Wedding Bar Hire London.

The Sesh Bars deliver a complete wedding bar to your venue — champagne reception service, bespoke cocktail menus, licensed bartenders, quality glassware, and full setup. We've handled 900+ events since 2018 across all 32 London boroughs, from intimate ceremonies of 30 to marquee receptions of 300.

Bridesmaids celebrating at a mobile bar hire setup during a London wedding reception
01 — What's Included

What Wedding Bar Hire Includes.

Every wedding bar hire booking includes a portable bar unit, professional licensed bartenders, premium spirit selection, quality glassware, ice, full setup, and strike after your event ends. Champagne or prosecco reception service is standard on all wedding packages — our team manages glass-charging and top-ups throughout your drinks reception so nothing falls through.

All-inclusive packages cover every drink from the first champagne toast to the last espresso martini: premium spirits, cocktail ingredients, beer, wine, soft drinks, and garnishes. Dry hire is available if your venue supplies the alcohol — we bring the bar, bartenders, and glassware. Public liability insurance and personal alcohol licences are included on every booking at no extra cost.

  • Portable bar unit
  • Licensed bartenders
  • Champagne reception service
  • Bespoke cocktail menu
  • Quality glassware
  • Ice and garnishes
  • Full setup and strike
  • Public liability insurance
02 — Cocktail Menu

Wedding Cocktail Menu Options.

Every wedding package includes a bespoke cocktail consultation. We design a named signature cocktail for the couple — matched to the wedding colour scheme, the season, or a story from the relationship — alongside a curated short list of four to six classics. Popular wedding choices include the French 75, Aperol Spritz, Pornstar Martini, Espresso Martini, and Velvet Bramble.

Non-alcoholic cocktail options are included at no extra charge. Our zero-proof menu covers the same flavour profiles as the main list — citrus and elderflower, smoky and herbal, fruity and refreshing — so non-drinking guests get something worth raising a glass to. Dietary requirements and allergen restrictions are confirmed at the menu consultation stage. See our full cocktail menu for the complete drinks list.

Champagne & Prosecco

Reception through first dance

Signature Cocktails

Named for the couple, designed bespoke

Zero-Proof Options

Full non-alcoholic cocktail menu

03 — Pricing

Wedding Bar Hire Pricing.

All-inclusive wedding bar hire starts from £2,400 for up to 80 guests across a four-hour service window. This covers the full drinks list — champagne reception, cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks — plus bartenders, glassware, ice, setup, and strike. Larger receptions (100–300 guests) range from £3,200 to £6,500 depending on guest count, bar duration, and drink specification.

Dry hire bar packages start from £350 if your venue or caterer supplies the alcohol. A cash bar option (guests pay for their own drinks) requires a £500 booking fee plus a £1,500 minimum spend. Travel is included for all London venues inside the M25. See our full pricing page for a breakdown of all package tiers and add-ons.

All-Inclusive

From £2,400

Up to 80 guests, 4hrs

Dry Hire

From £350

Bar unit, staff, glassware

Cash Bar

From £500

+ £1,500 min spend

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

04 — Process

How Wedding Bar Hire Works.

The Sesh Bars handle every detail from first quote to final glass collected. Your job is to enjoy the wedding. Ours is to make sure the bar runs without a hitch.

01

Enquire and Check Availability

Share your wedding date, venue, guest count, and rough drink preferences. We confirm availability and send a quote within 24 hours. Call, WhatsApp, or email — all three reach the same team.

02

Book and Secure Your Date

A 25% deposit secures your date. Once booked, your date is locked and we begin planning. A wedding bar planning call is scheduled for 6–8 weeks before your big day.

03

Design Your Menu

Your planning call covers the bespoke cocktail menu, champagne specification, final guest numbers, and venue logistics. We handle all licensing paperwork and venue coordination on your behalf. Our professional bartenders are fully briefed before the day.

04

We Set Up, Serve, and Strike

Our crew arrives 90 minutes before your guests. The bar is built, stocked, and ready before your first guest walks in. We serve throughout your reception, manage top-ups during dinner, and strike the bar at the end of the night. For Berkshire weddings, see our Berkshire mobile bar hire page.

05 — Reviews

Wedding Bar Hire Reviews.

★★★★★

"Our wedding guests are still talking about the espresso martinis. Worth every penny. Professional, fast, and somehow also fun."

— Priya & James Wedding, Stoke Newington
★★★★★

"The champagne reception was flawless — glasses topped up before anyone noticed they were empty. The bespoke cocktail they created for us is now our house drink."

— Charlotte & Will Wedding, Richmond
★★★★★

"Booked six months out, the planning call was thorough and reassuring. On the day the team were invisible in the best sense — everything just worked."

— Ananya & Tom Wedding, Islington
★★★★★

"250 guests, outdoor marquee, July heat. The bar never once ran short. Our photographer said it was the best-run wedding bar she'd seen in 10 years."

— Sophie & Marcus Wedding, Surrey

Need a professional bartender team without the full bar unit? See professional bartender hire London for staff-only bookings.

08 — FAQ

Wedding Bar Hire FAQ.

How much does wedding bar hire in London cost? +
Wedding bar hire in London starts from £2,400 for an all-inclusive package covering up to 80 guests for four hours. Larger weddings (100–300 guests) typically range from £3,200 to £6,500 depending on drink selection, bar duration, and venue access requirements. Dry hire bar-only packages start from £350 if you supply the drinks.
How far in advance should I book wedding bar hire? +
Book 4–6 months ahead for peak season weddings (May–September). Winter weddings and weekday ceremonies can often be booked 6–8 weeks out. Saturday dates in June and July fill quickest — call 020 8087 4269 to check your date as soon as you have a venue confirmed.
Do you provide a champagne reception service for weddings? +
Yes. Champagne and prosecco reception service is included as standard on all wedding packages. Our bartenders manage glass-charging, top-ups, and non-alcoholic alternatives throughout the drinks reception. Upgrades to premium Champagne labels (Moët, Laurent-Perrier, Veuve Clicquot) are available.
Can you create a bespoke cocktail menu for our wedding? +
Yes. Every wedding booking includes a consultation to design a bespoke cocktail menu matched to your theme, colour palette, and guest preferences. We create named signature cocktails for the couple, a non-alcoholic cocktail option, and a short classics list. The menu is finalised at least two weeks before your wedding date.
Do your bartenders work within our venue's licensing? +
Yes. All our bartenders hold personal alcohol licences. For venues with their own premises licence, we operate under that licence. For venues without a licence, we advise on Temporary Event Notices (TENs) — or you can book us under our own authorisation for qualifying event types. We handle all licensing paperwork on your behalf.
What happens if we need to change our guest numbers? +
Guest count changes are accepted up to three weeks before your wedding at no extra charge. Final numbers affect drink quantities and bartender staffing — we adjust both. Changes inside three weeks may carry a small restocking fee if quantities have already been ordered. We always caution to over-estimate rather than under.

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