Option 2.

We offer a hassle-free dry hire service that is designed for those who require bar facilities and ambience but prefer to manage the drinks themselves.

Dry Bar Hire

When you’d like the equipment and staff,
but you’re providing all the drinks.

We offer a hassle-free dry hire service that is designed for those who require bar facilities and ambience but prefer to manage the drinks themselves.

We know that quality service doesn’t just mean happy guests, but happy organisers, too. That’s why we take so much pride in offering a truly customisable service that will give you real peace of mind.

What can Dry Hire include?

Along with our physical bar units, you can also get some of the following services:

Professional Bartenders

We have a selection of 4 bar staff who can be hired for your event.

Welcome to Four One One's exceptional dry bar hire services, designed to elevate your event to the next level.

Our lo-fi bar, sporting hi-fi intentions, brings the unique atmosphere of our Hackney Central basement establishment to your desired location; all with our passionate team along for the ride.

Dry Hire services we offer:

  • Our hi-fi modular bar (Including delivery, set-up, break down and collection; available as a single 1.5m unit or a doubled up 3m unit)

  • Our trained staff (Experienced bar & event managers, mixologists, bartenders, bar backs and floor staff)

  • Our wares and equipment (Bar dressing, wares and cocktail equipment, also including glassware, green disposables and waste management)

Classic drinks, barware & glassware.

We have a selection of 4 bar staff who can be hired for your event. Find out more about these…

What Is Dry Hire?

For those unfamiliar with the term, dry hire refers to the hiring of equipment and staff without any beverages or payment equipment included.

Dry hire is an excellent choice for those who wish to personalise their event with their own choice of drinks, offering flexibility and freedom to curate a unique experience that aligns with the event's theme or the host's preferences.

Wet Hire vs Dry Hire

You might be wondering about the differences between dry hire and wet hire. Whereas dry hire covers the staff and facilities (everything we discuss at the top of the page), our wet hire includes:

  • ‘Cost’/open or ‘cash’ bar functionality
    (A cost bar is where the event host subsidises the cost of drinks as pre-quoted; a cash bar is where guests will pay for their drinks and a pre-quoted minimum spend will need to be achieved. We can also build hybrid packages!)

  • Drinks menus (We will create a drinks list to stun your guests and suit every budget, pooling on our experience and network of suppliers)

  • Kegged cocktails

  • Staff (as with the dry hire)

  • Wares Equipment (as with the dry hire)

  • Operations/event analytics (detailed reporting, transparent/modular quoting to build the perfect event)

You can’t really go wrong with either option, but there are benefits to each. For example, while we are incredibly flexible, dry hire does allow for more autonomy on your end to customise for the event.

Modular Bar Hire (or DJ)

Staff provided

Equipment

Bespoke drinks menu

Card Payments taken

Wet Hire

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Want us to provide everything you need? Check out our wet hire bar services!

Dry Hire

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Our Hi-Fi Modular Bar

Our modular bar, central to both dry and wet hire services, is designed to cater to any event size and style.

What guests will see

What the bartender will see

These bar units, each measuring 1.5 metres, can be combined to accommodate multiple bartenders at once or a single unit can be easily manned by a lone bartender. Each unit sports our signature lacquered tops, featuring a lower service level perfect for speed rails, cutting boards, and ice wells.

When it's time for pack-up, our modules are compact and easy to store, ensuring a quick disassembly and a convenient storage solution.

Need something more bespoke?
Our 'to build' service has got you covered.

Our bar will be put up in no more than 5 minutes by one of our staff.
This means minimum disruption to your set-up.

Personalising your
Dry Hire Experience.

Our dry hire service is not just about providing you with a bar structure. It’s about helping you create an unforgettable atmosphere that mirrors your unique event theme and personal tastes. We allow and encourage personalisation of our bar during the dry hire period.

Whether you want to add your own touches with specific decorations, layout alterations, or feature your own signature cocktails, we’re here to accommodate your vision.

Remember, personalisation is all about creating an experience that your guests will associate with your event long after it's over. With our dry bar hire service, we offer the canvas – you bring the colours!

Why Businesses Trust Us For Dry Bar Hire

Our success as a bar hire business lies in our commitment to quality and flexibility.
From secluded festival stages in Welsh woods to long-term terrace takeovers, we've done it all. Regardless of your event, we're confident that our services can enhance it.

Furthermore, our pledge to offer healthier alternatives by avoiding artificial additives, colours & flavours, high fructose corn syrup and unnecessary sugars guarantees better choices for your guests.

Whether you choose us for our dry or wet bar hire, we know our hi-fi bar and passionate team will deliver the unique ambience that makes Behind This Wall such a beloved Hackney institution!

 FAQs about
Dry Bar Hire

  • Yes, you can work with us to customise the bar to align with your event's theme or personal preferences during the dry hire period.

  • Both our dry and wet hire services include equipment, however you’re more than welcome to contact us if you have something particular in mind!

  • We typically operate on an event-by-event basis, and we're always willing to accommodate your individual needs.

  • Absolutely. Contact us, and we’ll organise a viewing that suits you.

  • To secure your preferred date, we recommend booking as early as possible.

  • We understand that plans can change and have a flexible cancellation policy. For more details, please contact us.

How to Book Our Dry Bar Hire Service

Looking to host an event with a unique twist?
It's simpler than you might think to book our dry bar hire service. To begin, simply contact us via the form on that page or email/telephone, and we'll discuss your requirements, date, location, plus any additional services or facilities you might need.

Upon receiving your details, we'll provide a personalised quote for your event. Once confirmed, we ensure a smooth and prompt bar setup at your event location. We’re sure there’s a lot for you to be getting on with when planning an event, so we make sure this is something you can forget about - we have it covered.