Anna and Laura did an absolutely fantastic job at my daughters wedding. They were hard-working,…read morediligent and extremely professional. I would recommend these two and this company to anyone who needs help with an event

I hired PBS as I needed help with a happy hour birthday party I was hosting at my house for a…read morefriend who loves bourbon. I thought a bourbon tasting and bourbon cocktail themed party would be fun but knowing nothing about bourbon I was kind of intimidated. I contacted PBS and they responded stating that they had the perfect bartender Alex for the event. Alex contacted me prior to the event and gave me suggestions on bourbons and quantities I should purchase. The happy hour was so much fun and Alex was amazing to work with. He arrived early, set up and kept the drinks flowing. He was also extremely knowledgeable about bourbon which the guests loved. The party ended up going later than expected and Alex offered to stay later if needed which was appreciated and accepted. This will be the only bartending company I will use going forward as the quality of their service is superb.

If you're looking for a bartending company that truly handles everything from start to finish, I…read morecannot recommend BAR RO'D enough! We hired Ro, Cara, and Devo for our Halloween party last year, and they completely exceeded our expectations!!From the very beginning, they took the time to understand our guest count, helped determine exactly how much beer, wine, liquor, mixers, and supplies we would need, and even created a custom cocktail menu for the event. They thoughtfully included delicious mocktail options for our pregnant guests, which was such a wonderful touch. They arrived with absolutely everything--bar setup, cups, napkins, supplies, garnishes, and all the details I would have otherwise spent countless hours coordinating. Their organization and preparation were impeccable. Drinks flowed all night, guests were happy, and they never ran out of anything. They were constantly one step ahead. Beyond their professionalism, Ro, Cara, and Devo are genuinely wonderful people. They are friendly, funny, engaging, and have the kind of personalities that instantly put guests at ease. They helped keep the energy up, interacted with everyone, and even assisted with cleanup. It felt like having trusted friends who also happened to be incredible event professionals. They took so much stress off my plate and allowed me to actually enjoy my own party. That's priceless. We are already looking forward to having them back for our Halloween party again this year. Thank you, Ro, Cara, and Devo, for making our event such a success. You are truly amazing, and we can't wait to work with you again!

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.

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!

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!

We recently had Michael and his team out to work an event. The drinks were great and everyone had a…read morewonderful time. What really stood out for me though was their problem solving and initiative. They weren't in charge of supplies just man power. But when the ice got low I never knew it. When the whiskey was almost out I never knew. Instead of pulling me from my guests or worse yet telling people we were out they took it upon themselves to send a teammate to the store...twice...which was particularly awesome because the nearest store was 25mins away. That's amazing service and I'll definitely use them again.

We had Mike and the Mix Management crew tend bar at our wedding this past weekend and I have to say…read morethey were FREAKING AMAZING. Most wedding bartenders serve drinks and maybe crack a couple of jokes if you take the time to talk to them, but these guys did an outstanding job of keeping all the guests energy up and cups filled. We literally had guests come up to us and compliment us on how great the bartenders were. They really go above and beyond and one of the cool things they did was come out a few weeks before the wedding and made different cocktails for us to sample so we could see which ones we wanted served at our wedding. Just an amazing crew and all around great company. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for not just a bartender, but a crowd pleasing experience for their wedding and/or party.

As CEO of a large government contracting firm in the DMV, I have dealt with most of the large local…read morecatering firms over the space of 20 plus years. It is not an exaggeration to say that Drinks By DELANO is among the most impressive firms in this space that I've have ever had the pleasure of hiring for any event - large or small. Their detailed and customer-focused approach to every aspect of your event , from pre-planning to final execution, was simply superb and far beyond anything I've experienced to date. DELANO, the CEO, for example, even went so far as to inquire as to the various nationalities of our guests as the spanned several European Countries, so that he could offer traditional drink specialties. Upon the conclusion of the event, not only did they leave the venue spotless, they even assisted the cleaning crew that we retained! Just simply amazing service. Most importantly, our guests absolutely raved about the taste, quality, and speed of service for the cocktails, beer and wine. This was an event for nearly 200 guests, so initially , I was hesitant to engage an unknown firm. Their performance was far beyond my expectations and I plan to use them exclusively going forward.

Drinks by Delano bartended our corporate event flawlessly, serving a guest list of 80. They arrived…read moreearly, had everything setup and in place in advance of the event, and helped create the perfect atmosphere for our clients. They are an all-around professional and exceptional outfit. I would highly recommend their bartenders for capable, reliable service for medium to large corporate events.

I was introduced to Charismatic Creations from following the Spice Suite on social media. The owner…read moreof the Spice Suite hosts pop ups at her store and Charismatic Creations is one of the small businesses that pops up there every so often. I made my first Charismatic Creations purchase a few months after the pandemic began and bought a cocktail making kit to make cocktails for the Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu Verzuz battle. I also purchased a couple other infusions/mixers with that order. I got that order shipped to me and despite all the craziness with USPS at the time, my order arrived quickly. Fast forward to today and the owner now has her own warehouse where she now sells her products and hosts pop ups for other small businesses as well. It's so dope! Since my birthday is in April and she created some special cocktails celebrating some April-born Queens, Selena and Billie Holiday, I KNEW I needed those drinks in my possession. The Selena drink was tequila-based and the Billie Holiday drink was gin-based. If you follow Charismatic Creations on social media, you know the owner's favorite spirit is gin which on the other hand, is not mine. However, I kept an open mind and I absolutely loved that Billie Holiday drink. Both drinks were delicious and she provided lavender rose sugar to rim my cocktail glass with. I love that this business uses fresh local ingredients in their products. This is another great black woman-owned business that I really encourage you to try and definitely follow on social media for some drink recipes and to see some beautiful drinks. You can definitely tell that the owner is passionate about what she does. I can't wait for things to get back to "normal" so I can attend one of the cocktail making classes. I believe she offers them virtually right now but I've been wanting to attend in-person since before the pandemic hit. Whether you place an order online for shipping or take that journey out to Waldorf, check it out. You won't be disappointed. Cheers! PS: This business also does bartending for events and parties as well.

I booked this company for my boozy brunch/pool party and they were great. Christina( the owner)…read morewas very great to me. She was detailed with all the ingredients I needed for the bar. The bartender was great very nice and if I must say everybody can't wait until the next event. Book this company for any event and the signature cocktails are great!!

Great experience, professional staff, very helpful and efficient. I took the couples mixology class…read moreand learned so much

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