| Have you decided to serve alcohol at your next | | | | option is a good compromise between the other |
| party or gathering? It is a difficult decision to | | | | two. You can have a limited bar. With a limited |
| make these days. The party host can easily open | | | | bar, you provide wine and beer for the guests |
| him or herself up to liability by serving alcohol. This | | | | free of charge. Select a couple types of beer and |
| article will give you some options on serving | | | | a couple types of wine. If they want a different |
| alcohol and tips on cutting your risk and | | | | type of beer, a different wine or a mixed drink, |
| liability.After you have decided to serve alcohol | | | | they pay for it.Those are your main options for |
| you must decide how you will serve it. One option | | | | serving alcohol at a formal party. The most |
| is to have a full open bar. This is an expensive | | | | popular option by far would have to be the limited |
| option. You will need a well stocked bar and a | | | | bar but the decision is up to you. In any case, be |
| qualified bartender to run it. Both of these are not | | | | sure to have a qualified bartender on duty who |
| cheap but if money is no option, go with an open | | | | can keep an eye on your guests and cut them |
| bar. Your guests will love you but be prepared to | | | | off if necessary. And any time you serve alcohol |
| pay for taxis if some of your party goers get | | | | be prepared to take keys from your guest and |
| out of control.Your next option is a cash bar. With | | | | call a cab. Its just one of many duties you have |
| this type of bar your guests will have to pay for | | | | as a party host.The author operates a website to |
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| to excess if they have to pay for it.The last | | | | |