How to Throw the Best Oktoberfest Party
We've put together the ultimate checklist for a guaranteed stomper of an Oktoberfest Party!
1. Hats
Traditional Tyrolean hats are the perfect addition for your party. Why not try putting one at every seat so all of your guests can get involved in the fun? They're a sure fire way to make everyone feel included and part of the fun.
2. Steins
Whats better than a pint? 2 pints! Stein glasses, glass or plastic, are a great Oktoberfest party piece. You can serve beers, lagers and even ciders in Steins and give the festivities a true Bavarian flare.
3. Bratwurst
Well not just Bratwurst. Putting on a spread of Bavarian foods is a real crowd pleaser. But the star of the show is surely the Bratwurst. Succulent, pork sausage best served in a toasted roll on a bed of sauerkraut.
4. Leiderhosen
More of a commitment, but worth the hassle. Make it a fancy dress affair and really get into the spirit of Oktoberfest.
5. Live German Oompah Band
Oompah music is a term that encompasses several forms of horn-centric music played in Eastern European countries. Guaranteed to get your guests jigging and jiving, an authentic German Oompah Band is the golden ticket to an amazing Oktoberfest party.
6. Biergarten Tables
Biergarten tables are iconic. Long, thin picnic style tables with benches - they're a great way to get everyone intimate and socialising in no time. No wide tables for conversation to get lost over with groups separated. Everyone's at the same party with cosy, communal seating.
7. Decorations
When it comes to decorating your venue, more is more. The brighter and more out there the decorations, the quicker you'll get your guests in the mood. Some ideas include:
- Bunting
- Streamers
- Balloons
- Chequered table cloths
- Beer bottles vases with bright flowers
- Placemats
- Fake stag heads
8. Hammerschlagen
A Bavarian drinking game favourite, this is a game for smaller private parties that don't have to adhere to health and safety assessments...
The game is simple. You take it in turns to attempt to hit a nail into a wooden stump with the pointy side of a hammer. If you miss, you drink! For obvious reasons, we'd recommend kicking your party off with this game, rather than introducing it a few Steins in!
8 Best Places to Get Winter Cocktails in Cardiff
Here at Pop Up Bar Hire we have searched the whole of Cardiff to find the best places for you to sip on some winter cocktails this Christmas. From light shows in Bute Park, to exciting game bars on St Mary Street, we have tried and tested some of the best events, restaurants and bars to give you the lowdown on the best places to get winter cocktails this Christmas!
Christmas at Bute Park
Starting off this list we have Christmas at Bute Park. The most festive outdoor event and perfect backdrop to sip on a seasonal Christmas cocktail. Boasting ‘the biggest festive light trail Wales has ever seen’, this dazzling experience looks set to warm up the festive season in style. With 4 bars dotted around the magical light trail you won’t be left thirsty for long. If you fancy something a little warmer, the marshmallow roasting fire pit andtheir Bailey’s hot chocolate will sure heat you up! On top of drinks, the trail offers an array of street food stalls waiting to fill your belly with delicious Christmas treats. Overall, this will be one of the best places to drink cocktails and devourer mouth-watering food this festive season!
Neighbourhood Kitchen and Cocktails
Fancy a hot cocktail this winter, then look no further than the fabulous Neighbourhood Kitchen and Cocktails. Hosting a new chef every two weeks, the Neighbourhood Kitchen offers a variety of food options, with their last host, Dirty Gnocchi, bringing a taste of Italy to the Welsh Capital. Try Neighbourhood’s gorgeous Gingerbread Mulled Wine or their Hot Buttered Rum, two sure-fire cocktails made to please on a cold winter evening. Located just outside the city centre at 80 Tudor Street, it’s just a stone throw away from some of our other city centre recommendations, and is definitely not one to be missed!
