What Pour Bar Services does

POUR Bar Services is a privately held mobile bartending service company headquartered in Wake Forest, North Carolina, that delivers turnkey bar service for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and nonprofit galas across at least eight North Carolina markets including Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte, Wilmington, Asheville, Greensboro, Cary, and Holly Springs. The company's core offering is a tiered per-person package system structured around three-hour events: Beer & Wine at $10 per person, Well Bar at $13, Call Bar at $16, and Top Shelf at $20, with a mandatory 20% service charge covering taxes, insurance, and coordination. Add-on modules include bar setup equipment (approximately $250 per bar), optional glassware rental (starting at $1.50 per glass), ABC permit handling through the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control commission, and signature cocktail design.

POUR differentiates on regulatory and insurance readiness rather than proprietary technology. The company holds a mobile bar permit via NC ABC and carries General Liability, Liquor Liability, and Workman's Compensation coverage, eliminating the permitting burden that would otherwise fall on event hosts. Staffing follows a defined ratio of one bartender per 50 guests with a two-bartender minimum. The company bundles setup, service, and cleanup into a single deliverable handled by certified, insured staff.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer service with no public funding, parent company, or institutional investors disclosed. Customer acquisition is driven by venue partnerships (Cedar Grove Acres, All Saints Chapel), referrals from wedding industry partners such as Southern Bride & Groom Magazine and Catering Works, organic SEO through event-themed blog content, and inbound quote requests via the company website. Leadership consists of a three-person management team: General Manager Shannon Hall, Proprietor Ashlee Adams, and Associate Operations Manager Emily Wrisley, supported by rotating bartender staff.

Name

Pour Bar Services

Legal name

POUR Bar Services

Website

https://pourbarservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

POUR Bar Services is a North Carolina mobile bartending company that delivers fully-licensed, insured bar service for weddings, corporate events, and private parties across eight-plus NC markets via tiered per-person packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Bartending Services

NAICS

Food Services and Drinking Places (722), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Bar & Beverage Catering (Mobile Bar, Bartending) (HSACAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Mobile bartending services
• Event bar catering
• Wedding bartender service
• Corporate event bartending
• Mobile bar packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Wake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Per-Person Bar Packages: Tiered pricing per person for 3-hour bar service events. Packages include Beer & Wine ($10/pp), Well Bar ($13/pp), Call Bar ($16/pp), and Top Shelf ($20/pp). Additional fees for longer events.
2. Bar Setup Equipment: Approximately $250 per bar for equipment including tables, linens, coolers, ice, bar ware, napkins, stirrers, display tubs and tools. Fee varies based on headcount and event complexity.
3. Glassware Rental: Optional glassware rental with delivery and pickup coordination. Starting at $1.50 per glass, price varies by length of service and glassware types needed.
4. Service Charge: 20% service charge covering taxes, insurance, and coordination. This is not gratuity for staff. Gratuity is optional and separate.
5. ABC Permit Service: Mobile bar permit service included with events. Charity events may require additional One-Time Special Retail permit for which POUR coordinates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

POUR Bar Services is a mobile bartending company that provides certified bartenders, bar equipment, and ABC alcohol permitting for events across North Carolina. The core offering consists of four tiered beverage packages (Beer & Wine, Well Bar, Call Bar, Top Shelf) priced per person for 3-hour events, with add-on equipment rental, glassware rental, and signature cocktail service. The service bundle includes full bar setup, drink service, cleanup, and bundled insurance coverage for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private parties.

