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About
I am a very experienced bartender, and I am fully insured. I provide outstanding, friendly services in the Bay Area and beyond. I will provide you with references, a contract, and my proof of insurance.
I mix a mean cocktail, and I have a gift for the gab, which comes from years of being a journalist.
Strengths? Mixing great drinks for customers and charming them with my wit.
Overview
Hired 134 times
3 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
4 employees
13 years in business
Business hours
This pro hasn't listed their business hours.
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Top Pro status
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2025
2021
2019
Services offered
Beverage types
Event type
Wedding reception
Birthday party
Special occasion
Cocktail party
Event vibe
Low key / casual
Formal / elegant
Upbeat / lively
Club scene
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Great 4.8
54 reviews
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Seeta A.
Jan 21, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tom was amazing. He did a great job. He was organized, punctual and responsive. He made amazing drinks and it was fun to talk to him. I am 100% going to hire him again for my next event.
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Cocktail party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup • Glassware • Ice
Good Libations Bartending's reply
Thanks, Seeta!
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Mario M.
Aug 7, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tom was fantastic to work with. He provided us with the best staff for our 40-person wedding reception, and everything was incredibly well-assisted and communicated. The portable bar he also provided was a great addition!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Wedding reception • Formal / elegant • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup
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Brandon S.
Jul 2, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
all the guest that attended me and my wife’s wedding spoke highly of this pro they said his drinks are very tasteful and appealing to the eye. Me having a few myself can confirm. No matter what event you’re throwing you’ll want to book with good libations bartending!!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Wedding reception • Formal / elegant • Public venue • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Ice • Disposable cups
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Rob B.
Mar 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tom did a great job bartending for our event! It’s not a typical bartending gig but he was flexible, creative, and professional. I would definitely rehire him again for a future event!
Details: 11 - 25 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars not allowed • Setup / cleanup
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Kevin C.
Apr 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had tom over for my girlfriend birthday, he was on time very helpful helping me with the cocktails menu and giving me a list with all the supplies. Highly recommended I would definitely hired again ;)
Details: 11 - 25 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed
Good Libations Bartending's reply
Thanks a lot, Kevin!
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Credentials
Background Check
Harold Thomas Dunlap
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
To hire me, my requirements are:
A minimum of $350 for 3 hours.
$80 an hour for each additional hour.
The price goes up for parties of 90+, when a second bartender is required.
25% deposit due when I am hired.
*Gratuity appreciated.
*Rates may change from January through March
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I determine if they need one bartender or two, what the menu will be, and what the venue is. I am more experienced than most bartenders, so I can advise on many topics.
I explain what is in the Bartending Package:
Bar Tools: Bottle openers, corkscrews, jiggers, muddlers, mixing glasses, pitchers, spill mats, towels, cleaning spray, and ice scoops.
Equipment: Portable bar, coolers, tubs/buckets
Materials: Cocktail napkins
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I worked in restaurants for 25 years. I am fully insured -- general liability and liquor liability. I have two certificates, a ServSafe Food Handler's Card and a TIPS Certification Card.
