We hosted a return to California and Retirement party all in one and selected Nicole to handle the bartending/service. First off what a great choice! Pre-event communication and coordination was easy and efficient. She arrived an hour before the event and worked hard to assemble, prep, and decorate to have everything looking perfect before the first guest arrived. We showed her where the location of refrigerators, extra alcohol, cups and all were kept and she handled the rest. Other than getting a drink and seeing her behind the bar we wouldn't have known she was there. One less thing for us to worry about. Love it. Seems Nicole had her own fan club going aside from the normal 'your the bartender therefore my best friend' situation. Oh, wait, am I the only one that thinks like that?! Her personality and energy couldn't have been better or more engaging. I'm sorry but I'm remiss in that I have no decent pictures of her set-up but know it's great. (yes I suck) If my guests send any good ones I'll edit the review and add them. Her set-up is attractive and inviting but not overly flashy and ostentatious, which is exactly what we wanted. We aligned on a menu of drinks and she made a really nice menu board and every single drink was made to order right in front of you. No pouring out of a pitcher, no shaking/stirring 4 drinks at a time. That drink is just. For. You. We will use her again and recommend her to anyone that asks. read more

I booked them for my wedding party and it turned out great! She provided me with a shopping list and the drinks were really good. The menu was customized to my liking and the service was great. I recommend!! read more

Nicole and her team did an AMAZING job for our engagement party!! From beginning to end, she was truly phenomenal. Nicole helped us select an amazing drink menu that our guests loved, curated the perfect shopping list, and was available every step of the way when we had questions. They made some of the best drinks for our party of 200 people, and were working nonstop for 4 hours to make our evening perfect. Every drink was made to perfection with fresh ingredients. Almost every single guest came up to us to tell us how good the drinks were. I truly cannot recommend her enough!! Nicole and her team are making drinks for all of our events going forward! read more

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Wow! Hire Nicole! She made our party so fun and easy. She was easy to work with from the beginning and I love that she provided a shopping list for the alcohol and accoutrements needed for the drinks. It took the guesswork out. She has great energy and really a great sense of service. Her set-up was very professional and she even made a custom sign for our drink selection. Cocktails were well balanced and tasty. We can't wait to have her back! read more

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Nicole rocked it! From communication before the event, to the shopping list she sent...... she had everything organized. She arrived early and had everything needed - all I needed to provide was the actual drinks. She had a great attitude and lots of folks in the party were chatting with her all night. By the end of the night we were all hugging her goodbye. We will 100% use Nicole again! read more

I cannot even begin to say how great of an experience it was taking on Nicole and Maci for their bartending services! I highly recommend her. From the initial contact to execution, it was all smooth. Nicole was extremely communicative both via text and phone. She provided a simple shopping list that was spot on for the number of people (~60 people) I had for a local party, with minimal left over. This made cleanup a breeze! Her support through the whole process was incredible and made my life even more stress-free. The quality of drinks was amazing and Nicole made some outstanding recommendations that turned out to be big hits. Maci was my actual bartender for the evening. Several of my guests approached me complimenting her drink quality and all-round outgoing personality. For my next party, Nicole is going to be one of the first people I call! I cannot say enough about the quality of her work and the ease of working with her. Wonderful job! read more

Nicole is amazing. I hired her on a whim, desperate to find someone for a 50th birthday. She showed up with a friendly demeanor, happy to be there, and ready to work. The lychee margaritas were delish, but guests raved about all of the options. She provides you with the perfect grocery and liquor list, so that she can just show up and get crackin.' You would be lucky to have her at your next event. I will definitely call her for my next soirée. read more

We hired Nicole for a baby shower and she was punctual, personable, and super friendly and with quick service. Our guests where super happy with her service the Paloma's where definitely a big hit She arrived early to set up we had around 100 people in attendance and she did a great job serving the guests and maintaining the bar at an efficient rate. I would definitely hire Nicole for another event. Thank you Nicole you rock read more

We are lucky to have Nicole in Austin, now! She bartended our Halloween party and was fantastic! She came up with a whole menu of themed drinks, gave me a clear shopping list, showed up early, set up a great-looking bar and mixed fresh, delicious drinks all night. My guests were big fans of her and the cocktails she was slinging! At the end of the night, she helped clean up and was generally an awesome party partner! She'll tend bar for all our parties and I highly recommend her. read more

Nicole was absolutely amazing! And her drinks were incredible! She took care of our group very well and made sure we were all taken care of. She was kind , friendly, and very generous. I would highly recommend her for your events! read more

Best service! Went and beyond to make our party so special. Far above the call of duty. We are so lucky and we will be using again!

Nicole is great! Hired on short notice for my wife's bday, Nicole took the time to work with me to curate 3 drinks based on my wife's interests and taste. She went out of her way to help me procure some hard to find items. The drinks were tasty but most importantly she was just a lovely and personable addition to the party, great with the guests! I had several people steal her contact from me and I know I'll be seeing her soon! read more

So professional and friendly. We hired Macy to bartend for our sons wedding rehearsal. She came on time, was friendly with our party and went above and beyond for us. We are gray for Nicole and Macy! read more

Nicole bartended my husbands 50th birthday for 125ish people (almost all of whom were drinking). She was very communicative from the first time I reached out. She gave me a shopping list which was wonderfully planned; I barely had any excess and we did not run out. She setup a very nice bar at my house with cute signs, a menu and a smoker for the old fashioned. The drinks were delicious and she made welcome shot for me to hand people as they entered. She and her other bartender, Shayna, kept the line moving and the guests smiling. I had never hired a bartender before, but was so glad I did for his party. It allowed me to really enjoy the party while she took care of all the beverages. Thanks, Nicole. read more

We hired Nicole to tend bar for my husband's 60th birthday party last weekend. I cannot say enough great things about her! She was easy to work with, very competent, fun, friendly and easy to reach for communication. My guests raved about her craft cocktails. They were all delicious! She sets up her own portable bar with all her own equipment and cleans everything up afterward. I would highly recommend her and would definitely use her again at our next party. read more

Nicole was amazing and the drinks were outstanding everyone at the party loved her she was helpful patient and very nice to young and older guests I will definitely use her service again read more