Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Exeter
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Exeter and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Exeter is the gateway to Devon and a brilliant hen party base in its own right, a university city with a lively independent food and bar scene centred on the Cathedral Quarter and the historic Quayside. Our mixologists cover Exeter and the wider Devon area, making it a perfect base for both city and rural Devon hen parties.
Exeter is a city of extraordinary layers. Roman walls, a Norman cathedral, a Tudor guildhall and a thriving modern university city all occupying the same compact space. The Cathedral Green is one of the most beautiful urban spaces in the South West. The Quayside, a 10-minute walk from the centre along the River Exe, has been transformed into a brilliant collection of independent bars, restaurants and outdoor spaces. Gandy Street, widely believed to have inspired J.K. Rowling's Diagon Alley, is the most characterful shopping lane in the city.
What to do in Exeter for a hen weekend
Exeter Cathedral & Cathedral Green
One of England's finest Gothic cathedrals, the longest unbroken medieval vaulted ceiling in the world. The Cathedral Green is a beautiful, sunny space perfect for a group picnic.
The Quayside
Exeter's historic waterfront has been brilliantly revitalised, independent restaurants, bars, bike hire and kayak rental along the River Exe. A brilliant afternoon hen destination.
Gandy Street
Exeter's most characterful independent street, medieval, narrow, and full of brilliant cafés, boutiques and bars. Said to have inspired Diagon Alley. Essential for any visit.
Jurassic Coast & Exmouth
The World Heritage Jurassic Coast begins at Exmouth, just 20 minutes away, dramatic red cliffs, beach fossils and the spectacular scenery of east Devon.
Everything taken care of
Every cocktail masterclass is fully self-contained. Your mixologist brings the bar to you, no venue hire, no shopping, no stress.
Professional Mixologist
Your own charismatic mixologist runs the show, teaching techniques, hosting games and keeping everyone entertained for the full two hours.
All Ingredients & Equipment
Premium spirits, fresh fruit, mixers, ice, glassware, shakers and jiggers, everything arrives with your mixologist. You just supply the group.
2-Hour Private Class
Three cocktails each, a Sex on the Beach, a Mojito and a Cosmopolitan. Competitive rounds, taste-offs and a whole lot of laughs included.
Optional Buff Butler
Add a Butlers in the Buff butler to serve drinks and raise the entertainment level. Available to add when you get your quote.
How it works
From first enquiry to final sip, we handle every detail. All you need to do is gather your group.
Get a quote
Enter your date, location and group size for an instant price. Takes under a minute.
Secure your booking
Pay a small deposit to lock in your date. The balance is due 14 days before the class.
We set up the bar
Your mixologist arrives 15 minutes early and sets everything up at your venue.
Shake, sip, repeat
Two hours of cocktail-making, games and laughs. Three cocktails each, and you drink them all.
Planning your Exeter hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Exeter include Cathedral Quarter, Quayside, St Thomas and Heavitree, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
St Thomas and Heavitree have the best large group Victorian houses in Exeter. For a more special setting, look for properties in nearby Topsham, a beautiful estuary village with outstanding restaurants, 15 minutes from the city.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A walk along the Quayside, a visit to the Cathedral, or a day trip out to the coast at Sidmouth or Exmouth before the evening class.
🚂 Getting there
Exeter is around 2 hours from London Paddington by train and well connected from Bristol and the wider South West.
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Cocktail class Exeter, questions answered
Exeter is the ideal Devon base, great city amenities with easy access to Dartmoor, the Jurassic Coast and the South Hams. Groups who want a proper city experience with beautiful countryside and coast on the doorstep consistently rate Exeter as one of the South West's best hen party cities.
Exeter's Quayside is a historic waterfront that has been brilliantly reimagined with independent restaurants, craft bars and outdoor activity hire along the River Exe. On a sunny afternoon it's one of the most enjoyable places in the South West, perfect for a relaxed pre-class hen afternoon.
The class runs for 2 hours. Your mixologist arrives 15 minutes early to set up. Each guest makes three cocktails, a Sex on the Beach, a Mojito and a Cosmopolitan, with games and competitions woven throughout. It's the perfect way to start a Exeter hen night before you head out.
Your professional mixologist, all premium spirits, fresh fruit, mixers, ice, glassware, shakers and jiggers are all included. Three cocktails per person are included in the price. There are no hidden extras, everything you need for an unforgettable evening is covered from £35pp.
The minimum group size is 10 guests. There's no maximum, just let us know your numbers when you get a quote. We regularly run classes for groups of 20, 30 and beyond.
Yes, we come directly to your Airbnb, holiday cottage or rented house anywhere in Exeter and the surrounding area including Topsham, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Newton Abbot. There's no need to travel, we set up and bring everything.
Absolutely. You can add a Butlers in the Buff butler to your cocktail class in Exeter from £150. He'll serve drinks, help run the games and add a brilliant bit of theatre to the evening. Just request this when getting your quote.
We recommend booking at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date, especially for weekends in the summer and around bank holidays. That said, we do take last-minute bookings where availability allows, check our availability when you get a quote.
Still have questions about our Exeter cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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