The 8 Best Mobile Bars for Weddings in the UK
Want a mobile bar for your wedding? We've rounded up the very best in the UK, based on real couples' reviews
Are you looking for the perfect mobile bar for your wedding? A mobile bar is the perfect addition to your wedding celebrations - not only is it a great way to entertain your wedding guests, but it’s a chic and fun way to serve up a signature wedding cocktail or a glass of bubbles.
These eight mobile bars serve weddings across the UK, and have all won in the 2023 Hitched Wedding Awards, where feedback from real couples is taken into consideration - so you know they’ve already served lots of happy couples. We’ll cheers to that!
8 Best Mobile Bars for Weddings in the UK
1. The Cocktail Broker - Buckinghamshire
This freelance bar service covers weddings in Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent and London. They also cater for hen and stag parties too - a great idea if you’re tasked with planning a hen party!
The Cocktail Broker team aspire to bring all the glitz and glamour of a high end bar to your celebrations, using only premium beverages and specialist glassware.
You and your guests will enjoy a sophisticated experience as their expert mixologists create your favourite cocktails, and they can even teach you how to make your own too.
There’s a range of drinks packages to suit your needs, and they can offer a range of payment options, including an open bar, a pre-paid package or a cash/card service, depending on your requirements.
They have 12 five star reviews on Hitched from delighted couples, including the following: “We had a Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings themed wedding, and the Cocktail Broker was completely open to new ideas and making the bar a magical experience!
“We wanted themed cocktails which Max was brilliant at coming up with ideas and suggestions! We had dry ice! The bar wasn't just a bar it was a show and an experience, and our guests loved it!”
2. Near and Far Mobile Bar - Hampshire
Owned by husband and wife team Matt and Lissie, the Near and Far Mobile Bar covers weddings across Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.
The couple know that you only want the very best for your wedding, so they strive to create this with their mobile bar service. They offer a range of different options, including Vera Lynn the Horsebox Bar for outdoor weddings, the Oliver Twist Pop-Up Bar for indoor celebrations, the Laurel & Hardy Bar for larger weddings and the Clever Mike Vintage Bike Bar, for your cocktail hour (an emerging wedding trend!) and outdoor wedding parties.
There’s a vast array of drinks on offer, including wines, spirits, beers, ciders and the all-important cocktails. You can even arrange to rename the cocktails to suit your wedding theme.
They have 10 five star reviews from happy newlyweds on their Hitched listing, with one bride writing: “We booked Near and Far for our wedding - after being let down by another supplier, N&F were recommended to us. From the moment we had our initial conversation over the phone I knew we could trust them with our day and they did not disappoint.
“Everything was seamless. Throughout the planning process Lissie helped keep me calm when I was stressing about various things, little details were thought of and organised without a problem.
“Given that we got married in a field and everything had to be hired in, we were expecting some hiccups. However on the day, everything worked like clockwork and went exactly as planned. Cannot recommend Near and Far enough!”
3. ELM Vintage Bar - Norfolk
This vintage themed bar hire service covers weddings (and other celebrations!) across both Suffolk and Norfolk. Their bar is fully equipped with sleek LED backlights in the bottle fridges and a state-of-the-art draft beer system to guarantee the perfect pour.
ELM Vintage Bar offers a range of different options to suit vintage and rustic themed weddings, as well as a staff-only package if your chosen wedding venue already has a bar. You can trust the team to cover everything from serving the welcome cocktails to manning the bar at the evening party.
They have 24 five star reviews on Hitched, with many talking about the great value for money and the delicious drinks - one bride wrote: “We hired Elm vintage bar for our wedding. We looked at a few different companies but are so glad we decided on Elm.
“Right from the beginning communication was excellent. All of our guests commented on how fun Carl and Martin were. Range of drinks was brilliant and I would definitely recommend the Bakewell tart!!”
4. The Distillery Box - Cheshire
Cheshire-based mobile bar service The Distillery Box boasts over 25 years’ experience in weddings. They pride themselves on their exceptional customer service, and on creating an excellent experience where the customers come first.
If you’re worried about bar prices at your wedding, The Distillery Box have you covered - they believe that wedding drinks should be affordable and offer a competitive price structure, alongside a large range of drinks.
