Signature Cocktail
A custom drink we design together. Often a citrus-forward batch built for serving fast at scale — paloma, gin spritz, mezcal sour.
Mobile Bar · Austin & Hill Country
The Piaggio Tap Bar.
A vintage Italian three-wheeler with a solid wood bar top and six working taps. Mobile bar service for weddings, brand activations, and private events across Austin and the Texas Hill Country — anywhere the bar fits.
No. 01 · Signature Format
The most photographable bar in central Texas.
The Piaggio Ape is an Italian classic — a tiny three-wheeled work truck that's been a fixture of European villages since the 1940s. We took ours, restored it in cream and copper, and built a fully functional tap bar into the cargo bed. The result is the bar that anchors your event without dominating it.
Six working taps. A solid wood bar top with brass trim. Hex-tile back wall. The truck rolls in, the cargo bed opens, and the bar comes alive — without outlets, generators, or any external power source. When the night ends, it rolls out — and most of your guests will spend the whole evening photographing it.
We've poured from the Piaggio at Hill Country wedding venues, on ranches outside Dripping Springs, inside galleries and lofts, and at brand activations across Austin. It's our signature format — and it's the format Austin clients ask for first.
6Working Taps
0Outlets Needed
100%TABC-Certified Staff
150+Events Served
Anatomy of the truck.
Every detail was chosen to do two things — pour exceptional drinks fast, and look beautiful while doing it.
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Solid wood bar top
A natural wood pour surface runs the length of the bar, framed in brass that matches the taps. The grain warms with use and pairs cleanly with whatever florals and styling you bring to the day.
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Six functional taps
Six brass taps run live — four facing the guest side, two more on the back. Most clients pour cocktails, beer, and wine, but the lineup is yours to design with us.
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Hex-tile back wall
White ceramic hex tile behind the taps gives the bar a clean, photographable focal point that holds up against any color palette your florals are working with.
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Hand-restored Italian classic
A vintage Piaggio Ape — Italian post-war workhorse — restored in cream and copper. The truck itself is part of the design; clients style around it instead of trying to dress it up.
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Self-contained — no power required
No outlets. No generators. No extension cords run across your venue floor. The Piaggio runs everything from its own onboard systems, which means it goes wherever it physically fits — indoor or outdoor.
On Tap
Six taps. Your call.
The standard configuration runs two signature cocktails on draft, plus a beer and a wine — with two more taps for whatever fits the event. Augusto leads the cocktail design and Veronica makes sure it lives in the same world as the rest of your day.
Second Signature
A counterpoint — usually something darker, lower-acid, more spirit-forward. Old fashioned riffs, barrel-aged Negronis, smoke variations.
Beer on Draft
One Texas-brewed beer on tap — usually a pilsner, a kolsch, or a light lager that drinks cleanly with food. We'll source it.
Wine on Draft
A wine that pours from a keg — typically a Texas rosé in spring, a cool-climate red in fall. Cleaner pours than bottles for events of this size.
Anything, Really
Cold brew. Kombucha. House-made shrubs. Mocktails alongside the cocktails. Whatever rounds out the menu for your guests.
Whatever You Dream Up
For a teen event we ran a cereal bar with four milks on tap — oat, almond, whole, chocolate. If it can be poured, we can build a tap around it.
Best for events with space and ambition.
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Weddings
Hill Country venues, ranches, lakeside estates, indoor reception halls. The Piaggio rolls in wherever there's room — and is usually the most photographed part of the day after the dress.
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Brand Activations
Product launches, pop-ups, festival booths, conferences. The truck is its own visual marketing — clients have shipped it across Austin for Meta, H-E-B, Clarins, and others.
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Private Events
Milestone celebrations, anniversaries, corporate dinners, fundraisers. Indoor or outdoor — homes, estates, country clubs, ballrooms.
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Galleries & Indoor Venues
Loft openings, exhibitions, warehouse parties, ballroom receptions. If there's a wide-enough door and ground-level access, the Piaggio fits.
The Investment Gallery.
No two events are the same — pricing varies based on guest count, service hours, format, and custom needs. Here are recent examples from past clients to give you a sense of what your investment might look like.
