SoCal Bars

I used SoCal Bars twice now for a house holiday party 2 weeks ago, and a company party as well last Friday. I had Lauren as the bartender both times (per my request), who I had used privately to bartend a party about 6 months ago. When I called her recently, she mentioned that she was now working with SoCal Bars now, and had me go to the website to book the event, and just request her as the bartender in the comments. The process was very simple through their website. Lauren was originally booked by the time I put down my deposit, but they were able to switch people around and send me Lauren for the party. She makes great drinks, and is very sweet and fun, and super helpful. I’m confident that the others that work with SoCal Bars would be great as well, but I have always used Lauren and been very happy.

I hired socal bars to bartend my best friends bachelorette party. James was incredible from the very second we started corresponding. He handled everything from helping to choose the best drinks, and providing me with a detailed list of the items I would need for the event. His response time to all of my questions was very timely. On the day of my event, my bartender Dylan, was more than I could have hoped for. Not only did he help me out with the final preparations before the bride arrived, he kept the drinks flowing and my girls happy and entertained throughout the night. For what I paid and the service I received, I could not be more pleased! Thank you to James and Dylan! I will definitely be using socal bars for my future events!

This company is a joke and so is the owner. This guy named Rob or James whatever he calls himself cause he has changed his name twice since we last spoke both times. I asked to speak to the owner and he tells me he is not in and that he is the general manager. I call back the 2^nd time he answers again with a different name and says he is an assistant manager he was very rude when i asked about a price quote and what their complete service offered. He then told me he didn’t want to send bartenders to my party for no reasons at all. Stay away from this company this guy is a joke and completely un professional!

Dear James, you and the Socal bars team provided an exceptional services during our event of 120+ guest. Not only the drinks you designed with the botanical theme were excellent and refined but the entertainment you provided was a delight .
Thank you again. It is my pleasure to recommend you highly to anyone and everyone.

I hired SoCal Bars for my 31^st house party. I spoke with a guy named James who owns SoCal Bars, he was on top of his game and was very easy to setup the event and to deal with.
I got a female bartender to serve my guests drinks, I had about 60+ people that showed up to my party. One of the best things I have done was hiring a third party bartender. Besides being really cute and hot, Taya was nice and polite and very respectful to my guests. She asked me how I wanted my drinks made, she asked the right questions, after employing her for 8 hours once she was done, on her own time she took the time to clean up and wrote a very nice note before leaving.
The guests loved her and I look forward to continuing doing business with SoCal Bars. Great idea, great concept.
Thank you very much guys!

This is the 3^rd time we have James and his Socal Bars crew come and cater our event here in Los Angeles. They are amazing to work with, and I look forward to having you guys come out to help us out again. We have some events lined up for the end of the year. The bartenders are always super awesome and very professional with every one of our attendees. It’s a pleasure being able to work with you guys, Thank you and see you soon!!!
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After hearing the nice reviews of this service I booked a bartender and server for my 50^th birthday party. I booked two girls who I liked, but shortly after was told they were going to be switched out. A bit disappointing as I was looking forward to having them but I understand. I was sent two new pics of the girls replacing them. On the night of the party, there was yet another replacement (a server who actually ended up being very good). The «bartender» however, didn’t have any idea of what she was doing. She arrived with no bar kit, which I was told she’d have, and she had no idea how to make simple drinks. I had friends tell me their drinks were disgusting and they ended up having to make them themselves. My chef even pulled me aside and told me I should not be paying for her «services» as she was so incompetent, (including breaking a bottle of Bacardi). Mentioning all this to the business owner I was told I still had to pay for her time. Needless to say, I will not be using this service again as it created a big problem at a party I spent a lot of money to throw.

SoCal Bars certainly worth the money. James, was so helpful on assisting and telling me what the procedure was in regards to buying alcohol and when servers as well as the bartender will arrive. Each girl that can are register with T.I.P.S, so that was for sure a benefit !! All the girls Socal Bars sent over were great but my favorite was Coco! If I needed anything she was always there to assist me and my friends. Candice was great too she is on top of things as well, she is that type of girl who knows what you are thinking and does it before you ask! Amazing! Jessee, my bartender handle her job like a pro. She is efficient and quick on making drinks. You know what! I love them all! I will for sure be using them again!!!

We used them for my daughter’s college grad party, they were awesome! What a life saver not have to bartend, I think everyone’s favorite place was congregating around the makeshift bar outside, lol. Our favorite drink was this Raspberry fizz drink, forget exactly what it was called but it was delicious. Get extra raspberries & gin as trust me they will all be used up and more. Thanks James so much!