Private Event Bar Hire London.

The Sesh Bars deliver a complete mobile bar to your private party — licensed bartenders, bespoke cocktail menus, quality glassware, and full setup. From 20 to 300 guests, across all 32 London boroughs. Packages from £1,800.

Mobile cocktail bar serving guests at a private garden party in London
01 — What's Included

What Private Party Bar Hire Includes.

Every private event bar hire booking includes a portable bar unit, one or more licensed professional bartenders, quality glassware sized to your drink menu, full ice provision, and complete setup and strike. Our crew arrives 90 minutes before your guests to build the bar and prep cocktail ingredients — you do nothing except enjoy your event.

All-inclusive packages add premium spirits, bespoke cocktail menus, beer, wine, soft drinks, and garnishes. Dry hire packages cover the bar unit, staff, and glassware only — you supply the alcohol. Cash bar packages let your guests pay at the bar, with a fixed booking fee and minimum spend applied to your quote.

Every booking carries full public liability insurance and every bartender holds a personal alcohol licence. We comply with all UK licensing regulations, including Temporary Event Notice (TEN) requirements where applicable — we handle the paperwork, you handle the guest list.

Portable bar unit

Freestanding, no permanent bar structure required

Licensed bartenders

Personal alcohol licence + 2+ years' experience, minimum

Quality glassware

Cocktail, highball, wine, and champagne flutes as required

Full ice provision

Cubed and crushed ice supplied and replenished throughout

Setup & strike

Full build, bar prep, and clean-down by our crew

Public liability insurance

£5 million cover included on every booking

02 — Cocktail Menu

Party Cocktail Menu Options.

Our standard event cocktail menu runs to 25+ recipes, covering stirred classics, shaken sours, bubbly spritzes, and zero-proof alternatives. For private parties, most clients choose 4–6 featured cocktails displayed on a bespoke menu card — giving guests clear options without slowing bar service.

Popular choices for birthday parties and anniversaries include the Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, Aperol Spritz, and Velvet Bramble. For garden parties and summer events, our Garden Gimlet and French 75 are consistently the highest-volume pours. Seasonal and themed cocktails — including colour-matched serves for hen parties — are available on bespoke packages.

Alcohol-free guests are covered as standard. Our zero-proof menu includes the No-groni, Garden Gimlet (non-alc), and a rotating seasonal mocktail. View the full range on our cocktail menu for events page.

Pornstar Martini

fruity · shaken · crowd pleaser

Espresso Martini

rich · coffee · shaken

Velvet Bramble

fruity · tart · layered

Aperol Spritz

refreshing · bubbly · bitter

French 75

bubbly · citrus · celebratory

No-groni (zero-proof)

bitter · alcohol-free

03 — Pricing

Private Event Bar Pricing.

Private party bar hire starts from £1,800 for an all-inclusive package. This covers bartenders, the bar unit, glassware, premium spirits, a bespoke 4-cocktail menu, ice, soft drinks, and full setup and strike for up to 60 guests over 4 hours. Additional bartenders, extended service hours, or larger guest counts are priced per quote.

Cash bar packages start from £500, with a £1,500 minimum drink spend. Your guests pay at the bar — you pay only the booking fee and any shortfall below the minimum spend if total sales fall short. This works well for larger guest lists where a fixed per-head cost becomes unpredictable.

Dry hire packages — bar unit, bartenders, and glassware only — are available from £750 where you supply the alcohol. Travel within the M25 is included in all packages. For detailed package comparisons and a fixed quote for your event, see our packages and pricing page.

All-Inclusive Party Bar

From £1,800

Bartenders, bar unit, glassware, premium spirits, bespoke cocktail menu, ice, and soft drinks. Setup and strike included.

Cash Bar Package

From £500 + £1,500 min spend

Guests pay at the bar. Fixed booking fee plus a minimum drink spend applied to your event.

Dry Hire Bar

From £750

Bar unit, bartenders, and glassware. You supply the alcohol. Ideal where you have a venue licence or prefer to source your own drinks.

Bespoke Package

POA

Multiple bar units, flair bartenders, branded menus, colour-matched cocktails. Fully tailored to your brief.

