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Can’t thank Jeanna enough for doing an amazing job. The cocktails were fantastic and all our guests appreciated the fantastic bar service. Thank you!!!!!

Cocktail bar staff

$150

Nicholas was a great tasker! Very comfortable in his role and he did a great job on camera. The cast really enjoyed his yummy cocktails! Thank you!

I need bartending

$300

Michela was a fantastic bartender at our wedding! She was very helpful and communicated with us through the whole process. I would recommend her services to anyone!

Bartending for an engagement party

$200

What an amazing experience with Lucas. He was patient with a crowd of rowdy women and gave impeccable service. He was punctual, cleaned up and made delicious drinks. Thanks Lucas!

I need bartending

$200

Such a lovely helpful beautiful person - I would highly recommend her for your next function.

I need bartending

$250

I hired Mel for my wife's birthday party. Communication with Mel was easy and she was both friendly and professional. The cocktails were delicious and not too strong. Mel was also able to make the mocktail versions. Definitely recommend Mel. She is great!

I need bartending

$250

What's the average cost of a bartender

$190 - $350

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$250

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$350

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Why book a bartending service through Airtasker?

Through Airtasker, you don’t need to hop around the different bars in your area to find your preferred bartender. You can do this through our platform by reading through the profiles of different Taskers to see who can make your favourite drink!

Spirits, beer, and wine are essential for specific celebrations. It takes the ambience and mood of any place to another level. But sometimes, you might want to decide what you are serving to your party or restaurant guests. A bartending service made especially for your needs gives a unique touch to help create unforgettable memories.

Let your Tasker help you with your bartending needs. All you have to do is put up a task, and then you’ll receive offers in minutes. Compare their review and ratings, and choose the Tasker best suited for you. The next thing you have to do is communicate what drinks you want to be sipping soon!

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Top Bartending related questions

Yes, bartenders can service non-alcoholic beverages. These are known as “mocktails”. They are flavoured like popular alcoholic beverages minus the alcohol. You can go through the menu with your Tasker. You can set a drinks menu for the evening or simply brief them on popular drinks customers look for at the bar. 

For restaurants, leftover liquor is properly stored by employees and bartenders. There is no need to worry about what happens to it. For events, most liquor is shouldered by you. So, it is your decision on what will happen to leftovers. You can choose to store the liquor back at home or give them away to guests. Just be sure to give them away responsibly!

It is always great to look for experience and skill in a bartender you hire. They need to be able to prepare many alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages asked by customers. Bartenders should have good communication skills and can assess a customer’s needs and preferences to make recommendations. 

Be sure to hire a bartender with a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. This shows that a bartender went through Technical and Further Education (TSA) in hospitality schools, private training institutes or online courses. It is also a plus if they completed certificates in hospitality. It is crucial to make sure bartenders for hire have this to avoid any complications upon hiring them. 

What do bartending services include?

From martinis to cosmopolitans, you can rely on bartenders to shake things up. Alcoholic drinks are always an excellent addition to the menu for any occasion. You can even have someone cater cocktails for a fancier affair. Here are some services you can get when hiring bar staff:  

Full-service bartending

Depending on the occasion, you can hire a full bartending service. They offer different packages depending on the size of your event. Complete services include the bartenders, barbacks, mixing, drinks, and serving equipment. Some services also have separate packages available if you want to provide the alcohol for your event. Some go to the lengths to plan a special menu of drinks for the occasion. Taskers will be in charge of setting up the bar, serving the drinks, and even cleaning up afterwards.

Planning the menu

You can add flair to any hospitality service with a customised menu. It is a good idea to hire someone who has attention to detail. Some cocktail bartenders for hire include menu planning to their services. This may consist of planning sessions and pre-event tasting. They can also customise menus based on speciality drinks, fresh and seasonal ingredients, and the theme of an event. 

Choosing a mobile bar

A mobile bartender brings the party to any venue with a bar on wheels. You can have it set up at any location, like hotel function rooms or your backyard. You have the option to customise its look depending on the theme. It is an efficient option because of the many elements present on the bar. The panel bars and folding shelves of a mobile bar make it easier to serve guests their favourite cocktails during private events. 

