John did a perfect job at our recent housewarming party. He showed up early and eager to prepare the bar prior to the arrival of our first guests. Not only was he great at the bar, but he also helped out by walking around with a platter asking guests if he could swap and refresh their cocktails. He kept the bar stocked (and restocked from our basement) during the party so that we could enjoy time with our friends. He also did a great job cleaning up at the end of the night. John is a true professional who treats others with kindness and care. Not only will we be using his services in the future, but multiple friends mentioned that they will be hiring him as well for future celebrations! read more

I can't tell you how AMAZING these ladies were! Isabel, Terry, and Maureen were so kind and professional. Our party setup was running late, but they rolled with the punches and helped in SO many ways! We could not have done it without them. Friends and family were very impressed and thought the drinks were delicious!! I sincerely hope to work with them again on future parties! read more

We hired John's Bartending Service for my birthday party and it was amazing! Shannon was our bartender and she was wonderful! We had to pivot quickly because of the weather and she was very flexible. The last hour we went outside and she moved outside with us. The drinks were delicious and everyone appreciated her being there! read more

Top service, party would not been the same without Dan serving our party guest, knowing everyone's drinks and refilling as needed. Our guest truly enjoyed his drinks, and his friendly outgoing demeanor. Really Top class, thank so much Dan. read more

Hiring a bartender during a pandemic can be scary, but John took every precaution necessary to make me and my guests feel at ease for my small 40th bday backyard celebration. His communication from day 1 was perfection where he outlined pricing (3 hours for $105) and covid precautions taken (masked bartender, hand sanitizer provided at bar and no bartenders to show flu like symptoms). We booked Grace for our Friday evening party, but as the day approached the weather forecast wasn't cooperating and I let John know I had interest in moving to the next night. He said no problem and informed me that Janet would now be working our event. Janet was a joy to have at the event. When she arrived she let me know she first had to call John to let him know that I wasn't a murderer (apparently I looked OK after a few min meeting :)). I thought it was sweet how he looked after his employees, but later found out Janet was his wife so apparently a good husband AND employer. She mentioned that the original bartender, Grace, was their niece and I love that it's a family biz. Janet was friendly and chatty with all guests. We had separated the bar (in the driveway) from the food area of the party (backyard) to spread things out during covid. Most guests stayed in the backyard and Janet did her best to come around and pour drinks to cater to the guests. She also kept me updated when we were running low on specific types of wine so I could get more from inside and also passed around waters when she thought necessary. I've hired many bartenders in the past, but this was probably my best experience yet and I'll be reaching out to them again for any and all bartending needs. read more

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How can I give TEN stars?! John and Janet were absolutely AMAZING! My sisters and I hosted our dad's 80th birthday party in our backyard, and while it wasn't a huge gathering, it was filled with close family members. We really wanted to enjoy the day and socialize without worrying about drinks or food service. Thanks to John, who bartended, and Janet, who handled the food, we didn't have to lift a finger. Their help made the day phenomenal, and we couldn't have asked for better service! read more

John did an excellent job. He went above and beyond to not only perform the work we hired him for but to help throughout the party to clean up, cut cake, and help out anywhere he could. read more

John is amazing! He helped with our party yesterday. Besides tending the bar he helped with the champagne toast, distributing cake and helping with all of the garbage. He even walked around and offered everyone water bottles. We will definitely use him again! read more

John did a great job from the start. Responded quickly and stayed in communication the entire time. He arrived early and did a fantastic job at the party not only serving but walking around asking anyone if they need a drink, helping with clean up, even distributing apps! Highly recommend John and his associates! read more

Used John's Bartending Service for an event at the UIC Forum. John and Jim arrived early for their call time, quickly assessed the situation and the layout of the reception, offered assistance in preparing the bar for service, were extremely polite and helpful, and exhibited great rapport and charisma with the attending guests. Pricing was competitive and they went above and beyond our expectations. Would 100% utilize their service again read more

John and Terry are outstanding in communicating. They both go over and above to ensure a great experience for ALL guests. I've never had hired help to host a party and thanks to John and his team I will never have another party without them as part of the planning. Thank you for being awesome, super flexible and VERY catering to my needs. read more

