Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Margate
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Margate and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Margate has reinvented itself as one of the most exciting coastal destinations in England, the Turner Contemporary gallery, Dreamland amusement park, a thriving independent food scene and the long sandy main beach make it a genuinely brilliant hen party location. Large Victorian houses and sea-view flats are available for group hire. Our mixologists cover Margate and the wider Thanet area.
Margate's reinvention is one of the great UK urban revival stories, a traditional seaside town dismissed for decades that has been transformed by artists, independent businesses and creative people drawn by cheap rents and the extraordinary light that Turner painted here 200 years ago. The Turner Contemporary gallery, opened in 2011, was the catalyst. The Margate Old Town, a network of Georgian streets behind the harbour, now has some of the most exciting independent bars, restaurants and shops in Kent. And the sandy main beach remains one of the finest in the South East.
What to do in Margate for a hen weekend
Turner Contemporary
One of the finest contemporary art galleries in England, designed to sit in the same location where J.M.W. Turner painted from his landlady's house. Free entry, world-class programme of exhibitions.
Dreamland Amusement Park
The beautifully restored vintage amusement park on the seafront is brilliant fun for groups, heritage rides, the Scenic Railway roller coaster, live music and events. Perfect for a hen afternoon.
Main Sands Beach
Margate's wide, sandy main beach is one of the best in the South East | Blue Flag quality, sheltered by the stone jetty, with a great view of the Turner Contemporary behind.
Old Town Independent Scene
The Georgian Old Town behind the harbour has transformed into one of the most exciting independent bar and restaurant scenes on the Kent coast, brilliant for a hen afternoon drink or group dinner.
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
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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 Margate hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Margate include Old Town, Cliftonville, Westbrook and Birchington, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Cliftonville has the most impressive group accommodation in Margate, enormous Victorian seafront terraces that were originally grand hotels, now converted to large group lets with sea views. Book via specialist Margate letting agents for the best properties.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A morning at the Turner Contemporary, a ride at Dreamland, afternoon cocktails in the Old Town's independent bars, or a walk along the seafront before the evening class.
🚂 Getting there
Margate is 90 minutes from London St Pancras on the high-speed service, one of the best-connected coastal destinations for London-based groups.
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Cocktail class Margate, questions answered
Margate's renaissance has made it genuinely exciting, the Turner Contemporary, the Dreamland amusement park, the brilliant Old Town independent scene and the excellent sandy beach make it a complete coastal destination. It's also fantastically connected from London (90 minutes on the high-speed service), which makes it ideal for groups travelling from the capital.
The Margate Old Town is a network of Georgian streets behind the harbour that has been transformed by independent businesses over the past decade. It has some of the most creative and interesting bars, restaurants and shops in Kent, a world away from the traditional seaside of the promenade, and one of the best places in the South East for a group afternoon out.
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 Margate 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 Margate and the surrounding area including Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Westgate-on-Sea, Herne Bay. 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 Margate 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 Margate cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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