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Despite hiccups at the event at the start of the day, Dani was super calm helpful and absolutely smashed the day and left all my guests super impressed. Thank you so much

Need two bartenders for a baby shower

$200

Fabulous creative & yummy cocktails and an absolute hit with the guests! Great planning, communicator, organised and super helpful! Thank you for helping make it such a special event Rod!

Bartender / Waiter

$150

Carlos was an absolute star! He took my husband's 30th Birthday Party at our home to the next level. We had a pre-event call to chat details, he customised our cocktails, provided a purchase list, he did a site visit and on the day, he was a hit! He arrived early to prep the fresh fruit, alcohol, set up his bar and worked in with our setup. He was so considerate, great to chat to and was like having a friend there. A MUST for your next event!

Bartender for 30th Birthday Brisbane Home Sat 14 Sep

$450

Vee was absolutely amazing! The cocktails were delicious and service exceptional. She brought such a good vibe and positive energy to the party. Would highly recommend Vee for your function.

Cocktail bartender

$250

Emma and her Rod, were a great help. They were well presented, friendly and professional. Their service is impeccable and my guests were very impressed and asked for their contact details. I would recommend them to anyone who has a party coming up.

Waiters and bartender

$600

Nicole was amazing. I can’t recommend her enough ! She’s super friendly and kind. Communication is 100%. Can’t thank her enough. Will definitely use her again!

Bartender/mixologist for a Hux party

$250

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$190 - $350

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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

Bartending

$160

Cheltenham VIC, Australia

30th Aug 2025

Bartending/Cocktail making at my house for a housewarming

Bartender

$100

Adelaide SA, Australia

30th Aug 2025

21st birthday party at house 4pm-7pm Needing 1 bartender Alcohol will be provided, just needing labour Bar will be provided also

Bartenders for 1 night

$200

Port Phillip VIC, Australia

29th Aug 2025

We’re after two professional, fun bartenders to help bring our clinic’s 8th birthday celebration to life. One will be stationed on the rooftop, the other downstairs. Time start: 6pm Pax: 70-80 people You'll be serving a curated selection of sparkling wine, wine, and beer—with a potential spritz tower in the mix (we’ll handle setup). We're after great energy, a polished presence, and service that fits a chic, elevated evening. RSA required.

Bartender x2

$200

Parramatta NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2025

Need 2 bartenders to work with 2 other bartenders at a Hall in Parramatta. Sisters birthday party Standard drinks - no cockatils - all equipment is already available 4 hour service

Bartender required to make cocktails and drinks for five hours

$200

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

29th Aug 2025

40th birthday party starting at 5 pm through to 10 pm, looking for a bartender to mix cocktails and provide drinks, all alcohol mixes and garnishes will be provided.

Bartender for baby shower

$200

Greenvale VIC, Australia

28th Aug 2025

needing an experienced bartender or works in hospitality that can serve drinks for a baby shower for a few hours

Bartender at 30th Birthday Party

$150

Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Looking for a bartender to make some easy cocktails and serve for 3 hours from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm for house party on 20th September. Needs to bring their own cocktails kit, will provide alcohol. Need someone who can suggest 2-3 cocktails to match the theme and tell me what ingredients they need.

Bartender 2 hours with alcohol provided

$50

Vaucluse NSW, Australia

28th Aug 2025

URGENT in need of a bartender for this saturday night who is experienced. we only need three cocktails served along with shots

Bar staff for community football match, 5 hours

$175

Brighton VIC, Australia

28th Aug 2025

Bar staff x1 required from 1pm-6pm to run a bar at a school community annual football game. Bar is setup already and just need to use provided Square eftpos terminal (no cash). Drinks are very basic beer, wine, sparkling. All friendly customers. Must have RSA.

Sean was excellent. Very reliable

Bar Staff / Wait Staff - x2

$700

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

18th Aug 2025

Looking for 2x bar staff, to come together on this Airtasker task, to serve drinks and tidy along the way. From 4pm to 11pm on Saturday 23rd Aug. Tasks will include mixing and serving welcome drinks (Aperol Spritz & Hugo Spritz). Everything else will be in cans (beer, wine and pre-mixed drinks). Expectation is to serve drinks and tidy glasses and cans during the night

Thanks Rohan - appreciate the work. Good job

Bartender for private party

$150

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

16th Aug 2025

Looking for someone to come and make drinks for us at my friends birthday/house warming for 3 hours. We will provide all equipment and alcohol including recipes for 2 signature cocktails. Super chilled event, can help with tiding up but also enjoy a drink yourself.

