is not currently included in the base experience.

    The venue or client must provide an appropriate bar or service area unless alternative arrangements have been made in advance.

    Ask us about available bar setup and styling options when planning your event.

  • Venue requirements vary depending on your event and cocktail menu.

    We may require access to an appropriate bar/service area, water, electricity, waste disposal and adequate space for supplies and ice.

    We’ll review your venue requirements with you before your event so there are no surprises on event day.

BOOKING

  • Start by submitting our Event Inquiry Form with your event date, location, estimated guests count and vision.

    We’ll review your event details and create a customized quote.

    Your date is not officially reserved until your required booking agreement has been completed and your retainer has been received.

  • We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weddings, holidays and popular weekend dates.

    Last-minute events may be accommodated depending on availability, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • We understand that event details can change.

    Guest count, service hours, cocktail selections and enhancements may be adjusted within the deadlines outlined in your booking agreement. Changes that affect staffing, supplies or service requirements may result in an updated balance.

  • Cancellation and rescheduling terms will be outlined in your booking agreement.

    We encourage you to contact Pour Society as soon as possible if plans change so we can discuss the options available for your event.

    We’ll review your venue requirements with you before your event so there are no surprises on event day.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

We’re happy to help.

Tell us a little about your celebration we’ll help create a Pour Society experience tailored to you.

YOUR EVENT. YOUR COCKTAILS. YOUR EXPERIENCE.