Cash Bar Service

Your guests buy their own drinks. We handle everything else.

A cash bar gives your event a full professional bar without paying for what your guests drink. We bring the bartenders, bar setup, mixers, and ice. Guests simply purchase drinks at the bar.

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5.0 ★

Across 250+ Reviews

10+ Years

Serving the Coachella Valley

130+

Events Per Year

Fully Insured

COIs provided for your venue

ABC-Compliant

Sales through licensed partners

$0 Host Cost

You don’t pay for guests drinks

What Is a Cash Bar / No-Host Bar?

At a cash / No-Host bar, guests pay for their own drinks individually. You pay a flat fee for the bar setup and professional staffing, and your budget stays fixed no matter how much your guests drink.

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Cash Bar / No-Host bar

Who pays

Guests purchase their own drinks, per drink

Host cost

Flat setup + staffing fee. Fixed and predictable

Best for

Large parties, corporate mixers, festivals, fundraisers, HOA events

Budget

Locked in before the event starts

Also Available

Open Bar (Hosted)

Who pays

The host covers every drink for every guest

Host cost

Scales with guest count and consumption

Best for

Weddings and milestone private celebrations

Budget

Variable, based on how the night goes

How Our Cash Bar / No-Host Bar Service Works

Tell us about your event

Guest count, date, location, service hours, and the drink menu you have in mind.

We build your bar

Our team arrives early to set up a polished, fully equipped bar with everything needed for service

Guests order & pay

Fast card-based point of sale. No tabs to manage, no surprises for the the host.

We break it all down

When service ends, we handle cleanup and breakdown. You just enjoy your event.

All alcohol sales are conducted under the license of our ABC-compliant partners. Mint Bartending provides event staffing, bar operations, and non-alcoholic provisions. Cash bar events include a service fee and are subject to a minimum sales guarantee, venue approval, and event details.

Cash Bar Pricing

Starting at $700

Covers bar coordination, setup, and breakdown. Staffing quoted by guest count and service hours.

Guest drink prices

$10 – $16 per drink

Beer & wine

Lower end of range

Craft & signature cocktails

Higher end of range

Minimum guest count

50 guests

Payment at the bar

Card & Mobile pay

Every event is different, so we build each quote around your guest count, hours, and menu. Request a quote and we’ll send you a clear, all-in number with no hidden fees.

What’s Included

Professional, experienced bartenders

Mixers, Beverages, Syrups

Drinkware

Portable Bar
(for additonal fee)

Water Station & Ice

Contactless POS System

General & Liquor Liability Insurance

ABC Compliance Partners for Permit and Insuring

Perfect For

Cash / No-Host bar work best for larger gatherings where guests expect to buy their own drinks.

Corporate Happy Hours

Company events with a real bar and a fixed cost your finance team will love.

HOA & Community Events

Mixers, holiday parties, and clubhouse socials your residents look forward to.

Festivals & Public Gatherings

High-volume service built to keep long lines moving fast.

Fundraisers & Galas

A cash bar can even support your cause. Ask us how.

Large Private Parties

When hosting every drink isn’t practical, a cash bar keeps it simple.

Recurring Venue Programs

Clubhouses and Venues with regular bar nights. We staff them week after week.

Planning a wedding? A cash bar usually isn’t the right fit. Wedding guests expect a hosted bar, and it’s one of the details they remember most. Visit our Wedding Bar Services page or contact us about full bar packages built specifically for weddings.

Hybrid Options: The Best of Both

You don’t have to choose all-or-nothing. Some of our most popular setups combine hosted and cash service.

Why Mint Bartending

10+ years in Southern California. Hundreds of events across Coachella Valley (palm springs & desert cities), Los Angeles County, Inland Empire, Orange County Cities, and San Diego Counties.
ABC-compliant alcohol service. Coordinated through licensed partners, so your event stays on the right side of California law.
5.0 ★ / Across 250+ reviews on Yelp & Google

Fully insured. COIs provided for your venue on request.
Reliable, professional staff. On time, dressed the part, and focused on keeping service moving.
One point of contact. Clear communication from first quote to final breakdown.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most.

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Tell us your date, guest count, and event type, and we’ll send you a clear cash bar quote within one business day.

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Your guests buy their own drinks. We handle everything else.

What Is a Cash Bar / No-Host Bar?

How Our Cash Bar / No-Host Bar Service Works

Cash Bar Pricing

Starting at $700

What’s Included

Perfect For

Hybrid Options: The Best of Both

Why Mint Bartending

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you serve?

Is a cash bar appropriate for a wedding?

Can we host some drinks and let guests pay for the rest?

Is there a minimum guest count?

Do guests need to pay with cash?

Is a cash bar legal in California?

How much does a cash bar cost?

What is a cash bar?

What areas do you serve?

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