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sunderland bartender hire

cocktail service in Sunderland

Tipsy Parties provides cocktail bartender hire right across Sunderland and the wider Tyne and Wear area. From Roker to Seaburn, your bartenders travel to your venue with all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.

“SUNDERLAND”
Penshaw Monument on its green hilltop above sunlit trees on a bright day, Sunderland

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

With the National Glass Centre, Roker Pier and Lighthouse and Penshaw Monument on the doorstep, Sunderland is a great backdrop for a birthday or hen weekend. A cocktail bartender turns any Sunderland venue into a proper cocktail bar. You choose the cocktails and how long the service runs, 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 Sunderland.

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

Frequently asked questions about bartender hire in Sunderland

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 Sunderland during the Sunderland Airshow (July)?

Yes, you can absolutely book during the Sunderland Airshow! Just be aware that Roker and Seaburn seafront roads get very busy with some closures. We only allow 30 minutes for setup so if road access is a little tricky, we recommend mentioning the Sunderland Airshow 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 Sunderland?

We certainly can! Student halls, shared houses, rented flats and any other type of accommodation near the University of Sunderland all work perfectly. Your bartenders bring all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails.

Does beach-area parking in Sunderland affect the cost during summer?

Not at all. Even during the busy summer months when parking near the seafront fills up quickly, all travel and parking costs are included in your booking. Our team will manage the parking logistics so you can focus on having a great time.

Can you come to an Airbnb in Sunderland?

Of course! Whether it is an apartment near Roker or a house in Seaburn, your bartenders bring all the equipment needed to prepare your chosen cocktails for you and your guests.

Do you cover areas outside Sunderland?

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

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

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

Cocktails in Sunderland

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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