Look at the arrangement
A staffed counter beneath a marquee, a cream cocktail trailer and a wooden-counter stock photograph show different settings to consider. Look at the serving position, the approach from the guest area and where people can move after collecting a drink. Use those details to explain the atmosphere and layout you have in mind.
Wooden-counter styling inspiration
Use the wood finish, serving position and surrounding setting to describe the style you have in mind. Keep those preferences separate from the equipment and drinks list agreed for your event.
Turn a preference into a brief
- Describe whether guests will gather around a central bar or approach from one side.
- Show the surrounding seating, food and entertainment areas on the venue plan.
- Identify where guests will take their drinks afterwards.
- Keep equipment access separate from the route guests are expected to use.
Confirm the actual equipment
The photographs are layout illustrations, rather than product photos of the offered vintage wooden dry-hire bar or a record of a named customer event. Confirm the actual bar and accessories in your quote, together with the staffing and drink arrangement you choose.
If you are still choosing the arrangement, compare stocked service and dry hire first, then use the guest-flow guide to bring your own venue into the discussion.