Helped at private party

Experienced bartender

$180

Perth, Western Australia

4th Aug 2025

I need an experience bartender for this Thursday 7th of August from 5pm till about 9pm

Amazing work will work with him again and loved his cocktails.

Licenced Bartender for 30th Birthday

$400

Woolloongabba QLD, Australia

30th Jul 2025

Need 1 or 2 licenced bartenders (Must have RSA Licence). Hosting a private 30th birthday in Woolloongabba. $40 per hour per person. 5pm-10pm (5 hours)

Very professional and very fun. Made the event very enjoyable

Bartender for small party

$100

Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia

23rd Jul 2025

Having a work paint and sip gathering of maximum 12 people at my house. Just want someone to sling us drinks while we're painting!

Thanks Nina! Great night easy going and happy to assist with any drink request... Much appreciated your help would recommend highly

Mixologist Bartender

$200

Docklands VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2025

I am needing a mixologist for a bridal shower event. From approximately 2:30pm (this can be discussed and worked out )to start setting up. Event starts at 3:30pm till approx 6:30pm. Option to extend an hour or so if needed. All alcohol glassware is provided. Just require you to mix and pour drinks.

Outstanding. Service was exceptional. Thank you fur making my event a standout success. Cannot recommend their services more highly. Thank you both so much. I will definitely be using your services again

Bartender/waiter

$240

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

17th Jul 2025

Hi there, looking for a Bartender/waiter to come to my home take make basic drinks- lemonade Prosecco premix cans premix strawberry daiquiris. Then also help with putting food out for guest, all food will be pre-ordered so will just need to be put on platters for me. Also help with making sure empty glasses are put in the dishwasher and cleaned and any other little messes. There will be about 10 guests. It will be pretty chilled. It’s a very homely environment. I usually have the same Bartender and waiter that have been working for me for the last three years but unfortunately they’re both on holidays so looking for someone to fit in and also feel comfortable them self. This is a celebration for my partner 🏳️‍🌈 I also have a bar on my balcony. I have all that you need for the night. Dress code, please dress in all black with a tie or bowtie . Start time 3.30pm till 9.30pm My home is in Ascot Vale

Would highly recommend hiring, very professional went above and beyond to make everyone happy

Bartender for a private event

$100

Caroline Springs VIC 3023, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I require a bartender for my client. They will be serving drinking at a private event in Caroline Springs. Start time 6:30m-11:30pm on the 5th of July Must be presentable and on time. Message me for more information

Very professional and highly rated

Bartender to make cocktails at 30th Birthday for 2 hours

$90

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

2nd Jul 2025

I’m needing 1x bartender to make a small variety of cocktails for a 30th Birthday from 4:30-6:30PM for approx 25 guests. All alcohol will be provided but I would also appreciate insight into how much and what types I will need for the cocktails. I’m looking for the bartender to be able to make 3 different cocktails and 1 mocktail, as well as serving wine and a clean of glassware at the end of service. We should be able to provide our own glassware but if you would be able to offer to BYO glassware that could be helpful. Thank you!

Caitlin was super punctual and efficient which I appreciated. The feedback I had from guests were the drinks were not the best. We did prep sugar syrup for the cocktails which wasn’t touched, so not sure if it was forgotten or maybe she was unaware it was there. Caitlin was very focused on getting drinks out as quickly as possible which was great, but wasn’t interested in chatting with guests when people were trying to make conversation.

Bartender needed for small 2 hour event. All beverages provided!

$150

Frankston VIC, Australia

26th Jun 2025

We are hosting a charity event and require a male bartender (if possible) to serve an array of wine, soft drinks, and some pre-mixed cocktails. Customers are not paying for the drinks, and everything is provided.

Rohan was fantastic! Made the best drinks! Thank you!

Cocktail Bartender

$160

Nunawading VIC, Australia

18th Jun 2025

4 hours cocktail bartender - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JY1EPHYYYZFPW98076PJ9ZWF

Another great night of cocktail making from Caitlin!