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Highly recommend this company for your bartending needs. I had never hired a bartender for a party before, and assumed the cost would be astronomical. I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable it w... See more
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This company is the real deal. They provided us with a custom alcohol shopping list based on our guest count, which saved us so much money since we bought the liquor ourselves. The staff arrived exact... See more
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Hired them and they didn't show up. They also claim to have tons of reviews on Trustpilot but there aren't any. Business is a scam.
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By The Hour Bartending is a national mobile bartending service operating across 35 states throughout the United States. We provide TIPS and RBS-certified bartenders, bar backs, servers, and event staff for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and any occasion that calls for a professional bar experience. Our pricing is straightforward — bartenders at $69/hr and bar backs at $59/hr, three-hour minimum, no travel fees, no alcohol markup. Every booking includes a free custom alcohol shopping list that saves clients $300 to $800 compared to competitors who charge for alcohol packages. Every bartender on our platform carries $2 million in liability insurance and is trained for high-volume events. We have completed over 4,500 events nationwide and hold a 4.9 star Google rating across hundreds of verified reviews. The entire booking process is handled digitally — fast quotes, clear pricing, and simple payment. No hassle, no surprises. Just professional bartenders who show up on time and keep your guests happy all night. By The Hour Bartending was featured on AP News following our successful nationwide expansion. We started in Southern California and have since grown to serve clients in Arizona, Texas, Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Washington, New York, and dozens of other states. Visit bythehourbartending.com to check availability and get a quote for your event today.
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4.2
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Our bartender was professional
Our bartender was professional, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly throughout the event. The booking process was easy, and the pricing was clear with no suprises.
28 October 2026
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Really elevated my party!
Highly recommend this company for your bartending needs. I had never hired a bartender for a party before, and assumed the cost would be astronomical. I was pleasantly surprised by how affordable it was. Their customer service is superb. I was in contact with Ryan and he clearly answered every question, his responses were timely, he was kind, not pushy, just very delightful to communicate with. Our bartender, PJ, was amazing. Showed up a little earlier than his scheduled time, was professional, kind, courteous, had a great attitude, and rolled with the punches. He was super busy at our party and he never flinched. Having a bartender really elevated our party and our guests were super impressed. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
24 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Madeline, this genuinely made our day — thank you so much! 🙌 First-time bartender hire and you knocked it out of the park with PJ. He's exactly the kind of bartender we love having on our team — early, professional, and unflappable no matter how busy it gets. We'll make sure he sees this!
And we're so glad the experience from start to finish felt easy and worth it. That's exactly what we're going for. Can't wait to be part of your next party! Cheers! 🥂
Team BTH
Using By The Hour was super simple and…
Using By The Hour was super simple and affordable. Our hired bartender, Michael, was friendly and professional. Would use them again in a heartbeat.
23 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Vicki, thank you so much for the kind words! We love hearing that the whole experience felt simple and stress-free — that’s exactly what we’re going for. Michael is a great one, and we’ll make sure he sees this! 🙌 We can’t wait to be part of your next event. Cheers! 🥂
Team BTH
Exactly what you want from an event…
Exactly what you want from an event staff company. The hourly pricing model is totally transparent-no hidden fees, no travel surcharges, just straightforward rates. The booking process felt safe and secure, and the staff didn't disappoint. They showed up on time, worked hard, and treated our guests beautifully. Definitely a legitimate top tier services.
12 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Ethan, this genuinely made our day — thank you! Transparent pricing and a stress-free booking experience are things we've worked hard to build, so it means a lot to hear it landed exactly that way. Our bartenders take a lot of pride in how they show up — on time, professional, and genuinely focused on your guests. We'd love to be part of your next event. Cheers! 🥂
Team BTH
10 out of 10
10 out of 10! Can't say enough about the service provided by the company and the bartender, Terrell. Arrived on time, dressed professional and made everyone's drinks to their liking. Can't wait to use this service again!
17 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Donna, a 10 out of 10 — we'll take it! 🙌 So glad Terrell made such a great impression. Showing up on time, looking sharp, and making every guest's drink exactly right — that's exactly the standard we hold our bartenders to. We'll make sure he knows you gave him a shoutout! Can't wait to be part of your next event. Cheers! 🥂
Team BTH
I had 2 Bartenders and a bar-back for…
I had 2 Bartenders and a bar-back for my daughter's wedding. They were ontime, helpful and accommodating . They displayed the bar options beautifully and everyone was pleased. 5 stars
10 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Kristie, thank you so much for taking the time to share this — a daughter's wedding is one of those events we take extra seriously, and it means the world to hear everything came together beautifully. On-time, professional, and making the bar display shine is exactly the standard we hold our team to. Wishing your family all the best, and congratulations on the big day! 🥂
Team BTH
My bartender was very professional
My bartender was very professional, customer friendly, and came with the energy for my quest. Highly recommend by the hour bartending.
2 October 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Tanya, thank you! Bringing the right energy to your event is everything, really glad she delivered. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to work with you again!
