Feature Photo by Stacy Hart Photography
Wedding trends. Here today, gone tomorrow. We love them (most of the time). Especially the ones that stick around. It’s always fun to see something new and unique at an event, and if it makes us sit up and pay attention, then we really get excited.
One wedding craze that we’re hoping isn’t going to fade out is the mobile bar/tap truck trend. In the vein of the food truck — which, yum! — the cocktail hour bar service is brought directly to you, in an outstanding little package. Revamped vintage vehicles are transformed into stunning mobile bars that can serve multiple beverages to you and your guests with aesthetic flair.
In an effort to bring you into the know on this fabulous trend, we’ve gathered the lowdown on five popular mobile bars servicing the Coastal Delaware area:
Magnolia Lounge
Delaware’s first vintage tap truck is a 1964 West Coaster. With four taps to serve beer, wine, prosecco or custom kegged cocktails, the truckster is perfect for an outside setup but small enough to roll inside through double-doors. Owner Erin Noonan goes above and beyond to give the clients a customized experience, with add-ons ranging from custom signs and floral arrangements to stunning arches. Servicing Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Booking info — Booking into 2022. 2-3 months in advance, and up to a year for October reservations.
- Service Packages: $800-$2500
- Add-ons Menu
Call (302) 559-2441 or visit their website for more info.
Hitched Mobile Pub
From beer and wine to full bar service, Ashley and Andrew Worcester have you covered. With a fun and original approach to mixology, Hitched offers a varied, hand-crafted cocktail menu from the inside of a vintage Serro Scotty Camper. Bringing you a full service bar packed with creative flair, craft focus, and balance, you won't regret booking this talented team. Seasonal beverages can also be found in their holiday hot cocoa bar and summery mocktail bar!
Booking Info — Call for availability
- Bar Rental: $999-1499
- Concierge Service: $4.50 per guest
- Photoshoot Rental: Varies
- Seasonal Pop-ups: Varies
Call (302) 245-9733 or visit their website for more info.
Bubbles & Brew Prosecco and Craft Beer Bar
Servicing the tri-state area, including all of Delaware, J’nelle and Tyrece Lawrence will bring a stunning little Vintage Piaggio Ape (a.k.a. converted Italian milk truck!) to your event. With special proprietary keg equipment, they can batch mocktails, cocktails, Prosecco, wine, kombucha and much, much more. Boasting seven taps that allow a wide array of beverages to pour at the same time, and customizable panels to fit with your event’s style and theme, this mobile bar will be a big hit!
Booking Info — 18 to 24 months out.
- Bar only rates begin at $1250 (includes 4 hours of service)
- Full service starts at $1450
Email Philly@GetCozyBars.Com or visit their website for more info.
Tap Truck Eastern Shore
If you can drink it, they can tap it. Launched earlier this year, Joe and Bryna Dawkins brought Flo, a gorgeous metallic-blue 1970 Chevy Panel truck, to life. Offering five taps and anything from beer and wine to lemonade and cold brew, this vintage tap truck is designed to serve parties of all sizes! Providing custom open bar or DIY style packages to fit all your event needs, with self-service coffee stations also on offer. "Quenching thirst from the bay to the beach," Flo will travel the eastern shores of Maryland and Delaware.
Booking Info — 6 months to a year in advance.
- 3 available packages: House, Custom, DIY
- Multiple add-ons menu
For rates, call (410) 490-5590 or visit their website for more info.
Bay Shore Bar Services
In addition to 5 styles of custom bar rentals, the vintage horse trailer that has been transformed into the BayHorse mobile bar ensures that it will fit into any atmosphere and theme! Whitney and Bryan Howell have been providing their boutique beverage services to Maryland and Delaware since 2016. With homemade simple syrups and purees, BayShore Bar Services work closely with clients to create the perfect cocktail to fit personality and event aesthetics. For an added treat, check out Whitney's design services for invites, bar menus, and decor accessories.
Booking Info — Currently booking into 2022 & 3 weeks out with date availability.
- Tiered beverage service packages: $300+
- Bar rentals: $150+
- BayHorse rental: $1000+
Call (410) 910-9695 or visit their website for more info.
