Cocktail Bartender Hire :

At TheBartender, our speciality is providing cocktail bartender and waiter hire for all events, such as:

* hen parties * house parties * launch parties & events * wedding receptions * corporate functions * social events * bar openings * bartender shortage * and many more

A large number of our bartenders are talented in the art of 'flair' (bottle-throwing & juggling). Click here for further information on flair.

We can offer recommendations for cocktails to be made on the night or come up with a mini menu based on your tastes and requirements. We always aim for the most economic and efficient methods too - with a typical party, there's no point in having cocktails that are a work of art if they take forever to make.

We provide all of our own equipment too, from shaker tins to spoons to muddlers, you can rely on us to ensure that we can shake, stir and mix your drinks using all of the best tools for the job.

Here are some examples of what our satisfied customers have said about us:

"Thanks again for such a great job on Saturday in Bath, you were polite, helpful and charming" - Natalie Stockton, May 06

"Just a big big thank you for a fantastic evening - everyone was extremely impressed with your cocktails skills and you yourself are an extremely pleasant young man. We will definitely book you again and recommend you to anyone having a party" - Deborah @ Quadworld, August 06

"Just wanted to thank you a millionfold for being so fantastic on Friday evening – we were extremely impressed by your professionalism from start to finish. The cocktails were delicious, all served with the minimum of fuss and everyone said so. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you, and you’re a very nice man into the bargain!" - Angela & Chris Groves, March 07

"Please pass my thanks to Ben for Saturday evening, despite the weather the party was a real blast! The cocktails went down well, a little too well for some and Ben was a great bartender. Hope he enjoyed the evening too. I will not hesitate in recommending you." - Michael & Ros Fahy, July 07

"We had a fantastic night and both Phil and Nick were absolutely fabulous. They worked incredibly hard and looked divine. I’ll be sure to pass your name on and we’ll certainly be in touch the next time we need divine looking people" - Janice Guy, Nov 08

"Just a quick note to say thank you very much for organising our Bartender on Saturday. Ramiro was fantastic and the girls loved him!" - Eleanor Tweddell, August 09

"Great bartender and great evening - thank you so much for making it possible. Please thank Clinton" - Debbie Travers, August 09

Bartender hire starts at £47.50 per hour, with discounts available on larger bookings.

Call us on 01179 028 328 or use the enquiries page to make a booking.

TheBartender is affiliated with Butlers In The Buff, the male order company and we can provide cocktail bartenders to make your drinks with a nearly naked butler to serve them. For further information or to make a booking, contact us or the butlers in the buff team.

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Cocktail Clinic

One of our more popular services is TheBartender's exclusive 'Cocktail Clinic'. Designed for the cocktail novice amongst us, these are ideal for hen weekends, corporate entertainment or simply for a fun day, this comprises of a two hour cocktail making class with one of our specially trained bartenders taking the role as teacher.

'Students' are talked through the tools of the bartender, free-pouring skills, history of cocktails, how to be an efficient bartender and detailed information on spirits, not forgetting the opportunity to make (and drink!) your own creations of new and classic cocktails. All clinics are ended with a quiz and a prize to really test your knowledge.

Some comments from previous clinic customers:

"The best part of the weekend was the cocktail lesson that you did - you were funny, knowledgeable and able to have a laugh with us" -Liz Clark, Dec 08

"You really knew your stuff when it came to drinks-making as well as keeping all of the rest of us entertained at the same time! Thank you again!" - Karen Whittaker, May 09

Photos from previous clinics are in the gallery.

Clinics can be carried out in a downstairs discreet bar in the centre of bristol or we can come to your home, rented cottage or office. Costs vary depending on the size of group starting from £25 per person. For further information give us a call on 01179 028 328 or use the enquiries page to send us your details.

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Staff Training

Staff in your bar not up to scratch? Are they not able to upsell or come up with any successful promotional ideas? Cocktails being served 'Del Boy' style and not 'Bond' style? TheBartender can provide you with excellent professional staff training at any level for any number of staff members.

You can order any number of our bartenders to attend your bar for as many days as you deem until you find your staff are really shaping up. we are able to put together a package and price that can suit you perfectly.

Staff training elements include:
* Product knowledge
* Cocktail equipment
* Cocktail presentation
* Cocktail making
* Speed bartending
* Efficiency tech
* Pour techniques
* Cleanliness whilst working
* Customer skills

Prices are available on quotation and vary upon location, staff numbers and number of bartenders. For further information contact us

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Consultancy

Is your cocktail menu looking dusty? Products not grabbing your customers attention? Or are you thinking of opening a bar and need some advice? Our professional bartenders are able to spruce up your bar location to grab whichever market you should choose to attract. Examples include:

* New cocktail menu creation
* New product lists with recommended pricing
* Paperwork development including:
* Open lists
* Close lists
* Cleaning Rotas
* Recommended bar layout
* Product list with recommended pricing
* Product knowledge specification
* Cocktail menu specification
* Bartending basics guide

Prices are available upon quotation. Free inspection consultations are available. For further information and bookings contact us by email or phone.

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Flair Training

TheBartender can provide flair training for both bartenders and non, teaching all of the best tricks of the trade. From simple moves such as catching bottles behind your back all the way through to working flair with liquids, our flair training will show you how you can impress the rest at your bar or even at a family barbeque!

Since the release of the hit 80s movie 'cocktail', customers have yelled 'hey, Tom Cruise!' at every bartender as soon as he picks up a shaker. To be able to send a bottle flying behind your head and into the shaker is the best means to keep them quiet!

Flair training will be conducted by three of the world's best flair bartenders, who will take you through the vital bottle slinging stages from beginner all the way through to expert.

Classes are run monthly in London, but if you prefer we can arrange a session to be brought to you.

For further information and bookings contact us by email or phone.

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