FAQS

  • We have an extensive range of not just the very best non & low-alcoholic drinks but also have a fantastic range of hand-crafted mocktails to suit every tastebud and occasion. Furthermore, we have an amazing range of moreish, complementing bar snacks.

  • We pride ourselves on tailoring our range and ambience to match your specific needs. If you want us to provide a specific range or so, provide an even deeper offering of gins for example we are all ears. At So-Bar we here to impress! 

  • We cover all of Essex / East London and East Anglia. We are based in the north Essex town of Braintree, just 20 minutes from Stansted / M11 / A12 / Chelmsford & Colchester.

  • We are a cashless bar so we can keep our operational costs low for our clients to benefit from. Furthermore, the often ‘dirty’ state of coins and notes means we can keep our bar as clean as a whistle for you and your guests. We take all major debit and credit cards. We also can run tabs for you and / or your guests. Of course, we do not charge any transaction fees to you or your guests.

  • Our minimum spend is £350 and is required one-month before the event. For a card-bar / account bar option the amount will be refunded from your bill.

  • Yes – we do provide that option – please contact us to discuss your specific event requirements and we will do all we can at So-Bar to accommodate.

  • Length: 4.5m
    Height: 3m
    Depth: 3m

  • Our highly trained & professional team wear black polos with a subtle So-Bar logo – we seek to blend in and of course are able to tailor colours as much as possible to your event.

  • What happens if my event is cancelled? We know plans sometimes have to change – we will discuss with you during your enquiry / booking and provide as much event flexibility as possible.

  • Yes! We can arrange in-person visits as well as video calls to showcase So-Bar in full action, please contact us to arrange a visit.

  • Yes – all of our valued So-Bar staff have extensive bar operation experience and are committed to providing exceptional, friendly service to each of your guests.

  • Yes please see our extensive bar snacks / grazing boxes and afternoon tea offerings.

  • Ideally yes, but we do have our own (very quiet!) generator to provide the necessary power for lights / fridges etc.

  • Our standard fee starts at £250 per day. If a Temporary Events Notice (TENs) is required, we will of course apply for this on your behalf. The cost of this will be discussed when we meet.

  • We pride ourselves on our flexibility to wow our customers and clients. We cater for every event imaginable from Christmas fayres to corporate events, from weddings to conferences. We look forward to discussing your specific event requirements.

  •  Yes! We truly value each and every one of our lovely clients (and their guests!), so much so when you book us again for your event we provide an exclusive discount. Furthermore, we reward you with a bottle of your favourite non-alcoholic drink every time you recommend So-Bar to friend and family.

  • The vast majority of our drinks range is non-alcoholic – a small number of products we provide are very low in alcoholic content. However, rest assured we make very clear via our menus and signage which drinks are low alcohol and which are non-alcoholic.

  • Yes – in addition to our required operational licences we have full vehicle and public liability insurance.

     

  • That depends on the event nature / venue. We typically make use of re-useable materials, so we do not add to landfill! A small additional cost is charged where glass wear is required for an event.

  • No! We have experience in catering for events both indoors and outdoors – you could say there is no hurdle our converted horse box can’t overcome!

  • We have purpose-converted So-Bar so that it can be easily set-up for your event – we need roughly 30 minutes prior to serving upon our arrival and a similar time at the end of your event.

  • Yes – we take great pride in providing flexibility for us to blend naturally into your event. So, if you have a specific event theme / colour scheme etc we are all ears to help in every way we can!