For a San Francisco event, your main alcohol-delivery options are a neighborhood liquor store with delivery, a big-box beverage chain, a national delivery app, or a dedicated keg and beverage service. The best choice depends on whether you need a full setup — kegs, taps, glassware, returns — or just bottles dropped off. Mike's Beverages and Liquors spans most of these: a real San Francisco shop since 1959 that delivers cases, kegs, and bar supplies same-day (SF orders by 9 a.m.).
1. A neighborhood liquor store that delivers
Best for full-service event orders. A local shop can deliver a mixed order — wine by the case, beer, spirits, mixers, and ice — with staff who help you size it and a same-day option for last-minute needs. The trade-off versus a big chain is that selection is curated rather than warehouse-sized, but for an event that personal sizing help is usually worth more. This is where Mike's fits.
2. A big-box beverage chain
Best for the lowest unit price on big national brands when you have time to plan. Chains carry deep stock of mainstream labels, but delivery is often scheduled rather than same-day, event help is limited, and you'll handle your own keg equipment and returns. Good for a straightforward bulk order of known brands.
3. A national delivery app
Best for small, last-minute orders when convenience beats everything. Apps are fast for a bottle or two, but they ship from third-party stock at a markup, rarely handle kegs or bar setups, and offer no help planning an event. Fine as a backup, not as your main event source.
4. A dedicated keg or beverage service
Best for on-tap events and bartending. These specialists bring kegs, taps, and sometimes staff — but many are delivery-only with no storefront or retail catalog behind them. Mike's covers this lane too: we deliver kegs with the tap and CO2 included and rent jockey boxes and kegerators, while also being a full retail shop, so beer, wine, and spirits arrive in the same order. See corporate keg delivery in San Francisco.
How to choose
- Need a setup? If you want kegs on tap, choose a shop or service that delivers taps and CO2 and handles deposits — not an app.
- Headcount. For 50+ people, a case-and-keg order from one supplier beats juggling several app orders.
- Timing. Same-day matters for last-minute events — in SF, order by 9 a.m. for same-day delivery.
- Returns. Kegs carry a refundable deposit; pick a supplier that collects the empties for you.
What to order for an SF event
A reliable event lineup: one or two beer kegs, a case or two of wine, a tub of ready-to-drink canned cocktails for variety without a bartender, and a non-alcoholic option so everyone's covered. Sending bottles as gifts instead? See wine and whiskey gift delivery in SF. Planning a keg specifically? Read how to buy or rent a keg in San Francisco.
Why Mike's for events
Mike's has supplied San Francisco events since 1959 — from backyard parties to corporate happy hours. Because we're a full retail shop and a keg headquarters in one, your kegs, cases, cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks arrive together, same-day, with the equipment and deposits handled. See same-day alcohol delivery in San Francisco for the full picture, or call (415) 587-5000.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best way to get alcohol delivered for an event in San Francisco?
It depends on whether you need a full setup or just bottles. For most events, a neighborhood shop that delivers kegs, cases, and bar supplies in one same-day order is the simplest choice. Mike's Beverages and Liquors covers all of it locally, with same-day SF delivery for orders by 9 a.m.
Can I get kegs delivered for an SF event?
Yes. Mike's delivers kegs with the tap and CO2 included for weddings, parties, and corporate events — same-day in San Francisco for orders placed by 9 a.m., and on scheduled days to the East Bay and South Bay. Refundable keg deposits are handled for you.
How far ahead should I order alcohol for an event?
For large or keg orders, order a few days ahead so sizes and equipment can be reserved. For last-minute bottles and cases in San Francisco, same-day delivery is available on orders placed by 9 a.m., Tuesday through Saturday.