They cover weddings and events in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, North Wales, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire, and serve draught beer, bottled beers and ciders, wine and prosecco, spirits and bespoke cocktails, as well as soft drinks and hot drinks too.
The team offer packages which can be tailored to suit your needs, and offer a consultation ahead of time so you can establish exactly what you need from them.
They have nine glowing five star reviews on Hitched, with one couple stating: “I will review these guys all day!! There are no negatives, not only did I love them as people , they were so friendly and sweet but also I had my guests praising them afterwards. Saying how ace they were and how it was great to have a bar that did proper drinks and cocktails!”
5. The Touring Pourers - Surrey
Based in Weybridge, Surrey, the Touring Pourers cover weddings across the whole of the United Kingdom. They will arrive at your wedding in their converted Land Rover Defender, equipped with four draught beer taps and a fully stocked bar.
The unique mobile bar provides the perfect backdrop for photos, and will ensure your guests can get their hands on all their favourite drinks as they celebrate with you. The team will work with you to create a drinks menu that reflects your day and includes your favourite tipples.
They have everything from IPA beers to artisan gin to the classic champagne for you to choose from. They have 10 glowing reviews on Hitched, with one couple stating: “Cannot rate theses guys highly enough. Eddie, Hamish & Charles did a superb job, from initial contact right through to the big day.
“Excellent communication and flexibility in what drinks we wanted to have and how the bar was run throughout the reception. Guests are still commenting on the bar, the uniqueness of the Land Rover, the quality of the drinks and the friendliness of Hamish & Charles who ran the day.”
6. Hire the Bar Ltd - East London
Hire the Bar is run by Tom, who has grown up around pubs and has experience running bars in a number of different venues. They prioritise sustainability - never using single use plastics and only stocking products that come with recyclable packaging - as well as expertise and excellence in their service.
They can provide welcome drinks, wine for your reception tables, champagne and prosecco for your wedding toasts, as well as a cocktail bar and bar service, with options to have a cash, open or mixed bar depending on your needs.
They have 15 five star reviews on Hitched, with one groom writing: “Tom was extremely friendly and responsive, tailoring his offering to our requirements and proving flexible and helpful with shifting arrangements.
“Tom and his team helped to organise welcome drinks and a cocktail table in addition to the standard bar service, all of which were greatly enjoyed by guests. We would recommend to any couples / event organisers requiring a bespoke bar service for their celebration.”
7. The Jolly Hucksters - Buckinghamshire
This family-run mobile bar service covers Buckinghamshire and beyond. Jolly Hucksters want to see you and your wedding guests all enjoying yourselves with a glass of something lovely in hand!
They offer complete bar hire, with experienced staff, plus all sundries and equipment. They can work with you on signature cocktails, and will also serve draught ales, traditional ciders and delicious wines too.
They have 28 five star reviews on Hitched from happy couples, with one groom commenting: “We had a great experience with Jolly Hucksters from start to finish. Communication was brilliant and they even decorated their bar with our colour scheme.
“The selection of drinks was awesome and the prices very reasonable. We also purchased table wine and water from Jolly Hucksters, which again was very reasonably priced and tasted lovely. Our guests raved about the bar (especially the cocktails and shots).”
8. Bar 98 - From the Hatch - Buckinghamshire
This award-winning mobile bar service is based in Milton Keynes and offers services for weddings and other special events.
Bar 98 - From the Hatch provides you with a rustic style mobile bar, built into a 1998 caravan. It’s the perfect way to add some vintage charm to your wedding set up. Their bartenders will ensure the drinks keep flowing as everyone mixes and mingles at your wedding celebration.
All of their packages include a minimum of two experienced bartenders, the full bar service and a photo bench inside the bar.
They have an impressive 29 five star reviews on Hitched, with one couple writing: “We hired Bar98 for our wedding. Professional from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble. The staff on the day were professional but at the same time good fun to be around.
“Having the totally self-contained Caravan bar was ideal for our setting and meant that we had no worries about the venue not being able to accommodate the bar. No mess left by the team at the end of the night....you would have never known they had been there. Just wish we had more reasons to work with this team again.”
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