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bournemouth bartender hire

cocktail service in Bournemouth

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Bournemouth and the surrounding Dorset area. From Bournemouth Pier to the Triangle, your bartenders travel to your venue with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.

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Bournemouth Pier stretching out over a blue sea beside a sandy beach

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.

With its golden beaches and lively streets around the Bournemouth Triangle, Bournemouth is made for a celebration. A cocktail bartender turns any Bournemouth venue into a proper cocktail bar: you choose the cocktails and how long you want the service for, and your bartender makes them fresh for your guests, so you can kick back and 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 Bournemouth.

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

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Bournemouth

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 I book a bartender in Bournemouth during Bournemouth Air Festival (August)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during Bournemouth Air Festival! Just be aware that the seafront and surrounding roads get extremely busy. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Bournemouth Air Festival when you book and we can advise on whether to allow some extra setup time.

Can you set up at student accommodation near Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth?

We certainly can. Your bartenders come to you, so student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation all work perfectly.

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

Popular areas for hen parties in Bournemouth include Bournemouth Triangle and Old Christchurch Road, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and your bartender sets up right there, so you get your own cocktail bar without having to leave your venue.

Does beach-area parking in Bournemouth affect the cost during summer?

Not at all. Even during the busy summer months when parking near the seafront fills up quickly, all travel and parking costs are included in your booking. Our team will manage the parking logistics so you can focus on having a great time.

Do you cover areas outside Bournemouth?

Yes, we cover all of Bournemouth and the surrounding area, including Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ringwood. We also offer a cocktail making class in Bournemouth. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

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

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

Cocktails in Bournemouth

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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