Skip to content
All Services

Our Services.

The Sesh Bars provide bar hire for every event format across Reading and Berkshire, from intimate garden parties to 500-guest corporate launches. Every booking includes bartenders, quality glassware, full setup, and £5 million public liability insurance.

Areas Covered

Reading & Berkshire Coverage.

Reading and Berkshire, from Newbury to Windsor and Henley-on-Thames. Any travel charge is confirmed in your quote. UK-wide on request.

Service overview

What The Sesh Bars Offers

The Sesh Bars is a Reading-based mobile bar hire company (est. 2019) providing fully equipped portable bars, bartenders, and bespoke drinks menus for events across Reading, Berkshire, and the Thames Valley. The company holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 49 reviews. Services include wedding bar hire, corporate event bar hire, private party bar hire, festival and outdoor bar hire, professional bartender hire, mocktail bar hire, dry hire mobile bar, and bar staff hire. Every booking includes public liability insurance to £5 million, quality glassware, ice, and complete setup and strike.

For a full cost breakdown including budget examples, see the mobile bar hire cost guide. Not sure whether to hire a mobile bar or use your venue's bar? Our mobile bar vs venue bar comparison breaks down cost per head, flexibility, and when each option makes sense. For structured package details, visit packages and pricing. For common questions about booking, licensing, and bartender ratios, see the FAQ page.

We also cover funeral and wake bar hire, using the same packages delivered quietly: plain dress, no showmanship, and setup completed before guests arrive. Short notice dates are usually possible.

Beyond weddings and corporate events, we run bars across the full range of family and cultural celebrations: Asian wedding functions (mehndi, sangeet, and baraat), Eid and Diwali celebrations, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers, christenings, anniversaries, graduations, retirements, and hen or stag dos. Zero-proof menus are included as standard on every event, which matters for our alcohol-free prom bar hire service in particular.

Pricing

Open bar from £6.50.

Four package types: dry hire, cash bar, open bar, and bespoke. Any travel charge is confirmed in your quote. TEN advisory on every booking.

View All Packages →
Dry Hire Quoted individually
Cash Bar From £500
Open Bar £6.50 or £7.50 per adult/hr
Bespoke Quoted individually
08 - FAQ

Mobile Bar Hire FAQ.

What bar hire services does The Sesh Bars offer in Reading and Berkshire? +
The Sesh Bars provide wedding bar hire, corporate event bar hire, private party bar hire, festival and outdoor bar hire, professional bartender hire, mocktail bar hire, dry hire mobile bar, and dedicated bar staff hire. Every service covers Reading and the Thames Valley, including country house weddings and outdoor events across Berkshire.
How much does mobile bar hire cost in Reading and Berkshire? +
Open-bar rates are £6.50 per adult per hour without alcoholic cocktails and £7.50 with alcoholic cocktails, for the first four hours, and £4.50 per adult per hour after that. The standard minimum is 100 chargeable adults and four hours, so a four-hour event starts at £2,600 without alcoholic cocktails or £3,000 with. No VAT is added on top of these rates. Smaller events, dry hire and bespoke packages are quoted individually. A cash bar has a £500 hire fee and a £1,500 minimum bar sales (guests pay per drink), and the £500 fee includes VAT where applicable. Any travel charge is confirmed in your quote. See the full cost guide for budget examples by event type.
Do you run cocktail masterclasses? +
Yes. Our cocktail masterclass is £50 per person for a two-hour class with a minimum of 12 participants. It includes all alcohol, ingredients, mixers, glassware, ice, bar equipment and the materials needed.
Which areas do The Sesh Bars cover? +
The Sesh Bars is based in Reading and covers Reading, Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Tilehurst, Wokingham, Bracknell, Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Newbury, and Thatcham, with any travel cost shown in your quote. UK-wide bookings are available on request.
What is included in every bar hire booking? +
Every booking includes a portable bar unit, professional bartenders, quality glassware, ice, complete setup and strike, and £5 million public liability insurance. Open-bar packages also cover premium spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks, with cocktail ingredients and bespoke cocktail menu design on the £7.50 rate.
How far in advance should I book bar hire for my event? +
Book 8-12 weeks ahead for weekday events and 3-6 months for weekend weddings during peak season (May to September). Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible, call 0118 449 3066 to check availability. Weekend dates in summer and December book out fastest.
Can The Sesh Bars handle events of 500+ guests? +
Yes. Multi-bar buildouts for festivals, corporate launches, and large weddings are a core part of the service. The team has delivered events with 500+ guests across marquees, barns, and festival sites. Multiple bar units, dedicated barbacks, and high-volume service models are configured during the booking consultation based on guest count and peak service periods.

Get a Free Quote.

Share your event details and receive a mobile bar hire quote within 24 hours. No obligation.

Or reach us directly

Call 0118 449 3066 WhatsApp Email
Enquiries Mon-Fri · 09:00-18:00 Enquiries Sat · 10:00-16:00