Beverage Program Cost Calculator

Estimate beverage quantities and costs based on guest count, event duration, and bar type.

Total number of guests who will be consuming beverages.
guests
Total hours the bar will be open and serving.
hours
Beer-wine only is most affordable. Full bar adds spirits. Premium includes top-shelf brands.
Average drinks per person per hour. Industry average is 1.0-1.5 for social events.
drinks/hr

Results

Total Drinks:-drinks
Beer Needed:-bottles
Wine Needed:-bottles
Liquor Needed:-bottles
Mixer/Soda Needed:-liters
Estimated Cost:-$
Price per Person:-$
Reference: Industry averages: 1-1.5 drinks per person per hour. Wine bottle yields 5 glasses, liquor bottle yields 16 mixed drinks. Adjust for event demographics.