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cocktail service in Norwich

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Norwich and Norfolk. From the Norwich Lanes to Tombland, 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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Aerial view of Norwich Cathedral and the city around it

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 Norwich since 2012, at private homes, rented venues, hotels and offices across Norwich, Wymondham, Attleborough and North Walsham.

Between Norwich Cathedral and the independent streets of the Norwich Lanes, this is a city with plenty of character for a celebration. A cocktail bartender turns any Norwich venue, from an Airbnb near Tombland to a hotel suite or office, 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 the party is yours to enjoy.

  • 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 Norwich.

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Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Norwich

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 set up at student accommodation near the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts?

We certainly can. Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts 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 are the best areas in Norwich for a hen party with a cocktail bartender?

Popular areas for hen parties in Norwich include the Norwich Lanes and Tombland, but honestly, we come to you so wherever your accommodation is works perfectly. Many groups book an Airbnb or hotel suite and your bartender sets up right there.

Can your bartenders access venues near Gentleman's Walk and the Royal Arcade area in Norwich with all the equipment?

Yes. While Gentleman’s Walk and the Royal Arcade area is pedestrianised, we are experienced at finding nearby drop-off points and loading bays. Our equipment is designed to be portable, so a short walk from the nearest vehicle access point is no problem at all. We may need to book additional setup time for pedestrianised locations, so please enquire about this before booking and we can advise.

Do you cover areas outside Norwich?

Yes, we cover all of Norwich and the surrounding area, including Wymondham, Attleborough and North Walsham. We also offer a cocktail making class in Norwich. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!

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

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

Cocktails in Norwich

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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