Busaba Thai Restaurant
Next on our list is the newly opened Thai restaurant Busaba, which offers modern Bangkok dishes and fabulous Asian inspired cocktails. Being the first Busaba restaurant to open outside of London, the people of Cardiff are in for a real treat. Their unique range of cocktails, such as the Naga Fireball, are sure to tickle the throats of any daring individual looking for a spice kick. Or maybe Busaba’s cooler cocktails, like the Guava Bellini and Mekhong Daiquiri might be more up your street. Whatever the occasion, this new Thai restaurant looks set to spice up both Cardiff’s culinary and cocktail scene!
NQ64
Do you love Pac Man, Super Smash Bros or Donkey Kong? Well, you’re in luck! NQ64 is a new gaming bar which offers gaming inspired cocktails like Kirby, Princess Peach, Galaga and Pac a Punch. Why not play Mario Kart whilst sipping on your very own Nintendo inspired drink? Or you could stay warm this Christmas playing Mortal Kombat with a speciality draught beer. Whatever you fancy this winter, NQ64 has something for everyone and with their wide range of drink options you won’t ever get bored!
Source: https://nq64.co.uk/
Gin and Juice
Looking for a sophisticated, charming but moody bar, to sip beautifully crafted cocktails in Cardiff? Then you may want to consider Gin and Juice. Their expert staff will serve you a range of over 300 gins from their bar located at the entrance to the Castle Arcade. They also serve high end winter cocktails ready to warm your throat. Located directly across from Gin and Juice is their partner bar, Rum and Fizz, another fine alternative to tickle your alcoholic fancy this Christmas.
Baccareto
Another new place for you to enjoy a cocktail whilst eating some delicious food is Bacareto. Based at 13 Church Street in the centre of Cardiff, their hearty, Venetian inspired dishes, with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, will fill your hungry stomach throughout the festive period and into the new year. Like Neighbourhood Kitchen and Cocktails, Bacareto adds to the up and coming independent food and drink scene here in Cardiff. With their personal touch and special consideration placed onto everything they do; you simply can’t go wrong ordering a cocktail from Bacareto.
Lab 22
If it’s award-winning cocktails you are after, then Lab 22 is a solid bet. With their aim to push the boundaries of mixology and their drive to set the standards of cocktails in Cardiff, Lab 22 offers a great choice for any true cocktail lover. If you fancy learning some of the tricks of the trade they also offer cocktail masterclasses for you to get down and dirty in the art of mixology. From cocktails such as Glitch, Concrete Daisy and Buck Fast, Die Young, their menu sure has a lot of unanswered questions just waiting for you to answer!
The Dead Canary
If castles and dragons excite you, and oldy worldy secret entrances are more your thing, then The Dead Canary might just be for you. This place sure has a unique feel and is one where you can enjoy specialty cocktails like the Charizard, Jormungandr and Knucker to name but a few. A more disguised treat, The Dead Canary might just be one of those presents you just can’t keep hidden. Once you dive into their world, you won’t be coming back anytime soon!
The End...
You’ve come to the end of our top 8 places in Cardiff to enjoy a winter cocktail this Christmas. Please go and get stuck into this wide range of options that Cardiff hosts, you really won’t be disappointed!
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POP UP BAR HIRE - SUMMER EVENTS ROUND UP
Wow!!! Summer for Pop Up Bar Hire Co was such a wild and thrilling experience we’ve only just recovered! Because we had such a great time, we wanted to share some of the amazing events we were a part of with this summer events round up!
Tough Mudder
Tough Mudder, the brutal event any outdoor lover has heard of was one of our main gigs this summer and it sure didn’t disappoint. With courses up and down the length of Britain we travelled from the Hills of Yorkshire to the urban jungle of South London. Providing drinks to thirsty competitors and their supporting parties was such a thrill and might even have been more exhausting than the course itself!
