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newcastle bartender hire

cocktail service in Newcastle

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Newcastle and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area. From the Quayside to Jesmond, your bartenders travel to your venue with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.

“NEWCASTLE”
The Tyne Bridge and the red Swing Bridge over the River Tyne in evening sun, Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Newcastle since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, Sunderland, Durham, Chester-le-Street and Blyth.

Newcastle is famous for its nightlife, but some of the best nights happen at home, whether that is a birthday in Jesmond or an Airbnb near the Tyne Bridge. A cocktail bartender turns any Newcastle 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 Newcastle.

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

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Newcastle

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.

Does the price include the Tyne Tunnel toll?

Yes. All travel expenses including the Tyne Tunnel toll are included in your booking. There are no hidden costs or surcharges. The price you see is the price you pay.

Can I book a bartender in Newcastle during the Great North Run (September)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during the Great North Run! Just be aware that road closures affect access right across the city. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning the Great North Run when you book and we can advise on whether to allow some extra setup time.

Can you set up at student accommodation near Newcastle University and Northumbria 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 Newcastle for a hen party with a cocktail bartender?

Popular areas for hen parties in Newcastle include the Diamond Strip and the Bigg Market, 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 Newcastle?

Yes, we cover all of Newcastle and the surrounding area, including Gateshead, North Shields, Sunderland and Durham. We also offer a cocktail making class in Newcastle. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

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

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

Cocktails in Newcastle

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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