Virginia’s Premier Luxury Mobile Bar Experience!
State of Virginia
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Karie
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Shaken Not Spurred Events and Mobile Bar is Virginia’s Exclusive Luxury On-Site Speakeasy, specializing in stress-free bar service for your wedding day! From the moment you book with us, we handle every detail of your bartending needs—from curating cocktails to setting up the perfect drink menu. We’re all about creating a seamless, enjoyable experience for you and your guests.
Our women-owned and operated business is committed to constant communication, so by the time your wedding day arrives, everything is customized to perfection. Whether it’s deciding where to set up the bar or choosing unique drink names and ingredients, we work closely with you to design a package that’s truly special.
What sets us apart:
•Exclusive Add-Ons: Elevate your event with our hydration station for non-alcoholic beverages, a cigar & whiskey setup (including highball glass rentals and a bourbon smoking kit), or our bourbon barrel table for serving cake or desserts.
•Retro Lounge Experience: Complement our horse trailer bar rental with a nostalgic seating area featuring a mix of modern and vintage 1960s décor.
•Satellite Bars: We offer versatile bars that can be set up in minutes and are perfect for indoor events:
•Modern Chic Bar: Featuring an illuminated front for a sleek, contemporary look.
•Vintage Charm Bar: A refurbished 1970s piece that brings timeless character.
•Classic Linen Bar: Available in black or white linens for a simple yet elegant appearance.
NOW SERVING!!!! Clyde our new Food Truck has joined the family! We are now booking our food truck for rehearsal dinners and your wedding day! Proudly serving Charcuterie Cups, our Exclusive Fancy Mocktails, Root Beer Floats and Gourmet Grilled Cheeses! Pure deliciousness in every bite!
And finally, here at the Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar, we promote inclusivity and diversity, one pour at a time, so please know there's always a seat open at any one of our bars for all to enjoy! So,... let's saddle up and prepare to celebrate, 'cause “we're gonna party 'til the horses come home!”
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Karie
Owner
Welcome to the Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar, I’m Karie! Located in Hanover County, VA, but my newstalgic coach will travel up to 2 hrs to your private event! What makes this business so special to me is that I built all you see here! With a passion for building and design plus a love for celebrating, mix the two together and the SNS Mobile Bar began! I also have other portable bars and some unique add-ons to make your wedding the most memorable and unique! While we’re just getting started, I’m thrilled to be a part of your special day! So saddle up, and let’s party ‘til the horses come home!
Reviews
4.1
out of 5.09 reviews
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Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar is a unique, stylish choice with exceptional, personable service and excellent communication. Their horse-trailer and vintage bar options plus fun add-ons (cigar/whiskey setup, retro lounge, ice tub) create memorable experiences. Attentive to detail and guest comfort, they’re highly recommended.Review photos
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Bonnie C
1.0
4/15/2026
We hired Karie for my daughter’s wedding. She was nice and answered all of my questions before the wedding. She showed up on time and was very friendly during any contact that I ha...
d. However before the wedding I had a question about a tip and she said she did a QR code and tip jar per the proposal. I couldn’t find it mentioned in the proposal. She said I could avoid the tip jar, if I paid 20% tip to her. I did because I didn’t want guest to feel pressured to tip. I heard from guest that didn’t know I tipped that they gave her a tip. I feel like she should not have accepted and told them it was covered. I reached out to her to get some feedback and she hasn’t responded. In addition we had some issues with her taking pictures of the wedding for marketing purposes and having guest wait for drinks. I understand that the contract allowed her to take pictures just not at the expense of the service that she was hired for.
Kaitlin C
1.0
4/13/2026
I just had my wedding last night and Shaken and not Spurred was my bartender. I was not happy with Shaken not Spurred as she filmed the entire night. She was behind a tree filming ...
my ceremony where everyone could see. I had people coming up to me asking why the bartender was filming our wedding when we asked our guests for an unplugged ceremony. Then during the reception, she also walked around and was filming my first dance, the father daughter dance, the mother son dance and just my guests and I dancing in general. There was many times people had to wait for her to get back to the bar in order to get drinks because she was out filming. She also in the beginning was filming my Husbands and I’s first touch. Please go with someone more professional for your weddings.
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Traci G
5.0
12/18/2024
Don’t hesitate to hire Karie and team at Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar!! We hired them for our son’s wedding and WOW, did they exceed expectations! So kind, professional, fun, posi...
tive, and the service was very top notch!! I would hire them again if I lived in VA!! The surprise gift for the bride and groom was so beautiful! It was a complete surprise and just so thoughtful and such an added touch! I would NOT wait to hire them for your event!! Thank you Karie and team for doing such a phenomenal job!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 12/18/2024
You and your family are most certainly welcome and it was our honor to serve you all! We a...
re happy to hear we exceeded your expectations! Our goal is to provide our clients and their guests with the utmost highest customer service for a day they will remember and cherish for a lifetime! Congratulations and many thanks!