We added a little touch of elegance to the final proceedings, serving fluted prosecco to victorious racers. Freedom Lager on draught was our best seller, with the competitors quenching a well-deserved pint at the end of their challenge. Another great drink option prized by all mudders, was our selection of The Canned Wine Co and The Uncommon, white and rose bubbly. These offerings sure went down a treat even with mud in every hole, crack and orifice!
We loved seeing the faces of every individual that defeated the challenging, wet and definitely muddy course and we can’t wait to be there again next year!
Film and Food Fest
Another exciting event the Pop Up Bar Hire Co team attended this summer was the outdoor Film and Food Fest hosted all across the country. We’re not sure there is a cup we haven’t filled, or a can we’ve left unopened. Travelling to 15 locations from Newcastle and Manchester down to Bournemouth to Cardiff we’ve done it all! With four days at each location watching films from Grease to Joker, we are now not only experts of the drinks trade; but are now true film buffs too!
Thanks for reading our summer events round up. We are thrilled with the positive feedback from all our happy customers and are so excited to continue providing our quality services this winter and into the new year! We hope to see you at one of our bars very soon!
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EASY AT HOME COCKTAILS FOR THE 2021 SIX NATIONS
So it’s that time of year again… Spring is looming in the air and Welsh spirit is all around. However, one thing is missing this year, the pubs. Is it just us Welshies that absolutely love sitting in a pub surrounded by pints, screaming ‘GWLAD, GWLAD’ at the top of our lungs while wearing a jersey? As much as we’d all love to be spending our weekends this way, sadly Coronavirus has other plans.
The pubs may be out of the question this year, but this doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy ourselves! Why not have a ‘party’ within your household? Host a virtual cocktail night with some friends? With more online platforms being launched over the past year, it’s never been easier to get your pals together on a video call.
Now, of course not all of us are mixologists and cocktail connoisseurs, so we’ve popped together a list of easy, at-home cocktails with ingredients you probably already have in your alcohol cupboard. Oh… and we’ve kept it to a red theme keeping in with the spirit of Rugby yn Cymgraeg. Check out our top 5 easy, at home cocktails to celebrate the Welsh wins at the 2021 Six Nations below.
Red Dragon
30ml Gin | 30ml Grand Marnier | 25ml Orange Juice | 25ml Lemon Juice | 30ml Grenadine
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a slice of blood orange if you're feeling extra.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Now you'll need a blender for this one, but it'll be totally worth it.
500g Strawberries | 200g Ice | 100ml Rum | Juice 1/2 Lime
Add the strawberries to a blender, once smooth, push through a sieve to remove the seeds. Then blend again with the ice, rum and lime juice. Serve in a glass with an extra strawberry for garnish!
Raspberry Mojito
1/2 Lime | 40g Raspberries | 2 Mint Sprigs |2 tsp Sugar | 50ml Rum | Soda Water
Add the lime, raspberries, mint leaves and sugar to a glass and muddle together (use the end of a wooden spoon if you don't have a muddler at home!). Top with ice, pour in the rum and give it a good stir. Top with soda water and garnish with a mint spring!
Tip: A Pop Up Bar Hire Co. personal favourite rum for mojitos is Barti Spiced, it adds an extra little something to the taste... you can thank us later.
Cosmopolitan
The way to invisage yourself sipping cocktails in Manhattan with Carrie Bradshaw and the gang... when in reality you're probably sat on your sofa watching the Wales team throw around a rugby ball.
45ml Vodka | 15ml Cointreau | 30ml Cranberry Juice | 10ml Lime Juice
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake over ice and strain into a martini glass. Add a slice of orange peel to the glass for garnish. Voila!
(Cardiff) Bay of Passion
For this one, you'll need...
30ml Vodka | 30ml Passoa | 60ml Cranberry Juice | 60ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
Shake it all together with some ice and strain into a glass, top with a mini Welsh flag for extra points.
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THE POP UP BAR HIRE CO. FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTY
Don’t get us wrong, it’s amazing that pubs have finally reopened and we’re able to enjoy a pint on draft once again. However, there is something drastic missing... the party vibe.
