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.
leicester bartender hire
cocktail service in Leicester
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Leicester and the surrounding Leicestershire area. From the Cultural Quarter to Clarendon Park, 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 Leicester since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth and Coalville.
From a house party in Clarendon Park to a work celebration near the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester is a city full of character and occasions worth marking. A cocktail bartender turns any Leicester 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 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 Leicester.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Leicester
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 Leicester during Leicester's Diwali celebrations (October)?
Yes, you can absolutely book during Leicester’s Diwali celebrations! Just be aware that some streets around the Golden Mile are closed for the festivities. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning Leicester’s Diwali celebrations 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 Leicester and De Montfort University?
We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation all work perfectly for bartender hire.
What are the best areas in Leicester for a hen party with a cocktail bartender?
Popular areas for hen parties in Leicester include the Cultural Quarter and Granby Street, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and we set up right there, so you get your own cocktail bar without having to leave your venue.
Do you cover areas outside Leicester?
Yes, we cover all of Leicester and the surrounding area, including Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough and Melton Mowbray. We also offer a cocktail making class in Leicester. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Leicester?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Leicester. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Leicester
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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