Bar Hire Services In Cambridge

When you hire Vivid Bar Services for your Cambridge event, we provide a complete, stress-free mobile bar experience. Whether you’re hosting a wedding at King’s College, a birthday in Cherry Hinton, or a corporate evening in The Backs, our team brings everything you need. That includes the mobile bar unit itself, fridges, bar tools, glassware, ice and fully trained staff. You can choose a drinks service that suits your event: a cash bar, open bar, or dry hire if you’re supplying your own alcohol. We help with planning the drinks list and also assist with any licensing requirements if your venue isn’t already licensed. Our mobile bars can be set up indoors or outdoors, and we adapt the setup to match your guest numbers, event type and available space. Our team arrives early, handles everything professionally, and ensures your guests enjoy efficient, friendly service throughout. From large formal functions to relaxed family gatherings, Vivid Bar Services ensures bar hire in Cambridge is smooth, stylish and completely handled – so you can focus on enjoying your event.

We recommend booking your mobile bar as soon as your date and venue are confirmed – especially if your event is during peak times like summer, graduation weeks, or the festive season in Cambridge. Venues across the city, including Cambridge colleges, The Gonville Hotel, and riverside gardens in Grantchester, often host multiple events on the same weekend, so our availability can fill up fast. For weddings or larger functions, booking 4–6 months in advance is ideal. This allows time for drink planning, licensing applications, and staffing arrangements. For smaller gatherings or private parties, we can sometimes take bookings with shorter notice – it depends on the date and location. The sooner you contact us, the more flexibility you’ll have with setup options and personalised touches like signature cocktails or special requests. Once you’re booked in, we’ll guide you through the whole process and manage the details. With Vivid Bar Services, your Cambridge event will benefit from a well-organised bar setup that’s ready to impress, without you needing to chase anything last-minute.

Absolutely – we regularly provide outdoor bar hire for events across Cambridge, from wedding receptions near Grantchester Meadows to summer parties in Romsey and community events in Newnham. Our outdoor bars are built to be flexible and can be set up on lawns, patios, courtyards or under marquees. We supply the entire setup: a self-contained bar unit, fridges, ice, staff, bar tools and glassware. If your location doesn’t have power, we can offer portable power solutions to keep everything running smoothly. You can choose between an open bar, where you cover the drinks, a pay bar, or dry hire if you’re supplying your own drinks. We also handle the licensing paperwork by applying for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) if needed. Our team is used to working in different weather conditions and unusual spaces, and we make sure the bar is always fully functional and welcoming for your guests. Whether you’re planning a formal garden wedding or a relaxed barbecue, Vivid Bar Services delivers seamless outdoor bar hire for your Cambridge event.

Yes, we do – in fact, many of our bookings in Cambridge are for smaller events like house parties, milestone birthdays and garden get-togethers. Whether you’re hosting an anniversary in Trumpington, a family BBQ in Chesterton, or a surprise party at home in Arbury, we’ll bring a compact, efficient mobile bar setup that fits your space and keeps guests refreshed. You don’t need a big venue to enjoy a professional bar service. We provide the bar unit, refrigeration, staff, glassware, ice and bar tools. You can select an open bar, cash bar or dry hire depending on your preference. Even with 20–40 guests, we bring the same level of professionalism and care as we do to large-scale weddings. Our team arrives early, serves smoothly throughout your event, and cleans everything away at the end. If you’re short on indoor space, we can set up on patios or in garden marquees. With Vivid Bar Services, your Cambridge home event gets a polished drinks experience – without you having to lift a finger behind the bar.

Yes – personalising your drinks menu is something we encourage, and we love working with clients across Cambridge to create something that feels tailored to their event. Whether you’re planning a university ball near Sidgwick Site, a wedding in Milton, or a celebration in Castle Hill, we’ll help build a drinks list that suits your style and guests. We offer a wide selection of options including beers, wines, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks and mocktails. You can choose the specific drinks to serve or give us a theme to work from. Want a custom cocktail named after the couple? A gin station with unique garnishes? Or non-alcoholic bubbly for inclusive toasts? We’ll make it happen. We also provide support with quantities based on your guest numbers, and we’re happy to recommend popular or seasonal choices. If you’re providing your own drinks with our dry hire package, we can still help you plan what to buy. With Vivid Bar Services, your Cambridge drinks menu becomes part of the fun – bespoke, thoughtful and delicious.

Yes – Vivid Bar Services is fully licensed and insured to operate across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. Whether your event is at a private home in Fen Ditton, a community centre in Cherry Hinton, or an outdoor marquee in Grantchester, we’ll make sure your bar service is fully compliant with all legal requirements. Our team holds personal alcohol licences, and if your venue isn’t already licensed, we’ll apply for a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) through the local council. That means you don’t need to worry about permissions or paperwork – we take care of it for you. We also carry full public liability insurance and have safety-trained, professional staff who understand responsible alcohol service. We’re happy to work directly with your venue if they have specific requirements or restrictions. Whether you’re planning a formal college event or a casual garden party, you can trust that your drinks setup is in safe, professional hands. With Vivid Bar Services, bar hire in Cambridge is not only easy and enjoyable – it’s fully licensed and protected too.