EVENT BAR PACKAGES AT VISTA VIEW EVENTS
Clear pricing. No guesswork. Built for budget control.
Because Vista View Events holds a Tavern Liquor License, we require you to use our in-house bar service for all weddings. The good news: we’ve made it simple, all-in, and predictable—so you can choose a bar experience your guests will love without surprise costs.
STEP ONE: Choose the bar that fits your budget | Our Package Options:
Hosted Bar (Open Bar): You pay based on the number of 21+ drinking guests. Guests drink free.
Cashless Bar: Guests pay per drink (you pay a one-time setup fee).
Hybrid: Start Hosted, then switch to Cashless once you hit a set dollar amount that you’ve pre-determined.
Hosted packages start at $32 per 21+ guest
Colorado Sales Tax for any bar package (cashless or hosted): 3.9%
What’s Included (so you’re not nickel-and-dimed)
One reason couples choose our bar service: our pricing is “all-in” for the essentials that keep a bar running smoothly.
Included in every bar option (Hosted or Cashless)
Professional bartender(s) (up to two included; staffing is based on your guest count and bar flow)
Disposable Cups, ice, and water
Standard canned soft drinks + standard juice options
Setup + cleanup handled by our team
Included with Cashless, House Full Bar and Premium Full Bar
Standard full bar mixers (tonic, soda, ginger beer, etc.)
Standard full bar garnishes (lemon/lime, olives, cherries, salt, etc.)
Non-alcoholic beverages Included in Every Package
Hosted Bar: non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary
Cash Bar: non-alcoholic beverages are priced per drink
Water: is always free from the bar in all packages
Hosted Bar Packages (Most Popular)
- Pay only for your 21+ drinking guests
Hosted Bar means drinks in your selected package are complimentary for guests.
Hosted Bar minimum spend: $2,800
Colorado State Sales Tax: 3.9% added to all hosted bar packages
- Choose your package (priced per 21+ guest)
Beer & Wine Only - $35/Person
Beer & Wine + (2) Signature Drinks — $45/person
House Full Bar — $52/person
Premium Full Bar — $67/person
2. Cashless Bar Option (Best for tight budgets)
- The Cashless Bar option is a House Full Bar; guests pay per drink
If your top priority is keeping bar costs down, Cashless Bar is the most budget-controlled option.
Cashless Bar fee: $975 non-refundable setup fee
After that, guests pay per drink.
Colorado State Sales Tax: 3.9% added to all Cashless Bar setup fees and drink sales
Pro tip (split the difference): Choose a Hybrid Bar — host drinks early (cocktail hour), then switch to cash later.
Why Bar Pricing Varies (and what drives totals up or down)
Couples often ask, “Why do totals look so different from wedding to wedding?” Here’s the honest answer.
What drives your bar total up
More 21+ drinking guests
Upgrading from Beer/Wine → Full Bar → Premium Full Bar
Adding Signature Drinks and/or a Champagne Toast
Requesting additional staffing beyond what’s included (when available)
What drives your bar total Down
Fewer drinking guests
Choosing Beer & Wine Only instead of Full Bar
Choosing Cash Bar (or Hybrid)
Hosting only part of the night (then switching to cash)
“Why are some venues cheaper (or more expensive) than you?”
This is where couples get burned - because many bar quotes aren’t apples-to-apples.
Some venues seem cheaper because…
They don’t include cups/ice/mixers/garnishes/staffing in the quote
They hide service fees until the end
They allow BYOB or third-party bartenders (more coordination, more liability, more unknowns)
They’re quoting a limited bar but calling it “full”
Some venues are more expensive because…
They’re offering premium liquor by default
They’re bundling higher staffing levels into every package
They have higher operational costs (or a luxury positioning)
Our goal is simple: clear options + predictable totals + smooth execution.
Bar Rules (Quick + Clear)
To keep guests safe and stay compliant with our liquor license:
No outside alcohol / no personal alcohol
No self-serve alcohol of any kind
We ID anyone ordering alcohol
Alcohol must stay inside the venue’s permitted areas
No shots, liquor neat, or liquor-only on ice (liquor must be in a mixed drinks)
We reserve the right to cut off guests and/or close the bar if needed (no refunds if service is ceased)
OUR TEAM WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU!Photos only tell half the story - seeing this place in person changes everything. We'll walk you through the spaces, answer your real questions (not just the FAQ stuff), and help you picture your actual day here. Tours take about 60 minutes, we’ll have drinks ready, and you'll leave knowing if this feels right. Book a time that works for you and let's make it real!