Not sure how much alcohol to order? Use our free calculatorPoppy's Birthday Party
- 2 hours of service
- 1 TABC-certified bartender
- Satellite bar setup
- Beer, wine & cocktails / mocktails
- Thoughtfully styled presentation
$820
*Alcohol purchased separately by client
Hailey & Josh's Wedding
- 5 hours of service
- 2 TABC-certified bartenders
- Vintage Piaggio Tap Bar
- Beer, wine, prosecco & cocktails / mocktails
- Full Uphill Taps signature presentation
$2,132
*Alcohol purchased separately by client
Kat's Corporate Holiday Party
- 4 hours of service
- 2 TABC-certified bartenders
- Onsite bar service
- Beer, wine, prosecco & cocktails / mocktails
- Full bar setup & branded presentation
$1,945
*Alcohol purchased separately by client
Practical Notes
What you'll need on the day.
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— Space
About 12' × 8' of level ground
Indoor or outdoor — grass, gravel, concrete, hardwood, pavers, all fine. Plus 4–6 feet of standing room in front for guest service. The truck arrives on its own three wheels.
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— Power
None needed
The Piaggio is fully self-contained. No outlets, no generators, no extension cords. We bring everything the bar needs to run the night.
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— Access
Drivable path to the bar location
The truck is small but it's a vehicle — we need a path that's at least 6 feet wide and clear of low branches or steep grades to get it where it lives during your event. Indoor venues need a ground-level entrance and a wide-enough door.
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— Alcohol
You purchase, we plan and serve
Per Texas law, the host buys the alcohol. We tell you exactly what to order, source the kegs (you reimburse keg costs at our wholesale rate), and pour it for you. Use our free alcohol calculator for a head start.
In Their Words
Half our wedding photos somehow have the Piaggio in them. We're glad they do.— Lexi & Sam Wedding · 200 guests · Loma Vista
Austin home. Texas range.
We're an Austin-based mobile bar serving the city and the broader Hill Country first. The Piaggio also travels across the Texas Triangle — we've poured at events in Dallas, Livingston, and venues in between. Tell us where you're getting married or hosting, and we'll tell you what's possible.
Austin
Dripping Springs
Wimberley
Driftwood
Spicewood
Fredericksburg
Lake Travis
Marble Falls
Round Rock
Georgetown
San Antonio
Houston
Dallas
Fort Worth
Common questions
Asked & answered.
The questions clients ask most about the Piaggio. If yours isn't here, send a note — Veronica or Augusto reads every inquiry.
Ask your questionHow much space does the Piaggio need?
Plan for at least 12 feet long by 8 feet wide of level ground for the truck itself, plus an additional 4–6 feet of standing room in front for guest service. The truck can be positioned on grass, gravel, concrete, or pavers.
What can be served from the six taps?
All six taps run live. The standard setup is two cocktails on draft plus a beer and a wine, with two more taps for whatever fits the event — non-alcoholic options like cold brew or kombucha, mocktails alongside the cocktails, or something unexpected (we ran a cereal bar with a four-milk lineup for a teen event). The lineup is yours to design with us.
Can the Piaggio be used indoors?
Yes. The Piaggio fits any indoor venue with ground-level access and a wide-enough door — galleries, warehouses, lofts, ballrooms, indoor reception halls. It runs without external power, so all we need is the space and a path to roll it in.
Do you provide the alcohol?
No — per Texas law, the host purchases all alcohol. We help you figure out exactly what to order and how much, source the kegs at wholesale, and serve it. Try our free Alcohol Calculator for a starting list.
How far in advance should I book the Piaggio?
Most weddings book the Piaggio six to twelve months out — Saturdays in spring and fall in the Hill Country fill first. Corporate and private events often work on shorter timelines. Reach out and we'll tell you what's open.
What does it cost to rent the Piaggio Tap Bar?
Pricing depends on guest count, event length, location, and the cocktail program. We build a tailored proposal after a brief conversation about your event — there's no fixed package price because no two events are the same. Send an inquiry and we'll get you a number within 48 hours.
If the Piaggio doesn't fit your venue.
Three formats, one standard. The Piaggio is the showpiece — but it isn't always the right fit. For tight floor plans, very large guest counts, or venues with an existing built-in bar, here are your other options.
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Satellite Bar Stations
Modular bar stations that configure to any layout, indoor or outdoor. Built for tight floor plans, large guest counts, and rooms that keep moving.
See Satellite Bars— No. 03
Onsite Bartending
Expert bartenders and a custom cocktail program. The venue brings the bar; we bring the talent and the drink design.
See Onsite Bartending
Start the conversation
Bring the Piaggio to your event.
Tell us your date, venue, and guest count. We'll confirm availability for the Piaggio and send a tailored proposal — including the tap list and any logistics specific to your venue.