Clubs are currently off the cards, but wouldn’t you do anything to relive the feeling of having a boogie with your closest friends? And we’re not sure if dancing in the pub is socially acceptable in times like these. That’s where the Pop Up Bar Hire Co. can save the day!
Imagine a Gatsby-esque party, in your own garden, with your closest friends and family, with total control over the playlist and where it’s socially acceptable to have a dance.
The Pop Up Bar Hire Co. allows you to hire a bar for your private event, we can provide the drinks and staff, or alternatively if you’re already set up we can just provide the bar!
Our bars are quick to set-up (we can be up and running within around 30 minutes of arriving), agile, and can get into almost any venue you can throw at us. We also have a license to serve alcohol – even in your back garden – and supply a wide range of drinks, from beers and wines to cocktails. And yes, we do take card… providing there are no signal restrictions of course.
We have a range of options to suit any budget, including...
Dry Bar Hire
This is a popular option if you’re able to supply your own drinks and staff. Our team will deliver the bar, set it up and show you the all-important art of changing a keg, so you can keep the drinks flowing.
Dry Bar Hire with staff
With this option, we’ll supply the dry hire bar (as above), plus a team of our trained and highly capable staff. We will also collaborate with you on putting together the perfect drinks selection for your guests. If cocktails tickle your fancy, we can also collaborate with you in putting together a custom cocktail selection.
Wet Bar Hire, Staff and Stock
The ‘fully loaded’ option. Let us supply the bar, staff and drinks for your party. This is an ideal option if you want to operate a cash bar, ticket bar, token bar. It’s also a great option if you want to supply your guests with a limited amount of free drinks.
Get in touch today for more info on how The Pop Up Bar Hire Co. can add something extra to your private party.
Pop Up Bar Hire for Pubs
Is your pub, bar or licensed premises expecting a big summer? With the European Championships, the Olympics, ICC World T20 Cricket and more on the way, it’s shaping up to be a busy year for the licensed trade. But when big crowds descend, are your facilities up to the task? If not, you need Pop-up Bar Hire for Pubs.
Whether it’s a sporting event or a big private party, the Pop Up Bar Hire Company has a fantastic track record of supporting established licensed premises when they need extra capacity for the thirsty hordes.
From beer gardens to car parks, our fleet of custom-made, agile bars are ready to slot in and provide you the back-up you need during busy events. We can be ready to pour from arrival in just 30 minutes, and take pride in making sure that we’ve cleaned up after ourselves. If you’re short on staff, we can also provide you with extra support to serve your customers. We can use your own card systems and infrastructure, or bring our own if need be. Massive brands like Tata and Dyson have called upon our services to make their parties and private events go smoothly, so you can count on us to deliver the goods.
We have a number of options for pop up bar hire for pubs.
These include…
Dry bar hire
This is the most popular option for pubs who want extra bar facilities for big events. Here, the Pop Up Bar Hire Company will roll in and get the bar set up, leaving you to supply your own drinks and staff.
How much is dry bar hire?
We can provide your pub or licensed premises with an additional bar from just £185.
Dry bar hire with staff
If you need
a bar and are short of staff for an upcoming event, let the Pop Up Bar Hire
team support you with our dry bar hire with staff option.
We’ll come in and get the bar set-up, and bring some of our highly trained and friendly staff to make sure that you can handle the influx of drinkers.
How much is dry bar hire and staff?
We can provide your corporate event with dry bar hire with for staff for just £300.
Wet bar hire, staff and stock
If you’re
short of staff and stock for an upcoming event, we can help.
With wet bar hire, we’ll supply your bar with a custom range of drinks, as well as the staff to serve your customers.
How much is wet bar hire?
We provide
your corporate event with wet bar hire from just £500.
So if your pub or bar needs a bit extra over the coming months, get in touch today and see how the Pop Up Bar Hire Company can help you make the most of big events.
