Certified
Bartenders,
By the Hour.
America's most trusted on-demand mobile bartending service. Professional, insured, and ready for your wedding, party, or corporate event — anywhere in the country.
By The Hour Bartending provides professional mobile bartending for weddings, private parties, and corporate events across 35 US states and 373+ cities. Every booking includes a TIPS & RBS-certified bartender, all bar tools and equipment, a free custom alcohol shopping list, and $2M liability insurance — starting at $69/hr with no travel fees or hidden charges.
What makes us different
from every other service
Most services make you fill a form, wait for a callback, then negotiate. We show you $69/hr right here, right now. No phone calls. No waiting. Your quote is calculated instantly.
Transparent pricingAfter every booking, we send a free custom shopping list calculated specifically for your guest count. Clients consistently save hundreds compared to buying blind — nobody else offers this.
Free shopping listEvery event carries $2M liability insurance. And unlike most companies, we have backup bartenders on standby — if something goes wrong on their end, your event never goes unstaffed.
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Serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across 35 US states since 2020.
From quote to cocktails — five easy steps
Fill in your event details. Your exact price is calculated instantly — no phone calls.
Review your quote, confirm your booking, and pay securely online. Done in minutes.
Receive your free custom alcohol shopping list — saves clients $300–$800 on average.
We send reminder emails 7 days and 24 hours before your event. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Your bartender arrives, sets up, and handles everything. You enjoy your event.
No frills bartending — just the staff you need
You don't need a package. You need the right number of people for the right number of hours. That's all we charge you for.
TIPS & RBS certified with 2+ years of event experience. They bring every tool — shakers, strainers, jiggers, ice tools — all professional grade. You supply the alcohol; we handle everything else.
For events over 100 guests, a bar back is a game-changer. They keep ice stocked, replenish mixers, manage glassware, and keep the bar spotless — so your bartender never stops serving.
Our servers circulate the room with trays, pass appetizers and cocktails, and ensure every guest is attended to — ideal for cocktail hours, dinner receptions, and upscale events.
General event assistants who help with setup, breakdown, bussing, and keeping your venue running smoothly — perfect for large events that need extra hands on deck.
Meet our bartenders
Unlike companies with high staff turnover, our bartenders are consistent, trained, and passionate. Same people, same standards, every event.
We bartend any event, anywhere
From intimate backyard gatherings to 500-person wedding receptions — if you need a bar, we staff it.
Everything you need to know
Can't find your answer? Visit our full FAQ or call +1 (760) 899-2036.
Every booking includes a TIPS & RBS-certified bartender, all professional bar tools and equipment, a free custom alcohol shopping list tailored to your guest count, and $2M liability insurance. We bring everything except the bar structure and alcohol.
Bartenders are $69/hr per person. Bar backs and servers are $59/hr per person. There are no travel fees, no alcohol markup, and no hidden charges. Setup & cleanup is $69 per bartender if added. You pay only for what you select.
Yes — BTH is a dry-hire service. You purchase the alcohol; we bring the skill and tools. After booking, we send a custom shopping list calculated for your exact guest count, typically saving clients $300–$800 compared to buying without guidance.
We operate in 35 US states across 373+ cities. Enter your event address in our quote form to confirm availability for your area. We're expanding regularly.
We recommend 2–4 weeks in advance for weekend dates. That said, we regularly accommodate last-minute requests — sometimes same-day. Reach out and we'll do everything we can.
Every BTH bartender carries TIPS and RBS certification. We carry $2M liability insurance on every single event. Certificates of insurance available for your venue on request.
Your event deserves
a great bartender.
Get your exact price in 60 seconds — no phone calls, no waiting, no commitment. Just your custom quote for your event.