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Cocktail tasting experience, London

Cocktail tasting experience, London

Book our Full Package and choose your event's cocktails and mocktails in person — one of the few mobile bars to include a complimentary pre-event tasting.

5.0 / 5252 verified Google reviewsComplimentarywith the full packageSince 2017London-based

The tasting

What is a pre-event cocktail tasting?

Our in-house tasting bar is where every event takes shape. Book our Full Package and your tasting is included — one of the few mobile bars to offer one — so you can explore flavours, develop classics and choose the bespoke cocktails and mocktails for your day with our team.

Our tasting bar

Inside our London tasting bar

A mixologist preparing cocktails to sample at the in-house tasting bar
Guests choosing their event drinks during a complimentary cocktail tasting
A signature cocktail being finished during a tasting session
Sampling cocktails and mocktails at The Cocktail Lab's London tasting bar
Refining the final drinks list at an in-house cocktail tasting

Step by step

What happens at your tasting

Around two hours at our London tasting bar, complimentary for up to three guests.

  1. 01

    Visit our tasting bar

    Come to our in-house tasting bar in London, where the team is set up and ready for you.

  2. 02

    Taste a selection

    Work through a range of drinks — classic and signature cocktails, bespoke creations, mocktails and alcohol-free options.

  3. 03

    Talk through your taste

    Tell us what you love and what you would change. We tweak and adjust on the spot until the drinks feel right.

  4. 04

    Confirm your menu

    Together we lock in the cocktail and mocktail menu for your event, right there at the bar.

A bespoke cocktail and mocktail menu taking shape at the tasting bar
Signature cocktails lined up to taste at The Cocktail Lab tasting bar
Classic and bespoke cocktails being sampled during a pre-event tasting
Mocktails and alcohol-free options at the London tasting bar
Finalising the drinks list with the team at the tasting bar

What you can taste

From classics to bespoke creations

There is no fixed list — taste any cocktails you like, from the classics to our signature serves and bespoke creations built around your ideas, plus mocktails and alcohol-free options so every guest is looked after. You will also meet the team in person, so you know exactly who is behind your bar on the day, and together we shape a drinks list that feels personal and perfectly suited to your event.

Our Cocktail & Mocktail Packages

Professional Mobile Bartenders, Exceptional Drinks, Stress-Free Service

From intimate garden parties to large corporate galas, our mobile bartending services provide everything you need and nothing you don't. We take care of the logistics so you can focus on making memories.
Explore our range of mobile bar hire options below:

Recommended

Full Package

Our recommended stress-free option! EVERYTHING you need for the perfect party provided, the mixologists, spirits, ingredients, cocktail glasses, and bar. All that's left for you to do is choose your cocktails and enjoy yourself. Not sure which cocktails to choose? Let us help you decide with a free cocktail tasting session.

What’s included

  • Mixologist
  • Bar
  • All Spirits & Ingredients
  • Cocktail Equipment
  • Cocktail Glasses
  • Transport & Collection

Dry Hire

Happy to do a bit of shopping? Dry hire is the answer. We'll provide an outstanding mixologist, bar, cocktail glasses, and a shopping list of ingredients based on your cocktail choices. The client will need to provide spirits, ingredients and ice.

What’s included

  • Mixologist
  • Bar
  • Cocktail Equipment
  • Cocktail Glasses
  • Transport & Collection
  • Shopping List
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Premium Cocktail Experience

Looking for something unique? Our Premium Cocktail Experience will provide you and your guests with an exclusive insight into the art of mixology, featuring cocktails crafted from fresh produce and high-quality ingredients developed in our own Lab. With this package, we offer the option to have a private tasting in your home or office, before the event, for you to choose your cocktails & mocktails.

What’s included

  • Master Mixologist(s)
  • Premium Cocktail Collection
  • All Spirits & Ingredients
  • Stylish Cocktail Glassware
  • Cocktail Equipment & Tools
  • Bar Setup
  • Transport & Collection

How it works

Getting Started

  1. Get a free quote cocktail bar hire London professional service
    01

    Get a Free Quote

    Book with The Cocktail Lab & take the first step towards the perfect event.

  2. Mobile cocktail bar hire London professional team setup service
    02

    The Cocktail Lab Arrives

    Our experienced team will provide the cocktails and service to impress your guests.

  3. Cocktail bar hire London stress free service relax professional
    03

    Relax

    You're in good hands, enjoy the drinks and make some memories to last a lifetime.

Reviews

Rated 5.0 across 252 verified Google reviews

FAQ

Pre-event cocktail tasting, answered

Not quite this?

Planning something else?

For a hands-on session with your guests, see cocktail masterclasses. For the bar itself and what arrives on the day, see the mobile cocktail bar setup. For our lab-crafted signature serves, see the premium cocktail collection. To check we cover your area, see the areas we cover.

Ready when you are

Ready to plan your event?

Tell us about your event for a Full Package quote — your complimentary pre-event tasting is included. You will have a named contact and next steps within one working day.