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.
dumfries bartender hire
cocktail service in Dumfries
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Dumfries and the wider Dumfries and Galloway area. From Whitesands to the High Street, 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 Dumfries since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Dumfries, Lockerbie and Thornhill.
With its Robert Burns connections, landmarks like Burns House and the Devorgilla Bridge and the beautiful Solway Coast close by, Dumfries is a lovely place to celebrate. A cocktail bartender turns any Dumfries venue, from a town centre apartment to a private hire space, 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 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 Dumfries.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Dumfries
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 Dumfries for bartender hire?
We certainly can! We cover the whole of the UK. All travel costs are included in your booking price, whether you are in the town centre or out in the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway countryside. There are never any hidden surcharges.
What if my venue in the town centre near Whitesands in Dumfries does not have parking nearby?
No problem at all. Your bartenders are used to town 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.
Can you come to an Airbnb in Dumfries?
Of course! Whether it is an apartment in the town centre or a house on the High Street, your bartenders bring all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.
Do you cover areas outside Dumfries?
Yes, we cover all of Dumfries and the surrounding area, including Lockerbie and Thornhill. We also offer a cocktail making class in Dumfries. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Dumfries?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Dumfries. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Dumfries
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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