Mixing speciality cocktails and drinks

When hiring a cocktail bartender, you are usually after their skills and speciality drinks. You may need to provide the spirits, wine, and beer. You may also need to provide equipment for them although some choose to bring their own equipment. Professionals may speak with you in advance to advise you on what drinks to provide. It is essential to communicate what drinks you want to be served during your party or corporate event.

Recent Bartending tasks

Help bartend my party

$35

Sydenham VIC 3037, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Need a bartender to serve drinks at a 40th birthday, someone with experience and also good people skills / friendly is a MUST Approx 70x people Mixture of beer, wine, spirits & softdrinks Ideally a cocktail or two would be great! Start time 6:00pm, till approx 9-10pm At a House

Help bartend my party

$100

Box Hill North VIC, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Bartend my party! 4 hrs of work located in box hill later this year

Bartender with RSA

$150

Goodwood SA 5034, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Birthday party Pouring wines and making GnT’s behind bar. No cocktails - must have RSA -wear black attire -be available 6pm-11.30pm

A bartender to serve drinks at a birthday party

$400

Epping NSW, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Hosting a 21st birthday and looking for a friendly and experienced bartender (or two) to help make and serve drinks throughout the night! We’ll provide all alcohol, mixers, garnishes, cups, ice, etc. Approx. 7-11pm on the 2nd of August There will be around 50 guests Extras: If you have your own bar table, bar mats or tools, let me know. RSA required.

Cocktail bartender for event

$200

Mornington VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Need a bar tender for a private function making 2 different cocktails and serving drinks to guests 5:30 - 8;00pm

Bartender with RSA license to serve drinks at 60th birthday

$200

Drummoyne, New South Wales

5th Jun 2025

Serve alchohol at 60th birthday celebrations.from 6 till 10.30 pm

Need a bartender and drink supply

$1,000

Frankston VIC, Australia

4th Jun 2025

i need a bartender and suppliyed drinks

Help bartend and feed my party

$175

Brunswick West, Victoria

4th Jun 2025

Skilled person to assist with making mixed drinks, dispense pre made cocktails, heat food and general clean up using commercial dishwasher. 6.30pm to 11.30pm

General Bartender Wait staff | Friday 23rd May

$170

Perth CBD WA 6000, Australia

17th May 2025

General Bartender for a Sundowner in the city. Must have hospitality experience and professional presentation. Friday 23rd May 3.00-7.30PM St George Terrace 3.00 pick up 2 bags of ice 3.20 arrive and set up 4.00 event starts We have small refreshments and beverage table that serves beer Around 40-50 people Take payment for merchandise 7.00-7.30 clean up

Professional, great work.

Bar staff for private party

$180

Cammeray NSW, Australia

10th May 2025

Hi there, We need someone to serve drinks at my husbands 40th tonight - beers, wine, spirits. Some help setting up from 4pm and party starts at 5pm. Working until 10pm. Please let me know if available! Thanks, Anna

Brooke was fantastic - she needed no instruction, was super friendly and engaging and made everyone feel welcome. Great bar management, would hire again!

Bartender for cocktail party

$30

Prahran VIC, Australia

6th May 2025

I need a bartender for a small birthday party, for 4 hours. Location is in prahran. $30 an hour. Will need to make easy cocktails from a small list of cocktails. Alcohol and tools will be provided. Will also need to do small general tasks incidental to making cocktalls (for example, collecting used glasses and washing them out ready to be used for more cocktails, looking after and refilling beer/champagne bucket, refilling water dispenser, general tidying up towards the end of the 4 hours). Will need to wear white collared shirt and black pants.

Daniel was amazing! Couldn’t recommend him more. Amazing bartender and made my event a success.

Cocktail bartenders x1

$240

Runaway Bay QLD 4216, Australia

3rd May 2025

We need 1X bartenders who make epic margaritas for a 30th birthday party at a waterfront house in biggera waters. Only 20 people coming so shouldn’t be too hectic. All supplies needed provided. Classic margs, spicy margs and coconut margs 12pm - 4pm. $60 per hour per person. This advert is listed twice. Pricing is per person.

