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How do I find a good bartender?

Put some time on your calendar to research and compare top-rated bartenders near you online. Start by looking at their ratings and services. For example, some bartending services will provide a waitstaff, glassware, ice, coolers, food and more.

Next, look at their photos of past events and read the customer reviews. Find feedback on the bartenders’ services. Did they offer fair pricing? Did they show up on time to set up? Did they bring all of the appropriate drinks, cups, supplies and decorations? Did they interact politely with the party guests and provide a pleasant overall experience? And did they do the agreed-upon cleanup afterward?

Narrow down your top choices, and start contacting the bartenders. Ask for cost estimates for your event, and tell them how many people will be attending, what type of event it is and what services you require. You should also ask them questions about their experience.

Bartenders may need a license in your state, county or city to work at a private party. Make sure they’re properly certified before you hire anyone.

How much does it cost to hire a bartender for a private party?

Hiring a bartender for a private party typically costs between $270 and $390 in total. On an hourly basis, expect to pay at least $40 to $60 per hour, as well as a flat fee. How much you’ll pay, however, depends on the time of year or day, the size of the party and other factors. Get in touch with a few bartenders near you and request a free estimate — it’s the only way to get an accurate idea of how much private bartending services will cost you.

Check out “How much does it cost to hire a bartender?” to learn more about the cost factors.

Do bartenders need to be licensed?

Certain counties, cities and states may require licensing. Check your local government’s regulations before starting your search.

In many cases, you might want to choose a bartender who has a license and/or certification. If you’re considering hiring a bartender for an upcoming event or a special occasional, check their online profiles to find out what credentials they have. If you can’t find the information online, don’t hesitate to ask them directly when requesting to receive free estimates.

What do bartenders cost for a wedding?

It costs roughly between $270 and $390 to hire a bartender. However, if you need a wedding bartender, you should request cost estimates from bartenders near you. Depending on the drinks you plan to serve, the number of guests and other factors, your total cost will vary.

How much should you tip wedding bartenders?

Sometimes, a gratuity is included in your final bill. If not, consider tipping your wedding bartenders between 10% and 15%. However, this is not a set-in-stone rule. You can always tip more, perhaps 20%-25%, for great service.

