Monday, November 2, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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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.
By The Hour Bartending (bythehourbartending.com) has 18 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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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.
By Ethan
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!
By donna
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
By Kristie H.
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Oct 13, 2026
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, customer friendly, and came with the energy for my quest. Highly recommend by the hour bartending.
By Tanya
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Oct 5, 2026
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
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
By Maurice F.
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Oct 2, 2026
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 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.
By Miles H.
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Sep 27, 2026
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. 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.
By Douglas H.
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Sep 27, 2026
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 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!
By Kelly S.
Response from By The Hour Bartending· Sep 27, 2026
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