Team BTH
great last minute service
honestly, i threw a last minute party for a best friends birthday and it went great. the bartender showed up, service went great. The guy i spoke with was super helpful and fast to respond for the booking. Will use again
28 September 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Last-minute parties are honestly some of our favorites lol — the energy is different when everyone's just happy it came together.
Glad our bartender delivered and that the booking process was smooth from the start. That's exactly how it should work, you reach out, we move fast, and your guests don't even know it was last-minute.
We'd love to be your go-to for the next one. See you then!
Team BTH
We hired two bartenders and a bar back…
We hired two bartenders and a bar back for a 200-person corporate gala. Communication was seamless from start to finish. The team arrived on time, fully insured, and completely prepared. You can tell they take their national roster seriously—the local staff they sent were TIPS-certified and highly experienced. Highly recommend if you need a dependable team that you can trust to show up.
6 September 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Miles, this made our day — a 200-person gala is no joke and our team showed up and handled it. That's exactly the standard we hold ourselves to. Appreciate you taking the time, means a lot to us.
Team BTH
This company is the real deal
This company is the real deal. They provided us with a custom alcohol shopping list based on our guest count, which saved us so much money since we bought the liquor ourselves. The staff arrived exactly on time, were fully certified, and served incredible signature drinks. No hidden fees or surprise travel charges—just honest, reliable hourly pricing.
6 September 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Appreciate you calling that out — the no-hidden-fees thing is something we're really intentional about. What you see in the quote is what you pay, period. Glad the shopping list saved you some money too, that's the whole point. Thanks for trusting us!
Team BTH
I was terrified of hiring an online…
I was terrified of hiring an online staff service for my wedding, but By The Hour Bartending proved to be completely legitimate. They stayed in touch throughout the planning process, and our certified bartender arrived early, set up flawlessly, and was incredibly professional. Having the $2M liability insurance gave us huge peace of mind. Will definitely use them again!
2 September 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Kelly, "terrified" and then "completely legitimate" — that's the glow-up we love to see lol. The $2M insurance isn't just a checkbox for us, it's part of why people can actually relax on their wedding day instead of worrying. So glad it gave you that peace of mind. Congrats on the big day!
Team BTH
The bartender we had was amazing he was…
The bartender we had was amazing he was a complete vibe he was making great drinks on a fly. By the hour bartending is definitely a great choose and very inexpensive. we will definitely be booking again!
8 August 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Gloria, "a complete vibe" is literally the review we screenshot and send to the whole team 😭 glad he delivered, that's exactly the energy we want at every event. See you at the next one! 🙌
Team BTH
Highly Recommend!
The bartender Jasmine was excellent! Her drinks were tasteful and overall great. She was able to make connections with the guests and was willing help to when needed. She also was on time and very flexible. I highly recommend this company and ask for Jasmine!
14 August 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Jasmine is literally one of our favorites and this review is everything 😭 The way she connects with guests is just chef's kiss — that's not something you can train, she just has it. So glad she made your event special. We'll let her know she's been requested 😂 Thank you!!
Team BTH
Great Experience
I saw some mixed reviews and wasn't sure what to expect but I took the chance and am really glad that I did! The communication throughout the whole process was amazing. The service was excellent and our guests had nothing but good things to say. I would definitely recommend and would use them in the future again!
8 August 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
You saw the mixed reviews. You booked anyway. Smart move 💪 Communication on point, service delivered, guests happy — that's the standard we hold every single event to. Appreciate you giving us a shot. We'll see you at the next one.
Team BTH
Amazing experience
Amazing experience. Easy to work with and felt like a priority throughout the process and event. I will be using them again next time!
11 July 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Thank you so much — this genuinely means the world to us! Making every client feel like a priority is exactly what By The Hour Bartending is built around, and we're so glad that came through from start to finish.
We can't wait to be part of your next event. See you soon! 🥂
10/10 service for my birthday party
Ryan was super communicative during the whole process and also provided me with a personalized shopping list.
Our bartender was Peter and he was super outgoing and added to the vibes of our event. He was extremely helpful with set up and clean up and couldn't have asked for a better bartender.
Thank you! Will book again in the future
1 August 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Thank you for the 10/10 review! We're so glad Peter made your birthday party a success — from the personalized shopping list to setup and cleanup, this is exactly the experience we strive to deliver at By The Hour Bartending.
We can't wait to serve you again. Cheers! 🥂
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14 July 2026
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We had an amazing bartender!
We had an amazing bartender!! Art was super cool and made amazing drinks! Very easy to book. Sent a list of everything needed. Highly recommend
4 July 2026
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Reply from By The Hour Bartending
Art is genuinely one of the best we've got and this doesn't surprise us one bit 😤 Easy booking, clear communication, amazing drinks — that's the whole package. We'll make sure he sees this. Thanks Violet!!
Team BTH
Johnny did an amazing job loved the…
Johnny did an amazing job loved the work and drinks! Recommend getting him for your events!
20 June 2026
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Hired them and they didn't show up
Hired them and they didn't show up. They also claim to have tons of reviews on Trustpilot but there aren't any. Business is a scam.
30 May 2026
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