Most event bars are flimsy folding tables with a skirt. This is a real bar: 18-gauge 304 stainless steel, the same hardware professional venues install permanently, built to roll. Pick a size and request a quote, or take the 60-second Bar Matcher below.
Why caterers and venues buy instead of rent
A commercial portable bar pays for itself against repeat rental fees within a season of events, and you own a 304 stainless bar with a lifetime structural guarantee instead of renting worn equipment for every booking.
304 stainless steel, 18-gauge
Non-porous, NSF-grade, survives ice, citrus, spills, and bleach sanitizer for 15 to 20+ years. Rental-grade folding bars do not.
Rolls anywhere, sets up in minutes
Castor wheels rated 1,000 lb. Roll it off the truck, lock the wheels, and you are open. No assembly, no tools.
Integrated ice chest + speed rail + rinser
Everything a bartender needs in one footprint. The optional water tank and electric pump run the rinser from a self-contained supply.
Made in USA, ships in ~1 week
Fully assembled via LTL freight with liftgate. Lifetime structural guarantee on welds and frame.
Which size fits your event?
Answer 5 quick questions about your guest count and space, get a matched bar plus an instant $200 unlock.
What size mobile bar for your guest count?
One 52" portable bar, one to two bartenders. Cocktail receptions, private parties, small weddings.
One 65" portable bar, two bartenders. Mid-size weddings, corporate functions, hotel banquets.
One 88" portable bar, two to four bartenders. Large weddings, galas, festival service.
Run two stations to keep drink lines short. Mix sizes to match your floor plan and bartender count.
Catering company, hotel, or event venue running multiple bookings? Talk to our design team about a fleet quote, free 1-hour consult on every quote.
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Frequently asked questions
The best portable bar for events is a freestanding 304 stainless steel station with an integrated ice chest, speed rail, and glass rinser that rolls into position on castors. Kobayashi portable bars come in 52, 65, and 88-inch sizes; the 52-inch serves 80 to 120 guests, the 88-inch serves 150 to 200-plus guests with two to four bartenders. Each ships fully assembled and needs no permanent installation.
A 52-inch portable bar serves 80 to 120 guests with one to two bartenders. A 65-inch serves 120 to 170. An 88-inch serves 150 to 200-plus guests with two to four bartenders. For events over 200 guests, run two bar stations to keep drink lines short.
It runs from a self-contained water system. The integrated ice chest handles cold storage, and an optional portable conversion kit adds a water tank, electric pump, and waste tank so the glass rinser runs anywhere using its own water and waste tanks. The pump runs on a standard 110V outlet.
Yes. For venues, hotels, caterers, and event companies running more than a handful of events a year, buying a commercial portable bar pays for itself versus repeat rental fees, and you get a 304 stainless bar with a lifetime structural guarantee instead of worn rental equipment. Kobayashi portable bars ship in 6-8 weeks.
In-stock Kobayashi portable bars ship in 6-8 weeks via dedicated LTL freight with liftgate service. Each arrives fully assembled and ready to roll into position. For a hard event deadline, request a quote and confirm stock before ordering.