Bar or Brew

Creativity, Knowledge, & Speed

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Kaitlyn Hickey

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AWARD WINNER (3X)

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We provide exceptionally trained and polished bartenders for all private events. Our bartenders elevate every event with their speed, knowledge, & personality. Serving the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, Bar or Brew is here for all your bartending service needs. We pride ourselves on speed without sacrificing the quality in the mixology, and we LOVE creating specialty cocktails specifically for your event along with a theme-coordinated menu. Kaitlyn’s time as a mixologist and bartender are what inspired her to open her company. Today, Bar or Brew has over a decade of experience in the event industry and have earned a respected reputation for their high standards. Kaitlyn’s team focuses on showcasing professionalism as well as a sense of showmanship when operating behind the bar. Here, you can acquire the services of professionally trained, polished, and skilled bartenders for your event. These experts are committed to keeping your guests happy while ensuring they are served the drinks they desire throughout the function. Bar or Brew is fully licensed, TABC certified, and insured with general and liquor liability insurace.

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Signature Cocktails

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Kaitlyn Hickey

Owner

My passion for bartending, mixology and event planning is what inspired me to start Bar or Brew. I want to help make your vision a reality, and with the bar having the most movement at a reception, it is important that you have 5 star bartenders. I can guarantee Bar or Brew will provide the 5 star service you and your guests deserve!

4.9

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35 reviews

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Bar or Brew received high praise for their bartending services at weddings. Reviewers highlighted the professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness of the team, especially Kaitlyn, who was commended for her helpfulness and attention to detail during the planning process. Guests enjoyed the delicious signature drinks and appreciated the bartenders' quick service and friendly demeanor. The owners were described as kind and accommodating, offering cost-effective options and ensuring a stress-free experience for couples. Highly recommended for any event, Bar or Brew was praised for their exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail, making them a popular choice for weddings.

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Teresa S

12/20/2024

We loved our Bar & Brew crew!! From the initial contacts to the tasting then eventually the night of our wedding, Kaitlyn and Abby were wonderful to work with, very professional yet personable and friendly! We mostly enjoyed their accommodation for our twist on espresso martini being made with tequila! You guys were amazing, thank you for a memorable night! All our love, Teresa & Jordan

Faith C

12/17/2024

absolutely incredible service. our desires were fulfilled completely and the drinks were to DIE FOR!!! my dad never drinks and had 3!!!!

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Savanah M

12/15/2024

We couldn’t be more thrilled with the bartending service we received at our wedding! The team was professional, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly all night long. The drinks were fantastic, and they managed to keep up with the demand while maintaining a fun and energetic vibe. Everyone was raving about all the different cocktails and the bartenders' abilities to create other customized drinks per the requests of our guests. They went above and beyond to ensure our guests had everything they needed, and their positive attitudes really added to the celebration. In addition, Kaitlyn and Abby were both SO helpful in the planning process. They were incredibly easy to get in touch with, and they gave us an exact grocery list to follow in planning our wedding bar experience. They were always going above and beyond to make things easier for us and offer the most cost-effective options instead of pushing more money and higher priced options on us like you'll find with some other companies. If you're planning a wedding, you will find that these things can make your experience EXTREMELY stressful, and they really relieved all that stress for me. We highly recommend Bar or Brew & we can’t thank them enough for being such an important part of our big day and all the planning that led up to it! The DeWeeses <3

Danijela H

5/12/2024

Bar or Brew is absolutely amazing! Kaitlyn and her team get our full praise for their professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness. Kaitlyn was so amazing to work with when it came to helping us with our many questions related to the big day and I have to highlight the delicious signature drinks options she gave us, helpful suggestions on alcohol shopping lists, and seamless setup for the event. The bartenders were so friendly, and our guests raved on their quick service, friendly demeanor, and excellent execution at during the wedding. I couldn't recommend them enough!

response 05/14/2024

Thank you so much for the sweetest review! Dalton and Cole had a great time at your weddin...

g and loved serving your friends and family! Thank you for trusting us and congratulations again on tying the knot! 🤍 —Kaitlyn 💕

Laura W

5/07/2024

Bar or Brew provides fantastic bartending services. The bartenders they brought for the job were so friendly, easy to work with, and attentive all night. As the organizer for the event, I was kept informed of any need-to-know information, but I also could relax & enjoy the event because I could see they had a great handle on things. Kaitlyn, the owner, even came out ahead of time to make sure all was in order for a successful event. Great service & highly recommend Bar or Brew!!

