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belfast bartender hire

cocktail service in Belfast

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Belfast and County Antrim. From the Cathedral Quarter to the Linen Quarter, your bartenders travel to your venue with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.

“BELFAST”
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You can hire the bartender team only, add cocktail glassware, or add both the glassware and ingredients for a complete service. We will also help you plan your cocktail menu and, when you are providing the ingredients yourself, supply a detailed shopping list with everything you need. Optional extras, including portable bar hire, can also be added for an additional fee.

We have been offering our services to happy customers in and around Belfast since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Belfast, Lisburn, Bangor, Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey, Newtownards and Ballyclare.

From a birthday near Titanic Belfast to a hen weekend in a city centre apartment close to the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast is a city full of character and celebration. A cocktail bartender turns any Belfast venue into a proper cocktail bar. Choose your cocktails and the length of the service, and your bartender makes them fresh for your guests all evening, so you can enjoy your own party.

  • Cocktails made freshly for you
  • Shopping list or ingredients provided
  • Choose your cocktail menu
  • Choose your service length

Prefer something more hands-on? Try our cocktail making class in Belfast.

Bartender in a tipsy parties apron serving margaritas to a smiling group raising glasses

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Belfast

Do I need to supply the ingredients?

It is up to you. You can hire the bartender team only, add cocktail glassware, or add both the glassware and ingredients for a complete service. If you are providing the ingredients yourself, we will send you a detailed shopping list for your chosen cocktails.

Can I hire a mobile bar as well?

Yes. Portable bar hire can be added as an optional extra for an additional fee.

How long can I hire a bartender for?

You choose your service length when you get your quote.

Can you travel to Belfast for bartender hire?

Absolutely! We cover the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland. All travel costs are always included in your booking price, so there are no surprise ferry or flight surcharges.

Can I book a bartender in Belfast during Belfast International Arts Festival (October)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during Belfast International Arts Festival! Just be aware that venues across the city get busy. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Belfast International Arts Festival when you book and we can advise on whether to allow some extra setup time.

Can you set up at student accommodation near Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University?

We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University all work perfectly. Your bartenders bring all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails.

What are the best areas in Belfast for a hen party with a bartender?

Popular areas for hen parties in Belfast include the Cathedral Quarter and Botanic Avenue, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and your bartenders set up right there.

Do you cover areas outside Belfast?

Yes, we cover all of Belfast and the surrounding area, including Lisburn, Bangor, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. We also offer a cocktail making class in Belfast. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

How far in advance should I book a bartender in Belfast?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Belfast. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.

Cocktails in Belfast

three ways to get tipsy

Hands straining pink foamy cocktails into coupes and topping one with a raspberry

Cocktail classes

grab a shaker

You get shaking things up: a hands-on class hosted by a trained mixologist, 2 to 5 cocktails each and a few party games.

A bartender in an apron serving a long cocktail with mint across the bar

Bartender hire

two ways to get the bar sorted

Hire mobile cocktail bartenders anywhere in the UK. Wet hire: we bring the bar kit, glassware and every ingredient. Dry hire: you hire the bartenders and supply the ingredients yourself, glass hire is optional. Bar and table also available to add to either option.With ingredients, aka wet hire: we bring the bar kit, glassware and every ingredient. Without ingredients, aka dry hire: you hire the bartenders and supply the ingredients yourself, glass hire is optional. Bar and table also available to add to either option.

A bartender in a hat and striped apron garnishing a cocktail with an orange slice

Cocktail consultancy

for bars & brands

Help planning a cocktail menu for your venue or event. Tell us what you need and we’ll take it from there.

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