Margot D
5.0
10/17/2024
This mobile bar is absolutely phenomenal! While we initially loved the adorable horse trailer, it didn’t quite fit in our space, so we chose their Vintage Charm bar instead, and it...
was perfect! Karie and her team offer such unique bar setups beyond the horse trailer, including one that lights up and the charming vintage bar we selected. We received endless compliments on everything, especially the exclusive add-ons! To match our vintage theme, we also rented the retro lounge, and it brought such a distinctive vibe to our event. We couldn't get all the add-ons due to space, but if we could, we would have had the cigar and whiskey set up for my fiance's bachelor party for sure! If you’re looking for a mobile bar with personality and style, this is it!
Clare S
5.0
10/17/2024
This is the most unique mobile bar I found in all of Virginia! Such fun vibes and the team is so personable and kind. They think of everything and no detail goes unnoticed. They as...
ked us lots of questions (when planning) we didn't even think about like for instance setting up, but wanted to know the layout to be certain they would not disturb our ceremony. Or the rental of their hydration station. We got married on a hot summer day so they kept in mind how to keep our guests comfortable and they could self serve. We weren't sure who to hire for bar services, but the venue highly recommended Shaken Not Spurred and we couldn't be more pleased. They made sure to keep us hydrated too, because we were very busy on our wedding day and we loved trying all the signature drinks we had designed together. Don't look anywhere else when hiring your bar team. This mobile bar has got it all!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure to be part of you...
r wedding day. We always strive to create a memorable experience, so I’m thrilled to know our service added a little extra sparkle to your celebration. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness—and plenty of reasons to raise a glass together!
Rebecca F
5.0
8/29/2024
Shaken Not Spurred horse trailer mobile bar is by far the cutest trailer you will find anywhere around here. We were adimant that we did not want a white, black or pink one for our...
wedding shower. Karie’s trailer is uniquely different and so classy. Her style and attention to detail is spot on! She will work with you with your budget, making sure quality isn’t lacking. I can’t say enough great things about the service and style this business provided for us! If you want a mobile bar or just a bartender for your wedding, you can’t go wrong here! I wouldn’t recommend anyone other Shaken Not Spurred!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 10/17/2024
I can’t thank you enough for sharing such kind feedback! Being able to bring our mobile ba...
r to your shower was truly special, and I’m delighted we could help make your day as memorable as possible. I hope we exceeded your expectations and brought just the right vibe to your celebration. Congratulations again, and cheers to all the wonderful moments ahead!
Callie B
5.0
8/17/2024
This horse trailer bar is BY FAR HANDS DOWN the cutest, coolest, chicest, vintage bar around all of Richmond! You MUST hire this business for your rehearsal dinner, bachelorette pa...
rty, bridal shower or your wedding! We DID and we couldn’t be happier!! Karie is by far the sweetest joy to work with! She communicates with you from beginning to end and has some really cool add ons! We rented the Cigar and Whiskey Set Up and the guys LOVED it! We smoked our cocktails and it was super fun! She’s got other cool stuff too and like she said, you can’t find anything as cool as her stuff anywhere around! She’s courteous, prompt, very professional and her drinks are delicious! Also if you just need her to bartend your wedding, she can do that too! I recommend this business 1000% and wouldn’t have wanted any other bar at my wedding!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 10/17/2024
Your review means so much! I’m grateful we could be part of your wedding day and that our ...
bar service helped bring your unique vision to life. It’s truly rewarding to hear that we could add something special to your celebration with our cigar and whiskey set up for a unique touch. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter and hoping to toast to your love story in the future!
Gale S
5.0
4/04/2024
If I could give more than 5 stars, I certainly would! I can’t say enough great things about this really cool business. I haven’t seen anything like it! The owner has different bars...
to choose from and a great selection of add ons. Vintage stuff you won’t find anywhere around! We also rented the vintage ice tub, the peacock chair and had a champagne toast! The team is really friendly, detail oriented and they provided us and our guests with excellent customer service. This bar beats them all! It’s not just a bar it’s an experience!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 10/17/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to be part o...
f your special day. It was a joy working with you, and I’m thrilled to hear that we could help bring your vision to life and meet your expectations with our beverage service. Wishing you all the best, and cheers to many more beautiful celebrations in your future!
Katherine R
5.0
4/02/2024
Communication was fantastic! The owner Karie helped us with so many things for our wedding day which included our signature drinks with our favorite mosato and the name of our drin...
ks in honor of our pets! We are animal people and our dogs are our children. Highly recommend this business and loved the nostalgic horse trailer. The retro lounge was super cool and our guests really enjoyed the vibe! Thank you Shaken Not Spurred! Tell all your engaged friends!
Response from Shaken Not Spurred Mobile Bar on 10/17/2024
Thank you for the amazing feedback! We loved bringing our mobile bar to your wedding and a...
re so happy we could help fulfill your beverage needs just as you envisioned. It’s an honor to have been part of such a meaningful day. Loved the drink names, we are dog lovers too! Congratulations to you both—may your life together be filled with joy and celebration!
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