How much does birthday party bar hire in London cost? +
Birthday party bar hire in London starts from £850 for a four-hour all-inclusive package for up to 35 guests. Events for 50–100 guests range from £1,300 to £2,800 depending on the drinks menu, duration, and bar configuration. Dry hire — bar unit, bartenders, and glassware only — starts from £350 if you supply the drinks.
Can you do a surprise birthday party bar setup? +
Yes. We can coordinate a silent setup before guests arrive — no early arrivals spotting the bar before the birthday person. Share your venue access time when you enquire and we'll schedule arrival and build to fit. We've set up inside hired halls, garden marquees, and private members' clubs for surprise events across London.
What cocktails are most popular for birthday parties? +
Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, and Aperol Spritz top our birthday bookings consistently. For milestone birthdays — 30th, 40th, 50th — we often create a named signature cocktail for the guest of honour. Champagne and prosecco toasts are available as add-ons to any birthday package.
Can you cater for a birthday party at a hired venue rather than a house? +
Yes. We've served at hired halls, private members' clubs, rooftop bars, garden venues, and restaurants across all 32 London boroughs. For venues with their own bar, we operate alongside it or staff it directly — see our bar staff hire page. For dry venue hire spaces, we bring the complete mobile setup.
Do you need mains power for a birthday party bar setup? +
Our bar units can operate on a standard 13 amp UK plug socket — most houses, halls, and hired venues are covered. For outdoor setups without mains access, we hire in a generator. Power requirements are confirmed when you send your enquiry.
How many guests can you serve at a birthday party? +
We serve birthday parties from 20 to 300 guests. For 20–50 guests, one bartender handles the bar independently. At 50–100 guests, we add a second bartender. Above 100, a head bartender coordinates the crew with bar backs for restocking. The largest birthday events we've staffed used three bar points with six staff across a warehouse venue in Hackney.
Can you create a custom cocktail for the birthday person? +
Yes. We design a named signature cocktail built around the birthday person's favourite spirit, flavour profile, or a theme. The cocktail appears on the printed menu card with their name. This is included free on all milestone birthday packages (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th). For standard birthdays, it's a £50 add-on that includes recipe development and a tasting before the event.