Five drinks trends for Christmas party season 2019
Just a few of the beverages – alcoholic and otherwise – that will be getting folk in the festive mood this year
Cheeky Babycham, flagon of nut brown ale or a schooner of cherry brandy anyone? Although we wouldn’t turn down any of these retro beverages, festive drinks have certainly moved on what would usually dominate a family fridge at Christmas time.
You’ve only got to look around your average supermarket aisle or behind the bar at your your local pub to see that imbibers have more choice than ever - even more so at Christmas time, when most people are stocking up.
So, what’s going to be causing a commotion with discerning drinkers this Christmas? Let’s have a look…
Pop Up Bar Hire for Corporate Events
Whether you’re celebrating a company milestone, entertaining clients and contacts or just treating your staff for a job well done, chances are you’ll need drinks. And if you’re hosting an event away from a bog-standard licensed venue, pop up bar hire for corporate events is seriously worth considering.
Introducing The Pop Up Bar Hire company. We can provide your corporate event with a fully stocked bar, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to suite every palette. This includes beers (from lagers to craft ales) to spirits and cocktails. We’re also able to put together a cocktail menu tailored specifically for your corporate event. We’ve worked with some huge brands in the past, including Dyson, Motorola and Tata, so we know just how to help companies put on unforgettable corporate parties.
Our custom-made bars can be ready to pour within around 30 minutes of arrival. They’re built for agility, and can get into challenging spaces with ease. So, if you’re going off-site or having your corporate event on your own premises, the Pop Up Bar Hire Company can roll in and supply the liquid refreshments. We take pride in cleaning up after ourselves, and we also take card payments – providing there aren’t any restrictions to signal.
We’ve got a wealth of options for pop up bar hire for corporate events of all shapes and sizes. These include...
Dry pop up bar hire for corporate events
We will arrive and set up the bar, you provide your own drinks and bar staff. Our team will also show you the vitally important process of changing a keg.
How much is dry hire bar?
We can provide your corporate event with dry bar hire for just £185.
Dry hire bar plus staff
Here, we’ll provide the dry hire bar (as above), and also supply you with a team of our highly trained staff to serve you and your guests..
How much is dry hire bar plus staff?
We can supply your corporate event with a bar plus staff from just £300.
Wet bar, staff and stock pop up bar hire for corporate events
If you want
everything taken care of, this is the option for you. With wet bar, staff and
stock for corporate events we’ll sort out the bar, drinks and the staff to serve
you.
Wet bar hire with staff and stock is a good choice for companies who want to have a cash bar at a corporate event. It's also useful if you want to operate a ticket or token system for your party. It’s also a wise choice if you want to give your guests a limited amount of free drinks.
How much is wet bar hire?
We provide
your corporate event with wet bar hire from just £500.
So, whatever you’ve got in store for your corporate event, let the Pop Up Bar Hire Company help you make it an occasion to remember. Talk to us today and find out how.
Pop up bar hire for stag parties
There was a time when your average stag party just involved a session down pub prior to the big day. Some of the more adventurous might head onwards to a club, and there would almost certainly be a kebab on the way home. Not anymore. The stag weekend has turned into a multi-million pound industry. So if you’re planning a big celebration for your groom-to-be in an unusual location, pop-up bar hire for stag parties is for you.
The Pop Up Bar Hire Company can provide your thirsty stag posse with a suitably well stocked bar. Whether you’re living it up in the countryside or on an urban adventure, we can make sure that drinks are taken care of. From lagers and craft beers to spirits and cocktails, we can work with you to put together a blinding selection of drinks for your guests. This includes beers (from lagers to craft ales) to spirits and cocktails. We can even work on a bespoke cocktail menu, tailored around the tastes of your group.