Joley T

4/23/2024

Kaitlyn is so gracious and wonderful with how she operates her business, treats her brides, vendors, and her employees. It shows as they’re all so incredibly kind and more than willing to exceed the bartending experience. Kaitlyn is so attentive to everyone’s needs and truly the sweetest vendors I’ve met in the industry, she cares so much! Forever a fan of Bar or Brew!

Ashley L

2/08/2024

Kaitlyn and her team were so professional, personable and accommodating on our wedding day. She made sure to gather information about the types of drinks we preferred beforehand- we were NOT disappointed at all with what she came up with. All of Bar of Brew's cocktails are amazing- you cannot go wrong. So fun to work with and their set-up is impeccable! 10/10 HIGHLY recommend for any event.

response 03/27/2024

Thank you, Ashley so much for the sweet review! We absolutely adored working your wedding!...

Alexis A

12/20/2023

Kaitlyn and her team were amazing and killed it at our wedding! Not only was she very quick at responding to emails she was constantly checking in throughout the process to see if anything had changed. All of our guests loved the drinks at the wedding and enjoyed how friendly the bartenders were. They also served my father in laws homemade beers and accommodated us in helping keep them cool.

response 03/27/2024

Hi Alexis! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Our bartenders had such a great tim...

e serving your guests! <3

Adriana C

12/07/2023

I was so happy with Kaitlyn's bar service! They are all so professional and fun! My favorite part was how good our signature drink was! The Spicy Paloma! Everyone loved it! I would absolutely use them again if and when I throw a big party! Also, Kaitlyn was very responsive and on top of everything. Thank you again! Wish I could relive it!

response 12/12/2023

You are so sweet, Adriana! What a party! I can't wait to remake that habanero simple syrup...

again! Thank you so much for trusting us! -Kaitlyn

Zack L

11/17/2023

We booked Bar or Brew for our wedding. They were extremely professional and excellent. We had a count of around 140, and I had never bought alcohol for that amount of guests before. They aided greatly on the shopping list and worked incredibly fast to provide drinks in a timely manner.

Cayley W

10/11/2023

We had a fantastic experience with Bar or Brew!! Kaitlyn made the whole process easy, fun and affordable. My husband is a bit of a cocktail snob, so we elected to add a tasting to our package. It was so special to not only try the cocktails before our day but also get to know Kaitlyn and the company better. Truly can’t recommend them enough!!

response 12/12/2023

Thank you so much, Cayley! Loved every second being a part of celebrating your big day! I ...

am glad I could re-create your husband's infamous gimlet! -Kaitlyn

Justin S

8/21/2023

Bar and Brew did a fantastic job for our wedding receptions! Kaitlyn was great to work with, and extremely great with communication. Abby was our bartender for the night and she was awesome as well! They make the whole process extremely easy for you, and they fit perfectly in our budget! I would definitely recommend them if you have a wedding or an event in need of a bartending service!

response 12/12/2023

Thank you, Justin!! We sure do love having Abby on our team!!

Susan N

6/22/2023

We are so happy we booked Bar or Brew. Working with Kaitlyn was so easy. From helping us decide what drinks to serve to making delicious cocktails and mocktails, she was so informative and helpful along the way. She was very responsive to out emails & texts which is so important to us. On the wedding day she showed up and got everything ready prior to the two bartenders arriving. I cannot recommend Bar or Brew enough.

