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Cocktail Menu for Events.

Nine signature cocktails, from a cold-smoked Negroni to a zero-proof No-groni, available at every event The Sesh Bars serve across Reading and Berkshire. All menus are customisable. Bespoke named cocktails for weddings, engagements, and corporate events are included on the £7.50 open-bar rate.

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The Sesh Bars event cocktail menu features nine signature cocktails, available at every event across Reading and Berkshire. The menu includes the Smoked Negroni (cold-smoked with applewood), Midnight Espresso (double-shot espresso martini), Pornstar Martini (passionfruit with prosecco shot), Velvet Bramble (gin and blackberry), Old Fashioned (rye whiskey), French 75 (gin and prosecco), Aperol Spritz, Garden Gimlet (cucumber gin), and No-groni (zero-proof). Bookings on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages include a menu consultation at no extra charge, where couples or event organisers can design named signature cocktails, select from the full menu, or create entirely new serves. Zero-proof cocktails are included as standard on all all-inclusive packages.

Signature Serves
9 cocktails including 1 zero-proof option
Bespoke Menus
Included on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages
Open-Bar Pricing
£6.50 per adult per hour without alcoholic cocktails, £7.50 with, first four hours, from 100 adults
Spirits
Premium brands: Hendrick's, Ketel One, Bulleit, Tanqueray
Dietary
Vegan, allergen-free, and zero-proof options available
01 - Signature Menu

Signature Cocktail Menu.

Nine cocktails cover every event type, from the complexity of a cold-smoked Negroni at a boutique wedding to the approachability of an Aperol Spritz at a summer garden party. Open-bar bookings are priced per adult per hour, see our packages page for full pricing. For guests who prefer something simpler, a classic Greyhound can always be added to the menu on request.

Smoked Negroni

Woodford Reserve, Campari, sweet vermouth

Cold-smoke finish

Midnight Espresso

Ketel One vodka, espresso, Mr Black cold brew

Double-shot, creamy foam

Velvet Bramble

Hendrick's gin, lemon, blackberry, crème de mûre

Crushed ice, fresh fruit

Old Fashioned

Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura, Demerara

Orange twist, large ice

French 75

Tanqueray gin, lemon, sugar, prosecco

Elegant, celebratory

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Rioja Vino de España Cava, soda

High-volume crowd favourite

Pornstar Martini

Absolut Vanilla, passion fruit, lime, prosecco shot

Passion fruit half, foam top

Garden Gimlet

Hendrick's gin, cucumber, elderflower, lime

Garden party staple

No-groni

Seedlip Spice 94, Martini Floreale, bitter orange

Zero-alcohol, full character

Cash bar drink prices are confirmed in your quote. Open-bar pricing is per adult per hour, see the packages page.

02 - Bespoke Menus

Bespoke Cocktail Menu Design.

Bookings on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages include a cocktail consultation call. For weddings and engagements, we design a named signature cocktail for the couple, built around their flavour preferences, named after them or the occasion, and printed on the event menu card. For corporate events, brand-aligned menus use a sponsored spirit, match brand colours, or carry campaign-themed names.

Seasonal menus rotate quarterly. Summer menus lean on elderflower, cucumber, and citrus. Autumn and winter menus bring in smoked spirits, warming spices, and dark berry flavours. Festive menus for Christmas parties include mulled wine cocktails, cranberry serves, and the full seasonal list. We build your final menu at least two weeks before the event date so the team is fully briefed.

Wedding & Engagement

Named signature cocktail for the couple

Corporate & Brand

Spirit-sponsor aligned, campaign-themed

Seasonal Menus

Summer, autumn, winter, festive rotations

03 - Zero-Proof

Zero-Proof Cocktail Options.

Zero-proof options are included as standard on every all-inclusive booking at no extra charge. The No-groni uses Seedlip Spice 94, Martini Floreale, and bitter orange to deliver the complexity of a classic Negroni without the alcohol. A non-alcoholic Espresso Martini using Mr Black de-alcoholised coffee liqueur and a zero-proof Aperol Spritz are available alongside it.

Non-alcoholic options matter at every event: pregnant guests, designated drivers, sober friends, and people choosing not to drink should have a drink they actually want to hold. Our zero-proof menu uses proper non-alcoholic spirits rather than cordials or juice, the flavour profile is built to stand alongside the full cocktail list. For events with a high proportion of non-drinkers, see our mocktail bar hire service.

No-groni

Seedlip Spice 94, Martini Floreale, bitter orange

Zero-Proof Espresso

De-alcoholised Mr Black, cold brew

AF Spritz

Non-alcoholic Aperol alternative, cava-style

Zero-proof cocktails included at no extra cost on all all-inclusive packages. Cash bar drink prices are confirmed in your quote.