All prices exclude VAT. Final quotes depend on guest count, event duration, and venue location.

04 — Event Types

Types of Private Events We Serve.

Our private party bar hire service covers every occasion that calls for a proper drink. Birthday parties — from 21st celebrations to milestone 50ths — account for the largest share of our private bookings. We regularly serve 40–120 guests for birthday events across London, typically with a themed cocktail menu built around the guest of honour's preferences. See our dedicated birthday party bar hire page for more.

Hen parties and pre-wedding celebrations are a growing part of our calendar. We create cocktail masterclass packages where guests make their own drinks under bartender guidance — typically 90 minutes of instruction followed by full bar service for the rest of the evening. Garden parties and outdoor summer events are best served with our spritz-forward menus and weatherproof bar canopy setups.

We also serve anniversaries, engagement celebrations, retirement parties, and informal house gatherings. Our house party bar hire and garden party bar hire pages cover venue-specific setup detail for residential events.

Birthday Parties

21st to 70th — themed menus available

Hen Parties

Cocktail masterclass + full bar service

Garden Parties

Weatherproof setup, spritz-forward menus

Anniversary Celebrations

Intimate 20 to 120 guests

Engagement Parties

Champagne service + cocktail bar

Retirement Parties

Full bar or dry hire options

House Parties

Compact bar setups for indoor venues

Charity Events

Cash bar and minimum spend packages

05 — How to Book

How to Book.

Submit a quote request via the contact form below or call 020 8087 4269 directly. Share your event date, guest count, venue address, and any cocktail preferences. We respond within 24 hours with a detailed quote and menu suggestions.

Once you approve the quote, a 25% deposit secures your date and begins the cocktail menu design process. We'll send a menu draft within 5 working days — you can revise serves, swap spirits, or add themed elements up to 4 weeks before your event. The balance is due 14 days before the event date.

On the day, our crew arrives 90 minutes early, builds the bar, preps the cocktails, and is ready to pour when your guests arrive. We carry out the full strike — glassware, bar unit, and waste — at the end. Nothing for you to organise except turning up and enjoying the night.

01

Request a Quote

Call, WhatsApp, or fill in the form. Share your date, guest count, and event type. We respond within 24 hours.

02

Approve Quote & Pay Deposit

Review your itemised quote. Pay 25% to secure the date. We begin designing your cocktail menu.

03

Finalise Your Menu

Approve or revise your bespoke cocktail menu up to 4 weeks before your event. Zero-proof options confirmed at this stage.

04

We Arrive and Pour

Crew on-site 90 minutes before your guests. Bar built, cocktails prepped, service starts on time. We strike clean at the end.

08 — FAQ

Private Event Bar Hire FAQ.

How much does private party bar hire in London cost? +
Private event bar hire starts from £1,800. Final pricing depends on guest count, event duration, the package chosen (all-inclusive vs. cash bar vs. dry hire), and your venue location. We provide a fixed quote with no hidden fees — request yours via the form or by calling 020 8087 4269.
What is the minimum guest count for private party bar hire? +
We take bookings from 20 guests upwards. For intimate gatherings under 40 guests, a bartender-only package may offer better value. Our team will recommend the right option once you share your headcount and event details.
Can you set up a bar in a garden or at a house party? +
Yes. Our mobile bar units are fully self-contained and require no permanent bar structure at your venue. We set up in gardens, driveways, marquees, living rooms, and hired halls. A single standard plug socket is sufficient for our bar lighting and blenders.
Do you create bespoke cocktail menus for private events? +
Yes. Every all-inclusive and bespoke package includes a tailored cocktail menu — typically 4–6 signature serves chosen around your theme, season, and guest preferences. Zero-proof cocktails are included for non-drinkers at no extra charge.
How far in advance do I need to book private event bar hire? +
Book 6–12 weeks ahead for weekend dates during peak season (May–September). Weekday and off-peak bookings are often available with 2–4 weeks' notice. For last-minute enquiries, call 020 8087 4269 directly to check live availability.

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Share your event details and receive a mobile bar hire quote within 24 hours. No obligation. Call, WhatsApp, or email.

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