Jenny J

3/13/2023

Best experience ever with Bar and Brew. Abby was loved by all 45 of our guest at my sisters engagement party! We are a tough crowd to please and everyone enjoyed her expertise in bar tending!

response 03/14/2023

Thank you so much! We love Abby and so glad y’all loved her too! Cheers to your sister and...

her fiancé!!

Jenny N

1/28/2023

Bar or brew did great at our wedding! They were recommended by our venue/caterer and so glad they did! They were easy to work with and booking was a breeze. Communication was great, they came on time, was super friendly and served great drinks. Can't ask for anything more. Thank you!

response 03/14/2023

Thank you so much for the review and for trusting us with your bar services! Congratulatio...

ns! ❤️

Arden V

12/20/2022

Bar or Brew was fantastic to work with! I was a little nervous, at first, about buying my own alcohol for my wedding but they were so great about helping us figure out what to buy, which ended up saving us money. The bartenders were also so kind and just wonderful to have at our wedding. If you need bartenders for any event, I would highly recommend them! They were kind, responsive, reasonably priced, and very easy to work with.

response 12/21/2022

Hi Arden! Thank you so much! Abby and Kristen had nothing but amazing things to say about...

your wedding! The pictures looked so fun! Cheers to y’all!!

Nancy C

11/17/2022

I highly recommend Kaitlyn & Bar or Brew for any event! She went above and beyond to help us with a cocktail party for out of town guests & she was fantastic!

response 12/21/2022

Thank you, Nancy!! The party was a blast and I hope your daughter is loving the newly wed ...

life!! XOXO

Sarah B

10/21/2022

Highly recommend Bar or Brew for bartending services. Kaitlyn was communicative, incredibly helpful and the overall experience the night of our wedding was smashing. Going above and beyond, they helped us curate our specialty cocktails, created a shopping list for us based on our guest count detailing how much of each alcohol would be needed, provided all of the necessary mixers and garnishes and delighted our guests with their quick service and delicious drinks. So lucky that we stumbled upon them, they truly thought of everything. Kaitlyn, Abbie and Cole - thank you so very much!

Marcie B

10/10/2022

We used Bar or Brew for my friends Bachelorette party, we did a Mixology 101 class. Let me tell you we LOVED it! Kaitlyn was the sweetest, worked with the bride that wanted a special drink and gave us so many good tips and tricks! The class was so fun and the drinks were so tasty! I HIGHLY recommend using Bar or Brew for your event! It supports a small business that works hard and has amazing costumer service!

response 10/11/2022

So much fun!!! Thank you, Marcie!! XOXO

Casey R

10/10/2022

Bar or Brew was amazing! They provided services for our wedding back in March 2022 at Stone Crest Venue and I couldn't have asked for a better bartending crew. The planning process with Kaitlyn was so easy & seamless. She really does think of everything along the way, and made planning such a breeze. She was quick and responsive to all of my (many) questions or last minute concerns. I had so many compliments from guests that day of our wedding stating how quick and friendly the staff was, and it just made our evening so much more enjoyable knowing that we didn't have to worry about a thing! Highly recommend Bar or Brew! We will definitely be using them in the future for any additional events!!

Kristen G

10/10/2022

We hired Bar or Brew for our wedding reception, and they did a phenomenal job. They were great with communication prior to the event, and the tenders were friendly and professional. Would absolutely hire again.

response 10/11/2022

Thank you, Kristen! We had the best time bartending for your guests!

Cheyenne C

10/10/2022

I hired Bar or Brew for our wedding in September. Leading up to my event Kaitlyn was awesome to work with. She answered my text, emails & any of my questions! As the wedding ended, I started to get feedback from my guest. Multiple of them said the liquor in the drinks were underpoured & hardly anyone got a buzz. Including myself, the bride! This makes sense because we had SO much liquor left over that I cannot return btw. My mom & other guest mentioned that the Kaitlyn had a really bad attitude all night & seemed to be in a bad mood. They said the guy bartender was very nice though! Anyways, that was our experience.

