The Rambling Rose
Monroe, LA
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About The Rambling Rose
The Rambling Rose is a vintage mobile bar and beverage catering service based in Monroe, Louisiana, run by owner Ragan Barnes. The fleet has real character: a 1959 Chevrolet Apache truck and a 1978 horse trailer rebuilt into a mobile bar, plus smaller carts for intimate events. It runs as a dry-hire service, so under Louisiana law the client supplies the alcohol while The Rambling Rose handles everything else, including two bartenders, setup and teardown, bar ice, garnishes, napkins, custom menu planning, and an alcohol shopping list. The standard package covers an unlimited beer and wine selection, with signature crafted cocktails like an Old Fashioned, mojito, or mint julep available as add-ons after an in-person tasting.
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Who is The Rambling Rose?
It is a vintage mobile bar and beverage catering service in Monroe, Louisiana, owned by Ragan Barnes, a Louisiana local. She runs a vintage fleet that includes a 1959 Chevrolet Apache truck and a 1978 horse trailer rebuilt into a mobile bar, plus smaller carts for more intimate events.
How does the dry-hire model work?
Because of Louisiana liquor laws, the client buys the alcohol and The Rambling Rose provides everything else. That includes the bar, two bartenders, setup and teardown, ice, garnishes, napkins, a custom menu, and an alcohol shopping list so you know exactly what to buy. It also tends to save money since you are not paying bar markups on the drinks.
What is included and what does it start at?
The standard package starts at $850 and covers four hours of service, two bartenders, an unlimited beer and wine selection, custom menu planning, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, and general and liquor liability insurance. The first 40 miles of travel are included.
Can you do craft cocktails?
Yes, as add-ons. Signature crafted cocktails like an Old Fashioned, margarita, mojito, paloma, or mint julep can be added on, and cocktail packages include an in-person tasting so you can dial in the menu before the event.
What areas do you serve?
The Rambling Rose is based in Monroe, Louisiana and travels from there. The first 40 miles of travel are included, with a per-mile rate beyond that. Reach out with your venue location to confirm availability.
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