We could not have been happier with ALD. We had a two day wedding (Jewish first day, Hindu second…read moreday) with various setups and locations, many moving pieces. Throughout we were blown away by how professional, friendly, and efficient the ALD staff were, not only when everything went to plan but also when they had to improvise a few times. They carried out all of their actual duties faultlessly, and we also got the intangible but clear sense that the employees were truly happy with their treatment by the company and invested in the success of our event! HIGHLY recommended.

From the owner: ALD Event Solutions is a growing event staffing company that believes attention to detail will…read morepromote sophisticated experiences. Our mission is to develop fun and interactive events that are not considered average social events.

I've hired Mixin Mimi Mixology and M3events for all of our PRocon events over the last 3.5 years,…read moreand I have never worked with a better bartending and events company. From being available in short notice and delivering exceptional customer service as always to going the extra mile to speak to our beverage sponsor to understand his needs, I am truly grateful for this team! They completely brand your bar and menu, have the most beautiful garnishes, the drinks are always delicious, they develop content to expand your event's reach, and they come ready to SERVE your audience! Unless they are ever unavailable, I have no need to look for another bartending service in the DMV!

We hired Mixin' Mimi for a Fundraiser with an open bar. In the past we had only hired bartenders…read morebut brought our own alcohol. This year I didn't want to deal with running out of things, bringing ice, etc. I will say we had a BIT of a responsiveness issue in the beginning trying to engage with them, but once we got Mimi on the phone, she was just fantastic. I LOVED the staff that was sent to run our event. All three were fun, professional, hardworking and made some great drinks! We did run out of wine with about an hour left to the event (and we only had beer and wine and two signature cocktails) which was super disappointing, but we made the best of it. I would 100% hire them again, especially if we got the same bartenders and they brought extra wine! The signature cocktails and mocktails they put together were fantastic. Mimi won't let you down!

Avoid TL Bartending. One month before our wedding, they cancelled. While Tony was initially…read morefriendly and responsive, Larissa was curt and slow to communicate. They clearly don't work well together. Timeline of Issues: * June 2024: Tony provided a quote and contract for our wedding bar service (champagne, one beer, one specialty cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages; we'd buy and deliver). Deposit sent. * January 2025: Email detailed drink selections and our plan to potentially rent glassware (as they only offered disposable). * March 2025: Communication turned cold. They claimed the original quote was only for champagne pouring and that our requests were outside the scope, despite months of clear communication. They insisted on a revised contract with an added fee, even though our needs hadn't significantly changed (we were even willing to forgo rented glassware). It seemed Larissa, who hadn't been involved initially, disagreed with Tony's pricing. * Late April 2025: We coordinated inventory drop-off with Tony (Chick-fil-A in Leesburg). When we inquired about a cocktail tasting, Larissa said we'd need to book a private event at a bar. We declined. * Hours Before Inventory Drop-off: We received a cancellation email and Venmo refund with a vague text citing "further consideration" and differing expectations. They didn't respond to our requests for clarification. Their unprofessionalism and last-minute cancellation caused significant stress. Do not hire TL Bartending.

We called for a last minute event. They obviously weren't able to support since it was less than a…read moreday away, but they did what mattered--connected us with folks that could help and took the time to check their schedule to see if it was possible. Great customer service!!!

We hired Bar Ro'd for my daughter's beach wedding and we're so glad we did! It was so easy to make…read morearrangements. They designed signature cocktails based on our theme and the happy couple's preferences, created a beautiful custom lighted sign for their bar, and provided exceptional service at a cocktail hour and reception in two different locations. Devo, Debrah and Ro were very professional and served everyone with a smile. When the time came, cleanup and packout happened quickly and efficiently. We can't recommend them highly enough.

Excellent! Ro and Devo created a wonderful experience for my birthday party. This was our first…read moretime hiring bartenders for a party, and Ro expertly walked me through all of the considerations and offered helpful suggestions. Ultimately, we decided to hire Bar Ro'd since they would take care of nearly everything and enable me and my guests to enjoy the evening. Highly recommend this fantastic team.

I don't live in DC, so I haven't personally hired Cocktail Ovations, but I have been in DC twice in…read morethe last several months, and both times, my friend Ava B. threw house parties with the help of Changa O. I wish I could hire her to tend bar at my house parties in LA. She's awesome, and seems to make hosting an absolute breeze. Changa's rate is reasonable, and she shows up with a car full of bartending supplies, everything from mixers to folding table. Her basic package goes for $275 for three hours, and that includes an hour-long consultation, a signature cocktail, juices and sodas, cordials and liqueurs, homemade infusions and purées, garnishes, napkins, bar supplies, ice, coolers, etc. etc. She saves you a lot of headache and a long, involved shopping, and then makes your party run. She's skilled and professional. She makes a ginger margarita that is truly delicious. I was staying with Ava the night of that second party, so I was around for the wrap-up, and we ended up talking with Changa and another guest for a while at the end of the night. I know I'm Yelping her business, but it's worth noting that Changa herself is a very warm, thoughtful, intelligent person, someone you'd totally want at your party. If you're looking to hire a bartender in the DC area, call Cocktail Ovations immediately.

Changa, from Cocktail Ovations, did a wonderful job at a Stock the Bar Bridal Shower I hosted! She…read moreshared tips on how to make a few drinks, let the girls get involved, made drinks for everyone, and even shared her recipes! She was on time, friendly, and cleaned up when she was through. Very pleased. My guests commented how much fun everything was! Thanks, Changa!

I've never hired a bartender for a party before, but my husband's 40th birthday was a great…read moreoccasion. We interviewed Amiel Lilley and immediately hired him for our 1920s themed party. He has a very easy going yet professional attitude, and was going to come half an hour early to set up. He got a little lost so he showed up right when the party started, but good thing my guests are fashionable and late, lol. He immediately went into set up mode, and changed into costume that added to our themed party. He brought his own equipment and was very efficient in serving numerous guests concurrently. My guests loved interacting with him and it looked like he was having a good time as well. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better bartender, and I'm hoping that I can throw another event so I can hire him again!!

I'm not a big drinker, but I love a good drink every now and again. As a result I really don't know…read morea lot about ordering drinks, so I tend to ask the staff what drinks they recommend whenever I go out. The bartender that served me that day said they were offering oyster shooters at that particular event, so I tried them for the first time. They were so tasty that I just kept ordering them! Be careful though. They pack a punch and are very deceiving. I made sure I got the guy's card so I can use them for my daughter's college graduation party this summer. I highly recommend you use these traveling bartenders for your next event. #Awesome