Garden Party Bar Hire London.

Garden party bar hire in London starts from £900 all-inclusive for up to 40 guests. The Sesh Bars bring a fully equipped outdoor mobile bar to your garden — Pimm's jugs, spritz cocktails, prosecco, and bespoke serves, set up on grass, gravel, patio, or decking by licensed bartenders. We cover gardens across all London boroughs plus Surrey, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire inside the M25.

Colourful cocktails set up at a garden party mobile bar hire in London
01 — What's Included

What Garden Party Bar Hire Includes.

Every garden party booking includes a portable mobile bar hire unit suitable for outdoor surfaces, a licensed bartender, a bespoke drinks menu, quality glassware, ice, and full setup and strike. Drink quantities are calculated per head so you never run short mid-afternoon. We arrive 60 minutes before your first guest to build and stock the bar.

All-inclusive packages cover spirits, mixers, garnishes, soft drinks, and a non-alcoholic cocktail option — so every guest has something worth raising. Dry hire is available from £350 if you're supplying the drinks yourself. Public liability insurance and personal alcohol licences are included on every booking.

  • Outdoor mobile bar unit
  • Licensed bartenders
  • Bespoke cocktail menu
  • Quality glassware
  • Ice and garnishes
  • Non-alcoholic options
  • Full setup and strike
  • Public liability insurance
02 — Drinks Menu

Garden Party Cocktail Menu.

Garden parties call for light, refreshing serves that hold up in warm weather without demanding a full cocktail bar setup. Our most popular outdoor menu combines Pimm's Cup, Aperol Spritz, Elderflower Gin Fizz, Mojito, and a chilled Rosé Sangria. Prosecco and sparkling water on arrival round out the welcome. We build the menu around your event time — afternoon parties lean lighter; evening garden parties can take something with more weight.

Non-alcoholic cocktails are included as standard: alcohol-free Spritz, Virgin Mojito, and an elderflower and cucumber cooler cover every guest. See our full cocktail menu for the complete drinks list and seasonal options.

Pimm's & Spritz

Quintessential garden party serves

Gin & Prosecco

Light and refreshing for warm weather

Zero-Proof Options

Full non-alcoholic cocktail menu

03 — Pricing

Garden Party Bar Hire Pricing.

All-inclusive garden party bar hire starts from £900 for up to 40 guests across a four-hour service window. This covers the full drinks package — cocktails, prosecco, soft drinks — plus bartenders, glassware, ice, outdoor setup, and strike. Larger garden events (60–150 guests) range from £1,400 to £3,200.

Dry hire bar packages start from £350 if you supply the drinks. Travel is included for all London venues inside the M25. For garden events outside London, a mileage supplement applies — ask when you enquire. See our full pricing page for all package tiers, or read our cost guide for budget breakdowns by event type.

All-Inclusive

From £900

Up to 40 guests, 4hrs

Dry Hire

From £350

Bar unit, staff, glassware

Large Garden Event

From £1,400

60–150 guests

All prices exclude VAT. Final quote depends on guest count, duration, drink selection, and venue access.

04 — Setup & Logistics

Garden Bar Setup Details.

Our team arrives 60 minutes before your first guest. For garden setups, we need vehicle access to within 30 metres of the bar position — driveways, side gates, or rear access are all fine. We carry all equipment by hand if needed, but closer access means faster build. Power is via a standard 13A UK plug socket — an extension lead to the nearest outdoor or indoor socket is all we need.

For gardens without mains power access, we supply a silent generator at an additional cost. We bring weighted parasol covers for sun protection where there's no marquee. Our bar unit is fully weatherproof on the service side, but we recommend a 3m x 3m gazebo minimum if rain is forecast — we can advise on suppliers when you book.

Bar footprint
2.4m wide x 0.8m deep, plus 1.5m clearance behind
Setup time
60 minutes before first guest
Power requirement
Single 13A socket or silent generator
Surfaces
Grass, gravel, patio, decking, marquee flooring
05 — Garden Venue Ideas

Popular London Garden Venues.

London has excellent outdoor spaces for garden parties with bar hire. Private gardens in Richmond, Hampstead, Dulwich, and Chiswick are our most-booked residential locations — they offer the space and access that makes setup straightforward. Communal gardens in mansion blocks across Kensington, Notting Hill, and Maida Vale also work well with prior management approval.

For hired garden venues, we regularly serve at Fulham Palace gardens, The Roof Gardens Kensington, Cannizaro House in Wimbledon, Morden Hall Park, and various National Trust properties across South London and Surrey. Rooftop terraces in Shoreditch, Bermondsey, and the South Bank also count as outdoor setups and follow the same pricing structure.

Planning a house party that might spill into the garden? Our compact bar unit can be positioned at a patio door to serve both indoor and outdoor guests. For a dedicated outdoor birthday celebration, see our birthday party bar hire page. Garden venues are also popular for wedding bar hire — marquee receptions in particular.

08 — FAQ

Garden Party Bar Hire FAQ.

How much does garden party bar hire in London cost? +
Garden party bar hire in London starts from £900 for a four-hour all-inclusive package for up to 40 guests. Larger garden events (60–150 guests) range from £1,400 to £3,200 depending on drink selection, staffing, and duration. Dry hire — bar unit and bartenders only — starts from £350 if you supply the drinks.
Can you set up a mobile bar outdoors on grass or a patio? +
Yes. Our mobile bar units are designed for outdoor surfaces including grass, gravel, patio, and decking. We use levelling boards on uneven ground and weatherproof the setup where required. For marquee or gazebo events, we coordinate with your structure supplier on placement and power access.
What drinks work best for a garden party bar? +
Garden parties suit light, refreshing serves: Aperol Spritz, Pimm's Cup, Elderflower Gin Fizz, Mojito, and Rosé Sangria are our most-requested. Prosecco and sparkling options are popular for afternoon events. We also design a non-alcoholic cocktail menu as standard — ideal when guests are arriving across a longer afternoon window.
How do you handle weather contingencies for outdoor bar hire? +
We monitor the forecast and plan accordingly. Our bar unit includes a weatherproof back panel. Ice quantities are adjusted for temperature. For events exposed to direct rain, we strongly recommend booking a gazebo or marquee — we can advise on minimum dimensions needed to cover the bar setup. We do not cancel due to UK drizzle.
How much space does a garden bar setup need? +
Our standard outdoor bar unit needs a footprint of 2.4m wide by 0.8m deep, plus 1.5m clearance behind for the bartender to work. Allow a 3m zone in front for guest queuing. For a marquee setup, the minimum tent width to house the bar comfortably is 4m. We can also run a compact setup at 1.8m wide for smaller patios and balcony terraces.
Can you do a garden party bar for an afternoon event? +
Yes. Afternoon garden parties (typically 1pm–5pm or 2pm–6pm) are one of our most popular bookings between May and September. We adjust the menu to suit daytime drinking — lighter serves like Pimm's, spritz, and elderflower fizz, with a prosecco reception option on arrival. Non-alcoholic cocktails are included as standard for afternoon events.

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