How It Works
A guided bar experience designed around your occasion
1. Schedule Your Consult
Every event is different. In your consult, we learn about your occasion, clarify your needs, and determine the best bar experience.
2. Get Your Bar Plan
We turn your consult into a personalized Bar Plan with service options and pricing.
3. Book Your Event
Review your Bar Plan, confirm your service agreement, and submit your deposit to secure your event date.
4. Confirm Your Drink Details
We confirm what will be served and share exactly what you’ll need to purchase.
You provide the alcohol. We bring everything else needed for service.
5. Enjoy Your Event
We arrive, set up, and manage the bar from start to finish. Drinks flow and your guests are cared for. You get to enjoy your event.
We recommend booking 4–8 weeks out for private events and 6–12 months for weddings or peak dates. Our weekends fill quickly, so earlier is always better.
Yes. You supply the alcohol, and we handle everything else. We’ll send a customized shopping list based on your guest count and cocktail selections.
We’ll calculate exact amounts for you once your menu and guest count are confirmed. You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-follow shopping guide.
Typically, one bartender is recommended for every 50–75 guests, depending on your menu and service style.
Setup, full-service bartending, and breakdown are all included. We arrive 1.5–2 hours before service and need about 30–60 minutes after the final pour to clean and close out.
If your venue doesn’t provide a bar, we offer a rental option. Just let us know during booking, and we’ll add it to your package.
Enhancements include additional signature cocktails, upgraded mixers, fresh garnishes, drinkware, ice, bar rental, extra bartenders, and extended service time. We’ll help you decide which options make sense for your event flow.
Yes. We can travel to select locations outside Dallas, including Fort Worth. Travel fees may apply depending on distance, and we’ll provide all details during your consultation.
A 20% base gratuity is included to support our team in providing polished, effortless service throughout your event. Additional tipping is appreciated if you wish to recognize exceptional service.
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. The remaining balance is due 14 days before your event. Bookings made within 4 weeks require payment in full.
Your deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations must be submitted at least 10 business days before your event for any remaining payments to be refunded. Cancellations within 10 business days are non-refundable. One reschedule may be allowed based on availability.
Yes. We accommodate most changes up to 14 days before your event. After that, adjustments may not be possible due to staffing and prep.
Yes. Smims Mixology is insured for your protection and peace of mind. We can provide a Certificate of Insurance to your venue upon request.