Wedding Bar Hire
Wedding bar hire
Luxury Mobile Bar Designs
Every wedding deserves a drinks experience as unique as the couple celebrating. Tailored wedding bar packages are designed to suit different guest numbers, themes, and venues, offering flexibility without compromising on quality. Each package includes everything needed to deliver a seamless service, from bar setup and décor to professional bartenders and premium ingredients. Couples can choose from prebuilt options or fully customised concepts, blending signature cocktails with wines, spirits, and mocktails that fit the celebration perfectly. With years of expertise in luxury events, the team ensures every detail, from the first welcome drink to the final toast, reflects elegance and personality.
Flavourful Cocktail Bar hire
Signature cocktails from our cocktail bar hire packages add a personal touch that makes a wedding stand out. Our expert mixologists work closely with each couple to design drinks that tell their story—whether inspired by a favourite flavour, memory, or destination. Private tasting sessions help refine every recipe until the balance, colour, and presentation are flawless. From refreshing summer spritzes to rich winter blends, every cocktail is made using high-quality spirits, seasonal ingredients, and handcrafted syrups. The result is a drinks menu that feels entirely bespoke and perfectly complements the flow of the celebration. Each tasting session becomes part of the planning journey, turning cocktail design into a fun, memorable experience for couples ahead of their big day.
Bespoke Wedding Bar Packages
The right mobile bar hire design transforms a venue into a showpiece. The collection features 30+ wedding bar hire styles, including mirrored gold, rustic wood finishes, stone finish and more. Each mobile wedding bar hire setup is modular, giving couples the flexibility to suit intimate gatherings or large receptions. Every detail is handled with precision, ensuring the bar functions flawlessly. Personal touches such as signage, floral accents or custom branding can be added to match any wedding theme, with all builds delivered, installed and styled by specialists who create statement focal points that photograph beautifully.
Expert Mixologists Nationwide
Behind every great wedding bar hire setup is a team of skilled professionals. Experienced mixologists bring creativity, precision and flair to every pour, ensuring each guest enjoys a world-class drink experience. Our team has worked across hundreds of weddings throughout the UK, adapting to venues of every size and style. From crafting signature cocktails to managing smooth, uninterrupted service, they handle every detail with professionalism.
With nationwide coverage, couples receive the same premium wedding bar hire service whether celebrating in London, the countryside or a destination abroad. Every bartender is trained to deliver engaging, polished service that elevates the celebration and keeps the atmosphere vibrant from start to finish.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How much is an open bar at a wedding?
The cost of an open bar at a wedding varies based on several factors, including location, guest numbers, drink selection and the length of service. Prices can also differ depending on whether the bar is provided by the venue or a specialist wedding bar hire company with trained staff and professional equipment.
Key factors influencing the price:
Location: Major cities and high-end venues typically have higher staffing and supply costs.
Guest Count: More guests increase the volume of drinks required.
Reception Duration: Longer celebrations need additional stock and bartender hours.
Drink Selection: Premium spirits, cocktails and champagne significantly raise total spend.
Service Type: Some bars charge a fixed price per guest, while others operate on total consumption.
Average wedding open bar prices in the UK:
Basic Package: £15–£30 per person — beer, wine and standard spirits.
Mid-Range Package: £30–£50 per person — creative cocktails and premium options.
Premium Package: £50–£100+ per person — top-shelf spirits, luxury cocktails and extended wine lists.
These figures are industry averages. Final pricing depends on the supplier, venue policies and the level of personalisation chosen for your wedding bar hire.
How much does it cost to hire a bar in the UK?
The cost to hire a bar in the UK varies widely, especially for wedding bar hire, with typical prices ranging from £600 to £20,000 depending on the scale and style of the celebration. Several factors influence the final cost:
Location: Remote venues or long-distance travel may require additional transport or accommodation fees, particularly for late finishes.
Event Duration: Longer receptions need more stock, staffing hours and preparation time.
Drink Selection: Premium spirits, cocktails, champagne or extensive wine lists increase overall pricing.
Additional Details: Glassware upgrades, garnishes, specialist equipment, dry ice, or custom décor can add to the total cost.
Every wedding bar hire package is fully tailored to the couple’s requirements, ensuring the bar design, service level and drinks offering are perfectly matched to their celebration and budget.
How to do a free bar at a wedding?
A free bar at a wedding is possible, even on a tight budget, with the right planning. As a guideline, offering an open bar for 3–4 hours for around 100 guests typically costs £1,000–£2,000 when limited to standard wines, beers and basic spirits. Avoiding top-shelf options, restricting single shots and controlling drink quantities can help keep costs manageable.
Many couples cover a free bar by asking close relatives to contribute as part of their wedding gift, or by requesting monetary gifts instead of boxed presents. Setting a clear drinks plan with your wedding bar hire team ensures you stay in control of spending while still giving guests a memorable experience.
What is a paid bar at a wedding?
A paid bar at a wedding — also known as a cash bar — operates just like a standard pub. Guests pay for their own drinks throughout the event, choosing what they want and settling the bill directly with the bar team. This option removes the financial pressure from the couple, as there is no open-bar spend or running tab to manage.
A paid bar can still be fully staffed and professionally run by a wedding bar hire company, offering cocktails, spirits, wines and beers, but guests cover their own costs on the day.
Should you do a free bar at a wedding?
Whether you should offer a free bar at your wedding depends on your budget and how much control you want over the drinks service. Providing your own alcohol or running a free bar requires more organisation, but it gives you the freedom to serve personal favourites and tailor the drinks to your guests. Many couples choose this option for the flexibility and the elevated guest experience it creates, while others prefer a paid bar to keep costs predictable. There’s no right or wrong choice — it ultimately comes down to what suits your celebration and budget.
Do people expect an open bar at a wedding?
Expectations around open bars at weddings have changed in recent years. Guests are no longer expecting a full bar with every top-shelf spirit available, and fewer couples choose to offer that level of service. Full-service open bars were far more common before 2019. Today’s trends lean towards cocktail or fizz receptions, wine placed on the tables and a simpler bar offering after dinner. Most guests now anticipate a curated selection rather than an unlimited bar, making modern wedding bar hire more flexible and cost-effective for couples.
How much does it cost to hire a bartender UK?
Hiring a bartender in the UK typically starts at around £170 for a standard cocktail bartender package covering a 4-hour service. Flair bartenders and specialist mixologists usually cost more due to additional skills and performance elements. Travel fees may apply depending on your location and the distance from our Manchester, Birmingham or London bases.
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