You’ve seen the bar rental invoice. The bar itself, the kegerator rental, delivery fees, setup fees, pickup fees. Then your caterer tells you they need an hour before guests arrive just to assemble everything and make sure it doesn’t wobble. At Villa Loriana, we built the bar into our Villa ballroom with a kegerator already installed. Your bartender shows up, connects the kegs, and starts pouring.
What You Get with Our Built In Bar
The bar sits in our grand Villa ballroom where your reception happens. It’s equipped with a kegerator, which means draft beer flows from taps built into the bar itself. Your beverage team brings the kegs, connects them to our system, and you’re serving fresh draft beer within minutes.
Wine, beer, and spirits are all welcome to be served. The built in design gives your bartenders a professional workspace with everything in reach, so service moves quickly even when all three hundred guests arrive at cocktail hour.
Why Built In Beats Rental Every Time
Rental bars show up in sections. Your catering team or day of coordinator spends the first hour of setup time assembling the frame, draping it, and making sure it doesn’t wobble. Then the bar company connects the kegerator if you rented one separately, which adds another fee and another delivery window to coordinate.
Our bar is already here. Your team walks in and starts prepping glassware and garnishes instead of building furniture. That extra hour matters when you’re coordinating hair and makeup, photographer arrival, and ceremony sound checks all at once.
The kegerator stays at a consistent temperature because it’s built into our electrical system, not running off a generator or extension cord. Your draft beer pours clean from the first glass to the last, and your bartenders aren’t troubleshooting equipment in the middle of cocktail hour.
How It Works on Your Wedding Day at Villa Loriana
Your beverage service starts at the outdoor pavilion during cocktail hour. The pavilion is surrounded by stone arches with built in water features, and guests gather there after your ceremony under the stone pergola. Bartenders serve from the built in bar, and the kegerator handles the volume when everyone arrives at once.
When cocktail hour ends, guests move into the ballroom for reception. The bar stays in the same spot, so service continues without a pause. The west facing windows fill the room with golden light during sunset, and your bartenders keep working from a setup they’ve already dialed in.
We provide on site Villa Loriana staff for your wedding day, so someone from our team is always available if your beverage service needs anything. Our caterer’s prep kitchen includes refrigeration for white wine and mixers, sinks for washing glassware, and prep tables for garnish stations. The covered catering patio accommodates your beverage vendor’s vehicle, and we handle trash service so your team doesn’t haul anything off property at the end of the night.
What This Means for Your Budget and Timeline
A rental bar costs money. A rental kegerator costs more money. Delivery fees, setup fees, and pickup fees add up. Our bar and kegerator are included with your Villa Loriana wedding package, along with the tables, chairs, and access to our caterer’s kitchen.
That’s one fewer vendor to coordinate, one fewer delivery window to manage, and one fewer invoice to track. Your beverage team books their service, shows up with your selections, and gets to work.
Setup time matters too. Most venues give you a narrow window to set up on your wedding day. When your bartenders aren’t building a bar from scratch, they’re polishing glassware and organizing their workspace. That means smoother service when your guests arrive, and fewer moments when you’re watching the clock.
Villa Loriana Is Built for Professional Service
We designed this place with vendor input. The bar is one piece. Our caterer’s prep kitchen has refrigeration, sinks, trash, prep tables, and a dedicated staff restroom. The covered catering patio is lit and accessible for most catering vehicles. We installed 30 plus dedicated 20 amp circuits across the villa, catering areas, and bar, with power access throughout the grounds.
Conclusion:
Your beverage team, catering team, photographer, and planner all work in a space built for what they actually do. The built in bar with kegerator is just one less thing standing between them and great service.
Villa Loriana is located at 500 West Ormonde Road in San Luis Obispo, in the Edna Valley on California’s Central Coast. The property sits midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, minutes from Pismo Beach and downtown San Luis Obispo.
Want to see how our built in bar fits into your wedding timeline? Book a tour or call us at 805.710.9868. You can also email hello@villaloriana.com or request our pricing guide.
FAQs
Is the bar and kegerator included in our Villa Loriana wedding package?
Yes. The built in bar with kegerator is included with your wedding booking, along with tables, chairs, and access to our caterer’s prep kitchen. Your beverage vendor brings the kegs and alcohol, connects to our system, and starts service.
Can we serve wine and spirits in addition to draft beer?
Yes. Wine, beer, and spirits are all welcome to be served. The kegerator is built in for draft beer service, and your bartenders have workspace for wine and cocktails at the same bar.
Do we need to rent additional bar equipment?
No. The bar is built into the Villa ballroom with a kegerator already installed. Your beverage team may bring their own glassware, garnish stations, or coolers depending on their service style, but the primary bar and draft system are already here.
What support do you provide for beverage service on the wedding day?
Our on site Villa Loriana staff works your wedding day. Our caterer’s prep kitchen includes refrigeration for white wine and mixers, sinks for washing glassware, and prep tables. The covered catering patio accommodates beverage vendor vehicles, and we handle trash service so your team doesn’t remove anything from the property.