response 10/11/2022

Hi Cheyenne, As a follow-up from our phone call yesterday, I wanted to apologize again fo...

r not meeting your expectations. I truly know how much work you put into this wedding, as we had many conversations leading up to your wedding. I mentioned over the phone that we follow venue rules as well as TABC rules, and I am so sorry that came across as under pouring. On your shopping list, we suggested 8 liters of vodka, and when you said on the phone you had about 20 liters of vodka, I mentioned you would have a lot leftover over. Again, I am sorry if I did not communicate that better. Please remember on our phone call we spoke about the bad attitude, drinks were flowing all night and had many great chats with your guests, but there was a time we felt the most focused, and that was when a bartender had to leave to get the ice that was used by the servers. I never mentioned it to you or the groom, because we were trying to stay focused on keeping the perfect night going and I am so sorry that when I was just trying to keep moving fast with short a bartender, that it came across as a bad attitude. If anything, moving quick is my favorite part! We spoke about ice a few times prior to wedding, and I was asked to not bring extra ice for goblets, yet the servers still used our ice which ended up being completely okay in the end, but we never asked for any reimbursement. We also made a run for you morning of your wedding when you messaged me and asked to pick up an item you could not find. Based on all of our conversations, I just truly hope you accept our apology and know we really wanted you to have the perfect night. Thank you, Kaitlyn

Karen K

11/02/2021

We had Bar or Brew bar-tend at our wedding last month and we have nothing but nice things to say! Many of our guests complimented on how kind the bartenders were. They were very accommodating that day and did a fantastic job! Kaitlyn is also amazing! She is super responsive and helpful!

response 11/02/2021

Thank you, Karen! I heard the wedding was beautiful and a great time! Wishing y'all the be...

st!! XOXO Kaitlyn

Rachel E

10/26/2021

I would not recommend anyone but Bar or Brew! Kaitlyn was so responsive and quick with recommendations and tips, I knew immediately we were in great hands. We had two signature cocktails named after our dogs, and everyone absolutely raved about the drinks! Kaitlyn helped me craft a mock recipe from a signature drink we had out of state over a year ago and it was absolutely delicious. I never had to worry once details were set. She came, set up, made some fabulous drinks for our guests, cleaned up and left. No worries, extremely timely, and a great personality. I will recommend Bar or Brew to everyone I know that will be having an event & definitely keep her in mind for any of our future events. You will not regret it!

response 11/02/2021

Thank you, Rachel!! Such a fun and beautiful wedding! Thank you for trusting us and for th...

is sweet review! Wishing y'all the BEST! XOXO Kaitlyn

Meredith M

3/10/2021

Easy to work with, aware of your budget and the crowd loved the staff! We needed a bartender in a pinch (week of the winter storm in Dallas) and Kaitlyn and her staff came through! Thank you for making our day so special!

response 03/11/2021

Such a fun wedding!! Thank you for letting us be a part of it! <3

Avery W

12/27/2020

Kaitlyn and her staff at Bar or Brew were so wonderful to work with to work with and made some of the best cocktails we could have asked for! While we purchased our own alcohol to save a little bit of money, Kaitlyn and her team provided all of the equipment and expertise necessary to mix and serve cocktails to guests the entire evening. There was never a long line for drinks, and everyone was served quickly with pre-batched signature drinks. Bar or Brew definitely stepped up for the challenge when we added 5 more beers offered at the wedding at the last minute (my dad made home brew and brought it to the wedding!) and they did such a great job helping guests get the drinks they wanted. We loved working with Bar or Brew and would highly recommend the team for your wedding day!

response 01/11/2021

THANK YOU, Avery!! Loved every party of your wedding from the first time we met!! Cheers...

to a wonderful 2021 as newly weds! XOXO

Theresa C

10/19/2020

Kaitlyn Is beyond amazing!! I first met her at an open house at our wedding venue ,I loved her passion and full service. She actually came to our house and perfected our two signature cocktails, which were pretty freaking amazing. Our wedding was a month ago and people still talk about her drinks!

