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Private events

The Steel Pony caters mobile coffee and cocktail bars for weddings, corporate events and private parties across the Nashville area, poured from our vintage trailers and hand-built carts. You pick the vibe; we build the bar, the menu and the look around your day.

Wedding guests toasting cocktails at the Steel Pony white bar cart in a barn venue

Weddings & events

An espresso or cocktail bar your guests remember

From the first espresso martini to the last latte on the dance floor, we tailor the menu, the bar and the look to your day.

  • A custom menu and bar styled to your colors and theme
  • Licensed bartenders and a fully insured, permitted setup
  • Craft espresso at the send off, cocktails through the night

4.9/5

Google rating

65 mi

Service radius

100%

Licensed and insured

All ages

Coffee to cocktails

Choose your bar

Espresso, cocktails, or both

Pick a style and we build the menu around your event. Mix and match as you like.

A Steel Pony iced latte

Espresso Bar

Lattes, cappuccinos, americanos, mochas and matcha, plus signature shaken espresso and cold foam.

A craft cocktail garnished with fresh herbs

Cocktail Bar

Signature drinks and the classics, poured by licensed bartenders.

A Steel Pony infused refresher with a fresh garnish

Mocktails and Refreshers

Infused lemonades, dirty sodas and zero-proof refreshers for all ages.

A plastic cup of beer and a plastic cup of red wine on a Steel Pony bar

Beer and Wine

Keep it simple with a curated beer and wine service.

A taste of the bar

A few of the drinks we pour

Just a sample of what is possible. Every event menu is built custom, so if you can dream up a drink, we can pour it. See the full menu for more.

Signature cocktails

  • Espresso Martini
  • Old Fashioned
  • Aperol Spritz
  • Margarita
  • Drinks named for your day

Craft coffee

  • Shaken espresso
  • Lattes and cappuccinos
  • Mochas and matcha
  • Cold foam, any drink

Zero-proof

  • Infused lemonades
  • Dirty sodas
  • Seasonal mocktails
  • Refreshers, all ages

How the bar works

Built around your day, down to the details

  • A fully tailored menu. Coffee, cocktails, mocktails, refreshers, beer and wine, any mix. We shape the drinks and the categories around your guests and your theme.
  • How alcohol works. A private event is the only place we serve alcohol. Under Tennessee law you provide the alcohol; we bring everything non-alcoholic: mixers, garnishes, ice and glassware, and our licensed bartenders pour. We are glad to send a shopping list.

The Fleet

Vintage trailers
and hand-built carts

Every setup is staffed, stocked and styled by us. Pick the look, we handle the rest.

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How it works

From quote to last call, three easy steps

Get an instant quote

Tell us your date, headcount and vision in the booking form and see your price in about a minute. Secure the date with a deposit.

We plan the details

We finalize the menu, signature drinks and styling with you, and send a shopping list for any alcohol you provide.

We show up and pour

We arrive early, set up and style the bar before guests do, pour all event long, and pack out clean. You enjoy the party.

See it in action

Kind words

Loved by the folks we have served

Trusted for events by teams like

A few of the folks we have served: Warner Music Group, Hallmark, ULTA Beauty, Kendra Scott, Google, Parker McCollum and Compass
Book now, do it. The Steel Pony really elevated our celebration and made it extra memorable.
Whitney B. · Private party
We used The Steel Pony for our wedding and they were great. Friendly, professional, and did a great job.
Tia S. · Wedding
The setup went off without a hitch, the service was outstanding, and every drink was fantastic.
Chelbi B. · Private event

Good to know

Event questions, answered

The details couples and planners ask about most. See the full FAQ for everything else.

Booking and pricing

How do I get a price and book?

Use the online booking form. Tell us your date, guest count, location and the bar you want, and it builds an instant quote in about a minute, with no waiting on an email. Smaller standard events can be booked right there with a deposit; larger or fully custom events come to our team for a personalized quote within one business day.

How far in advance should I book?

The sooner the better, especially for weekends in spring and fall. Popular dates go months ahead. That said, we do our best with shorter timelines. Events inside 48 hours need a quick confirmation from our team rather than instant booking.

Is there a deposit?

Yes. A 50 percent deposit secures your date, with the balance due the day of the event. Your date is not held until the deposit is received.

What does it cost?

Pricing depends on your guest count, the length of service, the bar and menu you choose, and travel distance. The booking form shows your estimate as you build it, so you can adjust and see the number move in real time.

Do you have a minimum?

Yes, minimums apply and vary by setup and season. The booking form factors them in automatically, so the quote you see already reflects any minimum for your date and selections.

Service and logistics

How far will you travel?

We serve roughly a 65-mile radius around our Franklin, Tennessee home base, covering greater Nashville and well beyond. If your venue is near the edge of that range, start a booking and the form will flag it, or reach out and we will sort out the details.

Are you licensed and insured?

Completely. Every setup is fully licensed, insured and permitted, and our bartenders hold the required Tennessee ABC server permits. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, we are happy to provide one.

What do you need at the venue?

A level spot for the trailer or cart and access to the setup area. The horse trailer is outdoor only; the bar carts work indoors or out but need a standard doorway and a hand for stairs. We bring everything else: glassware, garnishes, mixers and all the non-alcoholic ingredients.

How long does setup take, and how long can you serve?

We arrive early to set up and style the bar before guests do, and pack out after. Service typically runs a few hours; you choose the window when you book, up to a full event day.

Drinks and the bar

Coffee, cocktails, or both?

Both, in any combination. Build an espresso bar, a craft cocktail bar, zero-proof refreshers and mocktails, a simple beer and wine service, or mix and match. We build the menu around your event and your crowd.

Who provides the alcohol?

You do. Tennessee liquor laws require the client to provide all alcohol. Just have it ready when we arrive and our licensed bartenders pour it. We bring the glassware, ice, garnishes, mixers and every non-alcoholic ingredient. We are glad to send a shopping list based on your menu and guest count.

Can the menu be customized?

Always. Signature drinks named for the couple, your event colors on the bar, a favorite latte or a house cocktail: tell us the vision and we tailor the menu, the garnishes and the look to match.

Do you serve non-alcoholic options?

Yes, and they are a highlight. Craft espresso and lattes, infused lemonades, dirty sodas and mocktails mean there is something for every guest, all ages included.

Let's plan it

Tell us about your event.

See your price in about 60 seconds. No waiting on an email.

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