FAQ

No we don’t. Due to Texas liquor law, we are prohibited from providing liquor to your event. You will need to hire a licensed and insured caterer or bartending service to provide beverage service. We do not have a liquor or food handling license, therefore cannot provide either. We are a party rental service that specializes in vintage mobile bars and add-ons for an authentic vintage feel to your event.


We deliver within the Houston metro area. There is a $50 minimum order fee and delivery is based on your distance from our warehouse in Galveston county. When you book a rental, a delivery fee will determined, if applicable.


Yes, of course, but 50% of your deposit will be non-refundable. A new 50% deposit will be required to book a new date.


It is a non-refundable rental assessment fee. It covers wear and tear and maintenance of the item. It is 8% of the rental fee, added after like tax.


It is a refundable deposit that shows as a authorization hold on your credit card. It is only required when you rent our tap truck, Otto. We won’t actually bill it unless there is damage to our bar. When we pick up the bar, we will do a final walk through. If it is in the same condition as you received it, we will release the damage deposit on your card. If there is damage, this fee will go toward repair or replacement of the bar. If the damage exceeds the deposit amount, we will bill the difference once a repair cost has been obtained.

If you are using licensed and insured staff, the damage deposit is $500.

If you are not using licensed and insured staff, the damage deposit is $750.


We collect 50% of the rental fee up front as a non-refundable deposit to hold your date. The balance is due 30 days before the event. If not paid by the due date, your reservation will be considered cancelled and marked as available again.

We are happy to set up a installment payments to help you get your reservation paid for by the due date.


LESS THAN 30 DAYS – we keep the entire amount paid and you still owe any remaining balance.

30-60 DAYS – we keep 50% of any installment payments you’ve made over and above the non-refundable 50% deposit you made at the time of booking.

60-90 DAYS – we keep 25% of any installment payments you’ve made over and above the non-refundable 50% deposit you made at the time of booking.

90+ DAYS – we will refund any payments you’ve made over and above the 50% non-refundable deposit.


Of course! But to protect our equipment and our customers from liability, some restrictions apply.

* a paid hourly WanderBar staff member must be present to act as an attendant while you use it the mobile bar

* there is a higher damage deposit that will show as an authorization hold on your credit card

* purchase and show proof of day-of event insurance with WanderBar Mobile Bar Company listed as additional insured. The policy must include “host liquor liability” and general liability, which protects you in case sonething goes sideways.

We do recommend using licensed and insured caterer or bartender for your event.


Yes! They can be used anywhere they can safely fit!

Ottos dimensions are 10′ long x 5′ wide x 80″ tall

Francesca is 6′ long x 2.5′ wide x 6′ tall


Yes, but just a standard 110v outlet is all that is needed.


We carry General Liability and Property Liability. We also have Commercial Auto Coverage. We DO NOT have liquor liability coverage as we do not provide alcohol.


* Do not move our bars. It is dangerous for both you and the bar. There is also a $500 fee if it has been moved from where we placed it.

* No smoking in or around the bars. Not only does it leave a smell, kegs often use CO2 or nitrogen canisters which are highly flammable

* Make sure underground (sprinklers, septic systems, etc) and overhead (trees, power lines) is clear before we deliver and set up the mobile bar.

* The customer is responsible for damage to the mobile bar during the rental period. If you see something, say something.

* If your party ever seems unsafe for our bars or staff, we reserve the right to load up and leave. No refunds

* We must be able to safely get in and out of where you want the bar parked. We reserve the right to deny placement if it does not work. We will, however, work with you to decide on an alternative placement.

* You break it, you replace it (or pay to fix it)

* DIY and self serve requires a higher damage deposit, a paid hourly staff attendant and day-of event insurance.

* 50% non-refundable deposit and a signed contract to reserve your date and rental items.

* 8% non-refundable damage waiver on all rental items to cover wear and tear, cleaning and maintenance.

* $500-750 refundable damage deposit for mobile bar rental, showing as an authorization hold on your credit card until your event is over.