Hen Party Cocktail
Class in Plymouth
Shaken and stirred with a professional mixologist, with a buff butler available as an add-on. Private classes across Plymouth and the surrounding area, from £35pp.
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Plymouth is one of England's great maritime cities, the Barbican waterfront, the Hoe and Plymouth Sound between them create a spectacular setting for a hen weekend. The city has a lively bar and restaurant scene and good accommodation options for groups. It's also the perfect base for exploring the Dartmoor and South Devon coast. Our mixologists cover Plymouth and the wider Devon area.
Plymouth has one of the most dramatic natural settings of any English city. Plymouth Sound, one of the finest natural harbours in the world, with Drake's Island, Mount Edgcumbe and the Devon hills framing it. The Hoe, the grassy clifftop where Sir Francis Drake supposedly finished his game of bowls before defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588, gives extraordinary views across the Sound. The Barbican is the historic heart: a network of Elizabethan cobbled streets, harbourside restaurants and independent bars that has been brilliantly preserved. The National Marine Aquarium is one of the finest in the UK.
What to do in Plymouth for a hen weekend
Plymouth Barbican
The Elizabethan cobbled streets of the Barbican, with their 16th-century buildings, independent bars and harbourside restaurants, are Plymouth at its most distinctive. The Mayflower Steps mark where the Pilgrim Fathers departed for America in 1620.
Plymouth Hoe & Sound
The Hoe is one of England's most spectacular urban viewpoints, the lighthouse, the Armada Memorial and the open sea views across Plymouth Sound are extraordinary. Tinside Lido, an Art Deco seawater pool, is a brilliant summer hen activity.
National Marine Aquarium
The UK's largest aquarium is right on Plymouth's harbourfront, the Atlantic reef tank, the shark exhibit and the UK's deepest aquarium tank make it a brilliant group attraction.
Royal Citadel & Maritime Heritage
The 17th-century Royal Citadel stands above the Hoe, guided tours reveal a remarkable piece of English military history. The Mayflower Museum tells the story of the Pilgrim Fathers who departed for America from Plymouth.
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 Plymouth hen party
📍 Where hens typically stay
Popular bases in Plymouth include Barbican, Hoe, Mutley and Stonehouse, all well suited for large group Airbnbs and short-let houses where we can set up the bar.
Mutley Plain and Peverell have the best large group Victorian houses in Plymouth, spacious terraces with easy access to both the Barbican and the Hoe. Accommodation near the Barbican itself is limited but more characterful.
🍹 What pairs well with a cocktail class
A morning walk along the Hoe with views across Plymouth Sound, exploring the Barbican's independent bars and restaurants, or a day trip to the Dartmoor edge before the evening class.
🚂 Getting there
Plymouth is about 3 hours from London Paddington by train and 45 minutes from Exeter, a natural base for Devon and South West groups.
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The Barbican is Plymouth's most distinctive neighbourhood. Elizabethan cobbled streets with 16th-century buildings housing independent restaurants, seafood bars and cocktail venues. The Mayflower Steps (where the Pilgrim Fathers left for America in 1620) are here, along with some of the best independent dining in Devon. It's the perfect place for a group dinner before the evening cocktail class.
Tinside is a stunning Art Deco seawater swimming pool opened in 1935, set into the rocks below Plymouth Hoe with views across Plymouth Sound. It's open from May to September and is a brilliant, unique hen party activity, swimming in a beautiful vintage lido with the sea as your backdrop.
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth and the surrounding area including Saltash, Plympton, Ivybridge, Totnes. 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth cocktail class? Read our complete guide to what to expect or browse our hen party planning guides.
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