Our fleet of nimble, easy-to-set-up bars can get into some seriously challenging spaces: from warehouses to country mansions or even your back garden. We can even help you get a license to serve alcohol too. The bars can be set up within around 30 minutes of arrival and we’ll also clean up after ourselves. And yes, we do we do take card payments, providing there’s no signal restrictions. We've worked on everything from private parties to corporate events for the likes of Dyson and Motorola, and have the experience and know-how to make your party go off without a hitch.
We’ve got a stack of options for pop up bar hire for stag parties for all requirements…
Dry hire pop up bar for stag parties
We’ll roll
in and set up the bar, and you can provide your own drinks and bar staff. Our
team will also show you the relatively simple process of changing a keg so you
can keep the party going should the beer run dry.
How much is
dry hire bar?
We can get
you set up with your own bar for just £185.
Dry hire bar plus staff
With this option, we’ll provide the dry hire bar (as above), and also bring a team of our highly trained staff to serve you.
How much is dry bar hire with staff?
We can supply your stag party with a bar plus staff from just £300.
Wet bar, staff and stock pop up bar hire for parties
This is the
most complete option. With wet bar, staff and stock for stag parties we’ll sort
out the bar, drinks and the staff to serve
you.
Wet bar hire with staff and stock is a popular for people who want to have a cash bar at a stag party. It's also useful if you want to operate a ticket or token system for your event. It’s also a great choice if you want to supply your guests with a limited amount of free drinks.
How much
is wet bar hire?
We provide
your stag party with wet bar hire from just £500.
So, whatever you’ve got in store for your stag party, let the Pop Up Bar Hire Company take care of the drinks. Send us an enquiry today to learn more.
Pop up bar hire for hen parties
Hen parties require a huge amount of planning. There’s a lot to think about: travel, t-shirts, entertainment, activities and, of course, drinks. So, if your night (or weekend) is taking place at an unorthodox venue, you need Pop-Up bar hire for hen parties to make sure that your guests are suitably refreshed.
The Pop Up Bar Hire company can provide a full service for everything from small groups to large parties of thirsty guests. We’ve worked with big brands like Dyson, Tata, EE and Motorola in the past, so just ask them!
Our unique pop-up bars are purpose-built, and designed to get into challenging places. So, the Pop Up Bar Hire can bring the party to you, whether you're glamping in the country to raving in the city. We can even set up in your own back garden, and get a license to serve alcohol. Thankfully, our bars are also quick to set up – we can go from arrival to ready-to-pour in around 30 minutes.
When it comes to drinks, we’ve got the lot: from wines and beers to shorts and spirits. You can even work with us to put together a custom cocktail menu, perfectly suited to the particular tastes of your own bride tribe. We take card too, providing there isn’t restricted signal.
Luckily, we’ve got a wide selection of options for pop up bar hire for hen parties to suit every situation.
They include…
Dry hire bar for hen parties
Here, we’ll get the bar set up, and you can provide your own drinks and bar staff.
Our team will bring the bar to you, get it running and show you the important task of how to change a keg, so you can keep the drinks flowing.
How much is dry hire bar?
We can get
you set up with your own bar for just £185.
Dry hire bar plus staff for hen parties
Here, we’ll set up the dry hire bar (as above), and also bring a team of our friendly, capable staff.
How much is dry bar hire with staff?
We can supply your hen party with a bar plus staff from just £300.
Wet bar, staff and stock for hen parties
This is the fully stocked option for your hen party. With wet bar, staff and stock for hen parties we supply the bar, drinks and the people to serve you.
Wet bar hire with staff and stock is a perfect option if you want to operate a cash bar at your hen party. Or, if you want to operate a ticket or token system for your hen party. It’s also potentially a good idea if you want to supply your guests with a limited amount of free drinks.
How much is wet bar hire?
We can offer bar hire for hen parties starting at just £500.
So whatever you’ve got lined up for your hen party, let the Pop Up Bar Hire Company take the pain out of the drinks. Send us an enquiry today to find out what we can do for you…