Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Oxford
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Oxford and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Oxford's beautiful college buildings and golden stone streets make it a picture-perfect setting for a hen weekend. Large houses and apartments for group hire are available across Jericho, Summertown and the city centre. Our mixologists cover Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire area.
Oxford is one of England's most beautiful and historically significant cities, the 'City of Dreaming Spires' has been the home of one of the world's great universities since the 12th century. The college buildings, the Bodleian Library, the Radcliffe Camera and the covered market between them create a setting for a hen weekend that is simply stunning. Jericho, just north-west of the city centre, is Oxford's most characterful neighbourhood, a grid of Victorian terraces lined with independent cafés, restaurants and bookshops.
What to do in Oxford for a hen weekend
Punting on the Cherwell
No Oxford hen party is complete without punting. Hire punts from Magdalen Bridge or Cherwell Boathouse, a brilliant, typically English afternoon on the water.
Bodleian Library & Radcliffe Camera
Two of the most photographed buildings in England. The Bodleian Library tours are outstanding, the Divinity School alone is worth the visit. Pure Oxford magic.
Covered Market & Jericho
Oxford's Victorian Covered Market has been trading since 1774, brilliant for artisan food, gifts and coffee. Jericho's Walton Street has the best independent restaurants and boutiques in the city.
College Gardens & Afternoon Tea
Several Oxford colleges open their gardens to visitors. Combine a garden walk with afternoon tea at the Covered Market or one of the city's elegant tea rooms for a quintessentially Oxford hen afternoon.
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.
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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 Oxford hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Oxford include Jericho, Summertown, City Centre and Cowley, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Jericho and Headington have the best large group houses in Oxford. Victorian terraces with good space and easy walking distance to the city centre and university sights. North Oxford (Summertown area) suits groups who prefer a quieter, more residential feel.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A punting session on the Cherwell, afternoon tea in the Covered Market, or dinner along Walton Street in Jericho.
🚂 Getting there
Oxford is just over an hour from London Paddington and well connected from Bristol, Birmingham and the South West.
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Cocktail class Oxford, questions answered
Oxford is a wonderful hen party destination, the university buildings and city streets are extraordinarily beautiful, punting on the Cherwell is a genuinely special experience, and Jericho's independent restaurant and bar scene means there's plenty to do in the evening. It's particularly popular for groups coming from London who want somewhere accessible but with a completely different atmosphere.
Absolutely, punting is one of the most popular hen party activities in Oxford. You can hire chauffeur-punted boats for groups who want a relaxed, guided experience, or self-drive punts for those who want to have a go themselves. The Cherwell Boathouse and Magdalen Bridge are the main hire points.
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 Oxford 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 Oxford and the surrounding area including Abingdon, Witney, Bicester, Banbury. 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 Oxford 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 Oxford cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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