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What is a dirty soda bar? (And how to plan one)
A dirty soda bar is a self-serve or served station where guests build fizzy drinks from soda, flavored syrups, cream and mix-ins. Here is what goes on one, what you need, and when it is easier to have someone else run it.
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Pick your drinks and guest count
Work out how many people will actually drink soda.
Decide self-serve or served
Self-serve means you stock and run it; served means our crew does.
Book the bar if you want it handled
We bring, stock, serve and break down — you stay a guest.
What you get
What's included
- Base sodas: cola, lemon-lime, root beer, cream soda, sparkling water
- Flavored syrups: vanilla, caramel, raspberry, peach, coconut, hazelnut
- Cream or creamer — the splash that makes a soda “dirty”
- Mix-ins: whipped cream, lime, coconut flakes, flavored syrups drizzled on top
- Ice, cups, lids, straws, and a menu so guests know what to ask for
- A cooler or two, and someone restocking while the party runs
Real events
Snapshots from recent parties
Questions
Good to know
What makes a soda “dirty”?
Cream or creamer plus flavored syrup added to a regular soda. The mix-ins on top — coconut, lime, whipped cream — are what people mean by a dirty soda.
How much soda do I need for a party?
Plan on 2 to 3 drinks per guest over a couple of hours, and let the syrup and cream do the heavy lifting. Tell us your headcount and we stock to it.
What do you need for a dirty soda bar?
A table or station, coolers for ice and cream, the sodas and syrups, cups, lids and straws, and a menu. If you would rather not shop and haul, that is what served soda bar service covers.
Is a dirty soda bar only for weddings?
No — birthdays, baby showers, corporate events, school functions and neighborhood parties all work. Anything where guests stand around with a drink in hand.
Should we do self-serve or have it served?
Self-serve is cheapest but you are the one restocking ice and wiping spills. Served means our crew runs the bar, keeps the line moving, and you never leave your own party.
What is the difference between a dirty soda and an Italian soda?
An Italian soda is soda plus flavored syrup and cream. A dirty soda takes that further with mix-ins such as coconut, lime or whipped cream. Both are non-alcoholic, and both are easy to serve from the same bar.
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