the maxwell bar service 

At The Maxwell, hospitality and service are at our core. With our exclusive in-house bar service we offer a full range of packages that can be tailored to meet the needs of your event. Our commitment to excellence is showcased through the use of locally sourced, premium ingredients, specialty mixers, and house-made syrups. Our team of seasoned bartenders brings a wealth of expertise to your event, ensuring an unparalleled beverage service. Unmatched in creativity and quality, our curated list of signature cocktails create an unforgettable experience and elevate any celebration. 

Bar Packages

beer + wine

house

classic

premium

House Cava, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Pinot Noir
Selection of three beers from our list

4 hours  $32 per person
5 hours  $36 per person

Smirnoff, Beefeater, Bacardi, Jose Cuervo Silver, Evan Williams
House Cava, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Pinot Noir
Selection of three beers from our list

4 hours  $40 per person
5 hours  $45 per person

Tito's, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, El Jimador Blanco, Overholt Rye, Jack Daniel's, Johnnie Walker Red
*One Signature Cocktail
House Cava, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, & Pinot Noir
Selection of three beers from our list

4 hours  $48 per person
5 hours  $54 per person

Grey Goose, Bombay Sapphire, Bulleit Bourbon, Appleton Estate, Espolon Blanco, Redemption Rye, Crown Royal, Jameson, Glen Moray 12 Yr.
*Two signature cocktails
*Choice of five house or premium wines
Selection of three beers from our list

4 hours  $60 per person
5 hours  $65 per person

GARNISHES + MIXERS

All  packages include club soda, tonic, coke products, sprite, ginger-ale, grapefruit juice, orange juice, pineapple juice,  cranberry juice. Liquor packages also include house-made sour. simple syrup, lemons, limes,  & oranges garnishes.

Bitters, dry & sweet vermouth, ginger beer, Pellegrino, olives, grenadine, and flavored simple syrups are available upon request. 

Wine Selections

Beer Selections

Coors Light
Michelob Ultra
Stella Artois
Corona
Yuengling
Blue Moon
Truly Hard Seltzer
Bull City Cider "Off Main"
Trophy Husband" Witbier
Trophy Wife" IPA
Coors Edge (non-alcoholic) 

​*Other options available upon request at additional per person cost

House Wines
Proa, Cava
Proverbs, Pinot Grigio
Salmon Creek, Chardonnay
Backhouse, Pinot Noir
Three Thieves, Cabernet Sauvignon

Upgraded Wines
Bieler Pere et Fils Rose'(Still)
Miguel Torress Brut Rose (Sparkling)
Rosata, Prosecco
Starborough, Sauvignon Blanc
Santi Sortesele, Pinot Grigio
Carl's Graff, Riesling
Freelander, Chardonnay
Rock and Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon
Block Nine, Pinot Noir
Flight of the Condor, Malbec

 Substitute any house wine for an upgraded wine 
$2 per person

included in all packages

Signature Cocktails

strawberry sunshine (spring)

seasonal favorites

the classics

floral, fruity, & refreshing

Tart, Spicy, & bold

vodka, strawberry, lemonade, basil

herbaceous g&t (summer)

gin, basil & thyme, tonic, fresh cucumber, peppercorn

fall for you (fall)

bourbon, spiced syrup, apple, cider

frosted cosmo (winter)

vodka, orange cordial, white cranberry, pomegranate, rosemary

french 75

gin, lemon, cane syrup, sparkling wine

sidecar

bourbon, orange cordial, house-made sour

cuba libre

rum, licor 43, cola, lime

paloma

tequila, grapefruit, lime, club, salted rim

hibiscus hugo

elderflower liqueur, hibiscus syrup, sparkling, mint

lavender luna

gin, rhubarb bitter,, lavender syrup, lemon, lavender

blushing bride

vodka, elderflower, peach cordial, hibiscus, lemon, sparkling rosé 

peachy keen

rum, peach cordial, peach nectar, lemon

about thyme

gin, grapefruit, thyme syrup, club soda

mint to be

rum, house-sour, mint, lime, club soda

velvet rose

vodka, sour, rose hibiscus syrup

spicy aqua

tequila, watermelon, serrano syrup, lime, club, tajin rim

Enhancements

sparkling toast or welcome beverage

$5 per person   (inquire for premium sparkling options)

champagne tower

$250

signature cocktail

$10 per person  /  $6 per person 1 hour 

tableside wine service

$6 per person + additional bartender required 

late night dessert martini

$8 each

cocktail tower

based on cocktail selection
(aperol spritz, espresso martini, etc.)

Experiences

whiskey + bourbon tasting bar

1 hour interactive bar with tasting glasses, guide and accompaniments.  $150 additional bartender fee.

