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You are here: Home / the Bar / How To Set Up A Coffee Bar for Entertaining

How To Set Up A Coffee Bar for Entertaining

See how to set up a coffee bar for entertaining with these tips. Get coffee bar ideas for a party or brunch and offer your guests hot coffee with dessert. Here’s everything you need for setting up a hot coffee station.

how to set up a coffee bar for a party

These tips for setting up a coffee bar can also be applied to a hot cocoa bar

If your family & friends are anything like mine, coffee is a necessity of life! We drink it in the morning, in the afternoon, and some even drink it at night. But for special occasions I love the decadence of adding flavors to coffee.

Adding things you wouldn’t drink every day like flavored liqueurs or whipped cream are what make a coffee bar so special. Add in some chocolate treats and you basically have a marriage made in heaven. Speaking of marriage, this would be a delicious addition to a bridal shower or a ladies luncheon. 

Get more coffee bar party ideas with these posts

  • This holiday hot bar is chic and serves up hot coffee, tea, or cocoa
  • Set up an iced coffee bar cart with these tips
  • This coffee cocktail bar is simple for overnight guests to help themselves.
  • Include the kids at the party with this hot cocoa bar 

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How to Set up a Coffee Bar

Create a total look to the coffee bar by adding DIY design touches. A vintage look is added here with newspaper print.

It’s a good idea to set up the coffee in a place that’s away from heavy traffic. A side table, desk, or counter top would work just fine. 

  • Make sure to have regular and decaf coffee and label them as such.
  • Provide 3 flavored liqueurs for an indulgent treat. Chocolate liqueur, Butterscotch liqueur, and Irish Cream are all great choices!

HOSTESS TIP: Inexpensive pouring spouts make it easier to pour small amounts of the liqueur and small bottles make the presentation more attractive.  

  • You’ll need to have cream and sugar for the traditionalists, and raw sugar cubes for a modern spin.
  • Flavored creamer is also a welcome addition.
  • Chocolate is a secondary feature on this coffee bar because the two go so well together. Add some chocolate covered espresso beans, and chocolate biscotti to the table.
  • Provide DIY chocolate mold stir sticks or purchase some from the store.
  • Place mugs so they’re easy to reach and use decorative stir sticks instead of spoons. You can find inexpensive mugs at the dollar stores or home stores. 

HOSTESS TIP: Put out an array of unique mugs and let guests take it home with them as a party favor.

There’s just nothing better after a delicious meal than a hot cup of coffee served with a yummy chocolate treat. 

coffee bar tray for entertaining

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November 17, 2011 10:00 pm Chris Filed Under: Brunch, drinks, Entertaining, the Bar

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  1. Angi @SchneiderPeeps says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:53 am

    We’re putting together a self serve coffee bar for my son’s prom this weekend and I came across your site. Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

    • Chris says

      March 22, 2014 at 11:03 am

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Angi. Have fun setting up your coffee bar!

  2. bahar says

    July 21, 2012 at 3:50 am

    our weddind anniversary is in autumn and this idea is very practical for me

    • Chris says

      July 21, 2012 at 10:26 am

      That’s great, Bahar. Glad you like it!

  3. Kathia says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    This table is so creative, I love it.

  4. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    November 23, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Love this coffee bar! So cute and festive and would make a great end to any party!

  5. Justine says

    November 18, 2011 at 8:54 am

    This is so sweet! I would love it if I went to a party with a decked out coffee bar. Well…I love any situation that involves coffee.

    ~Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One

  6. Kristin says

    November 18, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Nice idea! Where did you get the pouring bottles? Where did you get the cage-like shelf that you used to set your coffee cups?

    • Chris says

      November 19, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Kristin,

      The bottles are from Ross {also at places like Pier 1 or World Market} & the cage-thing is from TJMaxx {from last year}.

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