01 / STRAIGHT
Keep it compact.
One straight section, without back-bar shelving.
Mobile Bar Hire / Planning Guide
Do You Need a Licence for Mobile Bar Hire?
In short: The bar structure itself is not the deciding factor. Licensing depends on how alcohol is supplied or sold, the premises and the event arrangements. In England and Wales, sales or supply of alcohol require the appropriate authorisation; confirm the position with the venue and local licensing authority.
THE MOBILE BAR COLLECTION
Your space. Your style.
01 / 03Single straight unit
THE SAME FINISH, SIDE BY SIDE
Three ways to make it yours.
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02 / HORSESHOE
A defined place to gather.
The front and side returns frame the working area, with access at the back.
03 / ISLAND
A centrepiece in its own right.
A wraparound counter arranged around the central shelving and working area.
Configurations shown for comparison, not to scale. Equipment and back-bar shelving depend on the arrangement booked.
Decision checks
What to settle before the bar is booked
Existing permission
Ask whether the venue's premises licence covers the event, hours and proposed alcohol service.
Temporary event
For an unlicensed venue, check early whether a Temporary Event Notice or another authorisation is needed.
Written responsibility
Record who is responsible for the licence, alcohol supply and any conditions.
A useful first brief
Send the facts that change the answer
Include the event date, full postcode, venue type, guest numbers, planned service hours and the role the bar needs to play. Add photographs or a floor plan when access or position could affect the setup.
The reply can then separate the bar, staff, equipment, travel and any optional items instead of hiding assumptions inside one number. Only inclusions confirmed in writing form part of the booking.
Quick answers
Questions people ask before booking
Does hiring Cocktailhire automatically licence the event?
No. Licensing must match the premises and the event arrangement.
Where can I check the official position?
Use GOV.UK alcohol-licensing guidance and contact the local licensing authority.
When should licensing be checked?
Before the service setup is confirmed, because the answer can affect alcohol supply and bar operation.
Continue planning
Use the page that matches your next decision
Planning Mobile Bar Hire in London?
The London collection brings the service, local event areas, access questions, guest-flow decisions and quote details into one place. Use it when the event address is in Greater London rather than relying on national guidance alone.