LEVEL ONE $7 per person
Redemption Rye, Larceny, Bulleit

LEVEL TWO $9 per person
Knob Creek, Woodford Reserve, Basil Hayden's

martini bar

1 hour interactive bar with chilled coupes, bleu cheese + castelvetrano olives, lemon twist, pearl onions, sweet + dry vermouth.  $150 additional bartender fee.

LEVEL ONE $6 per person
 Titos + Bombay Sapphire

LEVEL TWO $8 per person
  Grey Goose + Hendricks

dessert sips station

Mini cocktail shooters designed to pair perfectly with dessert or enjoy as a late-night indulgence.  Choose 2 $6 pp.. Add truffle pairings $4pp. 

Pistachio Cream
Tiramisu Shot
Dirty Chai Espresso
Chocolate Velvet

spritz bar

A light, sparkling cocktail experience inspired by European aperitivo culture.. Perfect for warm celebrations and easy sipping. Choice of 2 served in stemmed glassware.  $8 pp (1 Hour)  + $150 bartender fee.

Limoncello Spritz: Limoncello, prosecco, soda water, fresh lemon
Aperol Spritz: Aperol, prosecco, soda water, orange slice
St. Germain Spritz: St. Germain elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda water, lemon twist
Hugo Spritz:  Elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda water, fresh mint, lime

margarita bar

A bold, build-your-own craft margarita experience. Includes Tequila, Mezcal, Tajin, Sweet & Smoky Ancho Salt, Fresh Fruit Garnishes. 
$10pp (1 Hour) + $150 bartender fee

Choice of 3 bases: 
Classic Lime, Spicy Jalapeno, Prickly Pear, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Coconut, Hot Honey Peach, Mango Strawberry.


smoke & torch

1 hour sweet & smokey bourbon cocktail duo. Includes live smoked ingredients $8  per person. + $150 bartender fee. 

Old Fashioned Love
bourbon, smoked rosemary, orange bitters, cane syrup, club soda, cherry garnish

Mellowed Old Fashioned
bourbon, marshmallow syrup, cocoa bitters, h2o, torched marshmallow

tiki bar

Our award winning trio of tiki cocktails are a playful touch with tropical fruits, house-made syrups, and a touch of nostalgia. $12 per person +  $150 bartender fee. 1 Hour.

PS: I Love You
rum, banana, coconut, orgeat, and pineapple
Creamsicle Crush
vodka, triple sec, lime, orgeat, coconut milk. grapefruit
Pretty in Pink
tequila, triple sec, lime. coconut milk, prickly pear syrup

speak easy station

A nod to the golden age of cocktails, this station features stirred and shaken favorites that highlight timeless elegance. Select your pair (2). $9 per person + $150 bartender fee. 

Black Manhattan: Amaro, Carpano Antica Formula vermouth, Larceny Bourbon, stirred and served up in a coupe with an amarena cherry
Classic Gimlet: Gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, shaken and strained up in a coupe with a lime curl
Vesper Martini: Gin, Lillet Blanc, stirred and served up in a coupe with a lemon peel
French 75: Gin, lemon juice, sparkling served in a classic flute

All  bar experiences are one(1) hour of service and include upgraded glassware. a $150 bartender fee applies. for even more impact, inquire for specialty bar designs.

Non-alcoholic beverage services

vintage soda bar

Vintage soda display served with flavored syrups, juices, garnishes, themed straws + suggested pairings. 3 hour service.
$18 per person,

lemonade stand

Classic, Basil, and Strawberry served on a display.
 *self service. $10 per person,

mocktails

Add 1 to bar package $6 per person
‘Mocktail Bar’ Choose 3 $20 per person

Lemon Basil Fizz
lemon juice, basil syrup, club soda

Grapefruit Thyme Soda
grapefruit juice, thyme syrup, soda

Peachy Clean 
peach nectar, pineapple. house-made sour, tonic

Pineapple Lychee Cooler
pineapple juice, lychee syrup, citrus soda

Chocolate Raspberry Bon Bon
chocolate. raspberry syrup, cream, dark chocolate, fresh raspberries

other 

Soda Package (under 21 guests)
$5 per person

Non-Alcoholic Sparkling or Rosé Toast
$4 per person

spritz station

$12 per person.  Elevated Spritz pairing with house made syrups.

.Peach Mint Spritzer: peach syrup + sparkling water + mint + lime slices

Strawberry Mint Bubbly
strawberry, mint syrup, non-alcoholic sparkling rosé cider

Important Note

A 22% service fee is applied to the bar total which includes bartenders, bar backs, glassware, use of mobile bars and bar back shelves, cocktail napkins, customizable signage + menus, setup, and clean up. Additional gratuity for bartenders is discretionary and customary. Service of all alcohol is required by NC ABC Laws to be provided by The Maxwell.