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You buy the bottles
You choose which liquor and alcohol you want served. We can send a shopping list to match. You purchase the bottles from a retailer, and whatever is left at the end of the night stays yours.
Dallas–Fort Worth · Weekends & evenings
Gold Key Pour
You buy the bottles. We run the bar.
Hotel-level mobile bartending for private events across North Dallas and the Metroplex. Based in Carrollton and Addison. You provide the alcohol. We bring the service.
How dry-hire works
Dry-hire means you own the bottles and we sell the service — bartending, tools, mixers, and a calm, on-time setup. You choose the liquor and the drinks. We never sell alcohol.
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We run the bar
We build a polished drink menu around your picks — signature cocktails, simple mixed drinks, beer, wine, or mocktails. Professional tools, setup, pouring, and breakdown. On the full package, we also bring mixers, ice, cups, garnishes, and a pop-up bar if you need one.
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You enjoy the party
Stay with your guests. We keep the line moving, pour consistently, and leave the space tidy. Hotel-level hospitality, without the hotel.
Gold Key Pour does not sell alcohol, run cash bars, or buy bottles for reimbursement. That keeps the service straightforward and compliant in Texas.
Packages
Two clear starting points. Prices are “starting at,” and your quote is tailored to guest count, timing, and location. On both packages, you choose the liquor and alcohol you want served, and we build the drink menu around your picks.
Bartender + Tools
From $350 · 4-hour minimum
A professional bartender and tools at your kitchen island, patio counter, or existing bar. Best when you already have a surface and want to supply the mixers and ice yourself.
You provide
- Alcohol, mixers, ice, cups, and garnishes
- A kitchen island, patio counter, or built-in bar
We provide
- Bartender and professional bar tools
- Setup and breakdown
- A drink menu built around the liquors you choose, including simple mixed drinks and highballs
Full Dry-Hire Experience
From $550 · 4 hours · up to about 40 guests
The complete service. You choose the bottles and the kind of drinks you want. We bring everything else, including a menu built around your picks and a pop-up setup if you do not have a bar surface.
You provide
- Alcohol only, from a shopping list we send in advance
We provide
- Bartender, tools, setup, and breakdown
- Mixers, garnishes, ice, and cups
- A printed menu built around your liquor picks, with signature cocktails and simple mixed drinks / highballs
- A 6-foot table with a fitted black cloth if needed
Add-ons
Build the night to fit your guest list. Add-ons are confirmed in your quote.
- Extra hour
- $75
- Second bartender
- From $200
- Custom signature cocktail
- Quoted with your event
- Mocktail / zero-proof menu
- Quoted with your event
- Travel beyond 25 miles
- Quoted before booking
Booked in advance when possible, on either package.
Recommended for larger or cocktail-heavy parties so the line stays short.
A named drink built for your occasion, with a recipe and shopping-list line.
A short alcohol-free list so every guest has something considered.
Travel is included within 25 miles of Carrollton and Addison. Farther events include a travel fee, confirmed up front.
Events we love
Private gatherings where a sharp, compact bar makes the night feel finished.
Birthdays
Milestone house parties and weekend celebrations with a short, memorable menu.
Showers
Bridal showers, baby showers, and engagement parties — often daytime, always polished.
House parties & private stays
Home patios, amenity rooms, and private stays. We follow the property’s guest rules.
Corporate happy hours
Small office gatherings and client evenings in Addison, Legacy, and across DFW.
Creator events
Content nights and networking meetups that look as good as they pour.
Service area
Gold Key Pour is based in Carrollton and Addison and books weekends and evenings across Dallas–Fort Worth. A travel fee may apply more than 25 miles from our home base.
- Carrollton
- Addison
- Dallas
- Farmers Branch
- Frisco
- Plano
- Richardson
- The Colony
- Lewisville
- Grapevine
- Greater DFW
FAQ
What does dry-hire mean?
You purchase the alcohol. We provide the bartending, tools, and — on the full package — mixers, ice, cups, garnishes, and setup. We do not sell drinks or run a cash bar.
Do I have to provide the alcohol?
Yes. That is how dry-hire works in Texas. Before the event we send a clear bottle-by-bottle shopping list so you know exactly what to buy. Leftover bottles stay with you.
What is the difference between the two packages?
Bartender + Tools starts at $350 for a four-hour minimum and is labor and equipment only — you supply mixers, ice, cups, and a bar surface. The Full Dry-Hire Experience starts at $550 for four hours and about 40 guests. You buy the bottles; we bring the rest, including a printed menu and a pop-up table if you need one.
How many guests can one bartender serve?
Plan on about 40 guests for a cocktail-forward menu, or more if the night is mostly beer, wine, and simple highballs. For larger parties we will quote a second bartender so no one waits in a long line.
When are you available?
Weekends and evenings, which is when most private events happen. If you have a special weekday request, include it in the form and we will see what we can do.
Can you work at an Airbnb or a private rental?
We can work in private homes and rentals when the property allows gatherings and alcohol service. Many short-term rentals restrict parties, so please confirm the house rules first. We are happy to follow host guidelines and provide event details as needed.
How do deposits and booking work?
Send the inquiry form and we will follow up by email or text to confirm details and send a written quote. A 50% deposit holds the date, with the balance due about seven days before the event.
Do you sell alcohol?
No. Gold Key Pour is a dry-hire service only. Clients provide the alcohol. We do not buy bottles for reimbursement or operate a cash bar.
Book your event
Tell us a little about the night. We will follow up by email or text.