FREQUENTLY ASKED

Q: How many drinks can I have on the menu?

A: Our standard service allows up to four (4) specialty cocktails, however we can accommodate more (+$).

Q: Can I pick drinks from both menus- "Signature" and "Classic"?

A: Yes, certainly! However this would be considered a Signature menu, even if it's just one (1) Signature drink and three (3) Classic.

Q: How many bartenders will be at my event?

A: Our standard service includes one bartender for up to 50 guests with bar backs (assistant) filling in between bartenders. For example, if you're expecting 75 guests we'll staff one bartender and one bar back; 100 guests will be two bartenders; and if you're expecting 125 guests we'll have two bartenders and a bar back, etc. Additional staff may be added for an additional $75 per hour per bartender or $50 per bar back. 

Q: Will you bring enough ice, water, and soft drinks for my guests?

A: We sure will! We bring enough Coke, Diet Coke, 7 Up, club soda, tonic, cranberry, pineapple, and orange juice to stock the bar. And yes we can make simple mixed drinks with these like vodka-cranberry, whiskey-Coke, etc. However please keep in mind that all of our supplies is for bar use only; please plan accordingly if additional water or soft drinks are needed.

Q: My guest count is 150 but only 100 will be drinking; can you quote me for 100 people?

A: Unfortunately that's a no because non-drinkers still come up to the bar for non-alcohol beverages.

Q: Our venue has a bar so we won't need yours- does this change the price?

A: Maybe. In order for us to provide adequate service we need a two-tier service station (not a flat surface). LA Speakeasy would need to see the bar, approve it, then we can knock off $50 for the convenience.

Q: Do you offer tastings?

A: We sure do! Private at home tastings are available for $300. If you would like to set one up please email Iveth to iveth@laspeakeasy.com 

Q: Are you insured?

A: Yes; we hold a $1M general and liquor liability policy. If your venue requires to be named as additional insured please let us know and we'll provide them with a certificate of insurance.

Q: How long does set up take?

A: Every event is different, so we prefer setting up at least 2-3 hours before  we start service. 

Q: Can you provide the alcohol?

A: Our standard service does NOT include alcohol. However, we can place the alcohol order for you through BevMo (for 20% fee) and be there to receive it when they deliver it to your event. Otherwise we can provide you with a shopping list and you can provide us with the booze.

Q: Can you also serve beer and wine?

A: Yes we can serve beer and wine at the bar in addition to cocktails; however we do not offer bartenders for beer and wine service only. To keep things efficient please keep beer and wine selections to a minimum (i.e. 3 beers, 2 whites / 2 reds, etc.)