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About
My name is Michael and I am the owner of the mobile bartending service I Pour You Play. We provide bartending services for events such as tailgate gatherings, birthday parties and other annual celebrations. We offer a customized cocktail menu for your gathering of up to 50 people and we also offer tequila and bourbon tastings that can be an addition to your gathering or the main attraction to your smaller get together. Visit ipouryouplay @ instagram. We hope to pour at an event for you soon.
Overview
Hired 15 times
Serves Chicago, IL
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2 employees
4 years in business
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Sherlon R.
May 20, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely the best! My guest were extremely pleased with the quality of drinks. Everything this guy use is natural. The drinks were top notch....better than high end restaurants and the presentation was over the top. The garnishments were simply lovely. The only thing....I hate I didn't have him to make me drinks for the next day. LOL His drinks were the hit of the party. He will be at every event we have. We will never have an event without hiring him. Many of his cards were passed out. Literally the BEST so look no further.
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed
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Courtney E.
Aug 10, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael at I Pour You Play was phenomenal and we plan on using him again soon. He was easy to work with, very responsive and gave great advice and feedback along the way but ultimately made the event what we wanted it to be. Everyone raved about not only his cocktails but also his customer service and easy going personality.
We have hired bartenders in the past but none as good as I Pour You Play. We loved the custom cocktail menu, the quality of the ingredients and the overall vibe Michael delivered the day of the event.
Do yourself (and your guests) a favor and hire I Pour You Play. Not only will it be one less thing for you to worry about - but your friends will rave about it for a long time!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Beer • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed
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Arti L.
Dec 5, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Mike was an amazing bartender from start to finish. He worked around crazy travel schedules and was very responsive, crafted a great custom menu of cocktails for our holiday gathering and was a phenomenal and personable bartender. I can't say enough good things about my experience...now if only he'll give up his secrets for making some of the best/freshest mixers! :-) We will definitely be using "| Pour You Play" again!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Holiday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed
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Frances G.
Jun 5, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael was great! He made sure the guests were taken care of. He saw that I was all over the place so he pulled me to the side and said "I didn't get to make you a drink, let me make you a drink"
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • I'm flexible • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup
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Ketki D.
Jun 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael handcrafted cocktails for my 30th birthday and they were unique and amazing. He was very punctual and professional and provided me with liquor bottle requirements as well. I would highly recommend him!
Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is based on the service you require for a 3 to 4 hour event. Our open and Pour Package is $150 and consist of pouring Beer, Wine, Champagne and Seltzers. Our highball package is $200 and consist of pouring spirits with one mixer such as Rum & Coke or Vodka & Cranberry. Our mixed cocktail package is $300 and consist of mixing drinks such as Margaritas, Bourbon Blossoms, Mint Juleps, Mojitos and so on. This package also includes having all the juices, syrups and mixers freshly made the day before your event. The alcohol for the event is separate and purchased by the customer with the exception of our tequila tastings that we provide the alcohol for.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Once the demographics for your event is established a custom cocktail menu will be provided for you. If you are purchasing the mixed cocktail package this is typically six to eight drinks but there can be as many as the customer prefers. I typically purchase the alcohol for the customer and I am typically refunded for the alcohol purchase via Zelle. The bartending service can be paid via Zelle or PayPal.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
