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.
oxford bartender hire
cocktail service in Oxford
Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Oxford and the rest of Oxfordshire. From Jericho to Cowley Road, 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.
Among the dreaming spires, from a private hire space near the Bodleian Library to a house party in Jericho, Oxford is a city that knows how to celebrate. A cocktail bartender turns any Oxford venue into a proper cocktail bar. You choose the cocktails and how long the service lasts, 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 Oxford.
Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Oxford
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 Oxford during St Giles' Fair (September)?
Yes, you can absolutely book during St Giles’ Fair! Just be aware that the wide boulevard of St Giles’ is completely closed to traffic. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning St Giles’ Fair 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 Oxford and Oxford Brookes University?
We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University all work perfectly. Your bartenders bring all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails.
Is parking included for bookings in Oxford city centre?
Yes, all parking costs are included in your booking price. Oxford city centre has very limited parking and an expanding Zero Emission Zone. Park and Ride services are strongly recommended if you need to give guests directions. Our team are experienced at finding parking in Oxford and will sort everything themselves. You do not need to worry about arranging a space for us.
Can your bartenders access venues near Cornmarket Street and Queen Street in Oxford with all the equipment?
Yes. While Cornmarket Street and Queen Street are pedestrianised, we are experienced at finding nearby drop-off points and loading bays. 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 Oxford?
Yes, we cover all of Oxford and the surrounding area, including Abingdon, Kidlington, Witney and Bicester. We also offer a cocktail making class in Oxford. In fact, we cover the whole of the UK!
How far in advance should I book a bartender in Oxford?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and during popular periods in Oxford. That said, we are flexible and can sometimes accommodate last-minute bookings.
Cocktails in Oxford
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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