Bar Service

Cash bars or hosted bars are available on the premise that the sales will generate at least $100.00 per hour per bartender. If the predetermined sales guarantee is not met, the customer will pay the difference between the sales and the guarantee.

The number of bartenders required at an event is determined by the Wisconsin Union. Alcohol service may require security, ID checkers or wristbands, which will be charged to the client. Bar service will end at least 30 minutes prior to building close.

Bar Packages

Our bars generally fall into two categories: Hosted Bars and Cash Bars. We provide you several derivations of these two basic forms that are listed below. All open and hosted bars are charged on a pre and post-inventory levels.

All standard bar packages are stocked with high quality disposable service ware.

Glassware at the bar is available for a rental fee of $2.75 per guest. Glassware available includes rocks, martinis, red wine, white wine and old fashioned glasses. Glass pilsners, for beer at the bar are available for an additional $1.50 per guest. (Pilsners cannot be ordered without ordering the basic glassware package.)

A $4 per item replacement fee will be charged for any damaged or missing barware at the end of the event. Glassware rental fees do not contribute to the hourly bar guarantee fees.

Hosted Bar Options

Platinum

This is a fully stocked, top-shelf, open bar. It includes all top-shelf liquors for mixed drinks, a variety of bottled beers (keg beer may be added), wine and soda**. The host assumes all charges for the guests. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Gold

This option provides only a variety of bottled beer (keg beer may be added), wine and soda to your guests. No liquors or mixers will be provided. The host assumes all charges for the guests. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Silver

This option provides only a variety of bottled beer (keg beer may be provided) and soda to your guests. The host assumes all charges for the guests. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Just a Barrel, please!

Choose your 1/2 or 1/4 barrel and non-alcoholic beverage* and we'll take care of the rest! $50.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

In Vino Veritas

(Latin for "In Wine is Truth") Choose from our wine list, do a special order, or bring in your own (corkage fee applies) with non-alcoholic beverages* and our bartender(s) will serve it. $50.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

If you want to combine Just a Barrel, Please! and In Vino Veritas that would be a Gold Bar.

*Due to University Policy, alcoholic beverages cannot be served without a non-alcoholic option present. We would be happy to offer sodas, juices or mineral waters as a 'pay-per-use' option.

**For any fully stocked bar that offers complimentary soda, the complimentary soda will be tallied separately to ensure that it will count toward the sales guarantee.

Cash Operated Bars

Red

This option provides a fully stocked, top-shelf cash operated bar, but provides complimentary beer, wine and soda**, courtesy of the host. Your guests will pay for their mixed drinks on an individual basis. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

White

This option provides a fully stocked, cash operated bar, but provides complimentary beer and soda**, courtesy of the host. Your guests will pay for their mixed drinks and wine on an individual basis. This bar includes all top-shelf liquors for mixed drinks, a variety of bottled beers (keg beer may be added), house wine and soda. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Blue

This is a fully stocked cash operated bar. It includes all top-shelf liquors for mixed drinks, a variety of bottled beers, house wine and soda. Your guest assumes all charges for drinks on an individual basis. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Green

This option provides only a variety of bottled beer, wine and soda to your guests. No liquors or mixers will be provided. Your guest assumes all charges for drinks on an individual basis. $100.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

*Due to University Policy, alcoholic beverages cannot be served without a non-alcoholic option present. We would be happy to offer sodas, juices or mineral waters as a 'pay-per-use' option.

**For any fully stocked bar that offers complimentary soda, the complimentary soda will be tallied separately to ensure that it will count toward the sales guarantee.

Tailgate Bars

Getting ready for a tailgate? We are ready to serve up our famous Ketel One Badger Bloody Mary's or Ketel One Screwdrivers prior to game time! Regular drink prices. Also includes an assortment of bottled beers. $75.00 sales guarantee applies, per hour, per bartender.

Drink Prices

Price per Drink

Premium Cocktails
$6.50
Ketel One Badger Bloody Mary's and Ketel One Screwdrivers $5.00
Bottled Microbrew and Imported Beer $4.50
Bottled Domestic Beer $3.50
Premium Wine $5.50
Standard House Wine. $4.50
Mineral Water $2.00

Beer Selections

Beer Barrel Selection

A limit of one reserve barrel per function may be requested.
Domestic 1/2 Barrels or 1/4 Barrels
Leinenkugel's Lager
Miller Lite
Miller Genuine Draft
Miller High Life
Bud Light		 $235.00/ $150.00
Premium 1/2 Barrels or 1/4 Barrels
Leinenkugel's Red
Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss
Sprecher Amber		 $285.00/ $185.00
Varsity 1/2 Barrels or 1/4 Barrels
Ale Asylum Hopalicious 1/2 Barrel only
Goose Island 312 1/2 Barrel only
New Belgium Fat Tire 1/2 Barrel only
Bell's Oberon 1/2 Barrel only
Capital Amber
New Glarus Spotted Cow.		 $350.00/ $200.00
Root Beer 1/2 Barrels or 1/4 Barrels
Sprecher Root Beer		 $175.00/ $100.00

Bottled Beer Selection
Domestic: Miller Genuine Draft, Miller Lite
Imports and Microbrews: New Glarus Brewery Spotted Cow, Capital Brewery Amber, Heineken
Nonalcoholic: Sharps

Note: This is our standard house list of beer, but we do have the opportunity to access a much wider selection. Please see special orders under the "frequently asked questions" section.

Wine List

House Selections
Standard House Wines By: Copperidge, California Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel By the bottle: $19.95
By the glass: $4.50
Premium House Wines By: 14 Hands, Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling By the bottle: $24.95
By the glass: $5.50

Red Wine
Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon, California Big, bold and brambly with multiple layers of spice and dark berry flavors. $29.95
Martin Codax “Ergo” Tempranillo, Spain This elegant wine exudes fresh aromas with decadent flavors of sweet dark cherry integrated with vanilla nuances. $25.95
Wollersheim Sangiovese; Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin Medium bodied with rich, luscious, black cherry like flavors and white pepper nuances. $29.95

White Wine
Francis Coppola Cabernet Sauvignon, California Big, bold and brambly with multiple layers of spice and dark berry flavors. $29.95
Martin Codax “Ergo” Tempranillo, Spain This elegant wine exudes fresh aromas with decadent flavors of sweet dark cherry integrated with vanilla nuances. $25.95
Wollersheim Sangiovese; Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin Medium bodied with rich, luscious, black cherry like flavors and white pepper nuances. $24.95

Sparkling Wine
Korbel Brut, California $29.95
Kenwood “Yulupa” Brut, California $22.95
Imperatore Asti, Italy $22.95
Wollersheim Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Grape Juice, Wisconsin $12.95

All Cash Bars have both Standard and Premium House Wines by the Glass. For Hosted Bars, you are able to choose Super Premium Selections, Premium House or Standard House wine.

*All bottles are 750ml.

Liquor & Liquors

Liquor Selection
Bacardi Rum
Tanqueray Gin
Ketel One Vodka
Jim Beam Bourbon
Canadian Club Blended Whiskey
Johnny Walker Red Scotch
Sauza Gold Tequila
Korbel Brandy

Note: If you are looking for a brand that is not listed here, we may be able to special order that for your event. Please see special orders under the "frequently asked questions" section.