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exeter bartender hire

cocktail service in Exeter

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Exeter and the surrounding Devon area. From the Quay to Gandy 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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Exeter Cathedral’s carved west front and great window in sunshine under a deep blue sky, Exeter

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 Exeter since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Exeter, Tiverton, Cullompton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Dawlish and Teignmouth.

Whether it is a hen do by the Quay or a 30th birthday near Exeter Cathedral, a cocktail bartender turns any Exeter venue into a proper cocktail bar. You pick 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 instead of playing host.

  • 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 Exeter.

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

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Exeter

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 Exeter during Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink (April)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink! Just be aware that Northernhay Gardens and surrounding streets may be affected. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink when you book and we can advise on whether to allow some extra setup time.

Can you set up at student accommodation near the University of Exeter?

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 if my venue in the city centre near the High Street in Exeter does not have parking nearby?

No problem at all. 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 a bartender come to an Airbnb in Exeter?

Of course. Whether it is an apartment near the Quay or a house close to Gandy Street, your bartenders come to you with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails and set up wherever works best for you.

Do you cover areas outside Exeter?

Yes, we cover all of Exeter and the surrounding area, including Tiverton, Cullompton, Honiton and Sidmouth. We also offer a cocktail making class in Exeter. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

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

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

Cocktails in Exeter

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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