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.
carlisle bartender hire
cocktail service in Carlisle
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Carlisle and the wider Cumbria area. From the city centre to Botchergate, 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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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 Carlisle since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Carlisle, Brampton and Wigton.
From apartments in the city centre to private venues close to Carlisle Castle, Carlisle has a good choice of places to celebrate. A cocktail bartender turns any of them into a proper cocktail bar for a birthday, a hen do or a team night. You choose the cocktails and how long you want the service for, and your bartender makes them fresh for your guests 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 Carlisle.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Carlisle
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 really travel all the way to Carlisle?
Absolutely. We cover the entire UK and Carlisle is no exception. All travel costs are included in your booking price. Whether you are in the city centre, nearby in the Eden Valley, or even out towards the Lake District, we will bring the cocktails to you.
Can you set up at student accommodation near the University of Cumbria?
We certainly can. Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near the University of Cumbria all work perfectly for bartender hire. As long as there is a table or flat surface for us to set up on, we will make it work.
What if my venue near the Lanes shopping area in Carlisle does not have parking nearby?
No problem at all. Your bartenders are used to city centre setups across the UK. All parking costs are included in your booking and our team will find suitable parking near your venue, whether that is an NCP, pay-and-display, or a residential street. You do not need to arrange anything for us.
Do you cover areas outside Carlisle?
Yes, we cover all of Carlisle and the surrounding area, including Brampton and Wigton. We also offer a cocktail making class in Carlisle. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Carlisle?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Carlisle. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Carlisle
three ways to get tipsy
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.
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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