04 - By Event Type

Cocktail Menus by Event Type.

The cocktail menu you choose depends on your event format, guest profile, and service style. Wedding bar hire menus typically feature a champagne reception followed by 4-5 signature cocktails including a named couple's cocktail, an espresso martini for the evening, and a zero-proof option. Our bartenders design the wedding cocktail menu during a dedicated consultation call included on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages.

Corporate event bar hire menus are built around your brand, campaign-named cocktails, spirit-sponsor alignment, and fast service at high volume. For private party bar hire, most clients choose crowd-pleasing serves like the Pornstar Martini and Espresso Martini alongside a lighter spritz option for the early hours.

Festival bar hire menus prioritise speed: batch cocktails pre-mixed in quantity and served over ice keep queue times under two minutes. For events focused primarily on non-alcoholic serves, our mocktail bar hire page covers the full zero-proof range. All cocktail menus are available across Reading, Berkshire, and the Thames Valley, and The Sesh Bars serves events in Reading, Windsor, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham, Bracknell, and Newbury, and any travel charge is confirmed in your quote.

08 - FAQ

Cocktail Menu FAQ.

Can I choose a custom cocktail menu for my event? +
Yes. Bookings on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages include a cocktail consultation. You choose from the signature menu, request specific serves, or work with our bartenders to design something entirely bespoke. Named signature cocktails, created for weddings, engagements, or corporate events, are included on the £7.50 rate and bespoke packages. The final menu is confirmed at least two weeks before your event.
How are cocktails priced? +
Open-bar bookings, where the host covers the drinks bill, are priced per adult per hour, not per drink: £6.50 without alcoholic cocktails and £7.50 with alcoholic cocktails, for the first four hours, from 100 adults. No VAT is added on top of these rates. Cash bar drink prices are confirmed in your quote.
Do you have non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu? +
Yes. The No-groni is our flagship zero-proof cocktail, using Seedlip Spice 94 with Martini Floreale and bitter orange. Non-alcoholic versions of the Espresso Martini and Aperol Spritz are also available. All-inclusive packages include zero-proof options at no extra charge.
Can you accommodate dietary requirements and allergens? +
Yes. Common allergen considerations for cocktails include sulphites (wine-based ingredients), eggs (foam and sour-style cocktails), and dairy (cream-based serves). Share dietary requirements at the booking stage and we adjust the menu accordingly. Every ingredient can be disclosed on request.
Can you create a themed cocktail menu for a corporate event or brand activation? +
Yes. Brand-aligned cocktail menus, using a specific spirit sponsor, matching brand colours, or named after a campaign, are available for corporate events, product launches, and brand activations. Brand-trained bartenders for major spirit labels are available on request. Contact us to discuss the brief.
What are the most popular cocktails for events in Berkshire? +
The most requested cocktails across our events are the Espresso Martini (our highest-volume serve at corporate and birthday parties), Pornstar Martini (the top pick at hen parties and private celebrations), Aperol Spritz (the crowd favourite at summer garden parties and festivals), and French 75 (most popular at weddings and engagement celebrations). The Smoked Negroni is our signature premium serve, finished tableside with applewood smoke under a glass cloche.
How many cocktails should I choose for my event menu? +
For most events, 4-6 cocktails provide the right balance of choice and fast service. Fewer than 4 can feel limited; more than 8 slows bar service as bartenders switch between too many recipes. We recommend including at least one spirit-forward stirred drink (like the Old Fashioned or Negroni), one shaken fruity serve (Pornstar Martini or Velvet Bramble), one sparkling option (French 75 or Aperol Spritz), and one zero-proof cocktail. Our bartenders advise on the best selection for your guest profile during the menu consultation.
Do you use premium spirits or house brands in your cocktails? +
We use premium spirits as standard across the full menu: Hendrick's and Tanqueray gin, Ketel One and Absolut Vanilla vodka, Bulleit Bourbon and Woodford Reserve whiskey, Campari, Mr Black coffee liqueur, and Seedlip Spice 94 for zero-proof serves. All-inclusive packages include these premium brands at no extra cost. Spirit upgrades to super-premium labels (such as Grey Goose, Roku Gin, or Patrón tequila) are available on request.

Other Services

Areas We Cover

Open bar price estimate

Estimate Your Bar Cost.

£2,600 without alcoholic cocktails

£3,000 with alcoholic cocktails

Open bar: £6.50 per adult per hour without alcoholic cocktails, £7.50 with alcoholic cocktails, for the first four hours. Extra hours are £4.50 per adult per hour. Mocktails and alcohol-free drinks are included in both rates, and the £7.50 rate adds alcoholic cocktails. No VAT is added on top. Open-bar rates apply from 100 adults; smaller events are quoted individually. Cash bar and dry hire options are on the pricing page.

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