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Wow!! Gwen was amazing!! She went over and beyond at my event. Thank you so much! Highly recommended!!

Bartender/All rounder Needed for Private Birthday Event

$20

Stanley went above and beyond to add something special to our corporate event! He makes great cocktails with a perfectly executed flamed orange peel. Organised and detailed. Would recommend!

Mixologist/Bartender for a Corporate Launch Event

$150

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

Daniella was a brilliant mixologist. She went above and beyond. We will be inviting her to more events!

Bartender and mixologist for private party of 10 to 15

$300

Our bartender was great! She arrived on time and was fixing up cocktails all night, it made the night so much fun. There may have been a slight miscommunication with some of the ingredients but it was an easy fix and everything after that was awesome :)

Experienced bartender needed for a home party

$200

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Qualified bartender

$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

$30

Mitcham VIC, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Bartender and a party helper needed to serve, cleanup etc . Be amazing if you can fill in both roles when not busy as I do have someone else coming to help along with. Need to cater to about 40 guests and also we will be serving wine and whiskey so the cocktail menu doesn’t have to be super lavish. Please also list what cocktails can you make and if you will get your own setup or we have to provide a setup. Obviously supplies will be ours :)

I need two cocktail bartenders for this Saturday

$180

Crows Nest NSW, Australia

11th Sep 2025

We’re looking for two skilled cocktail bartenders to join our team this Saturday, the 13th, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM at our restaurant in Crows Nest. Contact me for more information

Bartender for a 1st birthday

$5

Ravenhall VIC 3023, Australia

11th Sep 2025

Hi All, I'm looking for a bartender for this Sat 13/09 to serve beers and basic shots, nothing to complicated. Time of service will be from 5.30pm till 10pm. Location is in Ravenhall Thanks

Bartender needed

$250

Oakville NSW 2765, Australia

11th Sep 2025

I need to hire a bartender for a birthday party of about 40 guests in the afternoon. All I will provide is the alcohol rest all the equipment including a mobile barware and glassware needs to be provided by you.

Bartending a party

$300

Airport West VIC 3042, Australia

10th Sep 2025

We are hosting party at home and are in need of bar staff/cocktail makers

Wait and bar staff

$150

Sydney NSW 2756, Australia

10th Sep 2025

Looking for wait and bar staff for an event held in the hills region. Staff to serve food and drinks to guests, clear plates, glasses and utensils. Looking for 4 staff total, however can hire from multiple single applications. Event help will be needed between 4:45 and 9pm happy to pay $150 per staff for the 4 and a bit hours.

Bartender/ cocktail maker

$250

Mount Eliza VIC, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Hosting a small 30th birthday at home for approximately 25 guests and looking for a bartender who is great at cocktails! We will provide all the alcohol, glassware etc just need the expertise. Expect event to run from 2pm to 5pm

Baby Shower - Bar Staff

$200

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

9th Sep 2025

Looking for 1-2 people to help with serve drinks/clean up at my baby shower. Date: Saturday 13th September Time: 12:30pm-4pm (guest arrive at 1pm) Attendees: 30 Duties: take jackets, serve drinks, clean up plates and glasses throughout the afternoon

Absolutely brilliant- would love to work with again 💕 thank you

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

10/10 - Definitely using him again

Bartender man for the night

$100

Chipping Norton NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2025

Need a bar man to pour drinks for 3 hours

Awesome work!! Loved his work

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 for work drinks (2nd person) please resubmit

$150

Surry Hills NSW, Australia

26th Aug 2025

Need a few people to pour drinks at an office for a work function in Surry Hills. Help prep from 4:30 and finish at 7:30

Chris was really easy to deal with. He turned up on time and was very friendly and very efficient and I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone looking to help out with drinks at an event or at home.

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.

Cocktail bartender for 30th birthday

$200

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

4th Aug 2025

Date: Saturday 6 September Time: approx. 1pm-3pm Guests: max. 18-20 people Cocktail list: 1. Gin Martini 2. Negroni 3. Passionfruit margarita (custom) 4. Smokey maple sour (custom) 5. Grapefruit aperol spritz (custom)

Vince was an amazing mixologist for my 30th! He went above and beyond and make each cocktail amazing. He was wonderful to work with and I will absolutely be reaching out for another event soon! Thank you!!

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