Do you provide the alcohol?

No. You buy it, and we offer a free consultation to help you plan what and how much to purchase.

Throughout the entire state of Maine. We can also be booked for events in Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island for a travel fee.

Can you help plan our drink menu?

Yes. We offer menu development, from a simple beer and wine menu to a full cocktail menu.

Are your bartenders experienced and insured?

All of our staff have prior bar experience and are trained to keep your event safe and fun, and they are covered under our liquor liability insurance.

Perfect pours. Unforgettable events.

Your drinks. Our bar team. A beautifully run open bar.

Mobile dry hire bar service for weddings, corporate events and family celebrations — throughout Maine, with travel to Massachusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island.

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Craft pours on custom Rockbound barware

Bartender expertly pouring an amber cocktail into a clear crystal rocks glass at an event

Trained bartenders with prior bar experience

Mobile cocktail bar setup with glassware and lighting at an outdoor Maine celebration

Complete bar setups at venues or private properties

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Garnish, mixer, and ice packages tailored to your menu

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Based in Brewer, Maine · Throughout Maine · MA, VT & RI for a travel fee

The Dry Hire Model

Your bar, poured properly.

How does dry hire work?

Dry hire means you purchase the alcohol and beverage stock for your event, and Rockbound Bar & Beverage provides experienced, trained bar staff to serve it. We also offer a free consultation on what to buy, menu development from beer and wine to full cocktail menus, and day-of supports such as ice delivery.

You bring

Host Stock

01The alcohol and beverage stock you purchase for your guests. (Beer, wine, spirits, champagne, or cider).
02The event location — at an event venue or private property across Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, or Rhode Island.
03Your guest preferences and vision for what kinds of drinks you want poured.

We bring

Rockbound Service

01Experienced, trained bar staff covered under our liquor liability insurance.
02A free consultation on what alcohol and beverage stock to buy and how much you need.
03Menu development, from beer and wine to a full custom cocktail menu.
04Optional day-of supports: ice delivery, garnish and mixer packages, a rentable folding bar, and more.

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Craft service under Maine skies. For weddings, private properties and venues.

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What We Do

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Dry hire bar service

Bartending at your event with trained staff covered under liquor liability insurance.

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Free alcohol purchase consultation

Guidance on what and how much alcohol and stock to buy for your guest count.

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Menu development

Curating from a simple beer and wine menu to a full craft cocktail menu.

Details

Day-of supports

Ice delivery, garnish and mixer packages, and rentable folding bar.

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Menu Inspiration

The Classic Pour List

Classic cocktails for menu inspiration. Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, Negroni, Margarita, and more. Choose your favorites and we'll help plan your shopping list.

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Simple Planning

How booking works

Tell us your date & count

Tell us your date, location and guest count using our event inquiry form.

Free purchase consultation

Plan your drink menu and shopping list with our free consultation so you know exactly what to buy.

We arrive prepared to serve

Our trained, insured team arrives on time to run your bar smoothly from first pour to last call.

Staff with prior bar experience

Trained bartenders

Liquor liability insurance

Full coverage

Venues or private property

Flexible setup

Beer & wine to cocktails

Custom menus

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Real Events

At the bar

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Bartender pouring cocktail at private reception

Plain Answers

Good questions, plainly answered.

Everything you need to know about our mobile dry hire bar service.

You purchase the alcohol and beverage stock for your event, and our team arrives prepared to serve whatever you've bought for your guests.

Last call: is your date open?

Tell us your date, location and guest count. We will confirm our availability and set up your free alcohol consultation.

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