Bar and Drinks

What’s a celebration without a bit of fizz? Or a dinner with nothing to compliment the food? No event would be complete without well considered drinks to match, whether boozy or non-alcoholic.

Planning your bar

In the planning phase, we can give you guidance on what drinks might suit the event, whether wine, beer, or cocktails. Ror’s ‘sport’ at uni was wine tasting (no joke), so he knows his stuff. We’ll look to pair drinks with items on the menu where possible, and make sure that they fit the vibe.

We work with a range of suppliers who are happy to give recommendations, too. See more on this below. And we can give guidance on glassware options, garnishes and ice.

Cash, Corkage or Drinks Packages

We have solutions to suit all your needs. Whether that’s a cash bar, a drinks package, or corkage on wine you supply, we can work help in whatever way suits you best. Get in touch to discuss costs and options.

On the day

On the day, you don’t want to be thinking about anything but having a good time. Our bar team will take care of everything from chilling your drinks before your guests arrive, setting up the bar and the glasses, ‘wetting down’ glasses so we’re ready for your arrival, top-ups, and tidying up at the end of the night.

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  • Aperol Spritz drinks from events bar
  • champagne poured into a flute by a chef in an apron as part of an open drinks bar
  • fruit juice in bottles, pine cones, flowers, and a pile of ornate glasses on a wooden palette

What do we offer?

  • Beer – whether that’s a keg or cask (with the option of it being front-facing, so your guests pour their own), beer buckets and barrels, we can stock a variety of favourites.
  • Wine & Fizz – we’ll get the bottles to the right temperature, open them in good time and possibly decant if you’d like.
  • Softs – still water in jugs, infused water, San Pellegrino… you name it. But the softs should be good, and not just an afterthought. Our homemade rhubarb cordial goes down well, or ginger and apple spritz, or our own peach iced tea. And obviously we can stock Diet Coke or Irn Bru if you’d like.
  • Spirit and mixers – from G&Ts to Rum and coke, we have a wide range of spirits and mixers to chose from.
  • Cocktails – we can offer a range of cocktails. Some old favourites include Aperol Spritz and Margaritas for a cocktail hour, or Espresso Martinis and Negronis on an after dinner bar. BUT… it’s worth bearing in mind that in an events situation there are limitations, and options aren’t limitless.
  • Something special – If you want something a bit special, we are more than happy to craft a drink just for you, whether a bespoke cocktail which incorporates your company’s branding, or a drink that has particular meaning to you on your wedding day.

Our Suppliers

We use a selection of small, local wine merchants, including de Burgh Fine Wines, Corney and Barrow, Woodwinters and L’Art du Vin.

If you’re after kegs, we have a partnership with Strangers Brewing Co., who have an excellent selection of craft beers, brewed just round the corner in Linlithgow. Their Lithgae Lager is delicious and happens to be gluten-free!

You will often find products from Ardnamurchan Whisky and Fidra Gin in our bar as they are our cult classics.

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  • fruit drinks in bottles with pine cones and a pile of glasses outside
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which glassware do you use?

If we’re hiring in glasses, our go-tos are either the Chef&Sommelier Cabernet range for a good quality glass that won’t break the bank, or for something a bit more premium, one of our main wine suppliers, de Burgh, have a stock of Riedel glasses. This way, the elements of your event work in harmony. We also work with Splendid Hire, who have a range of glasses, included coloured glasses. We’ve got you sorted.

Can you sort ice for drinks?

Absolutely. Either standard cubes for filling beer buckets and G&Ts, or if you want fancy ice for fancy cocktails we work with the Edinburgh Ice company.

Do you provide bar staff?

Ror’s Kitchen are happy to staff your bars, with all front-of-house working together as a team. We are fully licensed.

Do you have a bar we can hire?

Yes we do, although it might be worth speaking to your marquee provider (if you’ve got a tent going up) as they quite often have interesting options.

Do you offer closed/cash bars too?

We are comfortable operating an open or closed bar to suit your needs, as well as orchestrating your beverages of choice alongside canapés.