What is a no host bar?

A no host bar, also known as a cash bar, is a bar at an event where guests pay for their own drinks. This is in contrast to a hosted bar, where the event host pays for all the drinks served to guests.

No host bars are often a cost-effective option for event organizers, as they only have to pay for the venue and staffing, while guests cover the cost of their own drinks. It can also be a more practical option for events where guests may have different preferences for drinks or where the host does not want to pay for excessive alcohol consumption.

Guests at a no host bar are typically given the opportunity to purchase drink tickets or tokens to use at the bar, or they can simply pay for their drinks as they order them. The prices for drinks at a no host bar are often similar to those at a regular bar or restaurant.

Overall, a no host bar can be a convenient and flexible option for events where the host wants to offer drinks to guests without incurring all the costs themselves.