The party people still bring up a year later.
Cocktail bar hire for 21sts, 30ths, 40ths and every milestone in between, across Sydney's Northern Beaches.
- Fresh juice
- Real fruit
- Squeezed that day
- Nothing from a mix bottle
The first thirty minutes
Guests don't arrive together. For the first half hour there are six people in the kitchen, nobody can find the bottle opener, and whoever is hosting is restocking the fridge instead of saying hello. It is a bit awkward, and everyone knows it.
A bar sorts that part out without anyone planning it. Guests have somewhere to go and something to talk about, and the drink in their hand looks like it cost more than it did. For something smaller, bottled cocktails delivered the day before do the same job without a bartender.
Every milestone has a different crowd.
21sts
Big numbers, fast service, and an RSA-certified bartender who will quietly manage the pace. Parents relax a lot once they meet him.
30ths
Smaller, later, and everyone actually cares what is in the glass now. This is where the Jalapeño Margarita earns its reputation.
40ths and 50ths
Usually at home, usually catered, and the drinks are usually an afterthought.
The quiet ones
Twelve people around a table for someone who said they did not want a fuss. Two hours, three cocktails, done.
What we bring
The bar, set up before guests arrive
We arrive early, build it where it looks best, and are pouring by the time the first person walks in.
Real glassware, not plastic
Cut crystal, brought and taken away again. It is most of the reason the photos look good.
A menu picked for your crowd
Two to four cocktails. Tell us the group and we will pick, or name one after the birthday person.
Someone who reads the room
Keeps the drinks moving early, slows it down late, and tidies as they go without being asked.
Non-alcoholic done properly
Designated drivers and anyone not drinking get something as good as everyone else, not lemonade.
Nothing left behind
We pack down and take it all with us. No bin bags on the lawn in the morning.
21st · 30th · 40th · Something quieter
What a birthday bar costs
Three answers gives you a real range. It is usually less than people assume.
Reviews from birthday parties
“We hired Coastal Cocktails by Ollie for our daughter’s 21st and it was the highlight of the night. The drinks were beautifully presented and Ollie was friendly and professional. He ensured drinks were refreshed and quietly tidied up throughout the night. He made everything effortless from start to finish.”Alexis Finan · 21st birthday
“Ollie and his team are wonderfully professional. They catered to our engagement party at home of approx 100 persons. The cocktails were amazing!”Steve Frame · Engagement party, 100 guests
“Fantastic margarita. Best in Sydney.”Anna Drisdale · Margaritas
Questions about birthdays
How many people is it worth it for?
From about twenty. Below that a cocktail masterclass is often the better night.
Can we do it at home?
Most birthdays are at home. We need a flat patch about two metres wide and a power point nearby if you want anything frozen.
Is it a problem if it is a 21st?
No, and it is one of the things we do most. Every bartender is RSA certified, which means ID gets checked and the pace gets managed. Parents tend to find that reassuring.
Do we supply the alcohol?
Your call. BYO usually works out cheaper because you buy the spirits at retail, and we tell you exactly how much to get. Or we quote it fully supplied.
Can you name a cocktail after the birthday person?
Yes, and printed menu cards on the bar are included. They end up in a lot of photos.
How long do you usually stay?
Three to four hours suits most birthdays. Two hours is the minimum, and there is a $500 minimum spend.
What if the numbers change?
Tell us up to about a week out and we will adjust. Birthday numbers always move.
Send the date and rough numbers.
That is enough to price it. If we are free you will have a quote the same day.