First time hiring a bartender for a personal event. Now I have no idea how I will ever throw a party without John's Bartending Services. John was very easy to deal with on the front end for logistics. They do an excellent job of spelling everything out and guiding you on what to supply. Bartender showed up on time and ready to serve! The party we hired John's for was my 40th birthday party. I love making cocktails but I just wanted to enjoy the party. Within the 15 minute setup time drinks were flowing. I had 22 guests and everyone was taken care of. What blew me away was that when my guests were enjoying the party and no one was at the bar, the bartender would wander the crowd and take drink orders! Over and above what I expected! Not only was the bartender mixing drinks and delivering them, he would also make sure everyone was staying hydrated and pass out waters intermittently through the event. On top of all that, he even bussed the tables and took out trash! At the end of the event we had minimal to clean up. Everyone had a blast and we all got to enjoy hanging out. Initially hired them for a 5 hour window but they were so great we asked to extend for an extra hour and they didn't hesitate and saying sure thing! If I could give this review a 6th star I would. John's Bartending Services were incredibly professional. Absolutely blown away by the service and look forward to hiring them again. read more

We hired John's Bartending Services for a corporate event at our library and I'm glad we did. They were easy to communicate with regarding logistics and their pricing is very reasonable. John was our bartender and was a pro. He catered to everyone's needs, helped me set up the bar in the best way possible and even walked around with waters and helped clean up when the night was over. Highly recommended. read more

John's bartending service was absolutely fantastic! He took time to reach out several weeks in advance to ensure that we had all of the guidance in purchasing our items that we would need. He also was considerate to reach out a few days before to ensure that we didn't have any last minute questions. On the night of the event, John was absolutely fantastic! He arrived early to set up the bar and was serving drinks by the time the first guest arrived. He made a special effort to make sure that I had a drink all evening long, as we are celebrating my graduation. He even took the time to pack up all of the unused alcohol in one location so we could return it after the event was over. His services are affordable, thoughtful, professional, and he is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for any and all of your bartending needs. You will not be disappointed! My family will continue to use him for any upcoming event that we might have. Thank you, John, for making our celebration that much better! read more

Highly recommended. John & team did a fantastic job at the first party for us so we asked them back, and will definitely do so in the future. Extremely communicative and reliable. John overcommunicates on all points before and during the event, which allows the hosts to have confidence in their preparation and reliability. Both times they've shown up early and worked extremely hard throughout the event. Guest consistently commented on the high level of service. In addition to doing a great job serving guests, working on clean up during the party was a HUGE help and greatly reduced our work after the party. A great value. Would recommend them to anyone looking for help for an event, and will definitely plan to ask John & team back for our next party. read more

I can't say enough great things John's Bartending Service. Both John and Janet, our server, did a phenomenal job. We used the service for my wife's 40th. Every guest was highly complementary of not just the drinks but the service and hospitality. John and Janet went above and beyond all evening long. Can't wait to use them again! read more

We used John and Janet for our home wedding and they were incredible. They did so much more than just tend bar--saving us cake, providing my wife an umbrella, delivering us drinks while we scurried around, taking care of the trash, and basically doing everything in their power to make sure that we were comfortable, our guests were taken care of, and so we wouldn't have to worry about a thing on our day. They are the utmost professionals, and communicated clearly from the start and followed up as we got closer to the day. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

We used John's Bartening Services for our party last weekend and both our server, Lynn, and bartender, Toni, went above and beyond! They were incredibly helpful, friendly, professional, and effective. Toni's drinks were also fabulous! All of the guests complemented both of them throughout the entirety of the night and will likely inquire about using their services moving forward. Also, John was so easy to work with, flexibly, and accomodating. Thank you John and team for helping to make our night a success! read more

There is nothing like doing business or working with genuinely good people who truly care to make an experience the best possible. John and his wife were the ultimate duo and I cannot recommend and thank them enough!! They both were very kind and hard working throughout the event and went far beyond expectations, helping make our event a huge success! I can go on and on about the little things that stood out, but this would quickly turn into a very long review as everything they did was exceptional. I will be using John's services wherever possible and will be recommending him to anyone in need of bartending services. read more

We had John bartend our family reunion in the southside of Chicago. They replied back quickly from our initial inquiry. He gave us a lot of great advice on how to plan and prepare. The day of event they were fantastic. They made good drinks, and also made sure the guests were happy. If you like good communication and great service these are the people to hire. read more

Highly recommend John. We hired him for our son's med school graduation party at our home. So polite, helpful and all the guests loved him.

