Private party and birthday bartender in Ottawa
A bartender for a home party in Ottawa. Milestone birthdays, showers, anniversaries and backyard evenings. You are hosting fifty people and you do not want to spend the night pouring drinks.
- Smart Serve-certified
- Fully insured
- Ottawa and area
- Alcohol always at cost
The scope, written down
Included
- A Smart Serve-certified bartender, set up before guests arrive
- Service of beer, wine and standard bar rail
- Basic bar setup and cleanup
- A quantity guide, from The Signature Edit up
- A drink list built around what your people actually drink
Add-ons and exclusions
- The alcohol itself, charged at cost if we shop for you
- A Special Occasion Permit where the venue needs one
- Food, catering or dish washing
- Furniture or tent rental
Two packages built for this
Every package can be adjusted. The quote reflects the date, the location, the headcount and the service you want.
The Pour Edit
Starting at
$500
Our simple, professional bartending package for hosts who already have the details covered and just need someone behind the bar.
- Professional bartending service
- Basic bar setup and cleanup
- Service of beer, wine and standard bar rail
You supply the bar. We show up, pour and take care of your guests.
The Signature Edit
Starting at
$750
A more personalized bar experience, with extra support before your event.
Everything in The Pour Edit, plus:
- Personalized beverage planning
- Alcohol and supply quantity guide
- Guidance on mixers, non-alcoholic drinks and garnishes
- Signature cocktail planning
- Customized digital drink menu
All package pricing is starting pricing and is subject to change based on guest count, staffing requirements, service hours, travel and unique event needs.
Alcohol and event supplies are charged separately at cost and are not included in the service fee. The host approves all shopping lists and budgets in advance.
How it runs
Step 1: Plan
Headcount, hours and the list. We tell you exactly what to buy.
Step 2: Set up
We arrive early, build the bar and chill everything before guests arrive.
Step 3: Service
Drinks made to order, glasses cleared and you are not in the kitchen.
Step 4: Tidy up
Bar packed down, counters wiped, bottles sorted.
About this service
Do I need a permit for a party at my house?
Generally not. A private residence is treated differently from a rented hall or an outdoor site, which usually do need a Special Occasion Permit. We’ll walk you through the process.
How many bartenders do I need?
One bartender covers about fifty guests comfortably over a four to five hour service. Beyond that, a second person stops the queue forming.
What if I have already bought the alcohol?
That is fine. Send us the list and we will build the drinks around what you have.
Can you do a backyard party?
Yes. We need a level surface, a plan for ice and power if the night runs past dark.
Where to go next
Ready when you are
Check your date
Send the date, the headcount and the venue. We will confirm availability and come back with a price.
Book a dateWe reply to every request within one business day.