Julia was amazing.

Bartender for private party

$180

Berwick VIC, Australia

2nd May 2025

I am seeking to hire a reliable and friendly bartender (RSA is a must) for a private 50th birthday celebration on Saturday 24th May, 2025 in Berwick, Victoria. The bartender will need to provide approximately 3 hours of bar service from 7 PM to 10 PM, serving a selection of premix cocktails/ spirit cans and limited shots to guests, while they last. Additionally, you will be paid an additional hour to set up the area (6:30pm to 7pm) as well as clean/tidy the drinks area at the end of service (10 to 10:30pm). Total paid hours will be 4 hours. We are offering an hourly rate of $40. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be on a self service basis for guests, near the bar station. If you are enthusiastic about delivering excellent service, I would love to hear from you! PS. It is a costume party, dressing in theme is optional, but encouraged!

Caitlin couldn't make it as she fell down unwell, but she communicated this with me and promptly arranged a replacement. Jess was absolutely amazing on the night. Everyone was commenting how fantastic she was. If I need bartending again, Jess would be my number 1 choice!

Skilled bartender

$250

Southport QLD 4215, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Looking for a skilled bartender to craft delicious cocktails and mock tails for a party of 20 pax from 2pm to 5pm.

Amelia did an amazing job, Great communication, arrived on time well prepared and showcased an impressive range of cocktails . I highly recommend Amelia. Definitely 5+*

Bartender for daytime event

$200

Sandringham VIC, Australia

29th Apr 2025

Bartending and drink service.

Incredible Mother/Son combination behind the bar. Ran a tight ship and very friendly.

Bartender for birthday with glassware

$200

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

14th Apr 2025

Bartender required for a birthday: 50 people approx 6.30-11.30 service time Needs to supply glassware

Amazing work will book again

Bartender to serve cocktails

$250

Mindarie WA, Australia

13th Apr 2025

Hoping to get offers for a bartender to serve cocktails and other drinks for 3 hours. Will provide all alcohol, ice and garnishes so just after hourly rate offers. There is a bar with working sink and fridge.

Amazing cocktails, presentation, communication and service. Highly recommend

NEED A BARTENDER FOR A PARTY TODAY!!

$225

Coogee NSW, Australia

4th Apr 2025

Private party from 4-7pm. Must have experience making cocktails. 75$/hour Whiskey Sour, Margaritas, Aperol Spritz

Rod was excellent. Went above and beyond to make our night extra special. Would highly recommend him for any task in the future.

Bartender for a small party at home

$120

Mulgrave VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

Bartender needed from for a small party at 12.30 to 3.30 at our house.

Jessica was Amazing today and she went above and beyond her duties.

Experienced Bartender Needed – Cocktail Service

$350

Murrumba Downs QLD, Australia

1st Apr 2025

We’re seeking a professional bartender for a private event this Saturday, 5th April, in Murrumba Downs, QLD. You’ll be responsible for mixing and serving three pre-agreed cocktails, and must bring all mixing tools, garnishes, and non-alcoholic mixers. Alcohol and glassware will be provided by us. Event Details: • Date: Saturday, 5th April • Location: Murrumba Downs, QLD • Prep & Setup: From 5:00pm • Service Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm • Guests: Approximately [insert number] • Cocktail Menu: 3 types (to be finalised ahead of event) You’ll Need to Supply: • Cocktail tools (shakers, strainers, stirrers, etc.) • All garnishes and non-alcoholic mixers • Your own transport to/from the venue What We Provide: • Alcohol • Glassware • Cocktail menu (to be shared in advance) Requirements: • RSA preferred • Confident, friendly and professional presentation • Experience with private event bartending and cocktail prep Rate: Offering above private event rate ($70 per hour), inclusive of your time, mixers, reasonable garnishes (we can provide additional).

Excellent service level, attentive, great knowledge of mixology and also helped to tidy up afterward. Very strongly recommended.