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Can we bring our own alcohol?

No. WithinSodo is the exclusive provider of all alcohol and bar services on-site. Outside alcohol is not permitted under any circumstances, in accordance with Washington State liquor laws and our venue policy.

Our team offers a full-service bar program with curated drink packages, staffing, and flexibility to match your event style. From craft cocktails to non-alcoholic options, we’ll work with you to design a bar experience that fits your vibe—and your budget.

Learn more in our Bar Program Guide

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Can I choose a hosted bar, cash bar, or both?

Yes! We’re all about flexibility here.

Hosted Bar: You cover the cost of all drinks (most popular for weddings)
Cash Bar: Guests pay for their own drinks. You're only responsible for staffing costs and any difference if the bar minimum isn’t met.
Hybrid Bar: A mix of the two. For example, you might host beer and wine, but guests pay for cocktails.

Our team can help you model out what each scenario might look like cost-wise, and is a focus at our 60-day bar + timeline meeting.

Yes! We’re all about flexibility here.

Hosted Bar: You cover the cost of all drinks (most popular for weddings)
Cash Bar: Guests pay for their own drinks. You're only responsible for staffing costs and any difference if the bar minimum isn’t met.
Hybrid Bar: A mix of the two. For example, you might host beer and wine, but guests pay for cocktails.

Our team can help you model out what each scenario might look like cost-wise, and is a focus at our 60-day bar + timeline meeting.

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What’s the bar minimum?

We offer per-drink pricing, and each event has a minimum beverage spend based on your day and bar setup:

Friday: $2,000 (up to 2 bar locations, 2 bartenders)
Saturday: $3,500 (up to 3 bar locations, 3 bartenders)
Sunday: $1,500 (1 bar location, 1 bartender)
Monday–Thursday: $1,000 (1 bar location, 1 bartender)

Each additional staffed bar or bartender is +$1,000 toward the minimum.

All bar tabs include garnishes, non-alcoholic options, cups, ice, mixers, and cleanup—but do not include staffing, gratuity, or sales tax. Those are calculated separately on your final invoice.

A $500 bar deposit is due at your 60-day planning meeting and is applied to your bar tab.

We offer per-drink pricing, and each event has a minimum beverage spend based on your day and bar setup:

Friday: $2,000 (up to 2 bar locations, 2 bartenders)
Saturday: $3,500 (up to 3 bar locations, 3 bartenders)
Sunday: $1,500 (1 bar location, 1 bartender)
Monday–Thursday: $1,000 (1 bar location, 1 bartender)

Each additional staffed bar or bartender is +$1,000 toward the minimum.

All bar tabs include garnishes, non-alcoholic options, cups, ice, mixers, and cleanup—but do not include staffing, gratuity, or sales tax. Those are calculated separately on your final invoice.

A $500 bar deposit is due at your 60-day planning meeting and is applied to your bar tab.

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Do you offer mocktails or non-alcoholic options?

Absolutely. All of our hosted bar packages include high-quality NA options (sparkling water, sodas, juices, etc.), and we also love creating signature mocktails that feel just as special as their spirited counterparts.

Let us know what you have in mind—we’re happy to help design something custom.

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Can we bring in our own food?

Yes—you’re welcome to bring in any licensed caterer or food truck of your choice. We do not provide food in-house, and there are no exclusivity requirements outside of the bar.

Since we don’t offer food service ourselves, we also don’t provide staffing for catering, bussing, or table service. Most full-service caterers include staffing in their packages, or you’re welcome to hire support separately.

We’ve created a list of recommended staffing providers here to make things easy—these are teams we’ve worked with often and trust to keep your event running smoothly.

Prefer a caterer who knows the space well? You can also check out our full recommended vendor list for recommendations on full-service and drop-off options.

All food must be prepared by a licensed and insured professional in accordance with public health regulations. No homemade food, please!

Yes—you’re welcome to bring in any licensed caterer or food truck of your choice. We do not provide food in-house, and there are no exclusivity requirements outside of the bar.

We’ve created a list of recommended staffing providers here to make things easy—these are teams we’ve worked with often and trust to keep your event running smoothly.

Prefer a caterer who knows the space well? You can also check out our full recommended vendor list for recommendations on full-service and drop-off options.

All food must be prepared by a licensed and insured professional in accordance with public health regulations. No homemade food, please!

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Do you work with any specific or preferred caterers or other vendors?

While we exclusively provide alcohol and all bar services, there are no restrictions on any other vendors as long as they are properly licensed and insured.

If you’re looking for suggestions, you can view some of our favorite vendors here.

While we exclusively provide alcohol and all bar services, there are no restrictions on any other vendors as long as they are properly licensed and insured.

If you’re looking for suggestions, you can view some of our favorite vendors here.