Reviews for Johns Creek bartenders
Mary B.
Craig bartended for a group of 50 for a company party. All our employees were very impressed. He was absolutely amazing and so were the drinks! He took the time to make great cocktails with a large group while keeping everyone happy. Great communication, personality, bartending skills and flexibility. We will definitely use CDE Event Bartenders again! Thank you, Craig!!
CDECDE
Ciela A.
The best bartender! Very attentive and great drinks!!! Thank you so much!!!
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Thumbtack Customer
Very professional bartenders provided great service and we would hire them again.
Tropical Twist BartendingTropical Twist Bartending
Karen C.
Cici was a wonderful bartender. She arrived on time, was professional, pleasant and drinks were amazing. Will hire again!!
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Thumbtack Customer
Excellent. Guests were very pleased with the level of service and the Bartender's personality. Will definitely be on the list for our next event
Signature Selection, LLCSignature Selection, LLC
Lisa B.
We had Kara for our bartender at my daughter’s bridal shower. She helped keeping the shower moving with the drinks we were choosing for the ‘signature drink’ for the wedding. So much fun!!! Thanks so much CDE Event Bartenders! You really came through , making our event a success!!
CDECDE
Pratik K.
Jonathan is quite good in bartending. We had a small get together of about 25 guests and he took care of guest wonderfully. He is very polite and his bartending skills impressed every guest in our party. I would recommend him for birthday, baby shower, house warming parties.
Bottoms Up Bartending ServicesBottoms Up Bartending Services
Lisa O.
Can't say enough GREAT things about Lexus and Ravin. We decided last minute we needed a bartender for our High School Grad Party -- literally 3 days before. I found Woods Bartending on Thumbtack -- made a request and within 10 minutes had a response. Ravin was our bartender and she was AWESOME! She arrived early, set up, clean up and most importantly took care of our 300+ guests. I wish there were more than 5 stars to give!! I will definitely use them again!!!
Woods Event ServicesWoods Event Services
Rasha J.
This company was great to work with! The bartender and drinks were a hit. Very personable staff . I plan to hire them for my next event.
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Jeff P.
Service was incredible. Best bartender we have ever had. Jayson was a master. Reachel was a delight. Very responsive and on top of everything. We would absolutely use them again.
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Mariane O.
I am very pleased with Upper Echelon service. Joe was very helpful and he send me a great bartender. She was very sweet and professional. I definitely recommend their services!!!
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Thumbtack Customer
We hired Craig to bartend our Christmas party of 55 guests. He was polite, professional, and did a great job. We would certainly call him again in the future. Thank you Craig!
CDECDE
Tameka L.
Upper Echelon Bartending did a phenomenal job meeting the needs of our guests. They were professional and punctual! I would highly recommend them to my family and friends and will use them for future events.
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Emerald J.
The best bartender EVER! My guest loved her upbeat personality! She was on time and prepared to serve during my event. She was very flexible, and agreed to stay an additional hr. I would highly recommend!
Drink Up Mobile MixologyDrink Up Mobile Mixology
Edwin W.
We had an event in our home and worked closely with Woods Event Services. We had a bartender and two servers. The event was nice and the evening was seamless with the ongoing support through the evening. From start to finish the evening ran incredibly smooth.
Woods Event ServicesWoods Event Services
Mike M.
We used Joe's company for our office holiday party. I needed a bartender that could entertain but also come up with a holiday themed menu to make things fun! We were very pleased with the communication and service. Thank you!
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Daan D.
Loved the great bar set-up and bartending services. Neiva and Beverly were an amazing team and provided exceptional service. They also were friendly and showed great humor during the evening after we had experienced an outage and strong downpour of rain
On The Rocx's Mobile Bartending & Mixology ServiceOn The Rocx's Mobile Bartending & Mixology Service
James V.
Jonathan was an exceptional bartender. He was very personable and took care of all of our guests in first class fashion. I will certainly call Jonathan again for any events we have in the future, and several of our guests requested his contact information as well.
Bottoms Up Bartending ServicesBottoms Up Bartending Services
Chetan K.
Joe and team are awesome. They are very professional and have great client service capabilities. All our guests really liked their drinks and had a very positive review of their service. Our bartender was Jamir. He was great to work with and was very friendly. Overall, a great experience.
Upper Echelon BartendingUpper Echelon Bartending
Thumbtack Customer
I hired Craig as a bartender for a house party of about 25 people. I've never had a bartender before so this was very new to me. Craig was awesome in all aspects of the party. He helped with planning ahead of time for what to buy and a menu. During the party, he went above and beyond. If the bar was slow, he went around and refilled drinks, picked up trash, refilled the food, etc. He really kept the party going and gave me peace of mind during the event. All of the guests were praising him and I agree, he took the party to the next level. Can't wait to work with him again!
CDECDE
Thumbtack Customer
Jonathan was very responsive and helpful prior to the event, gave us great recommendations for signature drinks and helped coordinate shopping list. Melody was the bartender for the event and she arrived before the event for set-up. During the event she was great and the guests enjoyed the signature drinks a lot. I certainly recommend Jonathan and Melody and will gladly use them for my next event.
Bottoms Up Bartending ServicesBottoms Up Bartending Services
Karen L.
Five stars across the board, and I can't wait to use them again at our next event! Craig had excellent communication and provided me with every detail necessary to ensure a successful event. Kaylee and her husband made an awesome bartending team .... extremely professional, knowledgeable and just a pleasure to be around. They made a great impression on our guests too. Thanks to you all for helping make our NYE party extra perfect!
CDECDE
Thumbtack Customer
Winston and his team did a phenomenal job! I called him with a last-minute request for a 50 person party, and he really came through! He sent a very experienced member of his team who worked extremely well with our guests. I can't say enough good things about the event. I had a number of friends at the party mention how cool it was to have a bartender who really knew what they were doing. Hats off to you and your team Winston!
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