response 10/27/2020

Thank you, Theresa! Your wedding will forever be remembered! Too much fun! XOXO

Jessica S

10/17/2020

They make the chic-est drinks in town. The owners are so quick to respond and tell you everything you need for the big day! They made is custom signature drinks to our liking and was so awesome at our reception! Book them now!!

response 10/27/2020

Thank you, Jessica! That drink was one of a kind and perfect for your wedding. PS You mad...

e the most beautiful bride there ever was! XOXO

Dhana M

9/28/2020

The bartenders were friendly and professional. The original wedding date was postponed due to Covid, and there were absolutely no problems with rescheduling for the new date. Kaitlyn was prompt with responses and answered all of my questions quickly. Working with her took a lot of the stress off this Mom of the Bride!

response 10/27/2020

Thank you, Dhana! So glad we could be a part of your daughter's big day! XOXO

Kylie C

9/15/2020

Bar or Brew bartended for our backyard wedding (over 10 hours of drinking!!) and they were amazing. Kaitlyn was our bartender and she learned new recipes for our day, which was really nice. She was very prepared for the day and all of our drinks were delicious!! I also loved having her as a part of our wedding day - she was so fun to hang out with and handled everything in a very professional manner.

response 09/15/2020

Loved being a part of your special day! It was absolutely gorgeous and so much fun! Thank ...

you for trusting Bar or Brew! There is nothing I love more than delicious, new recipes :) XOXO

Jasmine H

8/24/2020

Kaitlyn and the Bar or Brew team was literally a God send. We contacted them last minute IN THE MIDDLE OF COVID and they did everything they could to help make our wedding possible. The level of passion and professionalism Kaitlyn brought to the table allowed me to focus on ensuring other aspects of our wedding were taken care of. Kaitlyn and her team created such a welcoming and safe atmosphere a lot of our guests chose to hang around the bar even if they were just drinking water! We're already planning a huge anniversary celebration during the post-covid era and will DEFINITELY be booking Bar or Brew Thank y'all and we look forward to working with you again!

response 09/15/2020

So happy you gave us a call. Your wedding was an absolute dream and very much looking forw...

ard to your anniversary party! :) XOXO

Victoria L

7/18/2020

Planning a wedding is stressful enough, let alone the confusion, unknown, date change after date change, difficult circumstances that Covid has thrown our way. When we first hired Kaitlyn and her team it was because of her knowledge, professionalism and her pricing. She worked with our ideas and suggested new ideas and tips to help us save money. I now can say I couldn’t imagine anyone else working our wedding then Kaitlyn and her team. she handled every scenario, every meltdown, Every date change Without ever blinking an eye. She was supportive, understanding, empathetic and beyond professional every step of the way. Both my husband and I truly know our date would not have been the same without her and her team at Bar or Brew. I would hire her 10 times over no questions asked.

response 07/18/2020

Thank you so much for this amazing review. COVID is a crazy time for us all and we were mo...

re than happy to make sure your wedding was still the fairytale it was meant to be!! 💖

Lien N

9/26/2019

Lynn N. I had Kaitlyn to bartend at my wedding. She was amazing! Will definitely refer her to my friends and families.😊

response 09/30/2019

Thanks girl! Your wedding was one to remember! ❤️🍾

Mayra F

7/14/2019

thank you for your service. my guests were pleased with everything. always answered my questions.

response 09/30/2019

Thank you, Mayra! Juan and I had a great time!

Jennifer W

7/02/2019

I called them up just days before my wedding for professional bar services. Not only did they completely calm me down and make a plan for me but he texted back-and-forth with all kinds of drinks ideas. My guests loved our signature cocktails and I was impressed with the professionalism and kindness shown. They worked within my budget and made everything super easy. I didn’t have a care in the world about our bartending services on my wedding day. I would 100% recommend them. Bar or Brew is top notch in my book!!!

response 09/30/2019

Thank you, Jennifer!!! ❤️🥂 So sweet!!

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