I have hired John again after a *long* hiatus due to the pandemic, and I can't stress enough how good he is. I reached out to him on a whim, only a few days prior to my party and yet he was able to accommodate the request smoothly. Every guest was impressed. He does such a great job making sure everyone is pleased with their drinks and is having a great experience. At slow times he would also make sure everyone was keeping up with hydration (on a very hot day) by bringing water to guests. He was also *extremely* patient with my children and all other kids at the party. And if this wasn't enough, he often helped with emptying the trash and setting the food up/cleaning. He is truly a pro at his job and simply a wonderful person! read more

We used John's service on 6/26 and were completely satisfied. Grace was our bartender. Grace was pleasant, helpful and a great bartender. She even did a great job with a cocktail she had not made before. We would definitely use John's Bartending Services again and recommend them to anyone looking to hire a bartender. read more

I could not recommend John more highly. This past weekend, I hired him to bar tend for my garden party with 50 guests. I would have been happy if he had just served the drinks and kept the mess to a minimum. Instead, he remembered the drink preferences of my guests, refilled their drinks, brought iced water around towards the end of the party, brought the wine bottles and fillers inside, dragged the garbage out to the dumpster, and a whole lot more. And he was unfailingly courteous, nice, and professional. One of my guests was an event planner and her praise isn't earned lightly. As the party wound down, she came to me and said, "I must have the name of your bartender. He is absolutely fantastic." The next day, I received even more comments about John's professionalism. I would urge anyone reading this to hire him without qualms. He's the real deal and his prices are more than fair as well. read more

John's Bartending staff assisted in our daughters wedding in our backyard last weekend (July 24, 2021). His crew was absolutely amazing! Words cannot express the gratitude I have for them helping to make the day run smoothly! John supplied 2 bartenders and 2 servers. ALL members were punctual, happy, upbeat, engaged, and Janet was dancing while tending bar!! Totally awesome! We had 100 people in attendance and everyone commented on their great service and how personable they were! The two servers helped with preparing catered food to be served; refilled trays as need, heated and served appetizers, cleaned up food, and packed up leftovers for guests! What a blessing; I honestly don't know what I would've done without them! I was a bit leary to book them online as I had never met them or known anyone to use their service, but I did as their reviews were all quite positive! Alas, they far exceeded my expectations! Suffice it to say...I'm a super fan, and you will not be disappointed in booking this amazing service! read more

Janet bartended my father-in-laws 65th birthday party this last weekend and was amazing. From start to finish, she was professional, kind, and so helpful. Everyone at the party could not stop raving about how great she was. John was so helpful from start to finish. Making sure we had a list of what we would need, to checking in before the party to confirm and make sure that we didn't have any questions. I would recommend Janet and John to anyone who is looking for exceptional service, from a company that goes above and beyond. read more

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I hired John for the bartender for my Summer Bash this past Saturday. John is the epitome of quality and professional. He was very attentive to the guest and even remembered what everyone was drinking to refresh them as needed. He walked around and cleared tables, offered water, changed garbage containers, and whatever it took to ensure the event was a success. I still have guests from the party calling me to tell me how much they enjoyed and how awesome John was. You can't go wrong with hiring John for your Bartending needs. He even made kiddie cocktails (Shirley Temples) for the children. read more

We asked John to help at our family pool party with bar tending services and coordinating servers we also hired. John was extremely professional and we couldn't of gotten any better service and attention to detail. John will be our go to person for all our larger gatherings for years to come. Anyone who thinks they could use a little help on party day should 100% consider using John. Without a doubt a great guy. DD read more

John and his team were able to quickly accommodate a 60 person engagement party in less than two days. I first reached out to John on a Wednesday night for a quote and John was able to provide a price and confirmation within hours for the event. Janet was our bartender for the evening and was a perfect addition to make sure everything ran smoothly. I highly recommend John and his team and will keep them in mind for future occasions. read more

I am putting this company on SPEED DIAL. This was our first time hiring a bartender, and I don't care what it costs, but I will do it again and again - AND I WILL ONLY USE THIS SERVICE. I called John about 36 hours before my party, and he was able to find me Terry, who is one of the best and most delightful servers I have ever seen at a party. The guests LOVED her. She was so incredibly hard working and engaging. Her drinks tasted delicious, too! :) read more

John just bartended my retirement party and I cannot say enough about this man's expertise hospitality and enthusiasm. He shows great initiative was working the crowds upstairs and downstairs making sure everybody had drinks and food. Walked around seeing everyone was attended to and picking up. He broke down all the tables and chairs I had set up I didn't expect him to do that. My guests were asking for his card as they were very impressed by him. Would recommend him and rehire him without reservation in a heartbeat! read more