Product overview

POUR Bar Services is a mobile bartending service company operating across North Carolina, offering a tiered package system for events. The core offerings consist of four beverage packages (Beer & Wine at $10/pp, Well Bar at $13/pp, Call Bar at $16/pp, and Top Shelf at $20/pp), all based on 3-hour events. These packages are supplemented by add-on services including bar setup equipment rental, glassware rental, ABC permit handling, transportation shuttle services, and signature cocktail design. The company provides certified, insured bartenders who handle alcohol permitting, setup, drink service, and cleanup for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beer & Wine Package Entry-level mobile bar package for 3-hour events including 2 domestic beers, 2 import/craft beers, 2 red wines, 2 white wines, soda, water, and garnishes. Priced at $10 per person. Intended for wedding receptions, corporate events, and private parties.
• Well Bar Package Mid-tier mobile bar package for 3-hour events including well spirits (Smirnoff Vodka, Seagram's Gin, Castillo Rum, Jim Beam Bourbon, Seagram's 7 Whiskey, Dewar's Scotch), beer, wine, soda, water, and garnishes. Priced at $13 per person.
• Call Bar Package Premium mobile bar package for 3-hour events featuring call-brand spirits (Tito's Vodka, Bombay Dry Gin, Bacardi Superior Rum, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Jack Daniel's Whiskey, Johnnie Walker Red Scotch, Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila), champagne, signature cocktail, mixers, and fruit garnishes. Priced at $16 per person.
• Top Shelf Package Luxury mobile bar package for 3-hour events featuring premium spirits (Grey Goose Vodka, Hendrick's Gin, Mount Gay Rum, Bulleit Bourbon, Crown Royal Whiskey, Chivas Regal Scotch, 1800 Silver Tequila). Priced at $20 per person for upscale weddings, galas, and corporate events.
• Bar Setup Equipment Add-on bar equipment rental including bar tables, linens, coolers, ice, plastic barware, beverage napkins, stirrers, display tubs, and bar tools. Priced at approximately $250 per bar; fee varies by headcount and event complexity.
• Glassware Rental Optional glassware rental service with delivery and pickup coordination. Priced starting at $1.50 per glass; price varies by length of service and types of glassware needed.
• ABC Permit Handling Service Mobile bar permit acquisition and management through the North Carolina ABC commission, including handling One-Time Special Retail permits for charity events. Bundled with bar packages to streamline compliance for event hosts.
• Signature Cocktail Design Service Custom cocktail design service where bartenders create personalized drink recipes for events. Included with Call Bar and Top Shelf packages.
• Transportation Shuttle Service Executive shuttle transportation service provided in partnership with Triple 7 Transport, accommodating up to 22 guests for safe transport to and from events.

Quantifiable outcome

• One bartender per every 50 guests ensures efficient service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and moderate.

• Triple 7 TransportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransportation partnership providing executive shuttle services for up to 22 guests. Triple 7 Transport teamed up with POUR to offer first-class transportation to clients needing safe ride options to and from events.
• Cedar Grove AcrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding venue that requires use of POUR Bar Services for events. Venue mandates POUR as the exclusive bartender service provider, creating a strong referral channel.
• All Saints Chapel & Stockroom 230coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding venue that considers POUR Bar Services one of their favorite vendors. They recommend POUR to clients and provide preferred vendor status.
• Southern Bride & Groom MagazinemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional wedding publication that proudly partners with and recommends POUR's professional services, emphasizing POUR's legitimate licensing and NC law compliance.
• Catering WorksmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering company that collaborates with POUR for streamlined liquor permitting and full bar services. They highlight POUR's reasonable pricing, quick response, and top-notch bartenders.
• The Green Chair ProjectminorOthersNonprofit organization that hosts events catered by POUR Bar Services. Founder Jackie Craig praised POUR's service quality.
• Amazing Grace Event ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management company that coordinates with POUR for client events and provides positive feedback on service quality.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bottles & Battles Mobile Bar: Mobile bartending service offering packaged bar setups and bartenders for weddings and private events. Directly comparable offering to POUR's tiered per-person package model and event-driven service.
• Muddies Mobile Bar: Mobile bartending operator serving weddings and private events with bundled bar service, equipment, and staffing - a near-identical business model to POUR Bar Services.
• The Tipsy Horse Mobile Bar: Mobile bar service focused on weddings and special events with bundled bartender staffing, bar setup, and beverage packages, mirroring POUR's all-inclusive event offering.
• Mixology Mobile Bartending: Mobile bartending company providing on-location bar service for weddings, corporate events, and private parties - overlapping customer segments and service format with POUR.
• On the Rocks Mobile Bar: Mobile bar service that travels to event venues supplying bartenders, equipment, and beverage service for weddings and corporate functions - directly comparable service delivery model.

Others

• Catering Works: Established NC caterer that partners with POUR on bar service. Comparable as a regional foodservice operator whose events share POUR's customer base, though Catering Works' core focus is food rather than bar.
• Red Hat Rentals / Event Equipment Rentals (regional NC): Regional event rental firms that compete for the same wedding and corporate event budgets with tents, tables, and bar-related equipment - adjacent demand pool but different core offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PourBarServices
• Facebookfacebook.com/pourbarservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/pourbarservices

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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