We hosted a large wedding reception in our backyard for 150 ppl in River Forest and used John's Bartending Service. He and his wife Janet were amazing! They were so professional, punctual, affordable and organized and made pulling off this event incredibly easier than we could have thought. They bussed our tables, collected glasses, distributed water to tables of guests, washed glasses and would clearly have done anything necessary to ensure our event went smoothly and our guests were well taken care of. They were instrumental in allowing me, as a host, to enjoy my event as well. They made creative cocktails for my guests and ran an incredible full bar for us the whole night. My guests loved them! If you think you might need a bartender for you event- I assure you, you need John & Janet! read more

Hired John for a party at the house and received the absolute best service I could ask for. Extremely professional and amazing. He did the work of an entire staff of people. John will definitely be back for future parties. read more

John and Janet are AMAZING! Honestly, they're so good that I am almost afraid they're going to be so booked up it'll be hard to hire them. They were our bartenders for the night at a nonprofit event we hosted that brought in about 150 people. They are so attentive and such a pleasure to work with. Even all the guests complimented them afterwards! They are kind, respectful, and very cognizant of time. John is extremely easy to communicate with, and personally bartends himself so you know the service will be excellent every time. Even though they donated their services, they went so above and beyond in making sure our event was successful that I would absolutely want to work with them again in any capacity. I would hands down recommend John and Janet for your next event. They're just good people, and they treat your event with the same kindness and attention that I am sure they have at their own personal events. read more

We hired a bartender and server through John's Bartending Services and we were thrilled with every aspect of our experience from start to finish. The communication from inquiry to confirming the date was easy and quick. Janet was our bartender the night of and Lisa was our server. We hosted an anniversary party for my parents and my sisters and I were able to fully enjoy the evening due to Janet and Lisa taking care of everything from making drinks, checking with guests on refills, replenishing food and helping to pack it up as the event came to a close. We would absolutely use this company again and many of the guests were requesting their info before the night was even over. read more

John was absolutely amazing! I threw a surprise party for my wife with about 65 people and John went above and beyond. John was extremely personable and kind! Everyone loved him! John would walk around and take orders and offer water when no one was at the bar area. He even broke down boxes and threw out the trash during the party as well. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER WITH JOHN'S SERVICES AND CAN NOT WAIT TO USE HIM AGAIN. read more

Look no further. John will forever be my go-to bartender. And he will also be everyone's who was at my party. I cannot rave enough about John. From his initial response, to his lead up to the date and then his services at the party: everything was above and beyond what you could hope for. John's response was immediate and his prices are spot on. After an initial email response from John, he followed up with a phone call to move things around to make our date work. He arrived ahead of schedule, set up his bar and I never had to worry about him again. At one point, I saw he was working the party and refreshing everyone's drinks; people didn't have to go back to the bar to order. And he remembered everyone's drinks! Towards the end of the evening, I saw him with bottled water on a platter. He was going around encouraging everyone to have some water before they left. He left the place spotless. So thoughtful. And such a delight to work with. Everyone at the party asked for his contact info. John's Bartending Services will always be my go-to for all future parties. read more

I needed a bartender for a party for 35 people at my home. I found John on yelp and he could not have been better. He is extraordinarily solicitous, lovely, talented and friendly. Not only did he make a wide range of drinks for a crowd which leans to high end cocktails, he circulated to take drink orders, cleaned up as the evening progressed, cut and served the cake and helped me get organized at the end of the night. He ended up staying 90 minutes past the time I initially requested and didn't bat an eye over it. My guests were all asking me how I found him and I believe several will be hiring him for their own parties. Stop wasting time looking and see if you can land John (except please not at the same time as my next party!) read more

I hired John for my husband's surprise birthday party and it was the best decision I made. He went above and beyond my expectations! While I was out to dinner with my husband to get him out of the house, John came in to set up and as my friends arrived and made sure everyone had drinks and was taken care of. Then throughout the night he'd go around taking drink orders if people weren't at the bar, cleaned up empty bottles, and even passed out waters. His communication leading up to the event was great, and in person was a joy to have around. I would 10/10 recommend John to everyone. read more

We are seriously toying with inviting John and Janet to just come to our parties and hang out with us. They were absolutely amazing. We had them help us with our son's first birthday party. They were absolutely amazing and took care of so much more than we had thought they would. Besides being sure people had drinks, they helped with putting out the catered food, picking up used dishes and glasses, taking garbage out, etc. Janet even helped to clean up the amazing disaster that is a one year old eating birthday cake. We throw a lot of parties in our home, but we don't always have enough time to engage with everyone while taking care of the hosting needs. This was absolutely not the case with John and Janet here helping to run the show. We got to hang out with our family and friends instead! read more